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Keyless Entry System
The Keyless Entry System is an
enhancement that allows you to
lock/unlock the doors, trunk lid, fuel
filler door, and opens the trunk lid with
the slow and careful push of a button .
The Keyless Entry System allows the
driver to START/STOP the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the key
fob is in the passenger compartment.
If equipped, the Vehicle Security Alarm
System may be armed/disarmed with
the push of the lock/unlock button
located on the key fob.
System Malfunctions/Warnings
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps (refer to “Knowing Your
Instrument Panel” for further
information) :
Warning Light (Red)
Ignition Not Turned OFF Warning
Beep
Key Fob Removed From Vehicle
Warning Beep
If you have a problem with the key fob,
or the key fob is lost or stolen, contact
an Authorized Dealership as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen key fob inoperative.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note:
The Keyless Entry System
operational range may vary due to
local weather conditions.
The Keyless Entry System is fully
operational (door/trunk lid/fuel filler
door lock/unlock) when the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. The
Keyless Entry System does not
operate if the ignition is placed to any
position other than the OFF position.
If the key fob does not operate
when pushing a button, the operational
range becomes too small, or warning
light may not illuminate or flash the
battery may be weak or discharged. To
install a new battery, refer to “Key Fob
Battery Replacement.”
Battery life is about one year.
Replace the battery with a new one if
the
Warning light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster. Replacing the
battery about once a year is
recommended because the
Warning light may not illuminate or
flash if the battery is low or discharged.
Additional key fobs may be
obtained at an Authorized Dealership.
Up to six key fobs may be used with
the Keyless Entry System per vehicle.
Bring all key fobs to an Authorized
Dealership when additional keys are
required.
Key Fob Functions
With A Vehicle Security Alarm
System
The hazard warning lights flash when
the Vehicle Security Alarm System is
armed or disarmed.
With Advanced Keyless Function
A beep can be heard for confirmation
when the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door are locked/unlocked using the
key fob. The beep indication volume
can be adjusted or turned off.
Use the following procedure to change
the beep setting:
1. Verify or place the ignition in the OFF
position and close both of the doors
and the trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the lock
button on the key fob for 5 seconds
or longer.
Note:
Both of the doors, the trunk lid, and
fuel filler door will lock and the beep
sound activates at the currently set
volume (if the beep is currently set to
not activate, it will not activate).
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IGNITION SWITCH
Push Button Start
Positions
The system operates only when the key
fob is within operational range.
Each time the keyless ignition
START/STOP button is pushed, the
ignition cycles in the order of OFF, ACC,
and ON. Pushing the START/STOP
button again from ON position cycles
the ignition to the OFF position.
Note:
The engine starts by pushing the
keyless ignition START/STOP button
while depressing the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) or the brake
pedal (automatic transmission). To
change the ignition position, push the keyless ignition START/STOP button
without depressing the clutch or brake
pedal.
Do not leave the ignition in the ON
position while the engine is not
running, doing so could result in the
battery being discharged. If the ignition
is left in ACC position (for automatic
transmission, the gear selector is in the
P position, and the ignition is in ACC),
the ignition cycles to the OFF position
automatically after about 25 minutes.
OFF
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the keyless ignition start
indicator light (amber) also turns off. In
the OFF position, the steering wheel is
locked.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber)
illuminates. In the ACC position, the
steering wheel is unlocked.
The Keyless Entry System does not
function while the keyless ignition has
been placed in the ACC position, and
the doors will not lock/unlock even if
they have been locked manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. Note:
The indicator light (amber) turns off (the
indicator light amber illuminates when
the ignition has been placed in the ON
position and the engine is not running).
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine
is started.
When the keyless ignition has been
placed in the ON position, the sound of
the fuel pump motor operating near the
fuel tank can be heard. This does not
indicate an abnormality.
Warning!
Never use the PARK position as a
substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked
to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
When leaving the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
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. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
05010101-L12-001Abarth Keyless START/STOP Ignition Button
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4. Placing the ignition in the ON
position
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that the Vehicle
Security Alarm System is armed when
the doors are locked by pushing the
lock button on the key fob, or using the
emergency key.
Note:
If any door or trunk lid remains
closed for 30 seconds, the doors, and
trunk lid automatically re-lock and the
Vehicle Security Alarm System arms
even if a window open or the
convertible top is left down.
To reactivate the intrusion sensor,
turn off the armed Vehicle Security
Alarm System and then rearm it.
The intrusion sensor is operational
when the Vehicle Security Alarm
System is armed. To cancel the
intrusion sensor, push the intrusion
sensor cancel button each time the
Vehicle Security Alarm System is
armed.
To Turn Off An Armed System
An armed system can be turned off
using any one of the following methods:
Pushing the unlock button on the key
fob.
