Safe Motoring Hints from Fiat

[So Cal Mark]

I picked up a couple of parts cars today, and some manuals were included. One was "Safe Motoring Hints from Fiat".
The book came with a 1971 Spider, Here are some excerpts;
"remember that a medium-sized, fully laden automobile weighs approximately one ton. At only 30mph such a car generates more than enough energy to raise itself to the height of a three-story building if brought to a sudden stop."

" Use of the horn and lights is not an insurance policy against accidents. Abuse of these warning signals will only earn uncomplimentary remarks for the "road hog'"

"Every nervous gesture while driving is superfluous. Getting angry with other motorists will not enhance your driving ability. Nor is it wise to try to "beat the other fellow". The highway is not a racetrack"

"Do not drive when wearing ski or climbing boots because their excessive bulkiness might fetter or delay foot action on the pedals"

"Drive at reduced speed if your tires are worn smooth; otherwise you could suddenly become a killer and a suicide."

Maintenance;
At least once a month dust the cloth upholstery, preferably using a vacuum cleaner. Grease stains can be removed with some light gasoline, sprinkling the spot with talc immediately after; finally, briskly brush off the talc.

Woven fiber carpeting can be cleaned with a sponge dipped in gasoline; rubber mats with soap and water

And finally, the ending message;
"Abuse of the horn and exhibitionistic showing off by racing the engine do not denote good civic and highway education. Drive as noiselessly as possible and don't tamper with the muffler."

[fiasco]

"Do not drive when wearing ski or climbing boots because their excessive bulkiness might fetter or delay foot action on the pedals"

This one is my favorite!

[mbouse]

tamper with the muffler

[msrmd]

When did anyone ever buy a Spider to drive cautiously? Safely maybe but cautiously never

[mdrburchette]

[quote="So Cal Mark"]
"remember that a medium-sized, fully laden automobile weighs approximately one ton. At only 30mph such a car generates more than enough energy to raise itself to the height of a three-story building if brought to a sudden stop."
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I can't even imagine this one. How do you stop a Fiat suddenly? Maybe if you hit a 1 ft high brick wall and catapult to the height of a three story building....and our Spiders are considered medium-sized?

[kristoj]

I love that they recommend cleaning with gasoline in a safety manual! This, in an age when everyone smoked.

[73Spider]

I love that they recommend cleaning with gasoline in a safety manual! This, in an age when everyone smoked.

It is a toss-up between the cleaning with gasoline and the 3 story sudden stops

[jprisbe]

I picked up a couple of parts cars today, and some manuals were included. One was "Safe Motoring Hints from Fiat".

Mark,

Have you got scanner?

I'd love to put a scan of the "Safe Motoring Hints from Fiat" on the FLU home page site.

[CiscoKid]

"Every nervous gesture while driving is superfluous.

the reason I have a convertable is so I can get my finger out there quicker!!!

[ROOK1]

I have this manual too. I will see if I can get it scanned.

[Nick]

I've driven in ski boots.... Not in my Fiat though

[ROOK1]

Safe motoring hints can be found here. http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f289/ ... t%20Stuff/