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INTRODUCTION

The V.A.S. (Vehicle Alarm System) offers volumetric and perimetric protection. It monitors the state of
the doors and the presence of a moving object in the interior compartment.

In particular, it can:

- adapt its operation to current laws in the various markets governing the use of alarm systems;
- distinguish errors or intermittent and permanent faults;
- memorize the number of activations and the number of alarms effected;
- detect and memorize specific faults of the control unit;
- detect faults or anomalies on the connecting cables of the system disablement key switch.

The alarm system basically consist of: a receiver located in the courtesy light, transmitter (remote con-
trol), hyperfrequency sensor for volumetric control, door/bonnet/boot switches and an electronic con-
trol unit located in the engine compartment opposite the battery cage, which incorporates a self-sup-
plied siren and the key-controlled emergency ON-OFF switch for disabling the system.

OPERATION
Switching on - off
The alarm is switched ON by pressing the button of the transmitter (remote control). The range of action
is about 5 m.
It is switched OFF by pressing the remote control button again.

The alarm cannot be switched on when the ignition is on, only when the ignition key is at the
STOP or PARK position.

The transmitter is an infrared device with continuous transmission of the code for as long as the key is
pressed, with a maximum duration of 5 seconds. To obtain maximum efficacy of the command to switch
on the alarm, it is advisable to direct the remote control towards the courtesy light and keep the transmit-
ter button pressed until the alarm is switched on or off, indicated by the dissuasion LEDand, in countries
whose legislation so permits, by a visual and acoustic signal.
Exclusion of the system

If the transmitter batteries are discharged or the alarm system fails, the siren can be disabled by means of
the emergency key located on the control unit (OFF position).
When the car is delivered, check that the emergency key on the control unit is at the ON position.

Turn the key to the OFF position if the vehicle is not used for long periods (over 1 month).
When the key is switched to the ON position again, if the battery is insufficiently charged or if the con-
trol unit has been disconnected, the alarm emits an intermittent acoustic signal of 10 beeps (except for
the system programmed for Germany).

Surveillance

During surveillance, the dissuasion LED flashes at a frequency of 0.8 Hz

In this state, the alarm system monitors:
- the doors, bonnet and boot
- disconnection of the battery/cutting of cables;
- unauthorized insertion of the ignition switch;
- movements in the interior compartment (volumetric surveillance);

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Alarm state
The
tects system enters situation.
an irregular into alarm when one of the sensors assigned to surveillance (see preceding list)
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The alarm state is indicated by the siren sounding for about 28 seconds and the direction indicators
flashing for a maximum of three 4.5 minute cycles (only in countries where the legislation so permits).

You can exit from the alarm situation:

- with a commandfrom the transmitter;
- by meansof the emergencykey (N.B. The activated alarm condition remains in the control unit's
memory).

Inhibition of volumetric surveillance

To inhibit volumetric surveillance, before switching on the system, there are two possibilities:
1. with the ignition on briefly (0.5 seconds) press the receiver button and then within a maximum of 8
seconds turn the ignition off (STOP position);
2. starting with the ignition on, carry out the following in strict sequence: ignition off, ignition on and
then ignition off.

-The confirmationthat volumetricsurveillancehasbeenexcludedis given by the dissuasionLEDcom-

ing on for 2 seconds.
When the ignition is switched on again (after a minimum of 30 seconds) volumetric surveillance is
re-enabled.
Theignition can be switched on again within 30 secondsof the last operation without re-en-
babling volumetricsurveillance;this function hasbeen included, for example,to permit closure
of electric windows that may have been left open accidentally.

PROGRAMMING
The alarm system originally fitted requires programming as:
when it comes out of the factory, the receiver contains a "UNIVERSAL" code which, controlled by a
"UNIVERSAL" transmitter, allows the car to be tested and moved around in the factory.
Before delivery, it is therefore necessary to programme the receiver with the code of the transmitter sup-
plied with the car.

The methodsof indicating the alarm may vary depending on the laws in force in the country of registra-
tion; it may therefore be necessary to programme the system by entering the country code.

