ENGINE SWITCH
(where provided)
In order to prevent theft, the engine will
not start unless a pre-registered keyless
operation key is used. (Engine
immobilizer function) If you are carrying
the keyless operation key, you can start
the engine.
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NOTE When operating the engine
switch, press the switch all the way in. If
the switch is not fully pressed, the
engine may not start or the operation
mode may not change. If the engine
switch is pressed correctly, there is no
need to hold the engine switch down.
NOTE When the battery in the keyless
operation key has worn out, or the
keyless operation key is out of the
vehicle, a warning lamp will blink for
5 seconds.Operation mode of the engine
switch and its function
OFF
The indicator lamp on the engine switch
turns off. The operation mode cannot
be put in OFF when the selector lever is
in any position other than the “P”
(PARK) position (A/T).
ACC
Electrical devices such as the audio and
accessory socket can be operated. The
indicator lamp on the engine switch
illuminates orange.
ON
All vehicle’s electrical devices can be
operated. The indicator lamp on the
engine switch illuminates green. The
indicator lamp turns off when the
engine is running.
NOTE Your vehicle is equipped with an
electronic immobilizer. To start the
engine, the ID code which thetransponder inside the key sends must
match the one registered in the
immobilizer computer. Refer to
“Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)”.
Changing the operation mode
If you press the engine switch without
depressing the brake pedal (A/T) or the
clutch pedal (M/T), you can change the
operation mode in the order of OFF,
ACC, ON, OFF.
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ACC power auto-cutout function
After about 30 minutes has elapsed
with the operation mode in ACC, the
function automatically cuts out the
power for the audio system and other
electric devices that can be operated
with that position. (only that driver’s
door has closed and the selector lever
in the “P” (PARK) position).
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When you open driver’s door or the
engine switch operate again, the power
is supplied again.
NOTE When ACC power supply
automatic stop, the steering wheel
can’t lock and you can’t lock and
unlock the doors by the keyless entry
key and keyless operation key.
NOTE It is possible to modify functions
as follows:
The time until the power cuts out can
be changed to about 60 minutes.
The ACC power auto-cutout function
can be deactivated. For details, we
recommend you to consult a Fiat
Dealership.
Operation mode OFF reminder
systemWhen the operation mode is in any
mode other than OFF, if you close all
the doors then try to lock the doors by
pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, a
warning lamp will blink and the outer
buzzer will sounds and you cannot lock
the doors.
Operation mode ON reminder
system
If the driver’s door is opened with the
engine stopped and the operation
mode in any mode other than OFF, the
operation mode ON reminder inner
buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to put the operation mode in OFF.WARNING
6)Do not remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch while driving. The steering
wheel will be locked, causing loss of
control.
7)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by a Fiat Dealership before
driving again.
8)Always remove the key when you leave
your vehicle to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse gear if the vehicle is
parked downhill. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.9)Never extract the key while the vehicle is
moving. The steering wheel will lock as
soon as it is turned. This also applies to
cases in which the vehicle is towed.
10)Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations be carried out
involving steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device). This could negatively
affect performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty, cause serious safety
problems and also result in vehicle
non-compliance with type-approval
requirements.
IMPORTANT
1)If the engine is stopped while driving, the
brake servomechanism will cease to
function and braking efficiency will
deteriorate. Also, the power steering
system will not function and it will require
greater manual effort to operate the
steering.
2)Do not leave the key in the “ON” position
for a long time when the engine is not
running, doing so will cause the battery to
be discharged.
3)Do not turn the key to the “START”
position while the engine is running. Doing
so could damage the starter motor.
4)The indicator lamp (A) fig. 24 will flash
orange when there is a problem or
malfunction in the keyless operation
system. Never drive if the indicator lamp on
the engine switch is flashing orange.
Immediately contact your Fiat Dealership.
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5)If the engine switch operation is not
smooth and feels like it is sticking, do not
operate the switch. Immediately contact
your Fiat Dealership.
6)When the engine is not running, put the
operation mode in OFF. Leaving the
operation mode in ON or ACC for a long
time when the engine is not running may
cause the battery to be discharged, making
it impossible to start the engine, lock and
unlock the steering wheel.
7)When the battery is disconnected, the
current operation mode is memorized. After
reconnecting the battery, the memorized
mode is selected automatically. Before
disconnecting the battery for repair or
replacement, make sure to put the
operation mode in OFF. Be careful if you
are not sure which operation mode the
vehicle is in when the battery is run down.
8)The operation mode cannot be changed
from OFF to ACC or ON if the keyless
operation key is not detected to be in the
vehicle. Refer to “Keyless operation system:
Operating range for starting the engine and
changing the operation mode”.
9)When there is the keyless operation key
in the vehicle and the operation mode isn’t
change, the keyless operation key may
have worn out.DOORS
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NOTE To prevent the key from being
locked inside the vehicle, neither the
lock knob on the driver’s door nor the
key can be used to lock the driver’s
door when it is open.
To lock or unlock with the key
A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE On vehicles with central door
locks, when locking or unlocking with
the key, all doors will be locked or
unlocked. Refer to “Central door locks”.
