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Device activation
The system is automatically enabled on all the
doors by pressing button
twice on the key with
remote control.
Device activation is indicated by 3 flashes of the
direction indicators and a flash of the LED on the
door locking button on the dashboard (see table on
next page).
If one or more of the doors is not closed correctly,
the safe lock device will not activate, thus
preventing a person from getting stuck inside the
passenger compartment by entering the car
through, and then closing, the open door.Device deactivation
The system is disabled automatically on every door
in the following cases:
❒unlocking the doors;
❒turning the ignition key to the MAR-ON position.
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ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
The alarm, in addition to all the remote control
functions described previously, is controlled by the
receiver located under the dashboard near the
fuse box.
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm intervenes in the following instances:
❒when a door, the bonnet or the tailgate is
opened illegally (perimeter protection);
❒when the ignition system is started up (ignition
key turned to MAR-ON);
❒cutting of the battery leads;
❒movement inside the passenger compartment
(volume sensing protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle.Depending on the market, the activation of the
alarm causes the activation of the siren and the
direction indicators (for about 26 seconds). Alarm
tripping and the number of cycles depend on the
sales market.
There is a maximum number of acoustic/visual
cycles. When this is reached the system returns to
normal operation.
The volume sensing and anti-lift protection can be
excluded by adjusting the dedicated control on
the front roof light (see “Volume sensing/Anti-lift
protection”).
IMPORTANT The engine stop function is
guaranteed by the Fiat CODE which is
automatically activated when the key is extracted
from the ignition switch.
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TURNING THE ALARM ON
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate closed and the
ignition key either turned to STOP or removed,
point the key with remote control towards the
vehicle and press and release button
.
Excluding some markets, the system produces an
acoustic signal (beep) and enables door locking.
The switching on of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnosis stage: if a fault is detected, the
system emits a new acoustic signal together with
the display of a message (see “Warning lights and
messages” chapter).
In this case switch off the alarm by pressing
,
check that all the doors, bonnet and tailgate are
closed correctly; then switch the alarm back on by
pressing the
button.If a door, the bonnet and the tailgate are not
properly shut, they will be excluded from the check
by the alarm system.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the
doors, bonnet and tailgate are correctly closed, a
failure has occurred in system operation.
Go to a Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not come on when
the central locking is activated using the metal
insert in the key.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet
requirements in various countries.
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TURNING THE ALARM OFF
Press button
on the key with remote control.
The following operations are performed
(excluding some versions for specific markets):
❒direction indicators flash twice;
❒there are two short acoustic signals (beeps);
❒doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch off when
the central opening is activated using the metal
insert in the key.VOLUME SENSING/ANTI-LIFT
PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the
protection system it is advisable to shut all the side
windows and the sun roof (for versions/markets,
where provided).
If necessary, the function can be turned off (if, for
example, you are leaving an animal in the car) by
pressing button A fig. 14, located in the front roof
light, before activating the alarm itself.
When the function is disabled, this is indicated by
the LED on the button flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the volume sensing/anti-lift
protection must be repeated each time the
instrument panel is switched off.
fig. 14
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BREAK-IN ATTEMPT INDICATION
Any break-in attempt is indicated by the warning
light
(or symbol in the display) lighting up,
together with a message shown in the display
(see “Warning lights and messages” chapter).DISABLING THE ALARM
To turn the alarm off completely (for example,
if the vehicle is not being used for a long time), the
vehicle must be closed by turning the metal insert
of the key with remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key with
remote control run out or the system fails, the
alarm can be switched off by placing the key in the
ignition switch and turning it to MAR-ON.
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IGNITION SWITCHThe key can be turned to 3 different positions
fig. 15:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g.
radio, central door locking system, electronic
alarm, etc.) are enabled.
❒MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled.
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system
that requires the ignition key to be turned back to
STOP if the engine does not start, before the
starting operation can be repeated.
WARNING
If the ignition switch is tampered with
(e.g. attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership before driving again.
WARNING
Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. If the car is parked
on uphill slope, engage the first gear; if the car
is facing downhill, engage the reverse gear.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
fig. 15
F0Q0642
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STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When at STOP, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.:
wheels turned) the effort required to move the
steering wheel and disengage the steering lock may
be increased.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to carr y out
any aftermarket operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect performance
and safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in non-compliance of the car with
type-approval requirements.
WARNING
Never remove the key while the car is
moving.The steering wheel will lock
as soon as it is turned.This holds true for cars
being towed as well.
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When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, the
display's main screen will show the date fig. 23
or the turbocharging pressure fig. 24, depending on
the setting previously chosen from the "First page"
menu option ("Date" or "Engine info").CONTROL BUTTONS
To scroll through the screen and the options
upwards or to increase the value displayed.
MODE
Press briefly to access the menu and/or go
to next screen or confirm the chosen menu
option. Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
To scroll through the screen and the options
downwards or to decrease the value displayed.
fig. 24
F0Q0041
fig. 25
F0Q0643
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