Starting the engine with the keyless
ignition START/STOP button.
With the Advanced Keyless Entry
function: pushing a request switch on
the exterior door handles.
Note: When the doors are unlocked by
pushing the unlock
button on the key
fob while the Vehicle Security Alarm
System is turned off, the hazard
warning lights will flash twice to indicate
that the system is turned off.
To Stop The Alarm
A triggered alarm can be turned off
using any one of the following methods:
Pushing the unlockbutton on the
key fob
Starting the engine with the keyless
ignition START/STOP button
With the Advanced Keyless Entry
function: pushing a request switch on
the exterior door handles. Pushing the
electric trunk lid opener while the key
fob is being carried.
With the Advanced Keyless Entry
function: pushing a request switch on
the exterior door handles or the electric
trunk release while the key fob is being
carried.
The hazard warning lights will flash
twice.
DOORS
Lock / Unlock With
Emergency Key
Both doors, trunk lid, and fuel door lock
automatically when the driver's door is
locked using the emergency key.
Lock With Emergency Key — Insert
key into driver’s door and turn to the left
(toward front of car).
Unlock With Emergency Key —
Insert key into driver’s door and turn to
the right (toward back of car).
They both unlock when the driver's
door is unlocked using the emergency
key.
Turn the emergency key toward the
front to lock, toward the back to unlock.
Caution!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
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The operation can be cancelled by
moving the lever in the direction
opposite to which it was operated.
The three-flash turn signal function can
be turned on or off using the
personalization function in the radio.
AFS (Adaptive Front
Lighting System) — If
Equipped
This system directs the main light beam
and adapts it to the driving conditions
around bends/when cornering,
continuously and automatically.
The system directs the light beam to
illuminate the road in the best way,
taking into account the speed of the
vehicle, the bend/corner angle and the
speed of steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically
activated when the vehicle is started.
Leaving Home Light
System
The leaving home light system turns on
the lights when the key fob unlock
button is pushed while away from the
vehicle.
Activation
When the ignition switch is in the OFF
position and the headlight switch is in
orposition, the headlights
will illuminate when the key fob unlock
button is pushed and the vehicle
receives the key fob signal. The headlights turn off after
30 seconds.
The following lights turn on when the
leaving home light system is operated:
low beams/parking lights/taillights/
license lights.
Operation of the leaving home light
system can be turned on or off.
When the key fobbutton is
pushed and the vehicle receives the key
fob signal, the headlights turn off.
When the headlight switch is in a
position other than
or,the
headlights turn off.
Headlamp Leveling
System — If Equipped
Automatic Headlamp Leveling
System
On some models, the angle of the
headlights will be automatically adjusted
when turning on the headlights.
Adjusting The Headlight
When Abroad
Dipped headlights are adjusted for
driving in the country where the vehicle
was originally purchased.
When travelling in countries with
opposite driving direction, to avoid
flashing the drivers on the other side of
the road, you need to cover areas of
the headlight. For this operation contact
an authorized dealer.
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS / WASHER
Windshield Wipers
Washer
The ignition must be in the ON position
to use the wipers.
Windshield Wipers
Turn the wipers on by pushing the lever
up or down.
With intermittent wiper
Switch positions:
or MIST: operation while
pulling up lever
OFF: stop
--- orINT: intermittent operation
— orLO: low speed operation
=or HI: high speed operation
05030101-122-001Windshield Wiper Switch
1 — Intermittent Switch
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Red Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat It Means
PARKING BRAKE WARNING - WARNING LIGHT INSPECTION/LOW BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL WARNING
Parking brake warning / Warning light inspection
The light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switched to START or
ON. It turns off when the parking brake is fully released.
Low brake fluid level warning
If the brake warning light remains illuminated even though the parking brake is released, the
brake fluid may be low or there could be a problem with the brake system. Park the vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Dealership.
Note:
Do not drive with the brake system warning light illuminated. Contact an Authorized
Dealership to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Driving with the brake system
warning light illuminated is dangerous. It indicates that your brakes may not work at all or that
they could completely fail at any time. If this light remains illuminated, after checking that the
parking brake is fully released, have the brakes inspected immediately.
The effectiveness of the braking may diminish so you may need to push the brake pedal
more strongly than normal to stop the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Dealership.
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) SYSTEM WARNING
If the EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) control unit determines that some components
are operating incorrectly, the control unit may illuminate the brake system warning light and the
ABS warning light simultaneously. The problem is likely to be the electronic brake force
distribution system. Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized
Dealership.
Note:
Do not drive with both the ABS warning light and brake warning light illuminated. Contact an
Authorized Dealership to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. Driving when the
brake system warning light and ABS warning light are illuminated simultaneously is dangerous.
When both lights are illuminated, the rear wheels could lock more quickly in an emergency
stop than under normal circumstances.
