2016 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

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.
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 licence-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 op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-
thorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate
release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following au-
dible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park
lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle
Security Light on the instrument panel will flash.
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To Arm The System
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get outof the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and close all doors.
3. The horn will sound and the Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will switch on for approxi-
mately 3 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security
Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or
the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
After approximately 3 seconds, the Vehicle Security
Light will flash. This shows that the Vehicle Security
Alarm is fully armed. The activation of the Vehicle Security Alarm is followed
by a self-diagnosis stage. If a fault is detected during the
self-diagnosis stage, the horn will sound a second time.
If the horn sounds a second time, check that all doors,
hood and liftgate are closed correctly, then rearm the
system.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm sounds the horn a second
time even when all doors, hood and liftgate are correctly
closed, a fault has occurred in the operation of the
system. Contact your authorized dealer.
To Disarm The System
Push UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter, or insert the key
into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not disarm when
the metal insert of the key is used on a single door lock
cylinder.
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The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm unexpectedly. If you
remain in the vehicle and lock the doors with the RKE
transmitter, once the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed,
when you pull the door handle to exit, the alarm will
sound. If this occurs, push the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped
This safety device prevents the operation of the interior
door handles and the door locking/unlocking button.
It prevents the opening of the doors from inside the
passenger compartment, serving as an obstacle to
break-in attempts (e.g. broken window).
We recommend that you activate the Safe Lock device
each time you park your car.
Safe Lock Device Location
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Activating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device is enabled on all the doors by
quickly double-pushing the LOCK button on the RKE
transmitter.
The direction indicators flash three times and the LED
above the button flashes to indicate that the Safe Lock
device has been activated. If one or more of the doors are
not closed correctly, the Safe Lock device will not acti-
vate, preventing a person from getting stuck inside the
passenger compartment by entering the car through, and
then closing, the open door.
Deactivating The Safe Lock Device
The Safe Lock device deactivates automatically:
•By pushing the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter;
• By turning the ignition key to the MAR position.REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
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.
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NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.
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.
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.Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter With Mechanical Key
Release Button
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Request For Additional Remote Controls
The system can recognize up to 8 remote controls. Should
a new remote control be necessary, go to an authorized
dealer, taking an ID document and the car ownership
documents.
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control
Key Fob Components
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To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
•Push button A to open the metal insert B;
• Turn the screw C to Unlock using a small screwdriver;
• Take out the battery case D and replace the battery E
making sure that polarities are correct;
• Refit the battery case D inside the key and lock it
turning the screw C to Lock.
NOTE: Used batteries should be properly disposed of as
specified by law, see your authorized dealer for assis-
tance needed.
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 licence-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 op-
eration.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:
• A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of
the battery is a minimum of three years.
• Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB
radios.
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DOOR LOCKS
Push the central LOCK/UNLOCK button located on the
instrument panel, in the switch bank below the radio.
The button has an LED that indicates whether the doors
are locked or unlocked.
•LED ON: Doors locked. Pushing the central LOCK/
UNLOCK button once will unlock all doors. The LED
will switch off once the doors are unlocked.
• LED OFF: doors unlocked. Pushing the central
LOCK/UNLOCK button once will lock all doors. The
LED will switch on once the doors are locked.
Once the doors have been locked with the RKE transmit-
ter, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by
pressing central LOCK/UNLOCK button.
Central LOCK/UNLOCK Button
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