GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR -> IGNITION DEVICE for Your Fiat Tipo 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2026)

electronic devices inside the key, it should  
never be exposed to direct sunlight.  
IMPORTANT  
1) 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.  
2) Press button (2) only with the key away  
from your body, especially your eyes and  
from objects which could get damaged  
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key  
unattended to avoid the button being  
accidentally pressed while it is being  
handled, e.g. by a child.  
WARNING  
1) Used batteries may be harmful to the  
environment if not disposed of correctly.  
They must be disposed of as specified by  
law in the special containers or taken to a  
Fiat Dealership, which will take care of their  
disposal.  
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apply a small bit screwdriver to the  
points indicated by the arrows fig. 4  
then remove the rear casing (1) fig. 5;  
use a coin to turn inspection flap (2)  
anticlockwise and remove it;  
replace battery (3) with a new one of  
the same specifications, respecting its  
polarity;  
refit flap (2) turning it clockwise, then  
re-close the rear casing by pressing  
gently and making sure it is correctly  
locked.  
IGNITION DEVICE  
OPERATION  
Versions with mechanical key  
The key can be turned to three different  
positions fig. 6:  
STOP: engine off, key can be  
removed, steering column locked (with  
key removed). Some electrical devices  
(e.g. central door locking system, etc.)  
are still available;  
MAR: driving position. All electrical  
devices are available;  
AVV: engine starting.  
WARNING  
REQUEST FOR  
ADDITIONAL KEYS  
Key with remote control  
The system can recognise up to 8 keys  
with remote control.  
1) Do not place the car key in the wireless  
charging compartment: risk of access  
system malfunction.  
2) Do not place contactless cards (RFID),  
credit cards or metal objects in the  
charging compartment.  
Duplicating keys  
3) 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  
Should a new key with remote control  
be necessary, go to a Fiat Dealership,  
taking an ID document and the car  
ownership documents.  
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will still be running. The car will indicate  
the absence of the key on board when  
the door is closed.  
NOTE If the device does switch off the  
engine, refer to the “Display” paragraph  
in the “Knowing the instrument panel”  
chapter, where available, and contact  
the Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.  
For more information on the engine  
start-up, see the description in the  
"Starting the engine" paragraph, in the  
"Starting and driving" chapter.  
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The ignition device is fitted with a  
The ignition device has the following  
possible states:  
safety system that requires the ignition  
device to be turned back to STOP if  
the engine does not start, before the  
starting operation can be repeated.  
3) 4)  
STEERING COLUMN  
LOCK  
Activation  
STOP: engine off, steering locked.  
Some electrical devices (e.g. central  
door locking system, alarm, etc.) are  
still available;  
MAR: driving position. All electrical  
devices are available. This state can  
be selected by pressing the ignition  
device button once, without pressing  
the clutch pedal;  
Versions with mechanical key: with the  
device at STOP, remove the key and  
turn the steering wheel until it locks.  
Versions with electronic key  
("Keyless Entry/Go" system)  
To activate the ignition device fig. 7  
the electronic key must be inside the  
passenger compartment.  
WARNING If the ignition key has been  
moved from the MAR to the STOP  
position, the steering lock cannot  
engage until the key is removed from  
the ignition device.  
AVV: engine starting.  
The ignition device activates also if the  
electronic key is inside the boot or on  
the rear shelf.  
NOTE The ignition device does NOT  
activate if the electronic key is inside  
the boot and this is open.  
Versions with electronic key: the  
NOTE With the ignition device at MAR,  
if 30 minutes pass with car stationary  
and the engine stopped, the ignition  
device will automatically move to the  
STOP position.  
steering lock engages when the driver  
door is opened, with the ignition device  
button at STOP and speed 3 km/h.  
Deactivation  
NOTE With the engine running, it is  
possible to go away from the car taking  
the electronic key with you. The engine  
Versions with mechanical key: slightly  
moving the steering wheel, turn the key  
to the MAR position.  
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