The system"recognizes"the codesof the remotecontrols with no limit asto quantity, but only the last 4
remainstored in memory (when the 5th remote control is entered,the first is deleted from memory).
There are 2 programmingmodes:
- before entering the password:SIMPLIFIED PROGRAMMING
- after entering the password: PROTECTEDPROGRAMMING.

In view of the importanceof carrying out the programmingprocedurein rapid and precisese-
quence,it is advisableat least at first to carry out the operationswith two people: one to read
the instructionsin sequenceand the other to carrythem out strictly. All the programmingoper-
ations must be carried out with the doors shut.

Eachtransmitterhasa platewith two codes;the first 4-digit code and the Password for protecting
against unauthorizedprogramming(protected programming);the second is the transmittercode com-
prising six setsof numbers.The plate must be removedby the Customerat the time of purchaseand put
in a safeplace;in addition, the transmittercodes must also be markedon the back of the Code Card (re-
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Simplified programming
The memorization of a transmitter
must always be carried out with:
- alarm switched off with the remote
control (dissuasion LED off)
- ignition off

- emergencykey on control unit at

ON position.
Simplified programming can only be used
when the memory has not yet been closed
(see "protected programming" sub-section).

With this programmingsystem,all the remote

control codes,with no limit asto quantity, are
"recognized", but only the last 4 remain
stored by the alarm systemas follows:

1 press and hold down the button (5) on

the courtesy light (receiver);the adjacent
LED (4) must come on flashing;

2. with remote control (transmitter) at a dis-

tance of at least 20 cm from the courtesy
light, press the button (3) on the remote
control for only an instant so that its LED
(1) flashes. Then release the button (3);

3. Check that the LED (4) on the courtesy

light comes on permanently;
4. Then release the button (5) on the cour-
tesy light at the end of the simpfified pro-
gramming procedure.

NOTE To enter a subsequentremote con-

trol, repeatthe operationsfrom point
one of the simplified programming
procedure.

1. transmitter LED
2. 4-digit password code plate
3. Control button on transmitter
4. LED on courtesy light
5. Programming button
6. Receiver on courtesy light

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Country code programming
After simplified programming, within 3 seconds of the release of the button on the courtesy light receiv-
er, a time window remains open in the system so that the anti-theft system can recognize the code of the
country where it has to operate.
This takes place by pressing in rapid succession the receiver button (see table 1 below).
If the button is not pressed, the EEC operating mode will be recognized automatically if this operation is
being carried out for the first time. If instead this operation has already been carried out, the system pre-
pares itself to function in accordance with the mode already memorized.
N.B. To programme the country code, it is preferable to use the procedure with the FlAT/LAN CIA
Tester - module M29-A or use the procedure described below.
m If the procedure has been carried out ~orrectly, t~e LED on the r~ceiver wI" flash ~ times, indi-
~ cating that the code has been memorized both In the courtesy light receiver and In the V.A.S.
control unit. If not, the LED will flash 18 timesand it will then be necessaryto repeatall the op-
erationsstarting from point 1 of simplified programming.
It will also be possible for the country operating modes to be recognized in accordance with this proce-
dure:

- open the bonnet;

- move the ignition switch from the ON position to the PARK position; within 15 seconds the bonnet
button must be pressed 7 times in rapid succession in less than 10 seconds; 5 beeps will indicate entry
into MANUAL DIAGNOSIS (see DIAGNOSIS sub-section). During these 5 beeps, press the bonnet
switch again. A final long beep will indicate t~e acceptance of this ne.w stand.ard.; .
- hold the switch pressed throughout the duration of the long beep. This beep Indicates the entry Into
the country programming state, and so the possibility of then entering the country code;
- releasethe switch and within 10 seconds press the switch again in accordance with the table below to
select the operating mode of the desired country (each press will receive a confirmation beep).

