Remarks; Accessory Function; Vehicles With An Electronic Key - Fiat TALENTO Owner's Handbook Manual

Remarks

If the vehicle does not start, a
dedicated message appears on the
instrument panel;
In some cases, you will need to
move the steering wheel while pressing
the ignition button 1 to unlock the
steering wheel column; You will be
warned with message to this effect;
When starting the engine in very cold
weather (less than -10°C): keep the
clutch pressed until the engine starts.

Accessory function

When the engine starts, you can
access a few functions (radio,
navigation system, windscreen wipers,
etc.).
To make the other functions available,
with the key in the passenger
compartment or inserted in the key
reader 2 fig. 210, press button
1 without pressing on the pedals.
Irregular operation
The electronic key with easy access will
not function in the following instances:
The electronic key might have dead
batteries
In the vicinity of a device functioning
on the same frequency (screen cell
phone, video games, etc.);
The vehicle is located in an area
known for a high presence of
electro-magnetic waves.
A message to this effect appears in the
instrument panel.
Insert the electronic key in the reader 2
fig. 210 as far as it will go.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
149) 150)
22) 23)

Vehicles with an electronic key

The vehicle needs to be stopped.
With the electronic key in the reader 2
fig. 210 or in the detection area 3
fig. 211, press button 1 fig. 210: the
engine turns off. The steering wheel
lock locks when the driver's door opens
or when the vehicle is locked.
If the key is not in the passenger
compartment when you try to turn the
engine off, a dedicated message
appears on the instrument panel: press
button 1 fig. 210 for more than
2 seconds.
After turning the engine off, a few
accessories still on (radio, etc.) continue
functioning for about 10 minutes.
When you open the driver's door, the
accessories turn off.
WARNING
145) Do not start the vehicle on an incline
with the gear in neutral. The power steering
might not activate. Risk of accident.
146) It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
147) The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
148) Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
149) Do not remove the key from the
starter device or the electronic key from the
reader before effectively stopping the
vehicle; stopping the engine means
deleting various aids: When the engine is
stopped, the power brakes, power steering
and safety devices like the air bags and
pre-tensioners no longer work.
150) Especially when you leave the car
with the electronic key in your pocket,
make sure the engine is effectively
stopped.
IMPORTANT
22) When the engine is stopped, never
leave the ignition device in the "M" position
to prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
23) A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
135