Fiat 600 Owner's Manual - Containing

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DRIVING YOUR CAR

IMPORTANT  Reverse gear can

only be engaged when the car is com-

pletely stationary. With the engine

running, before engaging the reverse

gear, wait for at least two seconds

with the clutch pedal pressed fully

down to avoid damaging or grating the

gears. 

To change the gear

properly (with mechani-

cal clutch) you must push

the clutch pedal fully down. It is

therefore essential that there is

nothing under the pedals. Make

sure mats are lying flat and do

not get in the way of the pedals.

CONTAINING

RUNNING COSTS

AND POLLUTION

Some suggestions which may help

you to keep the running costs of the

vehicle down and lower the amount

of toxic emissions released into the

atmosphere are given below.

GENERAL

CONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

The overall state of the car is an im-

portant factor which has a marked in-

fluence over fuel consumption and

driving comfort and on the life span of

your car. For this reason care should

be taken to maintain your car by car-

rying out the necessary checks and

regulations in accordance with the

specifications given in the 

SERVICE

SCHEDULE

(see sections: 

SPARK PLUGS

,

IDLING

, 

AIR CLEANERS

, 

TIMING

). 

Tyres

Tyre pressure should be checked at

least once every four weeks: if the

pressure is too low fuel consumption

increases as the resistance to the

rolling movement of the tyre is

greater. In this state, tyre wear is in-

creased and vehicle handling suffers

which will effect safety.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with too much luggage

stowed in the boot. The weight of the

vehicle and its trim greatly effects con-

sumption and stability.

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