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fig. 4
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THE FIAT
CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your car from at-
tempted theft, it has been fitted with
an electronic engine immobiliser sys-
tem called Fiat CODE which is auto-
matically activated when the ignition
key is removed. The ignition keys, in
fact, are fitted with an electronic de-
vice that transmits a coded signal to
the Fiat CODE unit: only if this signal
is recognised can the engine be start-
ed. The coded signal is the password
with which the control unit recognis-
es the key and enables engine ignition. KEYS fig. 4
The car comes with three types of
the keys.
– key A, with a burgundy grip, is the
“master” key. Only one of these keys
is provided, and your Fiat Dealer-
ship needs it when it has to store the
codes of new keys replacing ones that
have been lost or damaged or when
storing duplicate key codes. Given its
importance, it should be kept in a safe
place (not in the car) and only be used
when absolutely necessary.
Any repair operations to the Fi-
at CODE system and to the en-
gine control unit cannot be car-
ried out if this key is lost.– key B(supplied with a duplicate)
with the blue grip, is the key which is
normally used for: starting the engine;
the doors; the glove compartment; the
tunnel-mounted console; the lock on
the boot opening lever.
– only one key C(with the blue grip)
is provided. This key is only used to
start the engine. It can be used by
garage and workshop staff for vehicle
handling.
A CODE card fig. 5bearing the fol-
lowing data is provided together with
the keys:
A- the electronic code to be used
for emergency starting (see “Emer-
gency Start-up” in “In an emergency”);
B- the mechanical key code to be
given to the Fiat Dealershipwhen
ordering duplicate keys;
C- the spaces for any remote con-
trol stickers when the car is fitted with
the “Electronic alarm” option.
fig. 5
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MAIN-BEAM
HEADLIGHTS (blue)
When the main-beam
headlights are turned on.OUTSIDE LIGHTS
(green)
When the side and tail-
lights are turned on.
DIRECTION
INDICATORS
(green) (flashing)
When the direction indicator control
stalk is used.FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When about 5 litres of
fuel are left in the fuel tank.PASSENGER
SIDE AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber) (where fitted)
When the passenger side airbag is
deactivated. FIAT CODE (amber)
In three cases (with igni-
tion key at MAR):
1. A single flash - indicates that the
key code has been recognised. The en-
gine can be started.
2. A constant light - indicates that the
key code has not been recognised. To
start the engine, follow the emergency
start-up procedure described in the
“In an emergency” section.
3. A flashing light - indicates that the
car is not protected by the immobilis-
er system. The engine can however be
started.
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IMPORTANTIf the car has a man-
ual climate control system, you are
recommended to adjust the controls
as described above and press button
√to speed up the demisting process.
VENTILATION
1)Centre and side vents: fully open.
2) Air temperature knob: pointer in
the blue zone.
3) Fan knob: pointer set at the speed
required.
4) Air distribution knob: pointer at
¥
5)Air recirculation slider: pointer set
at U, air is allowed to enter the car
from the outside.RECIRCULATION
When the slider is in position T,
only the inside air is circulated.
IMPORTANTThis function is par-
ticularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tun-
nel etc.). You are advised against using
this facility for long periods.
IMPORTANTDo not use the air
recirculation function when the
weather is wet/cold as this will make
the inside of the windows mist up con-
siderably.MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(where fitted)
The system uses refrig-
erating fluid R134a as it
will not pollute the envi-
ronment if it accidentally leaks.
Under no circumstances use flu-
id R12, which is incompatible
with the system’s component
parts.
CONTROLS fig. 34
A- Knob for adjusting the air tem-
perature (mixture of warm and cool
air).
B- Switch for turning the manual cli-
mate control system on and off. When
turned on, this switch automatically
turns on the fan at first speed. The sys-
tem is on when the light on the switch
is on.
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C- Fan knob.
D- Switch for turning the air recir-
culation option on, preventing air from
being taken in from the outside. The
recirculation function is on when the
light on the switch is on.
IMPORTANTIf you turn the air
recirculation on when the outside
temperature is particularly high, the air
will cool more quickly.This function
is particularly useful when the outside
air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam,
tunnel etc.). You are advised against
using this facility for long periods, how-
ever.
E- Air distribution knob.CLIMATE CONTROL
(COOLING)
1) Air temperature control knob:
pointer in the blue sector.
2)Fan control knob: pointer set at
the speed required.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer set
at ¥.
4)Manual climate control system:
press switches √and T.
If you wish to moderate the cooling
effect: release switch T, increase
the temperature and reduce the speed
of the fan.
Do not switch on the manual climate
control system for heating and venti-
lation but use the ordinary heating and
ventilation system (see the previous
chapter).IMPORTANTThe manual climate
control system is very useful for
speeding up demisting because it dries
the air. Simply adjust the controls for
the demisting function and turn on the
manual climate control system by
pressing switch √.
IMPORTANTDo not use the air
recirculation function when the
weather is wet/cold as this will make
the inside of the windows mist up con-
siderably.
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