2014 FIAT 500L remote control

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Ignition Switch ........................12
 SENTRY KEY® .........................13
▫ Replacement Keys .....................14
▫ General Information ....................14

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .15
▫ To Arm The System ....................15
▫ To Disarm The System ...................16
▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped ..........................16 
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............18
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........19
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19
▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control ..............................19
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........20
▫ Request For Additional Remote Controls ......20
▫ General Information ....................20
 DOOR LOCKS .........................21
▫ Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open . . .23
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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,
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.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights
will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal.
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control
Key Fob Components
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To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
•press button A to open the metal insert B;
• turn the screw C to Unlock using a small screwdriver;
• take out the battery case D and replace the battery E
making sure that polarities are correct;
• refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it
turning the screw C to Lock.
NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of as
specified by law, see your authorized dealer for assis-
tance needed.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to Sentry Key® “Customer Key Programming”.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Request For Additional Remote Controls
The system can recognize up to 8 remote controls. Should
a new remote control be necessary, go to an authorized
dealer, taking an ID document and the car ownership
documents.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
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 received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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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 central locking button
located on the instrument panel below the radio.
To open the liftgate, press the liftgate electronic release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
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NOTE:If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds
up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water,
and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLink® replaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security
systems. The HomeLink® unit operates off your vehicles
battery.
The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the sunvisor
designate the three different HomeLink® channels. The
HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button. NOTE:HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.
HomeLink® Buttons/Sunvisor
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
AUX/Media Player, etc.) and can also be used to select/
enter an item while scrolling through menu.
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .232
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........144
Electrical Power Outlets .....................144
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................92
Electronic Brake Control System ...............239
Brake Assist System .....................239
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............246
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............242
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......131
Exit Trip ............................. .173
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................173
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................29
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................287
Jacking .............................. .301Jump Starting
......................... .308
Towing ............................. .316
Emergency Trunk Release ....................29
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .326
Break-In Recommendations .................80
Checking Oil Level ..................... .324
Compartment ......................... .321
Cooling ............................. .338
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................82
Fails to Start .......................... .213
Flooded, Starting ...................... .213
Fuel Requirements ..................... .277
Oil................................. .324
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .325
Oil Selection .......................... .325
Overheating .......................... .287
Starting ..............................211
Temperature Gauge ..................... .159
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Low Fuel............................ .159
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........163
Oil Pressure .......................... .162
Park .................................111
Passing ..............................111
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .161
Security Alarm ..........................15
Service .............................. .364
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .163
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............164
Traction Control ....................... .243
Turn Signal ............................85
Wait to Start .......................... .165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......157
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .253
Locks Child Protection .........................24
Door .................................21 Lubrication, Body
........................ .332
Lug Nuts .............................. .288
Maintenance Free Battery ....................327
Maintenance, General ..................... .166
Maintenance Procedures ....................323
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .374
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......163
Manual, Service ......................... .386
Manual Transmission ..................... .214
Fluid Level Check ...................... .347
Frequency of Fluid Change ................347
Lubricant Selection ..................... .347
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................344
Mirrors .................................90
Automatic Dimming ......................91
Electric Powered .........................92
Electric Remote .........................92
Heated ...............................93
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