Fiat 500 Quiz
Starting and operating

Acceleration

In this manual: Starting and operating
Introduction — 6Things to know before starting your vehicle — 70Understanding the features of your vehicle — 72Understanding your instrument panel — 74Starting and operating — 70What to do in emergencies — 28Maintaining your vehicle — 50Maintenance schedules — 3If you need consumer assistance — 14
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Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface traction under the front (driving) wheels.

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.

Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).

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