Fiat 500x - Ignition Device

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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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.
IMPORTANT
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.
IGNITION DEVICE
Versions with key without remote
control
The key can be turned to three different
positions: fig. 5
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked (with
key removed). Some electrical devices
(e.g. central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) are still available;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are available;
AVV: engine starting.
3) 4)
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Versions with electronic key
("Keyless Go" system)
To activate the starter switch fig. 6
the electronic key must be inside the
passenger compartment.
The ignition device activates also if the
electronic key is inside the boot or on
the rear shelf.
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The ignition device has the following
possible states:
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
entered by pressing the ignition device
button once, without pressing the
brake pedal (versions with automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(versions with manual gearbox);
AVV: engine starting.
NOTE The ignition device does NOT
activate if the electronic key is inside
the boot and this is open.
NOTE With the ignition device at
MAR, if 30 minutes pass with the
vehicle stationary (versions with manual
gearbox) or with the gear lever at
P (Park) (versions with automatic
transmission) and the engine stopped,
the ignition device will automatically
move to the STOP position.
NOTE With the engine running, it is
possible to go away from the car taking
the electronic key with you. The engine
will still be running. The vehicle 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.