Thursday, September 15, 2011
Fiat 500 Owner Manual
Fiat 500 Owner Manual – The car is equipped with an electronically controlled manual gearbox known as “Dualogic” that has two operating modes: MANUAL and AUTO. The gearbox consists of a conventional manual transmission to which an electronically-controlled electrohydraulic device that controls the clutch and gear shifts automatically has been added, The gearbox can work in two operating modes: ? the first is manual (MANUAL), where the driver decides directly when to shift gear; ? the second fully automatic (AUTO), where the system decides when to shift gear. On 1.2 versions the ECO function (Economy) can be used with this mode reducing fuel consumption. To turn this function on, press button E-fig. 3 located on the gearbox trim. On 1.4 versions the SPORT function can be used which intervenes in the gear changes, engine management control unit and steering to produce a more sporty setting. To turn this function on press button D-fig. 3a located in the dashboard.The ECO function is turned on by pressing button E-fig. 6 located on the trim next to the gear lever. After this function has been activated, the display will show the gear engaged and the words AUTO and E. The ECO function activates the system electing the most suitable gear depending on the speed of the car, the engine speed and the intensity with which the accelerator is pressed with fuel economy being the main objective.
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