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"DUALDRIVE" ELECTRIC
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM
The car is provided with the electrically
controlled power steering system called
"Dualdrive" working only with ignition key
at MAR and engine running, that can be
customised by the driver according to the
driving conditions.
IMPORTANT When turning quickly the
ignition key, power steering full operation
is obtained after 1-2 seconds.
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fig. 125
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
(CITY function)
To connect/disconnect the CITY function,
push the button A-fig. 125 located on the
central tunnel on the side of the gearbox
control lever.
Connection of this function is reported by
the word CITY on the "Multifunction dis-
play".
When the CITY function is on the steer-
ing wheel effort is lighter and thus parking
operations are easier: therefore this func-
tion is particularly useful for driving in city
centres.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
Any failure is indicated by warning light
coming on (together with the message on
the display) (see section "Warning lights
and messages").
In the event of electric power steering sys-
tem failure, the car can be driven with me-
chanical steering.
IMPORTANT Under certain circum-
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stances, factors independent from the
electric power steering could cause the il-
lumination of the warning light
instrument panel. We suggest to stop im-
mediately the car, turn off the engine for
about 20 seconds and then re-start the
car. If the warning light
gether with the message on the display),
contact Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT The steering may become
slightly stiff following parking manoeuvres
including a great deal of steering. This is
normal and caused by a system to prevent
motor overheating. No servicing is re-
quired. The electrical power steering sys-
tem will return to normal operation the
next time the car is used.
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