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❒If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unre-
liable. The red indicator light will turn
off within several seconds after the re-
mote controller is returned in the ve-
hicle except in the rear luggage area.
When the remote controller is in the ve-
hicle except the rear luggage area, you can
turn the ignition switch without using an
ignition key.
NOTE
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If the remote controller is too close to
the door glass, it may not operate.
❒The ignition switch may not turn when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in the
door pocket, in the sun visor or on the
floor. VEHICLE WITH KEYLESS
START SYSTEM
The ignition switch can be operated when
the remote controller is in the vehicle ex-
cept the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, push the switch first.
NOTE You must push in the ignition
switch to turn it from the “LOCK” posi-
tion to the “ACC” position. To return to
the “LOCK” position from the “ACC” po-
sition, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster,
you can turn the ignition switch. If the red
indicator light illuminates, you can not turn
the ignition switch.
NOTE
❒The ignition switch can be turned to the
“ACC” position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate
for several seconds and then turn off to
protect the system. In this case, you
must release the ignition switch once
and push the switch again.
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Never return the ignition
switch to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and remove the ignition key
while the vehicle is moving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock and you will not be
able to steer the vehicle.
Always return the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position and remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle
even if a short time. Also do not leave
children alone in a parked vehicle.
Unattended children could cause ac-
cidental movement of the vehicle or
could tamper with power windows or
power sunroof. They also could suf-
fer from heat stroke in warm or hot
weather. These could result in severe
injury or even death.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
❒Do not use the starter motor for more
than 15 seconds at a time. For diesel
engine model, do not use the starter
motor for more than 30 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, wait
15 seconds before trying again. If the
engine does not start after several at-
tempts, check the fuel and ignition sys-
tems or consult your Fiat Dealership.
❒Do not leave the ignition switch in the
“ON” position if the engine is not run-
ning as the battery will discharge. Ignition switch reminder
(When using the keyless start system)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to return the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position if it is in the “ACC” po-
sition when the driver’s door is opened.
Ignition key reminder
(When using the ignition key)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in
the ignition switch when the driver’s door
is opened.
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This light comes on when the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position, and
goes out when the engine is started.
If this light comes on while driving, the
power steering system may not work
properly. Have the system inspected by
your Fiat Dealership.
NOTE If the power steering system does
not work properly, you will feel heavier
to steer but you still will be able to steer. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
LIGHT (if equipped)KEYLESS START SYSTEM
INDICATOR LIGHT (if equipped)
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When you push the ignition switch for ve-
hicle with the keyless start system, this
light will come on in blue or red. If this
light comes on in blue, you can turn the
ignition switch without using an ignition
key. If this light comes on in red, you can
not turn the ignition switch without us-
ing an ignition key. For details, refer to “Ig-
nition Switch” in the “STEERING COL-
UMN CONTROLS” section.
If this light blinks in red, it reminds you that
the remote controller is not in the vehi-
cle. For details, refer to “Keyless Start Sys-
tem” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” section.REAR FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
LIGHT (if equipped)
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The rear fog light indicator light comes on
when the rear fog light operates.
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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
Diesel Particulate Filter warning
lightHowever, you should drive carefully with
keeping the legal speed limit, and take care
the surrounding traffic condition.
If you drive your vehicle at an average
speed of 50 km/h (31 mph) for about 5 min-
utes, the regeneration of the diesel partic-
ulate filter will be completed and the Diesel
Particulate Filter warning light will go out.
IMPORTANT Be sure to regenerate the
diesel particulate filter when the Diesel Par-
ticulate Filter warning light comes on. Non-
regenerate the diesel particulate filter will
cause the vehicle malfunction due to the
clogged filter.
NOTE When you drive your vehicle, the
white smoke may be emitted depending on
the grade of fuel used. This is due to the
particle filter being regenerated automati-
cally, and does not affect the way the ve-
hicle runs.
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If the Diesel Particulate Filter warning light
comes on when driving, there is a risk of
the particle filter becoming clogged. You
should regenerate the diesel particulate fil-
ter when the Diesel Particulate Filter warn-
ing light comes on. To regenerate the diesel
particulate filter, we recommend that you
drive the vehicle until the light goes out,
at an average speed of 50 km/h (31 mph)
for about 5 minutes.Vehicle With Keyless Start System
The ignition switch can be operated when
the remote controller is in the vehicle ex-
cept the rear luggage area. To turn the ig-
nition switch, push the switch first.
NOTE
You must push in the ignition switch to
turn it from the “LOCK” position to the
“ACC” position. To return to the
“LOCK” position from the “ACC” posi-
tion, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.
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If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster,
you can turn the ignition switch. If the red
indicator light illuminates, you can not turn
the ignition switch.
NOTE
❒The ignition switch can be turned to
the “ACC” position when the keyless
start system blue indicator light illu-
minates. The blue indicator light will
illuminate for several seconds and
then turn off to protect the system.
In this case, you must release the ig-
nition switch once and push the
switch again.
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❒If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unre-
liable. The red indicator light will turn
off within several seconds after the re-
mote controller is returned in the ve-
hicle except in the rear luggage area.
When the remote controller is in the ve-
hicle except the rear luggage area, you can
turn the ignition switch without using an
ignition key.
NOTE
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If the remote controller is too close to
the door glass, it may not operate.
❒The ignition switch may not turn when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in the
door pocket, in the sun visor or on the
floor.
The remote controller is a
sensitive electronic instru-
ment. To avoid damaging it, do not
expose it to impacts, moisture or high
temperature (such as on the dash-
board under direct sunlight).
WARNING
You can also turn the ignition switch by
inserting the ignition key into the slot.
If you leave any of the doors open with the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position for
a while (and no key inserted), the engine
may not start when you turn the ignition
switch to “START”. If the engine does not
start, close all doors completely or turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”
position, then start the engine.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Calsonic Kansei Corp. hereby declare, at our sole responsibility, that the following product conforms to the Essential
Requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC in accordance with the tests
conducted to the appropriate requirements of the relevant standards, as listed herewith.
Product: Controller of Intelligent Key System (Keyless Start System)
Model/Type Number: S62J1
Year of affixing CE marking: 2004
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Calsonic Kansei Corp. hereby declare, at our sole responsibility, that the following product conforms to the
Essential Requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC in accordance with
the tests conducted to the appropriate requirements of the relevant standards, as listed herewith.
Product: Controller of Intelligent Key System (Keyless Start System)
Model/Type Number: TS001
Year of affixing CE marking: 2004
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Calsonic Kansei Corp. hereby declare, at our sole responsibility, that the following product conforms to the Essential
Requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC in accordance with the tests
conducted to the appropriate requirements of the relevant standards, as listed herewith.
Product: Transmitter of Keyless Entry System
Model/Type Number: TS002
Year of affixing CE marking: 2004
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Calsonic Kansei Corp. hereby declare, at our sole responsibility, that the following product conforms to the Essential
Requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC in accordance with the tests
conducted to the appropriate requirements of the relevant standards, as listed herewith.
Product: Transmitter of Keyless Entry System
Model/Type Number: R62J1
Year of affixing CE marking: 2004
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Calsonic Kansei Corp. hereby declare, at our sole responsibility, that the following product conforms to the Essential
Requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC in accordance with the tests
conducted to the appropriate requirements of the relevant standards, as listed herewith.
Product: Receiver of Keyless Entry System
Model/Type Number: R51K0
Year of affixing CE marking: 2007
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