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KEYS
1)
1)
MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert A fig. 2 operates:
the ignition device;
the door lock;
opening/closing the fuel cap.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 3 operates:
the ignition device;
the door lock;
opening/closing the fuel cap.
To extract the metal insert, press button
B fig. 3.To retract it in the grip, proceed as
follows:
hold down button B and move the
metal insert A;
release button B and turn the metal
insert A until you hear the click.
Combi versions
Button
opens all doors (including
rear swing doors).
Button
locks all the doors.
Button
unlocks the rear swing
doors.
Cargo versions
Button
unlocks the front doors.
Button
locks all the doors.
Button
unlocks the rear swing door
and the sliding side doors (for
versions/markets, where provided).
When unlocking the doors, the
passenger compartment lights will
come on for a preset time.Opening the windows with the
remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Hold the button (on the key)
pressed for more than 3 seconds to
open the windows. Keep the button
pressed to open the windows
completely; if the pressure is
suspended, the windows will
immediately stop in their current
position. The same type of opening is
also possible by operating the pawl
of the front door handles.
Closing the windows with the
remote control
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Hold the button (on the key)
pressed
for more than 3 seconds to close the
windows. To close the windows
completely, keep the button pressed; if
the pressure is suspended, the
windows will immediately stop in their
current position. The same type of
closing is also possible by operating the
pawl of the front door handles.
IMPORTANT During this operation the
window ant-crush safety system is
inhibited.
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JUMP STARTING
If the warning lightremains on
continuously on the instrument panel,
contact the Fiat Dealership immediately.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, it is possible to start
the engine using an auxiliary battery
with the same capacity or a little higher
than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle
fig. 169:
connect the positive terminals (+
mark near the terminal) of the two
batteries using a suitable lead;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal (-) of the auxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on the
engine or the gearbox of the vehicle to
be started;
start the engine;
when the engine has been started,
remove the leads reversing the order
above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact
the nearest Fiat Dealership.
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33)
IMPORTANT Do not directly connect
the negative terminals of the two
batteries: sparks could ignite explosive
gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another
vehicle, avoid any metal parts on the
latter and the vehicle with the flat
battery from accidentally coming into
contact.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving downhill.
This could cause fuel to flow into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake
booster and the power steering system
are not active until the engine is started,
so you will need to apply much more
force to the brake pedal or steering
wheel.
WARNING
133)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do
not cause sparks.
WARNING
33)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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FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
134)
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
the interruption of the fuel supply
with the engine consequently cutting
out;
the automatic unlocking of the
doors;
turning on the lights inside the car.
When the system has been triggered,
the message “Fuel cut off, see
handbook” is displayed on some
versions.
IMPORTANT Check carefully for fuel
leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the vehicle or near
the tank area.
After a crash, turn the ignition key to
STOP to avoid draining the battery.
The following procedure should be
carried out to restore the correct
operation of the vehicle:
turn the ignition key to MAR;
activate the right direction indicator;
deactivate the right direction
indicator;
activate the left direction indicator;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
activate the right direction indicator;
deactivate the right direction
indicator;
activate the left direction indicator;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
turn the ignition key to STOP.
Natural Power versions
In the event of an impact to the car, the
petrol and injection supply is cut off
immediately, causing the engine to cut
out and, as a result, the safety solenoid
valves to close.
WARNING
134)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
The tow ring provided with the vehicle
is located in the tool box located behind
the left seat backrest (Cargo versions)
or in the boot (Combi versions).
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Proceed as follows:
release the cap A fig. 170 fig. 171;
take the tow hook B fig. 170 fig. 171
from the tool bag;
fully tighten the ring on the threaded
front or rear pin.
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