2008 FIAT CROMA Owners Manual

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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near or actually on some of the compo-
nents of your car. These labels bear sym-
bols that remind you of the precautions
to be taken as regards that particular com-
ponent.The plate summarising the symbols used
can be found under the bonnet fig. 4.
fig. 4F0L0099m
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The electronic components in-
side the key may be damaged
if the key is submitted to sharp
knocks.
OPERATION
Each time the key is fitted into the ignition
switch, the Fiat CODE system control unit
sends a recognition code to the engine con-
trol unit to deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit has recognised the code
transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is removed, the
Fiat CODE system deactivates the func-
tions of the engine electronic control unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light
Y(where pro-
vided) turns on accompanied by the relat-
ed message on the display (see chapter
“Warning lights and messages”).
In this case, the key should be removed and
refitted; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the
car. If it is still not possible to start the car
contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT Every key has its own code,
which must be memorised by the system
control unit. To memorise new keys, up to
a maximum of eight, apply to Fiat Dealer-
ship.
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
To further protect your car from theft, it
has been fitted with an engine immobilising
system. This system is automatically acti-
vated when the ignition key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in each
ignition key grip. The device transmits a ra-
dio-frequency signal when the engine is
started through a special aerial built into the
ignition switch. The modulate signal, which
changes each time the engine is started, is
the “password”, by means of which the
control unit recognises the key and enables
to start the engine.Warning light
Ycoming on
when driving
❒If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a
self-test (for example for a voltage
drop). At the first stop, turn the igni-
tion key to OFF and then back to
ON: if no failure is detected warning
light
Ywill not come on.
❒If the warning light Ystays on, re-
peat the procedure described previ-
ously leaving the key at OFFfor over
30 seconds. Should the inconvenience
persists, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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THE KEYS
CODE CARD fig. 5
The car is delivered with two copies of the
ignition key and with the CODE card
which bears the following:
❒the electronic code A
❒the mechanical key code Bto be giv-
en to the Fiat Dealership when order-
ing duplicate keys.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure perfect
efficiency of the electronic devices con-
tained inside the keys, they should never be
exposed to direct sunlight.fig. 5F0L0002m
All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over to
the new owner when selling
the car.
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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
fig. 6
This key operates the ignition switch.
Button Ëshall be used for remote open-
ing of doors and tailgate and for remote
deactivation of the alarm (where provid-
ed).
Button Áshall be used for remote lock-
ing of doors and tailgate and for remote
activation of the alarm (where provided).
Button Rshall be used for remote
opening of the tailgate.
When unlocking the doors, the passen-
ger’s compartment lights will come on for
a preset time.
fig. 6F0L0100m
Opening the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button Ëfor remote un-
locking of doors, tailgate and fuel filler cap
and simultaneous alarm (where provided)
deactivation, timed switching on of the in-
ternal ceiling lights and double flashing of
direction indicators.
Press button Ëfor more than 2 seconds
to open the windows.
Doors will be unlocked automatically if the
fuel inertial cut-off switch comes into op-
eration.
The “Set-up menu” on the display (see
paragraph “Multifunction display”) enables
to set the system so that by pressing but-
ton Ë, only the driver’s door is unlocked.
In this event, to unlock the other doors
press quickly button Ëtwice.
IMPORTANT If the remote control does
not work properly, it is still possible to
carry out the emergency opening proce-
dure by using the metal insert set inside
the remote control (see “Emergency
opening using the metal insert of the key”).Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button Áfor remote lock-
ing of doors, tailgate and fuel filler cap and
simultaneous alarm (where provided) ac-
tivation, switching off of the internal ceil-
ing lights and single flashing of direction in-
dicators.
Press button Áfor more than 2 seconds
to close the windows. If the button is
briefly pressed twice, the dead lock device
is activated (see paragraph “Dead lock de-
vice”).
IMPORTANT If the remote control does
not work properly, it is still possible to
lock the car doors by following the pro-
cedure described in paragraph “Emer-
gency closing”
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Used batteries are harmful to
the environment. They should
be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers
provided, or take them to a Fiat Deal-
ership, which will deal with their dis-
posal. Opening the tailgate
by the remote control
Press button
Rto open the tailgate by
remote control even if the alarm (where
provided) is on.
Opening the tailgate is accompanied by the
direction indicators flashing twice; clos-
ing is accompanied by a single flash (only
if the alarm is on).
If the alarm is on, when the tailgate is
opened the alarm system switches off vol-
umetric protection and the tailgate
perimetral protection sensor.
When closing the tailgate again, volumet-
ric and perimetral protection sensors are
restored.
IMPORTANT If the remote control does
not work properly, it is however possi-
ble to open the tailgate through the me-
chanical lever set on the lock inside the
boot (see paragraph “Boot” in this sec-
tion).LED signals on door lock button
fig. 7
When locking the doors, led Aswitches
on for about 3 seconds and than starts
flashing (deterrence function).
Once doors are locked, if one or more
doors or the tailgate are not closed cor-
rectly, the led and direction indicators
start flashing quickly.
