2016 FIAT 500 ABARTH remote start

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
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............15
▫ To Arm The System: ....................15
▫ To Disarm The System: ..................15 
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................16
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........17
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st
Press ...............................17
▫ Opening Power Top Remote Function .......17
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........19
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........19
▫ General Information ....................21
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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 push 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 dealer 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. Push 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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NOTE:A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle. When having the
Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all ve-
hicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.
The VIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
authorized dealer.
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of the previously described arming sequences has oc-
curred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of
whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
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.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
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To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push 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.
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 “Uconnect Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument 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.
1 — Unlock/Power Top Open button
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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
Power Top Open. The roof will stop opening when-
ever the unlock button on the key fob is released, or
when it reaches the spoiler position.
NOTE: If your power convertible top does not open with
the remote, please refer to the Power Convertible Top
Relearn Procedure” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries
that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you:
• Before operating the power top, make sure that no
moving parts of the convertible top can injure a
person or animal.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near
the convertible top components, the upper wind-
shield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or
the convertible top stowage area while raising or
lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on RKE trans-
mitter, if potential danger exists while lowering the
top, release the button immediately to interrupt the
operation.
• Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top
completely closed and latched or fully lowered into
its stowage compartment.
• Do not operate the power top when the vehicle is in
motion.
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Auto-Down
The driver’s door window switch has an Auto-Down
feature. Push the window switch for approximately onesecond, release, and the window will go down automati-
cally. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, 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.
Power Window Switches
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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED
On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the
power convertible top switch is located on the overhead
console. The switch contains two buttons. The passenger
side button, is used to open the power top, and the driver
side button, is used to close the power top.NOTE:
•
The power top buttons will operate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ACC/ON/RUN position.
• The power top can be remotely operated with the key
fob. Refer to “Opening Power Top Remote Function”
in “Things To Know Before Starting” for more infor-
mation.
Lowering The Power Top
Auto Open
Push the top open button approximately one second for
the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top
open button for approximately one second a second time
to fully open the convertible top.
Manual Open
For manual open, push and hold the open button until
desired roof position or until spoiler position.
Power Convertible Top Switch
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