Radio FIAT SEDICI 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT Improper installation of
mobile communication equipment such as
cellular telephones or CB (Citizen’s Band)
radios may cause electronic interference
with your vehicle’s ignition system, re-
sulting in vehicle performance problems.
Consult your Fiat Dealership or qualified
service technician for advice on installing
such mobile communication equipment.
The circle with a slash in this manual
means “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this
happen”.
MODIFICATION WARNING
Do not modify this vehicle.
Modification could adverse-
ly affect safety, handling, perfor-
mance, or durability and may violate
governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance prob-
lems resulting from modification may
not be covered under warranty.
WARNING
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To release this system:
To unlock all the side doors, insert the key
in the driver’s door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehi-
cle twice.
To unlock only the driver’s door, insert
the key in that door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehi-
cle once.
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Rear
Front
❒When the remote controller is placed
near an electric appliance such as per-
sonal computer.
The Keyless Start System, controller mod-
el S62J1 and key model TS001 are in com-
pliance with the essential requirements
and other provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
NOTE
❒Make sure the ignition key is stowed
in the remote controller. If the remote
controller becomes unreliable, you can
not lock or unlock the doors and start
the engine.
❒Be sure that the driver always carries
the remote controller.
❒If you lose your remote controller, see
your Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble to have the lost one deactivated.
❒You can use up to four remote con-
trollers and ignition keys for your ve-
hicle. Ask your Fiat Dealership for de-
tails.
❒The battery life of the remote con-
troller is about two years, but it can
very depending on usage conditions. KEYLESS START SYSTEM
(if equipped)
The keyless start system enables the fol-
lowing operations:
❒You can lock or unlock the doors by
pushing the request switch on the door
handle. For details, refer to the expla-
nation in this section.
❒You can start the engine without using
an ignition key. For details, refer to “Ig-
nition Switch” in the “STEERING COL-
UMN CONTROLS” section and
“Starting the Engine” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
❒You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating the LOCK/ UNLOCK but-
tons on the remote controller. Refer
to “Keyless Entry System” in the “BE-
FORE DRIVING” section.
NOTE The keyless start system may not
function correctly depending on the en-
vironment or operating conditions as fol-
lows:
❒When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a
cellular phone with you.
❒When the remote controller is in con-
tact with or covered by a metal object.
❒When the radio wave type remote key-
less entry is used nearby.
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When the door (s) is (are) unlocked:
❒the turn signal lights will flash twice, and
❒the interior light will turn on for about
15 seconds and then fade out with the
interior light switch in the middle po-
sition. If you push the ignition switch
during that time, the light will start to
fade out immediately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you op-
erate the request switch to lock.
NOTE
❒The door locks can not be operated by
the request switch under the follow-
ing conditions:
– if any door is open or incompletely
closed;
– if the ignition switch is in a position
other than LOCK;
– if the ignition key is inserted in the ig-
nition switch.
❒If no doors are opened within about 30
seconds after unlocking by pushing the
request switch, the doors will be locked
automatically again.
❒If a spare remote controller is in the ve-
hicle, the request switches may not op-
erate normally.
❒The remote controller will only oper-
ate a request switch if it is within the
switch’s operating range. For example,
if the remote controller is within the
operating range of the driver’s door re-
quest switch, the driver’s door switch
can be operated but the front passen-
ger’s door switch or rear door switch
can not be operated.
IMPORTANT The remote controller is
a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the remote controller:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the remote controller away from
magnetic objects such as a television. When the remote controller is within ap-
proximately 80 cm from the front door
handle or rear door, you can lock or un-
lock the doors by pushing the request
switch.
NOTE❒The request switch operating range is
within approximately 80 cm of the door
handle or rear door handle. If the re-
mote controller is outside this range, it
will not operate the request switch.
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If you are too close to the door glass,
the remote controller may not oper-
ate.
80 cm
80 cm
80 cm
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Replacement of the battery
If the transmitter/ remote controller be-
comes unreliable, replace the battery.
To replace the battery for the
transmitter of the keyless entry
❒Remove the screw (1), and open the
transmitter cover.
❒Remove the transmitter (2). Type 1
The Keyless Entry System, Transmitter
model TS002 and Receiver model R62J1
or R51K0 are in compliance with the es-
sential requirements and other provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Type 2
The Keyless Start System, controller mod-
el S62J1 and key model TS001 are in com-
pliance with the essential requirements
and other provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
IMPORTANT The transmitter/remote
controller is a sensitive electronic instru-
ment. To avoid damaging the transmit-
ter/remote controller:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the transmitter/remote con-
troller away from magnetic objects
such as a television.
(1)
(2)
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NOTE
❒The maximum operating distance is
about 5 meter (16 ft.), but this can vary
depending on the surroundings, espe-
cially near other transmitting devices
such as radio towers or CB (Citizen’s
Band) radios.
❒The door locks can not be operated
with the transmitter/ remote con-
troller:
– if the ignition switch is in a position
other than “LOCK” or the ignition
key is inserted in the ignition switch,
or
– if any door is open or incompletely
closed.
❒If you lose your transmitter/ remote
controller, ask your Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible for a replacement and
to have the lost one deactivated.
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IGNITION SWITCH
VEHICLE WITHOUT KEYLESS
START SYSTEM
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:
LOCK
This is the normal parking position. It is
the only position in which the key can be
removed.
It locks the ignition, and prevents normal
use of the steering wheel after the key is
removed.
You must push in the key to turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
To release the steering lock, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to one of the other
positions. If you have trouble turning the
key to unlock the steering, try turning the
steering wheel slightly to the right or left
while turning the key.
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To avoid possible injury, do
not operate controls by
reaching through the steering wheel.
WARNING
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Turn to “LOCK”
Push
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ACC
Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
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❒If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unre-
liable. The red indicator light will turn
off within several seconds after the re-
mote controller is returned in the ve-
hicle except in the rear luggage area.
When the remote controller is in the ve-
hicle except the rear luggage area, you can
turn the ignition switch without using an
ignition key.
NOTE
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If the remote controller is too close to
the door glass, it may not operate.
❒The ignition switch may not turn when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in the
door pocket, in the sun visor or on the
floor. VEHICLE WITH KEYLESS
START SYSTEM
The ignition switch can be operated when
the remote controller is in the vehicle ex-
cept the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, push the switch first.
NOTE You must push in the ignition
switch to turn it from the “LOCK” posi-
tion to the “ACC” position. To return to
the “LOCK” position from the “ACC” po-
sition, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster,
you can turn the ignition switch. If the red
indicator light illuminates, you can not turn
the ignition switch.
NOTE
❒The ignition switch can be turned to the
“ACC” position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate
for several seconds and then turn off to
protect the system. In this case, you
must release the ignition switch once
and push the switch again.
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IMPORTANT The remote controller is
a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the remote controller:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the remote controller away from
magnetic objects such as a television.
You can also turn the ignition switch by
inserting the ignition key into the slot.
If you leave any of the doors open with the
ignition switch in the “ACC” position for
a while (and no key inserted), the engine
may not start when you turn the ignition
switch to “START”. If the engine does not
start, close all doors completely or turn
the ignition switch back to the “LOCK”
position, then start the engine.
The ignition switch has the following four
positions:ACC (2)
Accessories such as the radio can oper-
ate, but the engine is off.
ON (3)
This is the normal operating position. All
electrical systems are on.
START (4)
This is the position for starting the engine
using the starter motor. The switch should
be released from this position as soon as
the engine starts. LOCK (1)
This is the normal parking position. It is
the only position in which the key can be
removed. It locks the ignition, and pre-
vents normal use of the steering wheel.
To release the steering lock, turn the ig-
nition switch clockwise to one of the oth-
er positions. If you have trouble turning
the ignition switch to unlock the steer-
ing, try turning the steering wheel slightly
to the right or left while turning the
switch.
NOTE You must push the ignition switch
to turn it to the “ACC” position. Also you
must push the ignition switch to return it
to the “LOCK” position.
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GENERAL
1.Power on/ off knob – volume control
knob
2.Mute button
3.Audio control button
4.Up button
5.Down button
Power On/Off
Press the power on/ off knob (1) to switch
power on.
Press the power on/ off knob (1) again to
switch power off.
Volume Up/Down
Turn the volume control knob (1) clock-
wise to increase the volume.
Turn the volume control knob (1) counter
clockwise to decrease the volume.
Mute On/Off
Press the mute button (2) to temporari-
ly muffle the sound. RADIO ANTENNA (if equipped)
The radio antenna at the front of the roof
can be folded down and is removable. To
fold the antenna rearward, be sure to grip
the bottom of antenna. To remove the an-
tenna, turn it counterclockwise. To rein-
stall the antenna, turn it clockwise firmly
by hand.
IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the ra-
dio antenna:
❒Remove the antenna when using an au-
tomatic vehicle wash.
❒Remove or fold down the antenna
when the antenna hits anything such as
a low ceiling in a parking garage or
putting a vehicle cover over your ve-
hicle .
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IMPORTANT
❒Never insert your finger or hand into
the CD insertion slot. Never insert for-
eign objects.
❒Never insert a CD with glue coming
out from adhesive tape or a rental CD
label or with a trace indicating that ad-
hesive tape or a rental CD label has
been removed. This may cause the CD
not to eject or result in a malfunction.
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Press the mute button (2) again to restore
the sound to the preceding level.
NOTE
❒In CD mode, play is temporarily
stopped (pause) instead of muting.
❒If power is switched off, or if some but-
ton is pressed, mute is automatically re-
leased.
Audio Control
Bass / Treble / Balance / Fader can be ad-
justed.
Press the audio control button (3) to se-
lect the desired item.
Each time the audio control button (3) is
pressed the selectable items change as fol-
lows:
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RADIO
4.Up button
5.Down button
6.FM/AM button
7.Preset button [1] to [6]
8.Auto search button
Radio Mode
If FM/AM button (6) is pressed when pow-
er is off or in other than radio mode, the
last station you were listening to is re-
ceived.
Band
Each time FM/AM button (6) is pressed in
radio mode, the bands change as follows:
FM1 / FM2 / LW / MW1 / MW2 / (FM1)
Manual Tuning
The frequencies can be adjusted by press-
ing the up button (4) or the down button
(5).
(4): Higher frequency
(5): Lower frequencyBAS (Bass) / TRE (Treble) / BAL (Balance) /FAD (Fader) / AVC (Auto Volume Con-
trol) (only MP3 version)
Pressing the audio control button (3) again
releases Audio Control.
Press the up button (4) or the down but-
ton (5) to adjust the selected item.
❒BAS (Bass)
(4): To increase bass
(5): To decrease bass
❒TRE (Treble)
(4): To increase treble
(5): To decrease treble
❒BAL (Balance)
(4): To decrease the left speaker’s
volume
(5): To decrease the right speaker’s
volume
❒FAD (Fader)
(4): To decrease the rear speaker’s
volume
(5): To decrease the front speaker’s
volume
❒AVC (Auto Volume Control)
(only MP3 version)
(4): AVC OFF / AVC1 / AVC2 / AVC3
(5): AVC3 / AVC2 / AVC1 / AVC OFF
NOTE The Auto Volume Control (AVC)
function automatically adjusts (increas-
es/decreases) the sound volume in accor-
dance with vehicle speed.
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REG (Region)
An area in which the AF function may be
used to select stations can be set. When
REG is ON, the AF function is effective
in the present area only.
PS (Program Service Name)
Instead of the frequency, the name of the
broadcast station appears.
PTY (Program Type)
Programs can be searched for by PTY.TA (Traffic Announcement)
The unit can search for stations emitting
TP (traffic programmes), and tune in to
such stations in preference to others. Sta-
tions emitting TP are called TP stations.
EON (Enhanced Other Network)
RDS information is updated constantly in
response to the current position.
The “EON” indicator remains lit while
RDS information is received.
Emergency Announcement
Reception
Emergency announcements are automat-
ically received and displayed.
AF/REG On/Off
Each time the auto frequency button (9)
is pressed, AF/ REG changes as follows:
AF ON / REG OFF / AF ON/ REG ON /
AF OFF / REG OFF / (AF ON/ REG OFF)
The “AF” indicator lights up when AF is
ON. In addition to that, the “REG” indi-
cator lights up when REG is ON. RDS (Radio Data System)
1.Power on/off knob – volume control
knob
4.Up button
5.Down button
9.Auto frequency button
10.Traffic announcement button
11.Program type button
What is RDS?
Some FM stations are broadcasting added
data compatible with RDS. This radio set of-
fers convenient functions using such data.
RDS service availability varies with areas.
Please understand the following functions
are not available in some areas.
AF (Alternative Frequency)
The unit searches for a station in better
receiving condition that emits the same
programme as now received, and auto-
matically selects that station.
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