Replacing the battery of the key
with remote control fig. 8
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
❒move aside lever Aand take out the
emergency metal insert B;
❒take out the battery case Cusing the
emergency metal insert, move aside
battery Dand replace it making sure
the bias is correct;
❒refit the battery case Cand the emer-
gency metal insert Binside the key.Request for additional remote
controls
The system can recognise up to 8 keys with
incorporated remote control. Should a new
key with remote control be necessary, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership, taking with you the
CODE card and the keys, a personal iden-
tity document and the car’s ownership doc-
uments.
fig. 7F0L00382mfig. 8F0L0101m
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EMERGENCY CLOSING
fig. 11
To lock the doors if the remote control
does not work properly, proceed as fol-
lows:
❒fit the metal insert into the slot Cset
on the doors and turn it in the direc-
tion of the arrow (as shown in the fig-
ure).
IMPORTANT Before carrying out the
emergency door locking, check whether
the independent boot locking function on
the multifunction display set-up menu is
off (see paragraph “Multifunction display”). EMERGENCY OPENING USING
THE METAL INSERT
If the remote control does not work
properly (e.g.: battery flat), it is however
possible to use the emergency metal in-
sert set inside the remote control.
The metal insert operates the driver’s side
lock (the pawl is located under the out-
door handle fig. 9).
To use the metal insert set inside the re-
mote control, proceed as follows fig. 10:
❒move aside lever Aand take out the
emergency metal insert B, at the same
time.
fig. 9F0L0103mfig. 10F0L0102mfig. 11F0L0205m
The metal insert acts on the interested
door.
For emergency opening proceed as fol-
lows:
❒raise the handle, fit the metal insert in-
to the revolving plug and turn it coun-
terclockwise;
❒remove the key and lower the handle;
❒raise the handle and open the door.
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ALARM
(where provided)
WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
The alarm comes into action in the fol-
lowing cases:
❒unlawful opening of one of the doors,
bonnet or boot (perimetral protec-
tion);
❒attempt to start the engine with unau-
thorised key;
❒battery cable cutting;
❒presence of moving bodies in the pas-
senger’s compartment (volumetric
protection);
❒abnormal raising/sloping of the car.
Depending on the markets, the cutting in
of the alarm causes operation of the siren
and direction indicators (for about 26 sec-
onds). The ways of operating and the num-
ber of cycles may vary depending on the
markets.
A maximum number of sound/sight cycles
is however envisaged.Volumetric and anti-raising protections
can be cut off by operating the front ceil-
ing light controls (see paragraphs “Volu-
metric protection sensors” and “Anti-rais-
ing sensor” on the following pages).
IMPORTANT The engine immobiliser
function is guaranteed by the Fiat CODE
system, which is automatically activated
when the ignition key is removed.
HOW TO ACTIVATE
THE ALARM fig. 12
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut and
ignition key to OFFor removed, point
the key with remote control or removed,
point the key with remote control in the
direction of the car, then press and release
the button
Á.
With the exception of certain markets,
the system sounds a “beep” and the doors
are locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnostic test. If a fault is detected
the system sounds a further warning
“beep” and the display shows the relevant
message (see section “Warning lights and
messages”).
In this case, switch the alarm system off by
pressing button Ë, check that the doors,
bonnet and tailgate are properly shut, then
switch the system on again by pressing
button Á.
fig. 12F0L0100m
If the doors, bonnet and boot are shut
correctly and the warning “beep” is re-
peated, the system self-diagnostics has de-
tected a system operating fault. It is there-
fore necessary to contact a Fiat Dealer-
ship.
IMPORTANT Operating a door with the
metal insert of the key will not activate the
alarm.
IMPORTANT The alarm is built in com-
pliance with the law and regulations of the
different destination countries.
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HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM fig. 12
Press button
Ëof the key with remote
control.
The system will react as follows (with the
exception of certain markets):
❒two brief flashes of the direction in-
dicators;
❒two brief “beeps”;
❒door unlocking.
IMPORTANT Operating a door with the
metal insert of the key will not activate the
alarm.
To deactivate the alarm, turn the ignition
key to ON.
fig. 13F0L0171m
VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION
SENSORS
The volumetric sensors are located inside
the front ceiling light in the passenger’s
compartment. To make sure that the vol-
umetric sensors are working properly,
check that doors, boot, bonnet, windows
and sunroof (where provided) are shut.
Anti-raising protection
deactivation
If it is necessary to switch on the alarm
when animals or people are in the car,
press button A-fig. 13 on the front ceil-
ing light to deactivate the volumetric pro-
tection.
Deactivation is needed also in the pres-
ence of additional independent heater and
when it is switched on with the remote
control.
fig. 14F0L0172m
ANTI-RAISING SENSOR
The anti-raising sensor detects any ab-
normal car raising/sloping, even partial
(e.g.: attempt to remove a wheel).
This sensor can detect the smallest car
sideslip angle changes, both longitudinally
and transversally. Sideslip angle changes
lower than 0.5°/min. (e.g.: slow tyre flat-
tening) are not considered).
Anti-raising protection
deactivation
To deactivate the anti-raising protection
(for example when towing the car with
alarm on) press button B-fig. 14on the
front ceiling light. Sensor cut-out stays on
until activating the central door opening
again.
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