2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH keyless entry

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS.............11
▫Ignition Key Removal...................11
▫Locking Doors With A Key................13
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................13
!SENTRY KEY®.........................13
▫Replacement Keys.....................14
▫General Information....................15
!REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED............................15
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........15
▫Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st
Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
▫Opening Power Top Remote Function.......16
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate............18
▫Programming Additional Transmitters........18
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........18
▫General Information....................20
!DOOR LOCKS.........................20
▫Power Door Locks.....................22
!POWER WINDOWS.....................24
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key simply press the mechanical key release button .
The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho-
rized studio that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor.
2. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
3. Apply the parking brake fully.
4. Place the shift lever into REVERSE gear.
5. Turn the key to place the ignition switch in the
OFF/LOCK position.
6. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
7. Release the clutch pedal.Mechanical Key Release Button
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General Information
The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver ’s door or twice,
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter With Mechanical Key
Release Button
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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.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver ’s door or all doors on the first push of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
Opening Power Top Remote Function
The remote keyless power top function can only be used
with the engine off.
NOTE:The remote keyless power top function can be
used to open the power top to the spoiler position.
Opening Power Top Remote Function:
1.OPEN— Push and hold the unlock button down on
the key fob for a minimum of three seconds to initiate
Key Fob
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down automatically. To cancel the Auto-Down move-
ment, operate the switch in either the up or down
direction and release the switch.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock
switches located on the front door handles.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
Liftgate Handle
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Onboard Diagnostic System..................310
Operating Precautions......................310
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................282
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................336
Parking Brake............................234
Pets....................................77
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........252
Power
Door Locks............................22
Mirrors...............................93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........132
Steering..............................232
Sunroof..............................130
Windows..............................24
Power Steering Fluid.......................354
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................39
Preparation for Jacking.....................294
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................37
Radial Ply Tires..........................259
Radio Operation..........................174
Radio Reception..........................174
Radio (Sound Systems).....................174
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................25
Rear Window Features.....................139
Recorder, Event Data.......................55
Recreational Towing.......................279
Reformulated Gasoline.....................272
Refrigerant..............................319
Release, Hood............................109
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................20
Power Convertible Top Function.............16
380 INDEX

Changing.............................293
General Information.....................256
High Speed...........................258
Inflation Pressures.......................257
Jacking...............................293
Life of Tires...........................262
Load Capacity.........................252
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............266
Pressure Warning Light...................149
Quality Grading........................367
Radial...............................259
Replacement...........................263
Rotation..............................265
Safety...............................245
Sizes................................247
Snow Tires............................260
Spinning.............................261
Tread Wear Indicators....................261
Tire Safety Information.....................245
To Open Hood...........................109
Towing................................278
Disabled Vehicle........................305
Recreational...........................279
Traction................................229
Traction Control..........................240
Trailer Towing...........................278
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Transmission............................336
Manual..............................227
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets..........................77
Tread Wear Indicators......................261
Trip Odometer...........................156
Turn Signals.............................113
UCI Connector...........................202
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................367
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