User Manual - Page 159

For 2018 FIAT 124 SPIDER.

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The gear selector must be in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N) to operate the starter.
The transmission gear selector has
PARK (P), REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N),
DRIVE (D), and MANUAL (M)(+/–) shift
positions.
The transmission may be shifted freely
from REVERSE (R), to NEUTRAL (N), to
DRIVE (D), to MANUAL (M)(+/–).
Note: Even if you intend to use the
automatic transmission functions as a
traditional automatic, you should also
be aware that you can inadvertently
shift into manual shift mode and an
inappropriate gear may be retained as
the vehicle speed increases. If you
notice the engine speed going higher or
hear the engine racing, confirm you
have not accidentally slipped into
manual shift mode (refer to “Manual
Shift Mode” paragraph in this section).
Shift Position Indication
The gear selector position (PRNDM) is
illuminated when the ignition is placed
in the ON mode.
Note: If one of the following actions is
performed, the gear selector position is
displayed for five minutes even if the
ignition is placed in a mode other than
ON.
The ignition is placed in the OFF
mode.
The driver's door is opened.
Gear Position Indication
In MANUAL (M) shift mode, the “M” of
the shift position indication illuminates
and the number of the selected gear is
displayed.
Gear Selector Positions
PARK (P)
PARK (P) locks the transmission and
prevents the driveshaft from rotating.
Warning!
Never use the PARK position as a
substitute for the park brake. Always apply
the park brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you
and others if it is not in PARK. Check by
trying to move the gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released. Make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
exiting the vehicle.
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally
and your foot is firmly pressing the brake
pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle
could injure those in or near the vehicle. As
with all vehicles, you should never exit a
vehicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then apply the park brake,
shift the transmission into PARK, turn the
ignition OFF, and remove the key fob.
When the ignition is in the LOCK/OFF (key
removal) position (or, with pushbutton
start, when the ignition is in the OFF
mode), the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
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Gear Selector And Pattern
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