N.B. To enter a subsequentremote control, repeatthe operations from point 1 of the simplified pro-
gramming procedure.
Table 1. Country programming

No. OF PRESSES OPERATING MODE

1 ITALY
2 GERMANY
3 FRANCE
4 SWITZERLAND
5 UNITED KINGDOM
6 HOLLAND
7 USA
8 EEC
9 SP.A
10 SP.B

The regulations governing the on/off indications and the installation constraints for the alarm systems in
the various markets are listed in Table 2 below.

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Auto switch-on of electronic alarm (German market only)

Cars with electronic alarm programmed for the German market comprise the "passive" auto switch-on
function. This function ensures that the alarm is partially switched on automatically shortly (4 minutes)
after the car has been left by the user.
Surveillance in the "passive" operating mode is the same as in normal mode, enabled by the remote con-
trol, except for the following points:
- the doors are not locked
- volumetric surveillance is not carried out.
Automatic switch-on after 4 minutes takes place after the following conditions have arisen:
- ignition key moved from ON to STOP or PARK;
- opening and then closure of the driver's door.
The opening of the driver's door or bonnet before the time lag has elapsed (4 minutes) stops the time
count. Closure restarts counting.
To take possession of the car again after auto switch-on, the user has to press the button on the
transmitter's remote control twice.
The first time the alarm function is fully enabled and then door locking is inhibited; the second time the
alarm system is switched off and door locking is inhibited.

PROTECTED PROGRAMMING

To prevent strangers entering their code, the memory has to be protected (closed); this operation takes
place automatically after the alarm system has been switched on/off 256 times, or by an intentional ac-
tion on the part of the user by entering the password (manual closure of the memory).

Manual closure of the memory

Protectedprogrammingmay be entered in the system by the user by entering the "Password" (4-digit
code on the transmitter cards) before the 256 switch on/off actions (for exampleon a new car before
delivery, after all the codes of the remote controls supplied to the Customerhave been entered).
The Password is entered as follows:
1. Press the button on the receiver for about 2 seconds: the LED flashes for as long as the button is
pressed.
2. Releasethe button: after about 2 seconds, the LED flashes briefly to indicate that the first digit of the
Password may be entered.
3. Press the receiver button as many times as indicated by the first digit of the Password (e.g. if the
Password is 5.2.0.3. press 5 times). Note that whenever the button is pressed, the LED comes on
briefly to give visual confirmation (feed back).
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againabout 2 seconds
to request fromofthe
the entry thelast press
next on the button (fifth press in the example), the LED flashes
digit. .
5. Proceed from point 3 to enter all the subsequent digits.
NOTE If the password (see example) includes a "0", do not press the button on the receiver, but wait
for a new request to enter a digit, indicated by the next flash.

After enteringthe 4 digits of the Password,the LEDon the receivermaybehaveas follows:

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- it comeson permanentlyfor severalseconds,indicating incorrect entry or that the Passworddoes not
correspondto any of the memorizedremotecontrol codes. In this case,after the LEDhasgone out, the
correct Passwordmust be entered,starting from point 1.
With the correct entry of the Password,the memory is "closed".
Henceforth,if it is attemptedto memorizea new remotecontrol (with memoryclosed), after transmitting
the new code, the courtesy light LED will ceaseto flash, indicating that the operation has failed.
In this case,to enter the code of the new remotecontrol, usethe procedurefor code programmingwith
manual access.

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CODE PROGRAMMING WITH MANUAL

ACCESS
Opening the memory
From the time when the memory is "closed", further re-
mote control codes are entered by "manual opening of
the memory".
The memory must be opened in accordance with the
operations indicated from point 1 to point 10, working
in rapid sequence:
1. press for about 2 seconds the button on the receiver;
the LED flashes for as long as the button is kept
pressed;
2. release the button; after about 2 seconds the LED
emits a brief flash which indicates that the first digit
of the Password can be entered;
3. press the receiver button as many times as indicated
by the first digit of the Password (e.g. if the Pass-
word is 5.2.0.3., press 5 times). Note that whenever
the button is pressed, the LED comes on briefly to
give visual confirmation (feed back);
4. about 2 seconds after the last time the button was
pressed (the fifth press in the example), the LED
emits another flash to request the entry of the next
digit;
5. proceed from point 3 to enter all four digits (if the
digit is "0", do not press the button, but wait for the
next request);
6. if the Password has been entered correctly (memory is
opened), the LED starts flashing, if instead it comes
on permanently, repeat the procedure from point 1 ;
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7. while the LED flashes,press and hold down the button (5) on the courtesy light; the adjacent LED
( 4) conti n ues to flash;
8. with remote control at a distance of at least 20 cm from the courtesy light, briefly press the button
(3) so that its LED (1) flashes. Then release the button (3);
9. check that the LED (4) on the courtesy light comes on permanently;
10. then release the button (5) on the courtesy light at the end of the programming cycle.

