2015 FIAT FREEMONT dead battery

KEYLESS IGNITION NODE (KIN)
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger
compartment.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are LOCK/OFF,
ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START.
During start RUN will illuminate.NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (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 emer-
gency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/
STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
(fig. 4)
(fig. 4)
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
1 — LOCK/OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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KEY FOB
The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores
in the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go
dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove
box. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical
latch on the side of the Key Fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
(fig. 5)
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency
key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
IGNITION OR ACCESSORY ON MESSAGE
Opening the driver's door when the ignition is in ACC
or ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to
remind you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to
the chime, the ignition or accessory on message will
display in the cluster.
NOTE: With the Uconnect® system, the power win-
dow switches, radio, power sunroof (for versions/
markets, where provided), and power outlets will re-
main active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is
cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in
“Knowing Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply
t h

e parking brake, shift the transmission
into PARK, and push ignition button to place
ignition in OFF position. When leaving the ve-
hicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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(fig. 5)Emergency Key Removal
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Do NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door
handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).
(fig. 99)
NOTE:
• After pressing the door handle LOCK button, youmust wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock
the doors, using either Passive Entry door handle.
This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle is
locked by pulling the door handle, without the ve-
hicle reacting and unlocking. • If Passive Entry is disabled using Uconnect® System,
the key protection described in "Preventing Inadver-
tent Locking of Passive Entry RKE Transmitter in
Vehicle" remains active/functional.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE transmitter battery is dead.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE
transmitter lock button or the lock button located on
the vehicle’s interior door panel.
(fig. 99) Do NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
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