warranty, cause serious safety problems
and also result in the vehicle not meeting
type-approval requirements.
4) If the remote control battery is flat, the
system can be engaged by inserting the
metal key in the door lock as described
previously: in this case, the device only
remains active for the rear doors.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
IMPORTANT
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted theft of the vehicle.
It is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
Each time the vehicle is started turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE
system control unit sends a recognition
code to the engine control module to
deactivate the immobiliser.
If, during ignition, the code is not
correctly recognized, a warning light
is lit on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP
and then back to MAR; if the lock
continues, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle. Contact a
Fiat Dealership if you still cannot start
the engine.
1) Used batteries are harmful to the
environment. You can dispose of them
either in the correct containers as
specified by law or by taking them to a
Fiat Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
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STEERING COLUMN
LOCK
Activation
When the device is at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 10:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio,
central door locking system, alarm,
etc.) can work.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
5)
MAR: driving position. All electric
devices can operate.
WARNING
AVV: engine starting. The ignition
device is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned
back to STOP if the engine does not
start, before the starting operation can
be repeated.
5) Never extract the key while the vehicle
is moving. The steering wheel will
WARNING Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the system's
control unit. Contact a Fiat Dealership
to have new keys (up to 8) stored with
a code.
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This also applies to cases in which the
vehicle is towed. It is absolutely forbidden
to carry out any aftermarket operation
involving steering system or steering
column modifications (e.g. installation of
anti-theft device) that could adversely
affect performance, invalidate the
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