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with
the keyless operation system, the
driver’s door can be locked or unlocked
with the emergency key. Refer to
“Emergency key”.To lock or unlock from inside the
vehicle
A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE The driver’s door can be opened
without using the lock knob by pulling
on the inside door handle. On vehicles
with central door locks, all other doors
are unlocked at the same time.
NOTE In a vehicle that has a Dead
Lock System, it is not possible to
unlock the door by pushing the lock
knob to the unlock side while the Dead
Lock System is set. (Refer to “Dead
Lock System”).
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To lock without using the key
Set the inside lock knob (1) to the
locked position, and close the door (2).
NOTE The driver’s door cannot be
locked using the inside lock knob while
the driver’s door is opened.
Ignition key reminder
Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system
If the ignition switch is turned off and
the driver’s door is opened with the key
in the ignition switch, the key reminder
buzzer will sound intermittently to
remind you to remove the key.
“Forgotten-key-prevention”
mechanism
If the key is in the ignition switch or the
operation mode is other than OFF,
when you push the lock knob forward
with the driver’s door open, the lock
knob will automatically return to the
unlocked position.To open or close the rear door
(Club cab)
You can open or close the rear door
while the front door is opened.
1. Open the front door wide.
2. Pull the door handle (A) of the rear
door.
3. Open the rear door.
4. When closing these doors, close the
front door after closing the rear door.
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CENTRAL DOOR LOCKS
Repeated continuous operation
between lock and unlock could activate
the central door locking systems built-in
protection circuit and prevent the
system from operating. If this occurs,
wait approximately 1 minute before
operating the central door lock system.
All of the doors can be locked and
unlocked as described hereafter.Driver’s door with key
Using the key on the driver’s door locks
or unlocks.
A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with
the keyless operation system, the
driver’s door can be locked or unlocked
with the emergency key. Refer to
“Emergency key”.
Driver’s door with inside lock knob
Using the door lock knob on the driver’s
door locks or unlocks all doors.
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A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE Be careful not to lock the doors
while the key is inside the vehicle when
getting off the vehicle.
Vehicle-speed sensitive automatic
door lock (with impact sensitive
unlock mechanism)
All of the doors lock automatically when
the vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 15 km/h. In addition, all
of the doors unlock when a strong
impact that could be very dangerous to
the occupants is sustained by the
collision of the vehicle. This is prepared
for rescue activities when an
unexpected accident occurs.
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NOTE Even if the vehicle suffers
significant deformation from a collision
etc., depending on the location and
angle of the collision, as well as on the
shape and condition of the other object
in the collision, the doors may not
unlock. The extent of deformation or
damage to the vehicle does not
necessarily correlate with unlock of the
doors.
NOTE These functions are activated
when the vehicle is shipped from the
factory. If you wish to activate or
deactivate these functions, please
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Unlock using the ignition switch,
the engine switch or the selector
lever
It is possible to unlock all of the doors
whenever as follows.
Vehicles with M/T — The ignition switch
is turned to the “LOCK” position or the
operation mode is put in OFF.
Vehicles with A/T — The selector lever
placed the “P” (PARK) position while the
operation mode is in ON. Or the
operation mode is put in OFF.
These functions are deactivated when
the vehicle is shipped from the factory.
If you wish to activate or deactivate
these functions, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.DEAD LOCK SYSTEM
The Dead Lock System helps prevent
theft. When the keyless entry system or
the keyless operation function has been
used to lock all of the doors, the Dead
Lock System makes it impossible to
unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs.
NOTE Do not set the Dead Lock
System when someone is inside the
vehicle. With the Dead Lock System
set, it is not possible to unlock the
doors using the inside lock knobs. If
you erroneously set the Dead Lock
System, unlock the doors using the
UNLOCK switch on the key or using the
keyless operation function.
Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” position and then remove the
key (vehicles with keyless entry system),
or put the operation mode in OFF
(vehicles with keyless operation
system).
2. Get out of the vehicle. Close all of the
doors.
3. Press the LOCK switch (A) on the
key, the driver’s or front passenger’s
door lock/unlock switch (C) to lock all of
the doors. The turn-signal lamps will
blink once.
4. Press the switch again within
2 seconds. The turn-signal lamps will
blink three times to show that the Dead
Lock System has been set.
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NOTE Pressing the LOCK switch (A) on
the key once while the Dead Lock
System is set causes the turn-signal
lamps to blink three times, so it is
possible to confirm that the Dead Lock
System is set.
Cancelling the system
When the following operation is
performed, the doors will unlock and
the Dead Lock System will be
simultaneously cancelled.
The UNLOCK switch (B) on the key is
pressed.
The driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (C) is pressed while
you are carrying the keyless operation
key.
NOTE If a door is opened within
30 seconds of unlocking, the doors are
automatically relocked and the Dead
Lock System is simultaneously set
again.
NOTE Even when it is not possible to
use the keyless entry system or keyless
operation function to unlock the doors,
it is possible to use the key to unlock
the driver’s door. When the key is used
to unlock the driver’s door, the Dead
Lock System is cancelled for only the
driver’s door. If you wish to
subsequently unlock all other doors,
turn the ignition switch to the “ON” or
“ACC” position, or put the operation
mode in on or ACC.
