ignition FIAT 500L 2017 2.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ............11
▫ Ignition Switch .......................11
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............13
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............13
 SENTRY KEY .........................13
▫ Replacement Keys ....................14
▫ General Information ...................14
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .............14
▫ To Arm The System ...................14
▫ To Disarm The System ..................15
▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock
Device) — If Equipped .................15
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ...............17
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .........17▫
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ...........17
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs .........17
▫ Request For Additional Remote Controls .....17
▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control ............................18
▫ General Information ...................18
 DOOR LOCKS ........................19
▫ Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open . .21
▫ Auto — Relocking (Only For Rear Doors) ....21
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors .............................21
▫ To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection
Door Lock System .....................21
 POWER WINDOWS ....................22
▫ Power Window Switches ................22
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob contains an
integrated key. To use the mechanical key simply push
the mechanical key release button.
NOTE:The authorized dealer that sold you your ve-
hicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks.
These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys
from your authorized dealer.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch can be turned to three different
positions:
• STOP: engine off, key can be removed. Some electri-
cal devices (e.g. sound system, central door locking
system, etc.) can operate;
NOTE: The transmission must be in PARK before the
key can be removed.
• AVV: engine start-up;
• MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are
enabled.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if
the engine does not start, before the starting operation
can be repeated.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the auto-
matic transmission into PARK, apply the parking
break, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob
from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
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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 gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A 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 buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always re-
move the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 3 — AVV (START)
2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the left. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the right. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for maintenance proce-
dures.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK
sounds a signal to remove the key.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Opera-
tion is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle.NOTE:
A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not com-
patible with some aftermarket remote starting
systems. Use of these systems may result in
vehicle starting problems and loss of security
protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
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Replacement Keys
NOTE:Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle. When
having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced,
bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for
unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security
Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and
liftgate release are disabled. If something triggers the
alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the
following audible and visible signals: the horn will
pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash,
and the Vehicle Security Light on the instrument panel
will flash.
To Arm The System
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry key fob and close
all doors.
3. The horn will sound and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will switch on for approxi-
mately three seconds. This shows that the Vehicle
Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a
door is opened, the ignition switch is turned to
ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in
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any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will auto-
matically disarm. After approximately three seconds,
the Vehicle Security Light will flash. This shows that
the Vehicle Security Alarm is fully armed.
The activation of the Vehicle Security Alarm is followed
by a self-diagnosis stage. If a fault is detected during the
self-diagnosis stage, the horn will sound a second time.
If the horn sounds a second time, check that all doors,
hood and liftgate are closed correctly, then rearm the
system.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm sounds the horn a second
time even when all doors, hood and liftgate are cor-
rectly closed, a fault has occurred in the operation of the
system. Contact your authorized dealer.
To Disarm The System
Push unlock on the key fob, or insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position. NOTE:
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not disarm
when the metal insert of the key is used on a single door
lock cylinder.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you
remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the key
fob, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, when
you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will sound.
If this occurs, push the unlock button on the key fob to
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device)
— If Equipped
This safety device prevents the operation of the interior
door handles and the door locking/unlocking button.
It prevents the opening of the doors from inside the
passenger compartment, serving as an obstacle to
break-in attempts (e.g. broken window).
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We recommend that you activate the Safe Lock device
each time you park your car.Activating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device is enabled on all the doors by
quickly double-pushing the lock button on the key fob.
The direction indicators flash three times and the LED
above the button flashes to indicate that the Safe Lock
device has been activated. If one or more of the doors
are not closed correctly, the Safe Lock device will not
activate, preventing a person from getting stuck inside
the passenger compartment by entering the car
through, and then closing, the open door.
Deactivating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device deactivates automatically:
1. By pushing the unlock button on the key fob.
2. By turning the ignition key to the MAR position.
Safe Lock Device Location
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NOTE:With central locking active (LED ON), opening
one of the front doors, it is possible to perform a central
unlocking (LED OFF). With central locking active (LED
ON), in order to open one of the rear passenger doors,
it is necessary pulling the internal door handle twice.
With one of the rear door open (LED OFF), the unlock-
ing is performed only for that door, not for all the
vehicle.
To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door handle to
the first detent. If the rear doors are locked, you must
pull the door handle once to unlock the door and pull
the door handle a second time to open the door.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup may
cause serious injury or death.
• For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the automatic transmission into
PARK or the manual transmission into REVERSE,
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turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob from the
ignition 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 gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always re-
move the key from the ignition and lock all of the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open
It is possible to lock the vehicle using the Remote
Keyless Entry, internal button, or external key fob. The
vehicle can also be locked if one or more doors are open.
At lock command request, LED is switched ON. At
closing of the last door, the vehicle maintains the central
locking status if key is not inserted in Ignition Device,
otherwise the vehicle will be unlocked and the LED will
be switched OFF.
NOTE:If the key is not inserted in the ignition switch,
but is inside the vehicle, the system does not recognize
the presence of the key and after the closing of last door,
the vehicle remains locked.
Auto — Relocking (Only For Rear Doors)
With the vehicle locked and all doors closed (LED ON),
if a passenger opens one of the rear doors (LED OFF), as
soon as the door is closed, it will be locked again (LED
ON).
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection
Door Lock System
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the key into the lock and rotate clockwise to the lock position or counter clockwise to
unlock position.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the Child-Protection locks
are engaged (locked).
NOTE: For emergency exit from the rear seats when the
Child-Protection Door Lock System is engaged, unlock
the doors using the central unlock button, roll down the
window and open the door using the exterior handle.
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POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
The power window controls are located on the driver’s
door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front
passenger door, which operate the front passenger
window and a single switch on each rear door that
operates the rear passenger door window. The window
controls will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN position.NOTE:
The power window switches will remain active
for up to three minutes after the ignition switch is
cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and
do not let children play with power windows. Do
not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped
by the windows while operating the power window
switches. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
Auto-Down
The window switches have an Auto-Down feature.
Push the window switch for approximately one second,
release, and the window will go down automatically. To
cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in
either the up or down direction and release the switch.
Power Switch Panel
1 — Driver And Passenger Front Window Switches
2 — Window Lockout Switch
3 — Driver And Passenger Rear Window Switches 22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE