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All of our Fiat 500's have a manual transmission.
To start the vehicle, simply put the key (it's in the glovebox!) in the ignition and turn.
The Fiat 500 is a manual transmission, so you will need to apply the clutch before shifting to any gear. For reverse, please place the gear stick to position with R, by lifting up the silver metal ring on the gear stick.
To adjust the wing mirrors, locate the mirror adjuster switch on the driver's door panel. Use the switch to adjust the mirror angle up, down, left, and right until you have the desired view.
To turn on the headlights, locate the headlight control switch on the control panel and turn it clockwise to the "On" position. To use the turn signals, use the lever on the steering wheel column. Push the lever up to signal a right turn and down to signal a left turn.
To release the boot, locate the boot release button on the key fob or the driver's door panel. Press the button to release the boot.
To use the windscreen wipers, locate the wiper control lever on the steering wheel column. Push the lever up to turn on the wipers and adjust the wiper speed using the control settings.
To release the bonnet, push the lever up on the left-hand side of the passenger side footwell.
Gently pull the black handle on the top of the driver and passenger side seat, then slide the seat forward.
Clean up, don’t smoke and take everything with you. Don’t forget to recycle your rubbish!
If fuel is below ¼ tank at the end of your trip, fill up before you return to it’s bay. Fuel's on us!
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