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5KNOW YOUR
VEHICLESAFETY
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN
AN EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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F0Z0003m
fig. 3
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from theft, it has been fitted
with an engine immobilising system. It 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 radio-frequency signal when the en-
gine is started through a special aerial built into the igni-
tion switch. The modulated 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.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning the ignition key to
MAR, the Fiat CODE system control unit sends an ac-
knowledgement code to the engine management control
unit to deactivate the inhibitor.
The acknowledgement code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the code transmitted
from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Fiat
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine man-
agement control unit.
If the code has not been recognised correctly, the instru-
ment panel warning light
Y
turns on.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then back to MAR;
if the lock continues, possibly try with the other keys pro-
vided with the car. If you still cannot start the engine, per-
form the emergency start procedure (see chapter “In an
emergency”) and then contact the Fiat Dealership.
SYMBOLSSpecial coloured labels have been attached near or actu-
ally on some of the components of your car. These labels
bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be tak-
en as regards that particular component.
The plate summarising the symbols used can be found un-
der the bonnet, fig. 3.
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING LIGHTS
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IN
AN EMERGENCY
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F0Z0679m
fig. 4
THE KEYSCODE CARD fig. 4
The car is delivered with two copies of the ignition key
and with the CODE card which bears the following:
A the electronic code to be used for emergency starting
(see “Emergency starting” in chapter “Correct use of
the car”).
B the mechanical key code to be given to the Fiat Deal-
ership when ordering duplicate keys.
Make sure you have the electronic code A with you at all
times in the event you have to perform an emergency
starting.
IMPORTANT In order to ensure complete efficiency of
the electronic devices inside the keys, they should never
be exposed to direct sunlight. IMPORTANT Each key has its own code which must be
stored by the system electronic control unit. Contact the
Fiat Dealership to have new keys (up to eight) stored with
the code.
Warning light
Y
coming on when driving
❒
If the warning light
Y
turns on, this means that the
system is running a self-diagnosis (for example for a volt-
age drop). At the first stop, turn the ignition key to
STOP and then back to MAR: if no failure is detected,
the warning light
Y
will not come on.
❒
If the warning light
Y
stays on, repeat the above pro-
cedure leaving the key at STOP for over 30 seconds.
Should the fault persist, contact a Fiat Dealership.
❒
If the warning light
Y
stays on, the code has not been
recognised. In this case, turn the key to STOP again and
then back to MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
with the other keys provided with the car. If you still
cannot start the engine, perform the emergency start
procedure (see chapter “In an emergency”) and then
contact the Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is submitted to
strong shocks.
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F0Z0683m
fig. 8
F0Z0684m
fig. 9
REPLACING THE BATTERY
OF THE KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:❒
open the snap-fitted lid A-fig. 8 as shown by the
arrow;
❒
remove the used battery and replace it making sure that
the polarity matches (positive pole + up);
❒
the new battery shall be fitted under the catch C-fig. 9;
then refit the lid and press it down until hearing the lock-
ing click.IGNITION SWITCH fig. 10
The key can be turned to 3 different positions:
❒
STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column
locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. sound system, cen-
tral door locking system, etc.) may work.
❒
MAR: driving position. All electrical devices may work.
❒
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanisms that, in
the event the engine is not started, requires the ignition key
to be returned to STOP before repeating the starting
operation.
Used batteries are harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be disposed of, as spec-
ified by law, in the special containers pro-
vided, otherwise take them to the Fiat Dealership,
which will deal with their disposal.
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F0Z0148m
fig. 19
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 19
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and
starts working when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50 °C.
Under normal conditions, the needle should hover
around the middle of the scale depending on the working
conditions.
C Low engine coolant temperature
H High engine coolant temperature.
The warning light B may light up (with a message on
the reconfigurable multifunction display for some versions)
to indicate that the coolant temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 19
The needle shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
E tank empty.
F tank full (see the instructions provided in paragraph
“At the filling station”).
The reserve warning light A turns on to indicate that
approximately 5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic converter.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to E with the warning light
A flashing to indicate that the system is failing. If this is
the case, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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the first time and stays lit until the function switches
itself off automatically. Each time the stalk is activated the
time will extend lights switching-on time.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds. DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 49
Up (position
a) = right-hand direction indicator.
Down (position b) = left-hand direction indicator.
The warning light ¥
or
Î
start flashing on the instrument
panel.
Direction indicators are switched off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that you
are about to change lane, move the stalk up or down with-
out clicking into position (spring-return position). When
released the stalk will return to its home position.
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space surrounding the car to be lit up for
a certain period of time.
Activation
With the ignition key on STOP or removed, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel within 2 minutes from when
the engine is turned off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights will re-
main on for an extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of
210 seconds; then the lights are switched off automati-
cally.
Every time the stalk is operated, the warning light
3
,
on the instrument panel switches on. The display will show
the time of activation.
The warning light comes on when the stalk is pulled for
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F0Z0223m
fig. 55
Carefully inspect the car for fuel leakages, e.g. in the en-
gine compartment, under the car or near the fuel tank.
If no fuel leaks are found and the car can be started again,
press the button A to reset the fuel system and the lights.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to pre-
vent battery running down.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or see
leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the
switches to avoid fire risk.
WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGSCIGAR LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY fig. 55
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A; after about 15 seconds it will return
to its original position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has
turned off.
The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it
carefully and make sure children don’t
touch it: risk of fire and/or burns.
WARNING
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F0Z0163m
fig. 92
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
whatever after-market operation involv-
ing steering system or steering column modifica-
tions (e.g.: installation of anti-theft device) that
could badly affect performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and also result in non-com-
pliance of the car with type approval require-
ments.
WARNING
Before starting any servicing operation,
stop the engine and remove the key from
the ignition switch to operate the steering lock,
particularly when the wheels do not touch the
ground. If this is not possible (i.e. if the key must
be kept in the MAR position or the engine must
be kept running), remove the electric power steer-
ing system main fuse.
WARNING
In this case, stop the car immediately, switch off the en-
gine for about 20 seconds and then restart the engine.
If the warning light
g
is still on, along with the message
on the reconfigurable multifunction display (for versions/
markets, where provided), contact a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The steering may become stiffer following
parking manoeuvres including a great deal of steering.
This is normal and caused by the system preventing the
electric control motor overheating. No repairs are need-
ed. The power steering system will start working properly
again the next time the car is used.
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CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:❒
engage the handbrake;
❒
place the gearshifting lever in neutral;
❒
press the clutch pedal all the way down without touch-
ing the accelerator;
❒
turn the ignition key to
AVV
and let it go as soon as
the engine starts.
If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return
the ignition key to
STOP
before repeating starting.
STARTING THE ENGINEThe car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device:
if the engine fails to start, see the paragraph “The Fiat
CODE system” in section “Know your vehicle”.
The engine may be noisier during the first few seconds of
operation, especially after a long period of inactivity. This
characteristic feature of the hydraulic tappet system does
not compromise functionality or reliability: the system de-
vised for your car was designed to limit maintenance
interventions.
It is dangerous to let the engine run in en-
closed spaces. The engine consumes oxy-
gen and engine exhaust contains carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gasses.
WARNING
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
We recommend that during the initial pe-
riod you do not drive to full car perfor-
mance (e.g.: excessive acceleration, long
journeys at top speed, sharp braking, etc.).When the engine is switched off never leave
the key into the ignition switch to prevent
useless current absorption from draining the
battery.
Remember that the servo-brake and pow-
er steering are not operational until the
engine has been started, therefore much effort
than usual is required on the brake pedal
and teering wheel.
WARNING
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