30) Before carrying out any maintenance
operation, switch off the engine and
remove the ignition key to activate the
steering lock. This is particularly important if
the vehicle's wheels are raised from the
ground. If this is not possible (for example if
the key needs to be turned to MAR or the
engine must be running), remove the
main fuse that protects the electric power
steering.
DUALDRIVE
ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING
29) 30) 31)
This only operates with the key turned
to MAR and the engine started.
The steering allows the force required
at the steering wheel to be adjusted
to suit driving conditions. When the
CITY function is on, the steering wheel
effort is lighter, making parking easier:
therefore, this function is particularly
useful for driving in city centres.
31) Factors independent of the electric
power steering could cause the warning
light on the instrument panel to switch on:
stop the vehicle immediately, should it be in
motion, turn the engine off for about 20
minutes and then restart it. If the warning
light stays on (on some versions along with
a message on the display) contact a Fiat
dealership.
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IMPORTANT During parking
manoeuvres requiring a lot of steering,
the steering may become harder: this is
normal and is due to the intervention
of the system to protect the electric
steering motor from overheating, so no
intervention is required. When the
vehicle is used again later on,
IMPORTANT When turning the ignition
key quickly, full power steering
functionality can be achieved after a
few seconds.
the power steering will work normally.
CITY FUNCTION
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
WARNING
Press button CITY fig. 27, function
activation is signalled by the word CITY
on the display (for versions with
29) It is strictly forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installing an anti-theft device). This
could badly affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also result in
the non-compliance of the vehicle with
regulations.
multifunction display) and by the word
CITY lighting up on the button after
it has been pressed. Press the button
again to deactivate the function
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