STEERING LOCK
Activation
IGNITION DEVICE
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
3) 4) 5) 6)
When the device is at STOP, remove
the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
The key can be turned to 3 different
positions fig. 4:
2) Do not swallow the battery. Danger of
chemical burns. The keys contain a small
battery. If the battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours
and cause death. Keep new and used
batteries out of the reach of children. If
the battery compartment does not close
securely, discontinue use of the product
and keep it out of reach of children. If you
believe that batteries may have been
swallowed or inserted inside the body,
seek medical attention immediately. The
emergency key (where provided) must be
immediately inserted into the electronic key
to prevent easy access to the battery.
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. audio
system, central door locking system,
etc.) can operate;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the key to MAR.
WARNING
3) If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
4) Always remove the key when you
leave your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
IMPORTANT
1) The electronic components inside
the key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order
to ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
st
Engage 1 gear if the car is parked uphill
or reverse if the car is parked downhill.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
5) 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 badly affect
performance and safety, invalidate
the warranty and also result in non-
compliance of the car with type-approval
requirements.
6) Never remove the 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.
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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.
IMPORTANT
1) Used batteries should be disposed
of, as specified by law, in the special
containers, otherwise take them to a
Fiat Dealership, which will deal with their
disposal.
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