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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. 1. 80 cm
When the remote controller is within ap-
proximately 80 cm from a front door han-
dle or rear door, you can lock or unlock
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.
(1) (1)
(1)
80JM020
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
(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.
79JF001
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Central door locking system
❒To lock all doors, push the “LOCK”
button (1) once.
❒To unlock only the driver’s door, push
the “UNLOCK” button (2) once.
❒To unlock other doors, push the “UN-
LOCK” button (2) once again.
189001
Type 2
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.
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 insert the key into the ig-
nition switch during that time, the light
will start to fade out immediately.
Be sure the doors are locked after you op-
erate the “LOCK” button (1).
If no door is opened within about 30 sec-
onds after the “UNLOCK” button (2) is
operated, the doors will automatically lock
again. Central door locking system with
the dead lock system
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If you want to prevent tamper- unlocking
of the door locks, use this method. When
the dead lock system is activated, oper-
ating the lock knobs will not unlock the
side doors.
To activate this system:
To lock all doors, push the “LOCK” but-
ton (1) twice within 3 seconds.
To release this system:
❒To unlock only the driver’s door, push
the “UNLOCK” button (2) once.
❒To unlock other doors, push the “UN-
LOCK” button (2) once again.
Do 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
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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 R51K0
are in compliance with the essential re-
quirements and other provisions of Di-
rective 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 controller:
– 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)
80JM135
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.
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.
NOTE Used batteries must be disposed
properly according to applicable rules or
regulations and must not be disposed with
ordinary household trash.
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Child-Proof Locks (rear side door)
1. LOCK
2.UNLOCK
As illustrated, a child-proof lock is pro-
vided for both rear doors. When the lock
lever is in position (1), the child-proof lock
is locked, and when in position (2), the
childproof lock is unlocked. When the
childproof lock is in the locked position,
the rear door cannot be opened from the
inside even if the inside door lock is un-
locked but can be opened from the out-
side.
(1) (2)
79J025
Be sure to place the child-
proof lock in the locked po-
sition whenever children are seated in
the rear.
WARNING
1.Crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol (1)
indicates that used battery should be col-
lected separately from ordinary household
trash.
By ensuring the used battery is disposed
or recycled correctly, you will help pre-
vent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropri-
ate trash handling of the battery. The re-
cycling of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed in-
formation about disposing or recycling of
the used battery, consult your FIAT Deal-
ership.
After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for
proper engagement by trying to open
a rear door with the internal handle.
WARNING
(1)
80JM133
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Rear door
1.Rear door unlatch switch
You can lock and unlock the rear door by
using the key in the driver’s door lock.
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear
door keylock, you can lock or unlock the
rear door by using the key in the rear
door lock. To open the rear door, insert
the key and turn it clockwise to unlatch
and lift the rear door.
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear
door unlatch switch (1), push and hold the
rear door unlatch switch (1) and lift the
rear door to open the rear door.NOTE When the rear door is closed in-
completely, follow the procedure below:
❒Push the rear door unlatch switch (1)
and open the rear door a little.
❒After a few seconds, close the rear
door.
❒Make sure that the rear door is closed
completely.
If you can not unlatch the rear door by
pushing the unlatch switch (1) due to a dis-
charged battery or malfunction, follow the
procedures below to unlatch the rear
door from inside the vehicle.
❒Fold the rear seat forward for easier ac-
cess. Refer to “Folding Rear Seats” sec-
tion for details on how to fold the rear
seat forward.
(1)
79J026
Always make sure that the
rear door is closed and
latched securely. Completely closing
the rear door helps prevent occupants
from being thrown from the vehicle in
the event of an accident. Completely
closing it also helps keep exhaust gas-
es from entering the vehicle.
WARNING
❒Push open the rear door from inside by
pushing up on the emergency lever (2)
using a flat blade screw driver or the
jack handle. The rear door will be
latched again by closing the rear door
simply.
If the rear door can not be unlatched, have
the vehicle inspected by your Fiat Deal-
ership.
(2)
79J099
To avoid injury, do not use
your finger to push the
emergency lever.
Make sure there is not anyone near
the rear door when pushing open the
rear door from inside the vehicle.
WARNING
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