If the procedure has been carried out

correctly, the LED on the receiver will
flash 6 times, indicating that the code
has been memorized in both the cour-
tesy light receiver and the V.A.S. con-
trol unit, otherwise the LED will flash
18 times and it will be necessary to re-
peat all the operations starting from
point 1.

After the new remote control code has been

entered, the memory is again closed.
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NOTES AND PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTICS

The alarm system can indicate to the user any faults present in the system by the dissuasion LED coming
on permanently or flashing:
A. When switching on:
- LED comes on permanently to indicate faults in the volumetric sensor circuits
- LED comes on, flashing slowly, to indicate faults in the door, bonnet and boot buttons.
B. When switching off:
- pulse cycles (numbers of pulses from 1 to 10) to indicate the cause of intervention of the alarm (see
decoding on Table 4 below).

If the dissuasion LED indicates faults, the User must contact the Fiat Service Network.
Remember that during service interventions on the car or if there are faults such as to activate the siren,
the latter may be excluded by turning the key switch on the control unit from the ON position to the OFF
position.
At the end of the intervention, always return the key to the ON position and always reclose the pro-
tective cover on the control unit.

It should be borne in mind that each component of the anti-theft deviceinstalled in the car be-
comesan integralpart of the device,so it should not be fitted to or testedon other cars,evenif of
the samemodel.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS
Fault diagnosis with Fiat/Lancia Tester
The system has a specific diagnostic socket for connection to the FIATjLANCIA Testerand memory
moduleM29 - A.
Beforeconnecting the Fiat LanciaTester,makesurethat the key on the emergencyswitch is set to ON.

Parameters displayed
- Ignition: on/off
- Front left door: open/shut
- Front right door: open/shut
- Bonnet: open/shut
- Boot: open/shut
- Ultrasound disabling switch: on/off
- Control unit courtesy light line: on/off
- Control unit: enabled/disabled
- Mode:
1) Italy
2) Germany
3) France
4) Switzerland
5) England
6) Holland
7) U.S.A.
8) E.E.C.
9) Expansion 1
10) Expansion 2
- Counter of ignition key alarms: XXX
- Counter of boot alarms: XXX
- Counter of front left door alarms: XXX
- Counter of front right door alarms: XXX
- Counter of ultrasound alarms: XXX
- Counter of boot alarms: XXX
- Counter of cable cutting alarms: XXX

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Errors displayed

- Control unit error

Causes: malfunction of control unit memory.
- Cable cuttin error
Causes: malfunction of wiring or emergency key
- Ultrasound error
Causes: malfunction of the hyperfrequency module, wiring or control unit
- Courtesy light - ECU error (this error has been detected in Active Diagnosis)
Causes: malfunction of wiring, infrared receiver or control unit

FIC key

By pressing this key, it is possible to activate the following functions:

- Application and part code
The Part Code is the number for procurement from Parts of the control unit, and Application is the car
on which the system has been installed.
- Identification
Identification means the Software and Hardware version, the production date and production lot.
- Suspended errors
This part of the program is for verifying errors that have not been examined previously, even though
they have been indicated by the Fiat/Lancia Tester.

