key FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Owner's Manual

To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicles ignition is cycled to the STOP/OFF position (refer to Starting The EngineinStart-
ing And Operating for further information).
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
make sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF.
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
make sure the vehicle ignition system is STOP/OFF,
and the key is physically removed from the ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock switch
with the driver and/or passenger door open.
• Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive Entry
Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in the same exterior zone (for further information, refer to
Keyless Enter-N-Go
inGetting To Know Your
Vehicle”).
• Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
NOTE: •If a second chime is heard after approximately four
seconds from arming the alarm, disarm the alarm by
pushing the UNLOCK button. Check for the correct
closure of doors and Liftgate, then reactivate the
system by following steps 1 and 2.
• If a second chime is heard after approximately four
seconds from arming the alarm, even with the doors
and Liftgate properly closed, a fault may have oc-
curred during the arming operation. If this occurs,
contact your authorized dealer.
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To Disarm The System
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
•Push the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a
valid Key Fob available in the same exterior zone (if
equipped). Refer to Keyless Enter-N-Go inGetting
To Know Your Vehicle for further information.
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the STOP/OFF
position.
– For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, push the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button
(requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
– For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, insert a valid key into the ignition switch and turn
the key to the MAR/RUN position. NOTE:
•
The driver’s door key cylinder cannot arm or disarm
the Vehicle Security Alarm.
• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected.
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Disabling
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. in the case of long
inactivity of the car), lock the doors by turning the vehicle
key in the exterior door lock cylinder.
NOTE:If the batteries in the RKE transmitter discharge
in the event of a failure to the system, or to switch off the
alarm, place the ignition in the MAR/RUN position.
DOORS
Manual Locking/Unlocking
Locking/Unlocking Doors From Inside
To lock each door, rotate the door lock button on each
door trim panel forward. To unlock the doors, pull the
inside door handle to the first detent or rotate the door
lock button until the lock symbol is no longer visible. If the lock symbol is visible when the door is shut, the
door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is not
inside the vehicle before closing the door.
Manual Lock/Unlock Switch
1 — Door Unlocked
2 — Door Locked
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NOTE:The manual lock knob unlocks each individual
door separately as well as the liftgate.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the MAR/RUN mode. A
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child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Central Lock/Unlock
A power door lock switch is located on each of the front
door trim panels. This switch is used to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate.
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Locking/Unlocking From The Inside
Push the LOCK button on the driver or passenger door
trim panel to lock the doors.
With the doors locked, push the UNLOCK button to
unlock the doors.The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the
Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive Entry) system if equipped.
For further information, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle.”
If you push the power door lock switch while the ignition
is in the MAR/RUN position, and any front door is open,
the power locks will not operate. This prevents you from
accidentally locking the key in the vehicle. Placing the
ignition in the STOP/OFF position or closing the door
will allow the locks to operate. If a door is open, and the
ignition is in the MAR/RUN position, a chime will sound
as a reminder to remove the key.
NOTE:
If all of the doors are closed properly, the door
locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). Refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
Power Lock/Unlock Switch
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Keyless Enter-N-Go
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the
vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a
feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go. This feature allows you to
lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to
push the RKE transmitter LOCK or UNLOCK buttons.
NOTE:
•Passive Entry can be enabled or disabled. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been
raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock
sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re-
sponse time. •
If the vehicle is unlocked by the Passive Entry Door
Handle, and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds, the
vehicle will re-lock and if equipped, the security alarm
will arm.
To Unlock From The Driver’s Side
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the front driver
door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically.
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Emergency Unlocking Driver Door
If the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is
low or dead, the emergency key can be used to unlock the
driver side door lock cylinder.
To release the emergency key, proceed as follows:
1. Slide the emergency key release button to the side.
2. Remove the emergency key from the Key Fob withRemote Control housing.
NOTE:The Emergency Key can be inserted into the door
lock cylinder in either direction.
Emergency Key Release
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
severely injured or killed. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal, or the gear selector. Do not leave the Key Fob
in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children, and do not leave the ignition of a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter- N-Go in the MAR/
RUN mode. A child could start the vehicle, operate
power windows, other controls, or move the ve-
hicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause them to be severely injured or killed. To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate Passive Entry unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry RKE
transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the
Electronic Liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.
Electronic Liftgate Release Button
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NOTE:If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed in
EVIC/DID, if equipped, all doors will unlock when you
push the Electronic Release. If Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press is programmed in Uconnect, the liftgate will
unlock when you push the electronic lock/unlock button
on the liftgate. For further information, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia.”
To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft
(1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive Entry LOCK
button located to the right of electronic liftgate release.
NOTE: The liftgate Passive Entry lock button will only
lock the liftgate. The liftgate unlock feature is built into
the Electronic Liftgate release. Activation/Deactivation Of Keyless Enter-N-Go
Keyless Enter-N-Go can be activated or deactivated
through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
or through the Uconnect system.
Liftgate Passive Entry Lock Button
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Child Locks
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or ignition key) and rotate the dial to the
LOCK or UNLOCK position. When the system on a door
is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the
outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the
unlocked position.
Child-Protection Door Lock Location
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