Fiat Linea Owner's Handbook Manual page 8

OPERATION
Each time the vehicle is started turning the
ignition key to MAR, the Fiat CODE sys-
tem control unit sends a recognition code
to the engine control unit to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The acknowledgement code is sent only
if the Fiat CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted from
the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Fiat CODE system deactivates
the functions of the engine control unit.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
Y
rectly, the warning light turns on ac-
companied by the related message on the
display (see section "Warning lights and
messages").
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then back to MAR; try with the other
keys provided if the problem persists.
Contact a Fiat Dealership if you still can-
not start the engine.
IMPORTANT Each key has its own code
which must be stored by the system
electronic control unit. Contact the Fiat
Dealership to have new keys (up to
eight) stored with the code.
Y
Warning light coming
on when driving
Y
❒ If the warning light
turns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
diagnosis (for example due to a volt-
age drop).
Y
❒ If the warning light
stays on, con-
tact a Fiat Dealership.
The electronic components
inside the key may be dam-
aged if the key is subjected to
strong shocks.
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