M key (Active diagnosis)

The following Active Tests can be carried out

- Control unit courtesy light line
The wiring and courtesy light are checked
- Led check
It is madeto flash for 5 seconds
- Siren
It is activatedfor 2 seconds
- Hazardwarning lights
They are activated for a few seconds
Iftothe question"Execute Active Diagnosis?" you answerOXKthe Fiat/LanciaTesterwill suggestto
the engineerthe changeof country mode and then error deletion. Errordeletion will also resetthe alarm
counters.

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OPERATION OF ANTI-THEFT DEVICES: NATIONAL REGULATIONS

Switch onl
off Alarm
Country Acoustic Visual I nstalla~ion
mode Visual - constraints l

direction Acoustic
indicators Power IFrequenc~ Tone Max. I-Typ;-;;t Type of Max.
[Juration
lights control duro

PROHIBITED SINGLE! -Direction

(Warninglight PROHIB.
115-118 1800 - intermittent' indicators Flash.
Germany outside dBA 30 s er 5 min
vehicle ITED 3550 Hz 2.5 -Courtesy
permitted) at 2 m (+0.5-1.5)Hz lights

-SINGLE - Direction
< 1 00 dBA Flash-
France I 1800-
intermittent 30 s indicators er
at 2 m 3550 Hz
-MODULATED .Headlamps

Switzer- PERMITTED SINGLE 30 s 5 min

Dipped I

land continuous
headlamp~

-SINGLE
Great PERMITTED I PERMITTED >90 dBA < 1500 H~ intermittent 30 s Front
Britain at 1 m -MODULATED lights

I - Directioni
>115dBA 30 s 30 s
Belgium PERMITTED
at 1 m I : indicators:
:-Headlampsi

:;iren and con-I

tro! unit must
be located in
COMPULSORY -Direction two separate
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Holland (internal or PROHIB- 30 s indicators 30 s modules.

external) ITED -Headlamps The control unit
I must be fitted in I

the interior
compartment.

COMPULSORY -SINGLE - Direction

Sweden (internal or intermittent 30 s indicators 5 min
external) -MODULATED Headlamps

-Direction
indicators Flash-
Italy PERMITTED er 5 min
-Side
lights

- Direction
European PERMITTED PERMITTED >108 dBA 1800 - -SINGLE 30 s indicators Flash-
5 min
standards < 60 dBA at 1 m 3550 Hz MODULATED I -Side er
lights

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Self-test
When the systemis switched on, the systemcarriesout a self-test recognizedby the flashing of the dis-
suasion LED at 4 Hz, and if there is a fault in the system,the LED indicates it in accordancewith the
methodsstated in Table 3.

Table 3. Self-test display

FLASHING METHOD MEANING

8 Hz, duration 2.5 s Doors/bonnet/boot left open or switch faulty
Permanently on, duration 2.5 5 Hyperfrequencysensor faulty

If a door, the bonnet or boot are open or a fault is detected in the hyperfrequencysensor,the relevant
sensoris excludedfrom surveillanceand an acoustrcsignal (beep) is emitted one secondafter switching
on.
At the time of switching off, the systemindicatesby the flashing of the dissuasionLEDwhich sensorhas
generatedan alarmthat may have occurredduring surveillance(seeTable 4).

Table 4. Indication of cause of intervention of the alarm

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f. Flashes Key-dependent supply (+ 15)
~ FI~~hAs Direct battery supply (+30)
. 10 Flashes At least3 causesof alarm , .
The blink codes are presentedin sequence.
Thesecodes are spaced by pausesof 1.5 s.
Manual diagnosis
A MANUAL DIAGNOSIS can also be carriedout by opening the bonnet and switching the ignition from
on to off; the bonnet protection button should then be pressed 7 times in rapid suGcession in less than
10 s; 5 beeps will indicate the start of the manual diagnosis procedure. After 10 s the direction indicators
will flash once.
When this mode is entered,a self-test is automaticallyactivatedon the hyperfrequencysensorconnect-
ed to the control unit. If the test is OK,the direction indicatorswill flash 3 times and at the sametime the
siren will beep 3 times.
After this first stage, whenever the status of the switches changes,the direction indicators will flash
briefly and there will be a beep, accompaniedby a flash of the LED on the central console.
If the ignition is switched off, the siren will sound briefly (500 msec.) and the direction indicators will
flash (2.5 sec.).
This final operation will lead to exiting from the manual diagnosis procedure. You can also exit from
MANUAL DIAGNOSIS by not executing any actions for at least 30 s; the exit from the procedure will be
indicated by the direction indicators coming on for about 2.5 s and by a beep.

