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For versions/markets where
provided, the CODE card fig. 2 is
supplied together with the keys and
bears:
A – the electronic code
B – the mechanical key code to be
given to the Fiat Dealership
when ordering duplicate keys.
fig. 2
F0X0002m
fig. 3
F0X0003m
Button D should only
be pressed when the
key is away from the body, in
particular from the eyes and
from objects that can be spoilt
(e.g. clothes). Do not leave the
key unattended to avoid the
button being accidentally
pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
WARNING
To put metal insert A back in the
grip, press device D, put back the
metal insert then release device D. Key with remote control fig. 3
A – retractable metal insert
B – door release button
C – door lock button (the roof light
switches off at the same time)
D – metal insert opening device.
The metal insert A operates:
– the ignition switch
– door opening/closing.
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The main functions that can be activated with the keys provided are the following:
Type of key Door unlocking Door locking
Key without remote control Anticlockwise rotation Clockwise rotation
Key with remote controlAnticlockwise rotation Clockwise rotationPress button B Press button C
Flashing the direction
indicators 2 flashes 1 flash
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROLS
The receiver can recognise up to 8 remote controls.
Therefore, should it become necessary to acquire a new remote control for any reason during the life of the vehicle,
contact a Fiat Dealership directly, taking all the keys in your possession and the CODE card with you to the Dealership.
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STEERING LOCK
Engagement: with ignition at
STOP, or PARK, remove the key
and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.IGNITION
The key can be turned to 4 different
positions fig. 5:
– STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car
radio, central door locking system,
electronic alarm, etc.) can
operate.
– MAR-ON: driving position. All
electric devices can operate.
– AVV: engine starting.
– PARK: engine off, parking lights
on, key can be removed, steering
column locked.
To turn the key to PARK, press
button A.
PARKSTOPMARAVV
A
fig. 5
F0X0005m
If the ignition is
tampered with
(e.g. attempted theft),
have it checked by a Fiat
Dealership before driving
again.
WARNING
Never remove the key
while the vehicle is in
motion. The steering wheel
would automatically lock as
soon as it is turned. This also
applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed.
WARNING
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TRIP button
Brief press:
– access TRIP COMPUTER
information.
Long press:
– reset TRIP COMPUTER.Standard display fig. 51
A – date
B – milometer (total/trip)
C – clock
D – outside temperature.
On some versions, when a door is
opened / closed with the key
removed, the display shows the total
milometer reading and the clock for
a few seconds.
F0X3002m
The display can also show the
following:
– through the flashing “spanner”
icon, when the vehicle must be
taken to a Fiat Dealership for
Scheduled Servicing;
– TRIP COMPUTER indications;
– brightness level adjustment for
some internal controls;
– FIAT MY CAR menu;
– warning messages in the event of
failures.
fig. 51
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Cons. (fuel consumption unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate fuel consumption to be
selected: km/l or l/100km.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
km/l or l/100km (depending on
the previous setting) flashes on
the display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Door Lock
(with vehicle in motion
for versions/markets,
where provided)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows automatic locking of doors
above a speed of 20 km/h to be
activated.
To activate (ON) or deactivate
(OFF) the function, proceed as
follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
ON or OFF (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
Dist. Unit (distance unit)
This function, present only on some
versions/markets where provided,
allows the unit of measurement used
to calculate distance to be selected:
km or mi.
Proceed as follows:
– press the MODE button briefly:
km or mi (depending on the
previous setting) flashes on the
display;
– press the ▼or ▲button to
select;
– press the MODE button briefly to
confirm;
– hold down the MODE button to
return to the standard display.
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fig. 68
F0X0044m
fig. 69
F0X0045m
fig. 70
F0X0046m
GLASSES HOLDER fig. 68
For some versions, there is a glasses
holder on the driver side door. To
open, operate in the direction of the
arrow as illustrated.
FRONT ROOF LIGHTS
With tilting lens fig. 69
The roof light is switched on using
the lens, as follows:
pressed to 1: off;
normal position: switches on when a
door is opened;
pressed to 2: always onWith switches
and spot light fig. 70
The roof light switches on in 2
different situations according to the
position of switch A:
1: always on (ON) even with doors
closed;
2: switches on when a door is
opened;
3: always off (OFF).
Spot light
Switch B controls the spot light,
depending on the position:
1: spot light on (ON);
2: spot light off (OFF).Roof light timing
On some versions, to facilitate
getting into/out of the vehicle,
especially at night or with poor
lighting, 2 different timing modes are
available.
Entrance timing
The roof lights switch on as follows:
– for a period of 15 seconds when
the front doors are unlocked;
– for a period of 3 minutes when
one of the doors is opened;
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fig. 71
F0X0047m
fig. 72
F0X0048m
– for a period of 7 seconds when
one of the doors is closed
(within 3 minutes).
The timed period is interrupted if
the ignition is turned to MAR.
Exit timing
After removing the key from the
ignition switch, the roof lights switch
on as follows:
– for a period of 3 minutes within 2
minutes of the engine stopping;
– for a period of 3 minutes when
one of the doors is opened;
– for a period of 7 seconds when
one of the doors is closed (within
3 minutes).
Timing will stop automatically when
the doors are locked.REAR ROOF LIGHT fig. 71
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The rear roof light is switched on
using the lens, as follows:
pressed to 1: off;
normal position: switches on when a
door is opened;
pressed to 2: always on.POWER SOCKET fig.72
This is present only on certain
versions and operates when the
ignition key is turned to MAR.
To use, lift cap A.
It can be used with devices /
accessories with a maximum power
of 180 W.
Before connecting any
electrical accessories,
contact a Fiat Dealership to
check whether this is possible.
WARNING
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DOORS
Before opening a door,
ensure that you can do
so in safe conditions.
WARNING
FROM OUTSIDE
Opening: turn the key to position 1-
fig. 75 and pull the opening handle.
Closing: turn the key to position 2.
fig. 75
F0X0051m
fig. 76
F0X0052m
FROM INSIDE
Opening: pull opening lever A-fig. 76.
Closing: close the door and press
the lever.
CENTRAL LOCKING
From outside
With the doors closed, insert and
turn the key in a door lock.From inside
With doors closed, press (to lock)
or pull (to unlock) one of the door
opening levers.
The remote control can also be used
to activate central locking.
IMPORTANT If one of the doors is
not fully closed or there is a system
failure, central locking will not
operate and, after several attempts,
the system will be excluded for
about 30 seconds.
The doors can be locked or
unlocked during this period, without
the intervention of the electronic
system. After the 30 seconds have
elapsed, the control unit is ready to
receive commands again.
If the cause of operational failure has
been removed, the device will
resume normal operation.
Otherwise, the exclusion cycle will
be repeated.
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