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To release this system:
To unlock all the side doors, insert the key
in the driver’s door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehi-
cle twice.
To unlock only the driver’s door, insert
the key in that door lock and turn the top
of the key toward the front of the vehi-
cle once.
83E105
Rear
Front
❒When the remote controller is placed
near an electric appliance such as per-
sonal computer.
The Keyless Start System, controller mod-
el S62J1 and key model TS001 are in com-
pliance with the essential requirements
and other provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
NOTE
❒Make sure the ignition key is stowed
in the remote controller. If the remote
controller becomes unreliable, you can
not lock or unlock the doors and start
the engine.
❒Be sure that the driver always carries
the remote controller.
❒If you lose your remote controller, see
your Fiat Dealership as soon as possi-
ble to have the lost one deactivated.
❒You can use up to four remote con-
trollers and ignition keys for your ve-
hicle. Ask your Fiat Dealership for de-
tails.
❒The battery life of the remote con-
troller is about two years, but it can
very depending on usage conditions. KEYLESS START SYSTEM
(if equipped)
The keyless start system enables the fol-
lowing operations:
❒You can lock or unlock the doors by
pushing the request switch on the door
handle. For details, refer to the expla-
nation in this section.
❒You can start the engine without using
an ignition key. For details, refer to “Ig-
nition Switch” in the “STEERING COL-
UMN CONTROLS” section and
“Starting the Engine” in the “OPERAT-
ING YOUR VEHICLE” section.
❒You can lock or unlock the doors by
operating the LOCK/ UNLOCK but-
tons on the remote controller. Refer
to “Keyless Entry System” in the “BE-
FORE DRIVING” section.
NOTE The keyless start system may not
function correctly depending on the en-
vironment or operating conditions as fol-
lows:
❒When there are strong signals coming
from a television, power station or a
cellular phone with you.
❒When the remote controller is in con-
tact with or covered by a metal object.
❒When the radio wave type remote key-
less entry is used nearby.
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The turn signal lights will flash once when
the doors are locked and then the turn
signal lights will flash once again when the
doors are locked with the dead lock sys-
tem.
Keyless unlocking /
locking operation
When the remote controller is within the
access range, you can lock or unlock the
doors by pushing the request switch (1)
on the door handle of the driver’s door,
front passenger’s door or rear door. If you
want to prevent tamper- unlocking of the
door locks, you can activate the dead lock
system.
To lock or dead lock all doors when all
doors are unlocked:
❒To lock all doors, push the request
switch on one of the door handles
once.
❒To lock all doors with the dead lock
system, push the request switch on one
of the door handles twice within about
3 seconds.
(1)
79J023Do not activate the dead
lock system if there are oc-
cupants in the vehicle. They will be
locked in the vehicle and cannot un-
lock the doors from inside.
WARNING
To unlock a door or all doors:
❒To unlock the door only, push the re-
quest switch on the door handle once.
❒To unlock other doors, push the re-
quest switch on the door handle once
again. To stow the ignition key in the remote
controller, push the key in the remote
controller until the click is heard.
62J004
(A)
62J005
To remove the key from the remote con-
troller, push the button (A) in the direc-
tion of the arrow and pull the key out
from the remote controller.
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When the door (s) is (are) unlocked:
❒the turn signal lights will flash twice, and
❒the interior light will turn on for about
15 seconds and then fade out with the
interior light switch in the middle po-
sition. If you push the ignition switch
during that time, the light will start to
fade out immediately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you op-
erate the request switch to lock.
NOTE
❒The door locks can not be operated by
the request switch under the follow-
ing conditions:
– if any door is open or incompletely
closed;
– if the ignition switch is in a position
other than LOCK;
– if the ignition key is inserted in the ig-
nition switch.
❒If no doors are opened within about 30
seconds after unlocking by pushing the
request switch, the doors will be locked
automatically again.
❒If a spare remote controller is in the ve-
hicle, the request switches may not op-
erate normally.
❒The remote controller will only oper-
ate a request switch if it is within the
switch’s operating range. For example,
if the remote controller is within the
operating range of the driver’s door re-
quest switch, the driver’s door switch
can be operated but the front passen-
ger’s door switch or rear door switch
can not be operated.
IMPORTANT The remote controller is
a sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the remote controller:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the remote controller away from
magnetic objects such as a television. When the remote controller is within ap-
proximately 80 cm from the front door
handle or rear door, you can lock or un-
lock the doors by pushing the request
switch.
NOTE❒The request switch operating range is
within approximately 80 cm of the door
handle or rear door handle. If the re-
mote controller is outside this range, it
will not operate the request switch.
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If you are too close to the door glass,
the remote controller may not oper-
ate.
80 cm
80 cm
80 cm
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(if equipped)
(1) “LOCK” button
(2) “UNLOCK” button
There are two ways to lock or unlock all
doors simultaneously by operating the
transmitter/ remote controller near the
vehicle. If the remote controller is left in the ve-
hicle and you lock the door in the follow-
ing manner, the driver’s door or the front
passenger’s door will be automatically un-
locked.
❒You open the driver’s door and lock
the door by turning the lock knob for-
ward or pushing the power door lock-
ing switch, the driver’s door will be au-
tomatically unlocked.
❒You open the door (s) except the dri-
ver’s door and lock the front passen-
ger’s door by turning the lock knob for-
ward or pushing the power door lock-
ing switch, the front passenger’s door
will be automatically unlocked.
NOTE
❒The reminder will not operate when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in the
door pocket, in the sun visor or on the
floor etc.
❒Be sure that the driver always carries
the remote controller.
❒Do not leave the remote controller in
the vehicle when departing from the ve-
hicle.
(1)
(2)
81A184
Type 1
Reminder function
If the remote controller is not in the vehi-
cle under the following condition, a buzzer
sounds intermittently for about 2 seconds
and the keyless start system indicator light
on the instrument cluster blinks in red:
❒When the vehicle speed is over 10 km/h.
❒When the door (s) has (have) opened
and later all doors are closed with the
ignition switch in a position other than
LOCK.
The red indicator light will turn off within
several seconds after the remote controller
is returned in the vehicle except in the rear
luggage area.
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Replacement of the battery
If the transmitter/ remote controller be-
comes unreliable, replace the battery.
To replace the battery for the
transmitter of the keyless entry
❒Remove the screw (1), and open the
transmitter cover.
❒Remove the transmitter (2). Type 1
The Keyless Entry System, Transmitter
model TS002 and Receiver model R62J1
or R51K0 are in compliance with the es-
sential requirements and other provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Type 2
The Keyless Start System, controller mod-
el S62J1 and key model TS001 are in com-
pliance with the essential requirements
and other provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
IMPORTANT The transmitter/remote
controller is a sensitive electronic instru-
ment. To avoid damaging the transmit-
ter/remote controller:
❒Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒Keep the transmitter/remote con-
troller away from magnetic objects
such as a television.
(1)
(2)
81A185
NOTE
❒The maximum operating distance is
about 5 meter (16 ft.), but this can vary
depending on the surroundings, espe-
cially near other transmitting devices
such as radio towers or CB (Citizen’s
Band) radios.
❒The door locks can not be operated
with the transmitter/ remote con-
troller:
– if the ignition switch is in a position
other than “LOCK” or the ignition
key is inserted in the ignition switch,
or
– if any door is open or incompletely
closed.
❒If you lose your transmitter/ remote
controller, ask your Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible for a replacement and
to have the lost one deactivated.
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❒Put the edge of a coin or a flat blade
screw driver in the slot of the trans-
mitter (2) and pry it open.
❒Replace the battery (3) (Lithium disc-
type CR1620 or equivalent) so its +
terminal faces the “+” mark of the
transmitter.
❒Close the transmitter and install it in-
to the transmitter holder.
❒Close the transmitter cover, install and
tighten the screw (1).
❒Make sure the door locks can be op-
erated with the transmitter.
❒Dispose of the used battery properly
according to applicable rules or regula-
tions. Do not dispose of lithium bat-
teries with ordinary household trash.
(2)
(3)
81A186
To replace the battery for the
remote controller of the keyless
start system
❒Insert a flat blade screw driver covered
with a soft cloth in the slit of the re-
mote controller and pry it open.
❒Replace the battery (1) (Lithium disc
type CR2032 or equivalent) so its +
terminal faces the bottom of the case
as shown in the illustration.
❒Close the remote controller firmly.
❒Make sure the door locks can be op-
erated with the remote controller.
❒Dispose of the used battery properly
according to applicable rules or regula-
tions. Do not dispose of lithium bat-
teries with ordinary household trash.
189002189003
Swallowing a lithium battery
may cause serious internal
injury. Do not allow anyone to swal-
low a lithium battery. Keep lithium
batteries away from children and
pets. If swallowed, contact physician
immediately.
WARNING
IMPORTANT The transmitter/ remote
controller is a sensitive electronic instru-
ment. To avoid damaging it, do not expose
it to dust or moisture or tamper with in-
ternal parts.
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T T
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R R
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N N
G G
C C
O O
L L
U U
M M
N N
C C
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T T
R R
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L L
S S
60G405
IGNITION SWITCH ........................................................... 58
LIGHTING/ TURN SIGNAL CONTROL LEVER ......... 63
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER LEVER ............ 65
REAR WINDOW WIPER/ WASHER SWITCH
(if equipped).......................................................................... 66
TILT STEERING LOCK LEVER (if equipped)................ 67
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (if equipped) ............... 68
HORN .................................................................................... 682
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❒If the keyless start system red indicator
light illuminates, the remote controller
may not be in the vehicle or the battery
of the remote controller may be unre-
liable. The red indicator light will turn
off within several seconds after the re-
mote controller is returned in the ve-
hicle except in the rear luggage area.
When the remote controller is in the ve-
hicle except the rear luggage area, you can
turn the ignition switch without using an
ignition key.
NOTE
❒If the battery of the remote controller
runs down or there are strong radio
waves or noise, the operating range
may be narrower or the remote con-
troller may be inoperative.
❒If the remote controller is too close to
the door glass, it may not operate.
❒The ignition switch may not turn when
the remote controller is on the instru-
ment panel, in the glove box, in the
door pocket, in the sun visor or on the
floor. VEHICLE WITH KEYLESS
START SYSTEM
The ignition switch can be operated when
the remote controller is in the vehicle ex-
cept the rear luggage area. To turn the
ignition switch, push the switch first.
NOTE You must push in the ignition
switch to turn it from the “LOCK” posi-
tion to the “ACC” position. To return to
the “LOCK” position from the “ACC” po-
sition, turn the ignition switch counter-
clockwise while pushing in the switch.If the keyless start system blue indicator
light illuminates on the instrument cluster,
you can turn the ignition switch. If the red
indicator light illuminates, you can not turn
the ignition switch.
NOTE
❒The ignition switch can be turned to the
“ACC” position when the keyless start
system blue indicator light illuminates.
The blue indicator light will illuminate
for several seconds and then turn off to
protect the system. In this case, you
must release the ignition switch once
and push the switch again.
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