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INPUT AND OUTPUT SIGNALS TO/FROM ALARM CONTROL UNIT

(*): The table gives all the input

and output signals to/from
the control unit. The pins
whose functions are marked
by an asterisk are not con-
nected.

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LOCATION ON CAR OF THE ALARM SYSTEM COMPONENTS

1. Receiver on courtesy light

2. Button for indicating boot open
3. LED indicating anti-theft device on, and hyperfrequency sensor for volumetric control
4. Alarm control unit with siren, key for switching off and diagnostic socket
5. Button for indicating bonnet open and adjustment ring nut on bonnet
6. Button for indicating doors open

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AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
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INTRODUCTION

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The control unit simultaneously controls the action of pretensioners. These prevent seat belts extending
by means of a piston operated by a gas generator, which pulls the steel cable holding the buckle in
place.

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT

The vehicle is equipped with an electronic control unit which may assume two different configurations:
control unit (1) with 10 pin connector (2 Figure A) (BECKER) or control unit (4) with 30 pin connector
(5 Figure B) (TRW-AEG). The control units differ in terms of the number of connector pins and the num-
ber of holes for fastening the unit to the vehicle. Control unit (1 figure A) is equipped with two fastening
points whereas control unit (4 figure B) comes with three fastening points. Both control units are located
beneath the central vehicle console and rigidly fastened to the floor pan.

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Electronic control unit (1) or (4) is supplied with 12V when the ignition is turned to MAR, and is also
able to keep working for about 150 msec after the power is cut off.
This is possible due to the presence of a buffer condenser inside the electronic unit. This accumulates
electrical energy to allow the electronic control unit to work normally and to generate the ignition signal
required to set off the pyrotechnic charge.
Air-bag operation is therefore ensured even if impact causes system power to be cut off (e.g. damaged
or broken battery, broken su pply leads etc.).

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The control unit must be positionedwith ARROW (3) facing in the vehicle'sdirection of motion.
This position must be STRICTLY OBSERVED, because it determines the direction in which the deceler-
ation signal is received in order to assess impact status and thus cause the air bag to operate.
The control unit contains an accelerometricsensor.This producesa signal which is processedby a mi-
croprocessorto revealthe severityof impact.The microprocessorthen determineswhether to set off the
gretensionersand air bags.
A second safety sensorsends a signal to enable air bag activation.

Two different activation thresholdsarepresent:a higher thresholdfor the air bags (both driver's
air bag and passenger'sair bag are set off at the sametime) and a lower threshold for right and
left seat pretensioners.

Fault memory
Throughout the period the vehicle is in motion, the electron control unit continually
monitors the system
to check the continuity of circuits and components.
Detected faults are stored and an "air bag failure" warning light comes on on the instrument panel.
The FAULT MEMORY may be consulted during Service by connecting a FIAT/LANCIA-TESTER to the
tester point (see details below)

Crash memory
As mentioned previously, the complex microprocessorand control unit software monitors the signal
from the accelerometricsensorand identifies impact severity level. If the impact is sufficiently severe,
and the safety sensorsendsan enablementsignal, an activation signal is sent to the pretensionersor air
bags.activation order is stored in a special crash memorythat contains information on occasionswhen
This
the intervention threshold is exceededand safety sensorenablementsignals.

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT

The air bag warning light (1 W - 12V) on the control panel is supplied with power when the ignition
switch is turned to MAR and earthed through the control unit (terminal 3, page 85 and terminal 13 page
86).
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the Air Bag warning light comes on for about 4 seconds (test
stage) .
The user must always check that the warning light comes on. If the light does NOT go on or off after 4 sec-
onds, the air bag system is faulty. When the control unit detects a fault during the tests it carries out to
check that the system is operating efficiency, it turns on the air bag warning light immediately.
As soon as the fault has been indicated, the warning light stays on until the fault is repaired and cleared
from the fault memory.

