Fiat TALENTO Owner's Handbook Manual page 226

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PROBLEM
Using the starter motor
The instrument panel warning lights are dim
or do not turn on, the starter motor does not
turn over.
The engine does not start.
The engine does not stop.
The steering wheel stays locked.
During driving
White smoke coming from the exhaust pipe.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
Battery terminal loose, disconnected or
rusted.
Battery run down or out of order.
Circuit defective.
Starting conditions were not satisfied.
The electronic key "easy access" does not
work.
Electronic key not recognised.
Electronic problem.
Steering wheel locked.
Circuit defective.
This does not necessarily indicate a defect:
the smoke comes from regenerating the
particulate filter.
WHAT TO DO
Tighten it, reconnect it or clean it if it is
rusted.
Connect another battery to the defective one.
See the paragraph "Emergency starting" or
replace the battery if necessary. Do not push
the vehicle if the steering wheel lock is
engaged.
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Refer to the "Starting the engine" paragraph
in the "Knowing your vehicle" chapter.
Insert the key in the reader to start the
engine. Refer to the "Starting the engine"
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle"
chapter.
Insert key into the reader.
Press the starter button five times in a row,
quickly.
Turn the steering wheel and press the start
button at the same time (refer to the "Starting
the engine" paragraph in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter).
Contact a Fiat Dealership.
Please see the paragraph "Details about the
Diesel version".

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