THE WARNING LIGHT Y
SYMBOLS
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM
(or symbol on the display)
Special coloured labels have been attached This is an electrical engine locking system
near or on some of the components of which increases protection against at-
your vehicle. These labels bear symbols tempted theft of the vehicle. It is auto-
that draw your attention to the precau- matically activated when the ignition key
tions required when handling the compo- is extracted.
GOES ON DURING TRAVEL
❒ If the warning light
(or symbol on the
Y
display) turns on, the system is running
a self-test (for example for a voltage
drop). The first time you stop the vehi-
cle, turn the ignition key to STOP and
then to MAR. If no failure is detected,
nent in question.
Each time the vehicle is started turning the
The inner surface of the engine bonnet ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
includes a label with the different symbols tem control unit sends a recognition code
the warning light Y does not light up.
used.
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
❒ If the warning light Y (or symbol on
the display) remains steadily lit, repeat
If, during ignition, the code is not correctly
recognized, a warning light Y is lit on the
instrument panel.
the procedure above leaving the key in
the STOP position for over 30 sec-
onds. If the problem persists, contact
the Fiat Dealership.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then back to MAR. Try with the other
keys provided if the problem persists. If
the engine will not start up after this op-
eration, run the emergency start proce-
dure (see chapter “In an emergency”) and
then contact the Fiat Dealership.
❒ If the warning light
(or symbol on
Y
the display) stays on, the code is not ac-
knowledged. In this case, return the key
to STOP and then to MAR; try with
the other keys provided if the problem
persists. If the engine will not start up
after this operation, run the emergency
start procedure (see chapter “In an
emergency”) and then contact the Fiat
Dealership.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the system ECU.
Contact the Fiat Dealership to have new
keys (up to eight) stored with the code.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is subjected to
violent shocks.
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