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Since the electronic car alarm absorbs electricity, if you will not be using your car for more than a month,
switch the system off with the remote control.HOW TO KNOW WHETHER THE ALARM HAS GONE OFF
After switching the system off, led (F) will indicate whether the alarm
system has been triggered and also the reason for activation:
Alarm indications
1 flash = right front door
2 flashes = left front door
3 flashes = right rear door
4 flashes = left rear door
5 flashes = volumetric sensors on ceiling light
6 flashes = bonnet
7 flashes = boot lid
8 flashes = ignition power supply
9 flashes = power supply +Battery
10 flashes = at least 3 alarm situations.
Fixed light = transmitter battery low.
The flashing codes are emitted in sequence at 1.5 second intervals
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to 4 different positions:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, central door locking,
electronic alarm, etc.) can work.
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered.
❒AVV: engine starting.
❒PARK: engine off, parking lights on, key can be extracted, steering
locked. To turn the key to PARK, press button (A).
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WARNINGWhen getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants
from accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake and
if the car is parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear. If the car is facing
downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over
by a Fiat Dealership.WARNING
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STEERING COLUMN LOCK
To engage the lock: when the key is at STOP, or PARK, remove the
ignition key and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
To disengage the lock: rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
key to MAR.
Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This also applies when the car is
being towed.WARNING
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WARNINGIt is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the lapse of
warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with homologation
requirements.
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TIME
For operation and instructions on how to set the time, see the “Time”
paragraph in this section.
KILOMETRE COUNTER
You can display the kilometre counter or the trip meter.
Turn the ignition key to MAR. The total kilometre counter will appear on
the display.
The kilometre counter or the trip meter will appear for 10 seconds on
the display when a door is either opened or closed and the key is
removed. After this time the indication will disappear and the clock will
be shown again.
Press the TRIP button (TRIP 1 mode, for less than one second) to switch
to the trip meter.
Press the TRIP button (TRIP 2 mode, for longer than 2 seconds) to reset
the trip meter.
Press either the TRIP button (TRIP 1 mode, for less than one second) or
the MODE button (MODE 1 mode) to return to the kilometre counter.
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INITIAL TEST
Turn the ignition key to MAR. The message CHECK IN PROGRESS will appear on the configurable multifunction
display. This means that the electronic systems aboard the car are being checked. The test will last for approximately
four seconds. If no faults are found, the message OK will appear on the display after the engine has been started.
IMPORTANT If a failure message appears on the configurable multifunction display, see “Warning lights and
messages” in this section.
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Standard display Engine
running
Turn the ignition
key to MAR
if there are no
faults
The Service Schedule establishes the interventions to be carried out every 20,000 km. This message will appear automatically when the key is
turned to MAR when a distance of 2,000 km (or miles) before the service deadline is reached. The message is then represented every 200 km
until there are 200 km left to the deadline after which the message is represented every 100 km, 50 km, etc... The data can only be reset by a
Fiat Dealership.
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TIME
To set time (hours - minutes) proceed as follows:
turn the ignition key to MAR to access the
multifunction display main menu. Press the MODE
button (MODE 1, for less than one second) and
repeatedly press button
âto access the TIME menu.Setting time
Press the MODE button (MODE 1), hours will flash.
Set the required time by pressing button
âor ã.
Press the button one to increase by one unit at a time.
Hold the button pressed to increase or decrease the
time fastly.
When the required time approaches, release the
control and complete the setting by pressing the
button once at a time.
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DIMMER
This function is used to adjust (increase/decrease) the brightness of the instrument panel and of the display.
Standard display
Back to standard displayAfter 10s without actions Adjust brightness
Turn ignition
key to MAR
IMPORTANT The display will be dimmed when the external
lights are switched on. This function will not be available in the
event of a failure to the dimmer and the display will be on at maxi-
mum brightness.
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ãâ
ã
Q
Switch side/
taillights on
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The same lever can be used to lower it, on the rear of the centre seat
back there is a rigid surface that acts as an armrest and table with glass
holders.
Use the same lever to return the seat back to its original position.
When lowering the centre seat back make sure that the seat is pushed
back as far as it will go and that the head restraint is lowered.
Driver’s seat electrical height adjustment (where provided)
This can only be adjusted with the ignition key at MAR.
Use button (A) to adjust the seat height.
REAR SEATS
Adjustment and lowering of seat back
Lift the lever (B) and adjust the slope of the seat back. To lower use the
same lever.
The back of the centre rear seat back has a rigid surface that can be used
as a table with glass holders.
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