NOTE It is possible to adjust the time
between pressing of the UNLOCK
switch (B) on the key or the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (C) and automatic locking. For
details, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.
NOTE It is possible to lock the doors
and set the Dead Lock System at the
same time with a single push of the
LOCK switch (A) on the key, the driver’sor front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (C). For details, please contact a
Fiat Dealership.
Testing the system
Open all of the door windows, then set
the Dead Lock System. (Refer to
“Setting the system”.) After setting the
Dead Lock System, reach into the
vehicle through the windows and
confirm that you cannot unlock the
doors using the lock knobs.
NOTE If you need advice on how to set
the Dead Lock System, please contact
a Fiat Dealership.
CHILD PROTECTION
REAR DOORS (Double
Cab)
A — Lock
B — Unlock
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3 — Remove the wire on the other side
in the same manner, and have the rear
gate swing down slowly.
WARNING
11)Make sure the doors are closed:
driving with doors not completely closed is
dangerous.
12)NEVER leave children unattended
inside the car, let alone leave the car with
the doors unlocked in a place that children
can access easily. Children may seriously,
or even fatally, injure themselves. Also
ensure that children do not inadvertently
operate
13)Be careful not to lock the doors while
the key is inside the vehicle.14)When opening the rear door, confirm
that the occupant of the front seat has
taken off the seat belt before opening the
rear door. If you open the rear door with
the front seat belt being worn, the
occupant of the front seat may be
tightened with the locked seat belt and
could result in serious injury.
15)When closing the rear door, make sure
not being trapped your hands or your
fingers in the doors.
16)Before driving, make sure that the rear
door is securely closed. If a door is ajar, the
door ajar warning lamp will illuminates. If a
door is not completely closed, the rear
door could open while driving and this
could cause an accident such as
occupants being thrown from the vehicle.
17)When opening or closing the rear door,
please observe the followings. If you do not
follow them, it could result in damage to
your vehicle. Do not open or close the rear
door and the front door at the same time.
18)Do not open or close the rear door
when the front door is not completely
opened.
19)Do not close the rear door after closing
the front door.20)When the vehicle-speed sensitive
automatic door lock/Impact-sensitive
unlock mechanism may not operate in the
following conditions, have the vehicle
inspected at a Fiat Dealership immediately.
1– The door does not lock automatically
even when the vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 15 km/h. 2 — The door
unlocks automatically while driving. 3 —
Even when the ignition switch or the
operation mode is in ON, the SRS warning
lamp does not come on or it remains on. 4
— The SRS warning lamp comes on while
driving. 5 — The central door lock system
is broken down.
21)When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection to
prevent accidental door opening which
may cause an accident.
22)If the child lock was engaged and the
previously described locking procedure
carried out, operating the internal opening
handle will not open the door: in this case,
to open the door, the outside handle must
be used. The door central locking/
unlocking button is not disabled by the
engagement of the emergency lock.
23)Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the child lock on
both rear doors, check for effective
engagement by trying to open a door with
the internal handle.
24)Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe
when loading and unloading luggage. Heat
from the exhaust could lead to burns.
25)Pay attention not to catch your fingers
in the rear gate.
26)Do not weight the rear gate.
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27)Before driving, make sure that the rear
gate is securely closed. If the rear gate
opens while driving the vehicle, objects
stored in the cargo area could fall out onto
the road.
28)Once the dead lock system is engaged
it is impossible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. Therefore, before
engaging the system check that there is no
one left inside. If the remote control battery
is flat, the system can be disengaged only
by inserting the key metal insert in either of
the door locks as described previously: in
this case the device remains active only for
the rear doors.
29)This spring loaded system has
activation forces that were designed for
optimum comfort. Accidental knocks or a
strong gust of wind may release the
springs and close the doors
spontaneously.
30)On vehicles with the rear bumper,
never swing down the rear gate because
the rear gate could be damaged.
31)Never close the rear gate with the link
or wire left unhooked.SEATS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the driver’s seat so that you are
comfortable and that you can reach the
pedals, steering wheel, switches etc.
while retaining a clear field of vision.
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FRONT SEATS
Manual type
1—
To adjust forward or backward: Lift
the handle and adjust the seat to the
desired position, and release the handle.
2 — To recline the seatback: Pull the
lever up and then lean backward to the
desired position, and release the lever.
3 — To adjust seat cushion height
(driver’s side only of Club cab and
Double cab): Turn the dial and adjust
the seat cushion height to the desired
position.Power type (where provided)
1 — To adjust forward or backward:
Operate the switch as indicated by the
arrows and adjust the seat to the
desired position.
2 — To recline the seatback: Operate
the switch as indicated by the arrows
and adjust the seatback angle to the
desired position.
3 — To adjust seat height: Operate the
switch as indicated by the arrows and
adjust the seat height to the desired
position. If the entire switch is operated,
then the entire seat moves.
4 — To adjust seat cushion angle:
Operate the switch as indicated by the
arrows and adjust the seat cushion
angle to the desired position.
NOTE To prevent the battery from
running down, operate the switch with
the engine running.
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