Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Battery power is required to release the brake/transmission interlock system (automatic transmission only). There is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that allows you to insert your finger to override the system. The ignition key must be in the ON/RUN position to use the override lever.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
See also:
The Fiat code system
To further protect your vehicle from theft, it has been fitted with an engine
immobilising system (Fiat CODE system) which is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
An electron ...
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases
in effort and throttle pedal-to-engine response. This driving mode is useful while
driving on twisty roads where more ...
Device engagement
Turn knurled ring (A) to ON.
The device may only be engaged in the 4th or 5th or 6th gear. Travelling downhill
with the device engaged, the car speed may increase more than the memorised one.
Wh ...