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Warning LightWhat It Means
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
If the warning light illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction of the alternator or of the
charging system. Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Stop the vehicle in
a safe place immediately and contact an Authorized Dealership.
Note:Do not continue driving when the charging system warning light is illuminated because the
engine could stop unexpectedly.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
This warning light indicates low engine oil pressure.
Note:Do not run the engine if the oil pressure is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine
damage.
If the light illuminates or the warning indication is displayed while driving:
Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way on level ground.
Turn off the engine and wait five minutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
Inspect the engine oil level. If it's low, add the appropriate amount of engine oil while being
careful not to overfill.
Start the engine and check the warning light.
Note:
Do not run the engine if the oil level is low. Otherwise, it could result in extensive engine
damage.
If the light remains illuminated even though the oil level is normal or after adding oil, stop the
engine immediately and contact an Authorized Dealership.
DOOR-OPEN WARNING LIGHT
The light turns on if any door is not closed securely.
Close the door securely.
Warning!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You
could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
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Amber Warning Lights
Warning lightWhat it means
TPMS (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM) WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is
lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire in sequence.
IMPORTANT:Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as handling may be
compromised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately using
the dedicated tire repair kit and contact your authorized dealership as soon as possible.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to
indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires
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Amber Warning Lights
Warning lightWhat it means
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT (IF EQUIPPED)
The light illuminates when the transmission has a problem.
Note:If the automatic transmission warning light illuminates, the transmission has an electrical
problem. Continuing to drive your vehicle in this condition could cause damage to your
transmission. Contact an Authorized Dealership as soon as possible.
MASTER WARNING LIGHT
Versions Without Fiat Connect 7.0 System
The warning light turns on continuously if there is a malfunction in the battery management
system or there is a malfunction in the brake switch. Contact an Authorized Dealership as soon
as possible.
Versions With Fiat Connect 7.0 System
The warning light turns on when the system has a malfunction. Operate the center display and
verify the content. Refer to “Vehicles With Fiat Connect 7.0” paragraph in this chapter.
Cold Start Disable Indicator Light
When the ambient temperature is extremely low, the engine may not crank even when the
engine starting procedure is performed. At this time, the Cold Start Disable Indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes. However, this does not indicate a problem.
Note:Place your vehicle in a warm garage until the temperature has risen to a sufficient level to
enable engine starting.
Electric Throttle Control Warning Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a
problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending
on the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely
stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. If the
light remains on with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an
authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
If the light continues to flash when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you
may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your vehicle
may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN and
remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
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Green Warning Lights
Warning lightWhat it means
LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved downwards or,
together with the right direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pushed.
RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light turns on when the direction indicator control lever is moved upwards or,
together with the left direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pushed.
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light turns on when side lights or dipped beam headlights are turned on.
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The warning light turns on when a cruising speed has been set.
KEY INDICATOR LIGHT
The warning light turns on when the engine is ready to start.
Warning light flashing
When the keyless START/STOP button is pushed from ON to ACC or OFF position, the warning
light may flash for approximately 30 seconds indicating that the remaining battery power of the
key is low. Replace with a new battery before the key becomes unusable.
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Warning Light (Red Color) On Dashboard Trim
Warning lightWhat it means
SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
The seat belt warning light turns on if the driver or passengers seat is occupied and the seat
belt is not fastened with the ignition placed in the ON position.
If the driver or passengers seat belt is unfastened (only when the passenger seat is occupied)
and the vehicle is driven at a speed faster than about 12 MPH (20 km/h), the warning light
flashes. After a short time, the LED stops flashing, but remains illuminated.
If a seat belt remains unfastened, the LED flashes again for a given period of time.
If the driver or passengers seat belt is unfastened after the LED turns on, and the vehicle speed
exceeds 12 MPH (20 km/h), the LED flashes again.
With Passenger Occupant Classification System: to allow the passenger occupant
classification sensor to function properly, do not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on
the passengers seat. The sensor may not function properly because the additional seat cushion
could cause sensor interference.
Without Passenger Occupant Classification System : placing heavy items on the
passengers seat may cause the passengers seat belt warning function to operate depending
on the weight of the item. To allow the passengers seat weight sensor to function properly, do
not place and sit on an additional seat cushion on the passengers seat. The sensor may not
function properly because the additional seat cushion could cause sensor interference. If a
small child is seated on the passengers seat, the warning light may not operate.
Fasten the seat belts.
Warning Light (Amber Color) On Instrument Cluster Trim
Warning light What it means
PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION INDICATOR LIGHT
The light turns on when the ignition is switched on for an operation check, and turns off a few
seconds later or when the engine is started. If the light does not turn on or remains turned on,
contact an Authorized Dealership.
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