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

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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There are single window controls on each passenger door
trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows.
The window controls will operate only when the ignition
is in the MAR/RUN or AVV/START position.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Uconnect, the power
window switches will remain active for up to three
minutes after the ignition is cycled to the STOP/OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.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, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the MAR/RUN mode. 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.
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The failure could be due to the burning out of the
lamp or protection fuse, or the interruption of the
electrical connection.
•What To Do
Replace the lamp or its fuse. Please contact an autho-
rized dealer.
Keyless Enter-N-Go System Failure •What Does It Mean
The light illuminates in case of failure of
the Keyless Enter-N-Go.
• What To Do
Please contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Failure •What Does It Mean
The light illuminates in case of failure of
the Enhanced Accident Response System. •
What To Do
Please contact an authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
LaneSense System Failure •What Does It Mean
The light illuminates if there is dirt on the
windshield that could interfere with the
proper operation of the camera.
For vehicles equipped with multifunctional display,
the icon is located on the top right side of the display.
LaneSense System Failure
The light illuminates on if there is a fault in the
LaneSense system.
• What To Do
Clean the windshield, using a soft, clean cloth, being
careful not to scratch it. If the light remains on,
contact an authorized dealer.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
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 seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• 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
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WARNING! (Continued)
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the MAR/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Manual Transmission
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) and put the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, without pressing the accelerator.
3. Cycle the ignition to the AVV/START position and release it as soon as the engine is started.
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After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
Proceed as follows:
•Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a reduced RPM,
without accelerating suddenly.
• It is recommended to wait until the engine coolant
temperature gauge starts to rise for maximum perfor-
mance.
Stopping The Engine
Vehicles Equipped With A Mechanical Key Fob:
To turn off the engine with, proceed as follows:
1. Park the car in a position that does not cause a traffic hazard.
2. Place the transmission in gear (models with a manual transmission) or place the transmission in PARK (P)
(models with automatic transmission). 3. With the engine idling, place the ignition in the
STOP/OFF position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition when the engine is shut off.
Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Key (Keyless Enter-
N-Go):
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed greater than
5 mph (8 km/h) you must push and hold the ignition or
push the START/STOP button three times consecutively
within a few seconds. The engine will shut down and the
ignition will be placed in the RUN position.
Turning Off the car (placing the ignition from the RUN
position to the STOP position), the power supply to the
accessories are maintained for a period of three minutes.
Opening the driver side door with the ignition RUN will
sound a short chime, to remind the driver to place the
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WARNING!(Continued)
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make
sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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 ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine STOP/OFF, and remove the Key
Fob. When the ignition is in the STOP/OFF (key
removal) position, the transmission is locked in
PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF position, remove the
Key Fob from the vehicle, and lock the 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
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WARNING! (Continued)
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 shift lever.
• 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 or MAR/RUN position.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in RE-
VERSE. You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
EPB, shift the transmission into PARK, turn the
engine OFF, and remove the Key Fob. When the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF (key removal) posi-
tion, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF position, remove the
Key Fob from the vehicle, and lock the 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 shift lever.
• 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 position. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
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Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is electronically monitored for
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains
in fourth gear regardless of which forward gear is
selected. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue
to operate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be
illuminated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam-
aging the transmission.
In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the STOP/OFF position.4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal
operation.
NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized
dealer service is required.
Key Ignition Park Interlock
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go:
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK
before the ignition can be turned to the STOP/OFF
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