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SYMBOLS
Some vehicle components have
coloured labels whose symbols
indicate precautions to be observed
when using this component. Under
the bonnet there is also a label that
summarises all the symbols.
VEHICLE
MODIFICATIONS /
ALTERATIONS
WARNING Any modification or
alteration of the vehicle might seriously
affect its safety and road holding,
thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.
THE FIAT CODE
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electrical engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted theft of the vehicle.
Operation is automatic, regardless
of the fact that the vehicle doors are
locked or unlocked.
Each key contains an electronic
device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an aerial
built into the ignition device. The
signal, which changes each time the
engine is started, is the "password",
by means of which the control unit
recognises the key and enables
starting.
1)
OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning
the ignition device to MAR, the Fiat
CODE system control unit sends a
recognition code to the engine control
module to deactivate the immobiliser.
The code is sent only if the Fiat CODE
system control unit has recognised the
code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition device is turned
to STOP, the Fiat CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
control module.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
If, during starting, the code has not
been recognised correctly the warning
light on the instrument panel
turns on accompanied by the related
message on the display (see section
"Warning lights and messages").
In this case, return the ignition device to
the STOP position and then to MAR.
If the lock persists try again with the
spare set of keys. Contact a Fiat
Dealership if you still cannot start the
engine.
WARNING Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the system's
control unit. Contact a Fiat Dealership
to have new keys (up to 8) stored with
a code.
Activation of icon
/ warning light while
driving
If the icon/warning light switches
on, this means that the system is
running a self-diagnosis (for example
due to a voltage drop).
If the icon/warning light stays on,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
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