2014 FIAT 500X Owners Manual

KEYS
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 key fob. The Remote Keyless Entry
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.
The key fob 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 key fob 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 Feature
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 key fob. To change the current
setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
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.
Emergency Key Release/Removal
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key 24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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 key fob 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 when you push the lock button on the
key fob. 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 when you push the lock button on the
key fob. The doors will unlock again only if the key is
inside the passenger compartment.NOTE:
•
The current setting can be changed within the instru-
ment cluster display menu or in the Uconnect Set-
tings so that the system will allow/inhibit the ability
to lock the doors when one or more of them are open.
• Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” or “Uconnect Set-
tings” 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.
Separating Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob Case
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechani- cal latch on the back of the key fob sideways with
your thumb. Then, pull the key out with your other
hand.
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2. Separating key fob halves requires screw removal (ifequipped) and gently prying the two halves of the
key fob apart with the emergency key. Make sure not
to damage the seal during removal.
3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on
a solid surface such as a table or similar surface.
Then, replace the battery.
When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the
battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip,
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 key fob 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.
Separating Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob Case
Keyless Enter-N-Go Battery
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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
— Ignition, always remember to place the igni-
tion in the OFF mode.
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.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys-
tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
IGNITION SWITCH
Operation
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The keyless
ignition system consists of a Remote Keyless Entry key
fob with a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Electronic Key
This Keyless Enter-N-Go system feature allows the
driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a
button as long as the key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has three operating
positions. The three positions are STOP, RUN, and
START.
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NOTE:If the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the 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.
• 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.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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Engine Start Stop Button
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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 ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, 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.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE: Refer to Starting the Engine inStarting And
Operating for further information.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the vehicle
while still maintaining security. The system
has a range of 328 ft (100 m).
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The Remote Starting System also activates the Climate
Control and (if equipped) the optional heated seats and
optional heated steering wheel depending on tempera-
tures outside and inside the car.
NOTE:
•The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
• Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may
reduce this range.
Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote
start prematurely:
• Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
• Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Cancelled — Liftgate Open
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
• Remote Start Cancelled — Too Cold
• Remote Start Cancelled — Time Expired The message will stay active until the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•
Gear Selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Liftgate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• PANIC button not pushed
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
• Ignition in STOP/OFF position
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
• Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an intrusion
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