Something of an Italian answer to the VW Beetle, the original Fiat 500 was produced from 1957 through 1975 and featured a rear-mounted, air-cooled engine of just 500cc (a half-liter) in size. Among the 500's (or Cinquecento's) lovable traits were its diminutive yet space-efficient body that made maneuvering in crowded European cities a snap, an available large fold-back canvas sunroof and a small appetite for fuel.
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Recommended Shift Speeds
To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel economy, it should be upshifted
as listed in the following table
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How to use the gears
Press the clutch fully before shifting the gear stick into one of the positions
shown in the diagram in fig. 2 (the diagram is also on the gear lever knob).
IMPORTANT
Only engage the reverse gear ...
Electronic Brake Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with a advanced electronic brake control system that
includes the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill
Start Assis ...