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

The steering wheel is equipped with side controls for the horns (1). The middle part houses the air bag
module (2). This is fastened to the back of the steering wheel by means of three bolts.
Module (2) consists of a protective steel plate covered by a plastic container which forms the centre of
the steering wheel. The container encloses folded bag (3) and the inflation device. The inflation device
contains an electrically activated initiator (5) and a propellent (Sodium azide) for gas production (Ni-
trogen)
The permeability of the rear wall of the bag is calibrated to ensure that the bag deflates at a controlled
rate immediately following inflation. When the connector is disconnected from the air bag module, the
module automatically short-circuits. A special spring-loaded device (6 detail A) built into the module
connector joins the two terminals. The module can now no longer be activated by a direct power supply.

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NOTE The air bag module must be replaced 10

yearsafter installation. Theinstallation date
is shown on a label.

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CLOCK SPRING
The CLOCK SPRING (9), detail B on the previous page is fitted to the stalk unit. It allows the connec-
tion leads of the air bag module connection leads of the air bag module on the AI R BAG installed on the
steering wheel to follow steering wheel rotation without the risk of breakage. The device consists of two
plates. The lower plate is fastened to the stalk unit by means of screws (8). The top plate is fastened to
the steering wheel by means of a flange on the upper part.
Inside the two plates, the module and horn button connection leads are wound up into a coil so that
they can follow tsteering wheel movements.
The clock spring is fitted with a device which automatically prevents it from turning when the steering
wheel is removed. This action prevents the upper plate, now no longer secured to the steering wheel, from
turning freely to wind up or unwind the leads and lead to the possibility of breakage.
When the steering wheel is fitted, the device is automatically released.
WHEN REMOVING-REFITTING THE CLOCK SPRING, ENSURE THAT THE SPRING IS REFITTED IN ITS
ORIGINAL POSITION.

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If the upperplate of the clock spring turns in relation to the lower plate so that the position up-
on removal can no longer be determined,it is absolutely necessaryto REPLACETHECLOCK
SPRING.
If replacement is required, the clock spring is supplied together with the stalk unit. TH E UNIT MUST BE
INSTALLED WITH THE WHEELS ALIGNED WITH THE VEHICLE'S LONGITUDINAL AXIS
(STRAIGHT AHEAD), because this is the corresponding position of a new part. A new device is fitted
with an safety key which keeps it locked. This key must be removed when the steering wheel is installed
to allow the system to turn correctly.
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG MODULE

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The passenger side air bag is also enclosed in a container fastened to a metal frame. The components
and principle of operation are the same as for the driver's side module, but the size is different.

SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS

The seat belt PRETENSIONERis a device built into the belt buckle. In the case of frontal impact, it takes up
the inevitable lengthening of the seat belt caused by body weight in order to hold the body against the seat.
If the seat belt stays as close as possible to the body,
it is able to absorb the kinetic energy generated dur-
ing impact in gradual manner.
If this device is not fitted, the body may not be held
back against the seat squab for a variety of reasons:
- delayed activation of the inertia lock device (reel
locked);
- stretching of seat belt fibres;
- too much belt rolls out of the reel;
- thick garments create a space between belt and
upper body.
If we add up all these reasons, it is easy to under-
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stand that the belt will only be effective once the
body has moved forward to a certain extent: this is
why the belt needs to be tightened to prevent length- ~
ening at the moment of impact.

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Operation
Once impact has taken place, the control unit
commands the ignition circuit to supply the gas

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generator (1) in the same way as occurs for the
air bag module. The gas pressure developed is
applied to the surface of piston (2), and gener-
ates a force which pushes the piston into cylin-
der (3). The end of a steel cable (4) attached to
piston (2) is connected to the belt attachment.
Movement of piston (2) therefore shortens the
belt by a few centimetres (about 7-8 cm) and
therefore takes up the extra length. ~.

