2015 FIAT 500X remote control

THE KEYSKEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
1)1)
Metal insert A fig. 2 of the key operates:
❒the ignition device;
❒the driver's door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal
insert.
1)
ELECTRONIC KEY(versions with "Keyless Go" system)
On versions equipped with "Keyless
Go" system, the vehicle features an
electronic key A fig. 3, of which two
copies are provided.
Locking door and bootBriefly press the
or "FIAT" button:
locking of doors and boot with roof light
off and single flash of direction
indicators (where provided).
Rapidly press the
button twice to
open the luggage compartment
remotely (where provided).
The direction indicators will flash twice
to indicate that the boot has been
opened.
Lights switching on (key with
remote control only)Pressing button
you can remotely
control the switching on of the side
and main beam headlights, for a
maximum of 90 seconds.Pressing the
button again the
lights switched on previously switch off
(if the parking light function was already
active it will remain so). If, when 90
seconds have passed, button
is
pressed, the main beam headlights and
the side lights will stay on for a further
30 seconds.
REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL KEYSShould a new key with remote control
or a new electronic key be necessary,
go to a Fiat Dealership, taking an ID
document and the vehicle ownership
documents.
WARNING
1)Press button B only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended, to prevent people, especially
children, from inadvertently pressing the
button.
WARNING
1)The electronic components inside the
key may be damaged if the key is
subjected to strong shocks. In order to
ensure complete efficiency of the
electronic devices inside the key, it should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.
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WARNING
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers or taken to
a Fiat Dealership, which will take care
of their disposal.
IGNITION DEVICEVersions with key without remote
controlThe key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 4:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked (with
key removed). Some electrical devices
(e.g. central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) are still available;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are available;
❒AVV: engine starting.
2) 3)
Versions with electronic key
(Keyless Go system)To activate the ignition device fig. 5 the
electronic key must be inside the
passenger compartment.
The ignition device activates also if the
electronic key is inside the boot or
on the parcel shelf.
The ignition device has the following
possible states:
❒STOP: engine off, steering locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
door locking system, alarm, etc.) are
still available;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are available. This state can be
entered by pressing the ignition device
button once, without pressing the brake
pedal (versions with automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(versions with manual gearbox);
❒AVV: engine starting.
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NOTE The ignition device does NOT
activate if the electronic key is inside
the boot and this is open.
NOTE With the ignition device at MAR,
if 30 minutes pass with the vehicle
stationary (versions with manual
gearbox) or with the gear lever at P
(Park) (versions with automatic
transmission) and the engine off, the
ignition device will automatically move
to the STOP position.
NOTE With engine started, it is possible
to go away from the vehicle taking the
electronic key with you. The engine
will still be running. The vehicle will
indicate the absence of the key
on board when the door is closed.
For more information on the engine
start-up, see the description in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph, in the
"Starting and driving" chapter.
4) 5)
STEERING LOCK
ActivationVersions with key without remote
control: with the device at STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.IMPORTANT If the ignition key has
been moved from the MAR to the
STOP position, the steering lock cannot
engage until the key is removed from
the ignition device.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock engages when the driver
door is opened, with the ignition device
button at STOP and speed below 3
km/h.
DeactivationVersions with key without remote
control: slightly moving the steering
wheel, turn the key to the MAR
position.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock disengages when the
ignition device is pressed and the
electronic key is recognised.
6) 7)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device is tampered with
(e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
3)When getting out of the vehicle, always
take the key with you to prevent any
occupants from accidentally activating the
controls. Remember to engage the electric
parking brake. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft device).
This could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the non-compliance of the vehicle
with type-approval requirements.
5)Never remove the key without remote
control while the vehicle is moving. The
steering wheel will automatically lock as
soon as it is turned. This also applies
to cases in which the vehicle is towed.
6)Before exiting the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake, steer the
wheels, engage the first gear if uphill and
the reverse if downhill. On versions with
automatic transmission, bring the gear
lever to P (Park) and press the ignition
device to bring it to STOP. If the vehicle is
parked on a steep slope, chock the wheels
with wedges or stones. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock all the doors by
pressing the dedicated button on the
handle (see "Keyless Entry" in the "Doors"
paragraph).
7)On versions equipped with Full Keyless
system, do not leave the electronic key
inside or near the vehicle or in a place
accessible to children. Do not leave the
vehicle with the ignition device in the MAR
position. A child could operate the electric
windows, other controls or even start
the vehicle.
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FIAT CODEThe Fiat Code system prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle,
disabling engine starting.
The system does not need to be
enabled/activated: operation is
automatic, regardless of the fact that
the vehicle's doors are locked or
unlocked.
When the ignition device is set to MAR,
the Fiat Code system identifies the
code transmitted by the key. If the code
is recognised as valid, the Fiat Code
system enables engine starting.
When the ignition device is brought
back to STOP, the Fiat Code system
deactivates the control unit controlling
the engine, thus preventing its starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, see the instructions in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph,
"Starting and driving" chapter.
