2017 FIAT TALENTO dead battery

Autonomy
Make sure your batteries are in good
condition, they are the type required
and inserted correctly. The battery has
a two-year life span: replace it when
you see the apposite message on the
instrument panel (see following pages).
The electronic key's scope
This varies according to the
surroundings; therefore be careful to
handle the remote control that could
cause it to lock or unlock the doors
accidentally because of involuntary
pressure on the buttons.
Integrated key
The integrated key 5 fig. 15 serves to
lock or unlock the front left door and,
depending on the vehicle, the rear door
when the electronic key cannot
function:
the electronic key might have dead
batteries;
use of devices on the same
frequency as the card;
the vehicle is located in an area
known for a high presence of
electro-magnetic waves.Accessing the key: press button 6
fig. 15 and pull the key 5, then release
the button.
Using the key: please read paragraph
"Lock, unlock the opening parts".
Once inside the vehicle with the
integrated key, put it back in its housing
with in the electronic key. Insert the
electronic key in the card reader to start
the engine.
IMPORTANT Do not put the key near a
source of heat, cold, or humidity. Do
not place the electronic key where it
could be accidentally folded or ruined
(for example, when you put the key in
your trousers back pocket then sit on
it).IMPORTANT Please see a Fiat
Dealership to replace the electronic key,
or if you need a supplementary one in
case of loss. If you replace an electronic
key, you will have to bring the vehicle
and all the electronic keys to a Fiat
Dealership to be re-initialised. Every
vehicle can be assigned up to four
electronic keys.
Keyless ENTRY
This lets you lock/unlock without
needing to use the electronic key, if you
are in the access area 1 fig. 16.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
There are two ways to lock/unlock the
vehicle: being physically in the access
area or by using the electronic key.
IMPORTANT Do not place the
electronic key where it could come into
contact with other electronic equipment
(computer, phone, etc.) that could
compromise its operation.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE

Pull the handle 3 fig. 40 to open door B.
Closing from inside
First bring door B fig. 40 back to its
almost-closed position then shut it
hard.
Then do the same with the swing door
A.
TAILGATE
16)
Vehicles with remote control
The tailgate locks and unlocks by
pressing the remote control button.
Vehicles with electronic key
The tailgate locks and unlocks:
by pressing the button on the
electronic key;
in easy access mode, by
locking/unlocking the front doors.
Opening
Once the tailgate is unlocked, press
button 2 fig. 41 and lift it up.
Closing
Lower the tailgate by first using the
inside handle 2 fig. 42.
When the door is shoulder height, let
handle 2 go and close the tailgate by
pushing it from the outside.
CENTRALISED DOOR
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
FOR THE PARTS THAT
OPEN
Lock/unlock control from inside
Button 1 fig. 43 simultaneously controls
all the doors.
If an openable door is open or not
closed properly, a quick lock/unlock will
occur.
If you want to transport an item with the
swing doors or tailgate open, you can
still lock the other openable doors:
when the engine is stopped, press
button 1 fig. 43 for more than five
seconds to lock the other doors.
Locking the openable parts without
using the key or electronic key
If, for example, a battery is dead, the
electronic key or the remote control key
is momentarily not working, etc.
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RemarksIf the vehicle does not start, a
dedicated message appears on the
instrument panel;
In some cases, you will need to
move the steering wheel while pressing
the ignition button 1 to unlock the
steering wheel column; You will be
warned with message to this effect;
When starting the engine in very cold
weather (less than -10°C): keep the
clutch pressed until the engine starts.
Accessory function
When the engine starts, you can
access a few functions (radio,
navigation system, windscreen wipers,
etc.).
To make the other functions available,
with the key in the passenger
compartment or inserted in the key
reader 2 fig. 205, press button
1 without pressing on the pedals.
Irregular operation
The electronic key with easy access will
not function in the following instances:
The electronic key might have dead
batteries
In the vicinity of a device functioning
on the same frequency (screen cell
phone, video games, etc.);
The vehicle is located in an area
known for a high presence of
electro-magnetic waves.A message to this effect appears in the
instrument panel.
Insert the electronic key in the reader 2
fig. 205 as far as it will go.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
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23) 24)
Vehicles with an electronic key
The vehicle needs to be stopped.
With the electronic key in the reader 2
fig. 205 or in the detection area 3
fig. 206, press button 1 fig. 205: the
engine turns off. The steering wheel
lock locks when the driver's door opens
or when the vehicle is locked.
If the key is not in the passenger
compartment when you try to turn the
engine off, a dedicated message
appears on the instrument panel: press
button 1 fig. 205 for more than
2 seconds.
After turning the engine off, a few
accessories still on (radio, etc.) continue
functioning for about 10 minutes.
When you open the driver's door, the
accessories turn off.
WARNING
138)Do not start the vehicle on an incline
with the gear in neutral. The power steering
might not activate. Risk of accident.139)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
140)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
141)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
142)Do not remove the key from the
starter device or the electronic key from the
reader before effectively stopping the
vehicle; stopping the engine means
deleting various aids: When the engine is
stopped, the power brakes, power steering
and safety devices like the air bags and
pre-tensioners no longer work.
143)Especially when you leave the car
with the electronic key in your pocket,
make sure the engine is effectively
stopped.
IMPORTANT
23)When the engine is stopped, never
leave the ignition device in the "M" position
to prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
24)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
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JUMP STARTING
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39)
Starting the engine that supplies
electrical power and keeping it at
medium speed.
To start, if you use the battery from
another vehicle, you need to have the
right cables (large size) from a Fiat
Dealership or, if you already have them,
make sure they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries have to have nominal
identical voltage: 12 Volt The battery
that supplies the power has to have a
capacity (amperes/hour, Ah) that is at
least identical to the dead battery.
Make sure that there is no contact
between the two vehicles (risk of short
circuit at the moment the positive poles
are in contact) and that the dead
battery is well connected. Disengage
the starter device.Depending on the versions, unhook the
battery guard.
Connect positive cable A fig. 260 to
terminal 1 (+) fig. 260 then to terminal 4
(+) fig. 260 of the battery supplying the
power.
Connect negative cable B fig. 260 to
terminal 3 (-) fig. 260 from the battery
supplying power, then to terminal 2 (-)
fig. 260 of the dead battery.
Start the engine and as soon as it turns
over, disconnect cables A and B in
reverse order (2-3-4-1) .
WARNING
173)Check that the wires A and B are not
touching and that the positive cable A does
not touch any metal component of the
vehicle providing the current. You risk injury
and/or damage to the vehicle.174)Before opening the bonnet, make
sure that the engine is off and that the
ignition key is in the "S" (Stop) position.
Follow the indications on the plate
underneath the bonnet.
175)Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
176)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
177)The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Therefore, keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
39)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

WHATTODOIF...
The advice given below lets you quickly and temporarily fix various problems: for safety, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Using the electronic key
The
electronic key cannot lock or unlock the
doors.Dead key battery.Replace the battery. You can still lock/unlock
and start your vehicle (refer to the
"Locking/unlocking the doors" and "Starting
the engine” paragraphs).
Use of devices on the same frequency as the
card (cell phone, etc.).Stop using these devices or use the
integrated key (refer to the "Electronic key”
paragraph).
The vehicle is located in an area known for a
high presence of electro-magnetic waves.
Vehicle battery run down.Use the key integrated in the key (refer to the
"Electronic key” paragraph in the “Knowing
you vehicle” chapter)
The vehicle has been started.With the engine started, locking/unlocking
the doors with the key is not possible.
Disengage the starter device.
Using the remote control
The remote control does not lock or unlock
the doors.Remote control battery run down. Use the key.
Use of devices on the same frequency as the
remote control (cell phone, etc.).Stop using the other devices or use the key.
The vehicle is located in an area known for a
high presence of electro-magnetic waves.
Battery flat.Replace the battery. You can still lock/unlock
and start your vehicle (refer to the
"Locking/unlocking the doors" and "Starting
the engine” paragraphs).
The vehicle has been started.With the engine started, locking/unlocking
the doors with the key is not possible.
Disengage the starter device.
Using the starter motor
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