2016 FIAT 500C key

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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To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push 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.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Things To Know Before Start-
ing” for further information.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. Push the mechanical key release button and release the
mechanical key to access the battery case screw lo-
cated on the side of the Key Fob.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fobusing a small screwdriver.
3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the battery observing its polarity. 4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the
screw to lock it into place.
Key Fob Screw Location
Battery Case Removed
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WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmis-
sion into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the park-
ing brake, turn the vehicle OFF, remove the key fob
from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
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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. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all of the doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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Power Door Locks — If Equipped
A power door lock switch is incorporated into the driver
door handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate. If the driver ’s door handle is pushed
a red lock indicator will show on the driver ’s door handle
(indicating locked) when the door is closed, the door will
lock.
NOTE:
To prevent the key from being locked in the
vehicle, the doors will automatically unlock if the driver’s
door handle is pushed when the key is in the ignition.
Auto Door Locks
When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicles speed exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h).
Driver ’s Power Door Lock Handle
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To change the setting proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push theMENUbutton to enter the MENU
screen.
2. Push the UP
orDOWNarrow button to
highlight “Auto Door Locks”. Push the MENU
button, use the UP
orDOWNarrow button
to turn setting ON or OFF.
3. Briefly push the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or push and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Door Locks feature in accor-
dance with local laws.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Own-
er ’s Manual on your DVD for further information.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
There are single window controls located on the shifter
bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the
driver and passenger door windows. The window con-
trols will operate when the ignition switch is in the
ON/RUN position.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do
not let children play with power windows. Do not
leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Occupants, particu-
larly unattended children, can become entrapped by
the windows while operating the power window
switches. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
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LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock
switches located on the driver door handle.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle
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.
NOTE: Gas props support the liftgate in the open posi-
tion. However, because the gas pressure drops with
temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Liftgate Handle
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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 information.
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.
Power Convertible Top Switch
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