key fob FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Owners Manual
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS ................................30
▫ Mechanical Key Fob ....................30
▫ Electronic Key Fob .....................31
▫ Key Fob Operation .....................32
▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With
Remote Control ........................34
▫ Request For Additional Keys ..............37
IGNITION SWITCH .....................38
▫ Operation ............................38
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .43
▫ Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped . . .44
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................44
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ...............45
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle .............................46
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ..............................46
▫
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . .46
▫ Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped ................47
SENTRY KEY ..........................47
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KEYS
Mechanical Key Fob
The metal insert of the Key Fob operates:
•The Ignition System
• Driver’s Door Lock
Mechanical Key Fob
1 — Mechanical Key
2 — Door Lock Button
3 — Door Unlock Button
4 — Panic Button
5 — Mechanical Key Button (Open/Close)
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Electronic Key Fob
On versions equipped withKeyless Enter-N-Go,the car
is equipped with an Electronic Key Fob.
The Key Fob with Remote Control contains a Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The RKE system allows
you to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate or activate the
Panic Alarm from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20
m) using a handheld Key Fob with a RKE transmitter.
The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE: In the ON/RUN position, the trunk release
button is disabled. Only the UNLOCK button is enabled.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob
1 — Door Lock Button
2 — Remote Start Button
3 — Panic Button
4 — Emergency Key
5 — Door Unlock Button
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Key Fob Operation
Unlocking Doors And Liftgate
The driver ’s door may be unlocked by inserting the
vehicle key into the exterior driver’s door lock cylinder.
To unlock all the doors, push the interior power door
UNLOCK button on the door panel.
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also
turn on.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the
Emergency Key Release/Removal
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
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UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime-
dia” for further information.
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,
refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Locking Doors And Liftgate
The doors may be locked by inserting the vehicle key into
the exterior driver’s door lock cylinder.
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights
will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal. Settings in the radio can change to lights only,
chirp only, or both.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Getting To Know Your Ve-
hicle” for further information. Key Fob With Remote Control And Integrated Vehicle
Key
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. This is signaled by a quick flash of the
turn signals.
Vehicles With Keyless Enter-N-Go
If one or more doors are open, or the liftgate is open, the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock again only if the
key is inside the passenger compartment.
NOTE:
•
The current setting can be changed within the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) menu or in
the Uconnect Settings so that the system will allow/
inhibit the ability to lock the doors when one or more
of them are open.
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•Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
or “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With
Remote Control
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
Key Fob With Remote Control
1. Separating RKE halves requires screw removal (if equipped) and gently prying the two halves of the RKE transmitter apart using a screwdriver or similar
tool. Make sure not to damage the seal during re-
moval.
Integrated Vehicle Key Battery Removal
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located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing
alcohol.
To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together and insert the emergency key.Request For Additional Keys
NOTE:Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
always remember to place the ignition in the OFF
position.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Battery
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NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.
IGNITION SWITCH
Operation
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a Key Fob with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an Integrated Mechanical Key Ignition.
The keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless
Push Button Ignition.
Mechanical Key
The Mechanical Key has three operating positions, two
with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent
positions are STOP/OFF, MAR/RUN, and AVV/START.
The AVV/START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the AVV/START
position, the switch automatically returns to the MAR/
RUN position.
1 — STOP/OFF
•
The engine is stopped.Integrated Mechanical Key Ignition
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NOTE:If the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition can be placed in the
following positions:
STOP
•The engine is stopped.
Engine Start Stop Button
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•Some electrical devices (e.g. Central locking, alarm,
etc.) are still available.
RUN
• Driving position.
• All the electrical devices are available.
START
• Start the engine.
NOTE: The vehicle will not start if the Key Fob is located
inside the cargo area and the liftgate is opened.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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
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.
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