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IGNITION SWITCH
GETTING TO
The key can be turned to 3 different positionsfig. 13:
KNOW YOUR CAR
❒ STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering
column locked. Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, electronic alarm,
SAFETY
etc.) are enabled.
❒ MAR-ON: driving position. All electrical devices
are enabled.
STARTING AND
❒ AVV: engine start-up.
DRIVING
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP
if the engine does not start, before the starting
WARNING LIGHTS
operation can be repeated.
AND MESSAGES
If the ignition switch is tampered with
IN AN EMERGENCY
(e.g. attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership before driving again.
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
Always remove the key when you leave
TECHNICAL
your car to prevent someone from
SPECIFICATIONS
accidentally operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake. If the car is parked on
uphill slope, engage the first gear; if the car is
facing downhill, engage the reverse gear. Never
INDEX
leave children unattended in the car.
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WARNING
WARNING
STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When at STOP, remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you turn the
ignition key to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT In some parking conditions (e.g.:
wheels turned) the effort required to move the
steering wheel and disengage the steering lock may
be increased.
fig. 13
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