Turning the ignition key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.
If the warning light stays on (on certain versions together with the message on the display), you will not have steering assistance and the effort on the steering wheel will be increased, steering is however possible. Contact Fiat Dealership.
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How to start diesel versions
1) Ensure that the handbrake is up.
2) Put the gear lever into neutral.
3) Turn the ignition key to MAR. Instrument panel warning lightswill
come on.
4) Wait for warning lights
to turn off.
5 ...
Changing the battery
If required, replace the battery with a genuine spare part having the same specifications.
If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the service intervals given
in the “Service schedule ...
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases
in effort and throttle pedal-to-engine response. This driving mode is useful while
driving on twisty roads where more ...