Emergency start-up

If the Fiat CODE system fails to recognize that code transmitted by the ignition key (instrument panel warning light on) the emergency startup can be performed by using the CODE card code. on) the emergency startup can be performed by using the CODE card code.

See section “In an emergency”.

Catalyzed vehicles must not be bump started (pushed, towed or coasted downhill)

Catalyzed vehicles must not be bump started (pushed, towed or coasted downhill) as this could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic exhaust system and damage it beyond repair.

power steering systems will not work and a greater effort will therefore be required Remember that until the engine has started the brake booster and hydraulic power steering systems will not work and a greater effort will therefore be required to depress the brake pedal or turn the steering wheel.

    See also:

    Fuel cut-off switch (FIS)
    It is located under the dashboard on the front right-hand door pillar and it comes into operation in the case of an accident to block the supply of fuel thereby stopping the engine. Carefully i ...

    Control buttons
    To use the information the “Digital display”, “Multifunction display” and “Reconfigurable multifunction display” are able to give (with the ignition key at MAR), you should firstly familiarise w ...

    EOBD system
    The EOBD system (European On Board Diagnosis) allows continuos diagnosis of the components of the car correlated with emissions. It also alerts the driver, by the turning on of the warning light ...