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AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSIS

While the vehicle is in motion, the electronic control unit automatically monitors the air bag system and
storesany faults. When a fault is detected,the unit stores it and turns on the air bag warning light bulb.

The warning light comes on for about 4 seconds (initial test stage) upon start ~p and then goes off.
If the warning light does NOT come on or does NOT go off after 4 seconds, the air bag system must be
fa u Ity .
System activations following crashes of particular severity are also stored in the control unit.

Diagnosis using a Fiat/Lancia Tester

Faults stored in the control unit can be analysed using a FIAT/LANCIA TESTER or other diagnostic tool.

Anomalies stored in the control unit may be deleted once the fault has been repaired using a
FIAT/LANCIA TESTER or another diagnostic tool.

NOTE If a crash causes the full system to be activated (air bags and pretensioners), the control unit
memory cannot be deleted and the unit must be replaced in all cases. The control panel warning
light also stays on permanently.
The memory may be deleted twice if the pretensioners alone are activated.
The control unit only needs to be replaced if the pretensioners are activated a third time.

If module lines need to be tested for breaks during fault diagnosis, the modules must be
disconnected from the wiring and replaced with appropriate simulation resistances.

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FAULT DIAGNOSIS

Testing system by means of blink codes (only for BECKER control unit if FIAT/LANCIA
TESTER is not available).
In the case of electronic control unit figure A on page 79, the system can be tested by reading the num-
ber of blinks produced by the air bag warning light on the control panel if a FIAT/LANCIA TESTER is
not available.
In order to activate the test, insert the ignition key and connect terminal no3 of the electronic control unit
to earth for a time between 1 and 5 seconds (air bag system fault warning light is connected to control
unit terminal 3)
The table below shows possible faults and remedies to be adopted according to the number of blinks
produced by the warning light.
Once the fault has been repaired, repeat the test to ensure no further faults are present. Note that the con-
trol unit communicates one fault at a time, until the system is fully repaired. Once the repairs have been
carried out, clear the FAULT-MEMORY by connecting terminal no3 of the control unit for a time between
5 and 10 seconds. All stored errors must be deleted one by one. The procedure must be repeated until the
fault memory is fully cleared.

Blink code table

No.8 LINKS POSSIBLE FAULT REMEDIES
1 No fault
2 Contro! unit fault- Reolace control unit
3 Module activation circuit wiring in contact Check wiring
with 12V
4 Module activation circuit wiring in contact Check wiring
with earth
5 Driver side module activation device resis- Check wiring or replace driver's side
tance out of tolerance module
6 Passenger side module trigger device resis- Check wiring or replace passenger side
tance out of tolerance module
7 Supply volta~e less than 9.5V Recharqeor reolace battery
Replace warning light bulb - Check the
8 Warning light circuit fault
wiring
9 Crash data stored (*) Reolace control unit
10 Wiring of pretensioner trigger circuits in con- Check wiring
tact with + 12
11 Wiring of pretensionertrigger circuits in con- Check wiring
tact with earth
12 Break in driver's side pretensioner wiring Check wiring or replace the pretensioner

13 Break in passenger side pretensioner wiring Check wiring or replace the pretensioner

(*) Fault number 9 (crash data stored) can only be deleted using a FIAT/LANCIA TESTER

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6. Air bag electronic control unit
7. Clock spring
8. Right hand facia earth
9. Driver's side pretensioner
10. Passenger side pretensioner

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Componentidentification letters or numbersand wiring colours are the sameas those usedin
the wiring diagrams.

PIN PIN
FUNCTION No.
FUNCTION
No.

1 Pretensioner line (+) 6 Driver's air bag line (-

2 Air bag line (+) 7 Driver's pretensioner line

3 Warning light bulb (faults and diagnosis) 8 Earth line

4 Serial line K for FIAT/Lancia tester 9 Fused, ignition-operated positive

5 Passengerair bag line (- 10 Passenger's pretensioner line (-)

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FUNCTION

29 Control unit earth jumper

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