IRREGULAR OPERATIONIf, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, the
icon is
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights
and messages" paragraph, "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine switching
off after 2 seconds. In this case, bring
the ignition device to STOP and then to
MAR; if it is still blocked, try with the
other keys provided. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
If the
icon is displayed while driving,
this means that the system is running
a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage
drop). If the display persists, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
ALARMActivation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted by
the Manufacturer to meet the
requirements of the various countries
where the vehicle is marketed.SWITCHING ON THE
ALARM(where provided)
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition device turned to
STOP, point the key with remote control
or electronic key towards the vehicle
and press and release the
"FIAT"
button.
For versions with electronic key, the
alarm can also be engaged by pressing
the "door lock" button, located on the
door external handle. For further
information refer to the Keyless Entry
paragraph, a few pages further on.
The system emits a visual and acoustic
signal (where provided) and enables
door locking.
With the alarm on, warning light A fig. 6
flashes on the instrument panel.
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The activation of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnosis stage: if a fault is
detected, the system emits a further
acoustic signal.TURNING THE ALARM
OFFIMPORTANT The alarm does not switch
off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the
key.DISABLING THE ALARMTo completely deactivate the alarm (e.g.
during a long period of vehicle
inactivity), close the doors by turning
the metal insert of the key with remote
control in the door lock.IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with the remote control run out or
the system fails, the alarm can
be switched off by placing the key in
the ignition device and then turning it to
MAR.
DOORSLOCKING/UNLOCKING
DOORS FROM THE
INSIDE
Central locking/unlockingIf all doors are closed properly, they will
automatically be locked once the
vehicle has exceeded 20 km/h
("Autoclose" function). This function can
also be disabled using the menu on
the instrument panel.
To lock the doors, press the
button
located on the front door trim fig. 7.
To unlock the doors, press the
button.
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Driver side door emergency
openingIf the electronic key does not work (e.g.
because its battery is flat or the vehicle
battery is flat), the emergency metal
insert inside the key can in any case be
used to operate the lock, unlocking
the driver's door.
To extract the metal insert, proceed as
follows:
❒operate device A fig. 10 and extract
metal insert B outwards;
❒insert the metal insert in the driver
side door lock and turn it to unlock the
door.Tailgate lockingApproaching the tailgate with a valid
electronic key, press the fig. 11 opening
button under the handle of the tailgate
to lock/unlock the boot.The tailgate can in any case be locked
by pressing the
button on the
electronic key or on the inner door
panel.
DEAD LOCK(where provided)
8)
This safety device inhibits the operation
of the interior door handles and the
door locking/unlocking button.Activating the deviceThe device is enabled on all the doors
by pressing the
"FIAT" button on the
key with remote control twice quickly.
Deactivating the deviceThe device disengages automatically:
❒when the doors are unlocked
(pressing button
on the key with
remote control);❒when the ignition device is set to
MAR.
CHILD SAFETY DEVICE
9) 10)
This system prevents the rear doors
from being opened from the inside.
The fig. 12 device can only be engaged
with the doors open:
❒position
: device engaged (door
locked);
❒position: device not engaged
(door may be opened from the inside).
The device remains engaged even if the
doors are electrically unlocked.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
safety device is engaged.
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Front window anti-pinch safety
device(where provided)
This safety system can recognise the
presence of any obstacle during the
window closing movement. If this
occurs, the system stops the window's
movement and reverts it, depending
on its position. The window then lowers
by about 5 cm in relation to the first
stop position. The window cannot be
operated in any way during this time.Electric window system
initialisationIf power supply is interrupted, the
electric window automatic operation
must be reinitialised.
The initialisation procedure described
below must be carried out with the
doors closed and for each door:
❒close the window by keeping the
button pressed;
❒once the window is completely
closed, keep the button pressed for at
least 3 seconds.
WARNING
21)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that nobody
is exposed to the risk of being injured
either directly by the moving window or
through objects getting caught or by being
hit. When leaving the vehicle (equipped
with mechanical key with remote control),
always remove the key from the ignition
device to prevent accidental operation of
the electric windows from being a hazard
for those still on board.
ELECTRIC SUN
ROOF
22)
The electric sun roof comprises two
glass panels (the front one is mobile
and the rear one fixed) and is fitted with
two manually operated sun blinds.
Operation of the sun roof is only
possible with the ignition device at
MAR.OPENINGPress button A fig. 38: the roof will
open up completely.
11)
The automatic motion can be
interrupted in any position by pressing
button A again.CLOSINGFrom the position of complete opening
pull button A fig. 38: the roof will close
completely.
The automatic motion can be
interrupted in any position by pressing
button A again.
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❒lower the bonnet to approximately 40
centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
WARNING
23)Perform these operations only when
the vehicle is stationary.
24)Wrong positioning of the bonnet stay
may cause the bonnet to fall abruptly.
25)Raise the bonnet using both hands.
Before raising the bonnet make sure that
the windscreen wipers are not lifted from
the windscreen, that the vehicle is at a
standstill and that the electric parking brake
is engaged.26)For safety reasons the bonnet must
always be correctly closed while driving.
Therefore, make sure that the bonnet
is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
BOOTThe boot unlocking is electrically
operated and is deactivated when the
vehicle is in motion.OPENING
27)
Opening from the outsideWhen unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened from outside the vehicle using
the electric opening handle A fig. 43
located under the handle until the
unlocking click is heard or by quickly
pressing button
on the remote
control twice.
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