STOP START ENGINE
BUTTON
(where provided)
IGNITION DEVICE
24) Always take the key with you when
you leave your car to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28)
IGNITION SWITCH
POSITIONS
(where provided)
Turn key:
25) Before leaving the car, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake. On versions
with automatic transmission/Electric Drive
Unit, set the PRND command to P and
set the ignition device to STOP. When
leaving the car, always lock all the doors
by pressing the button on the handle.
26) For versions equipped with the START
STOP ENGINE button, do not leave the
electronic key inside or near the car or
in a place accessible to children. Do not
leave the vehicle with the ignition device
in ENGINE position. A child could activate
the electric window winders, other controls
or even start the vehicle.
27) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in noncompliance
of the car with type-approval
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STOP: ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is removed or
driver's door is opened, provided the
ignition was on previously
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(0) fig. 19: ignition off: some functions
remain active until key is removed or
driver's door is opened, provided the
ignition was on previously
ENGINE: ignition on power mode:
ignition is on, control indicators
illuminate and most electrical functions
are operable
(1): ignition on power mode: ignition
is on, control indicators illuminate and
most electrical functions are operable
(2): engine start: release key after
engine has been started
START: engine start: release after
engine has been started
requirements.
28) Never extract the mechanical key while
the car is moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as
well.
IMPORTANT
Steering wheel lock
Remove key from ignition switch and
turn steering wheel until it engages.
23) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted theft),
have it checked over by a Fiat Dealership
before driving again.
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