The fiat code system

To further protect you car from theft, it has been fitted with an engine immobilising system. This system is automatically activated when the ignition key is removed.

An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in each ignition key grip. The device transmits a radio-frequency signal when the engine is started through a special aerial built into the ignition switch. The modulate signal, which changes each time the engine is started, is the password by means of which the control unit recognises the key and enables to start the engine.

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With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission • Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated. • Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground). CAUTION! DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped ...

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The needle indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank.The reserve warning light (A) turns on (on certain versions together with the message shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display) ...

Activation/deactivation (CITY function)
To connect/disconnect the CITY function, push the button located on the central tunnel . Activation of this function is indicated by the word CITY on the instrument panel (see figures beside). ...