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DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS -> IGNITION SWITCH for Your Fiat Punto SUV 1999-2010

IGNITION SWITCH  
The key can be turned to 4 different positions:  
STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.  
Certain electrical devices (e.g.: sound system, power windows, etc.)  
can work.  
MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are powered.  
AVV: engine starting.  
F0I0035m  
PARK: engine off, parking lights on, steering column locked. To turn  
the key to PARK, press button (A).  
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety mechanism that, in the event the  
engine is not started, turns back the ignition key to STOP before epeating  
the starting operation.  
If the ignition device is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over  
by a Fiat Dealership.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
When getting out of the car, always remove the key to prevent any occupants  
from accidentally activating the controls. Remember to engage the  
handbrake. If the car is parked on uphill slope to engage the first gear. If the  
car is facing downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never leave unsupervised  
children in the car.  
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STEERING COLUMN LOCK  
Engaging  
When the key is to STOP or PARK remove the key and turn the steering  
wheel until it locks.  
Disengaging  
Rock the steering wheel slightly as you turn the ignition key to MAR.  
F0I0035m  
Never remove the ignition key while the car is moving. The steering wheel would  
WARNING  
WARNING  
automatically lock as soon as you try to turn it. This also applies when the car is  
being towed.  
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after-market operation involving  
steering system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft  
device) that could badly affect performance and safety, cause the lapse of  
warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with homologation  
requirements.  
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