2016 FIAT 500X the ignition key

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS ................................30
▫ Mechanical Key Fob ....................30
▫ Electronic Key Fob .....................31
▫ Key Fob Operation .....................32
▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With
Remote Control ........................34
▫ Request For Additional Keys ..............37
 IGNITION SWITCH .....................38
▫ Operation ............................38

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .43
▫ Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped . . .44
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................44
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ...............45
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle .............................46
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ..............................46
▫
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . .46
▫ Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
Activation — If Equipped ................47
 SENTRY KEY ..........................47
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KEYS
Mechanical Key Fob
The metal insert of the Key Fob operates:
•The Ignition System
• Driver’s Door Lock
Mechanical Key Fob
1 — Mechanical Key
2 — Door Lock Button
3 — Door Unlock Button
4 — Panic Button
5 — Mechanical Key Button (Open/Close)
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located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery
deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing
alcohol.
To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together and insert the emergency key.Request For Additional Keys
NOTE:Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Key Fobs from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
always remember to place the ignition in the OFF
position.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an autho-
rized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a
blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank Key Fob
is one that has never been programmed.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Battery
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NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.
IGNITION SWITCH
Operation
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a Key Fob with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and an Integrated Mechanical Key Ignition.
The keyless ignition system consists of a Key Fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a Keyless
Push Button Ignition.
Mechanical Key
The Mechanical Key has three operating positions, two
with detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent
positions are STOP/OFF, MAR/RUN, and AVV/START.
The AVV/START position is a spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released from the AVV/START
position, the switch automatically returns to the MAR/
RUN position.
1 — STOP/OFF
•
The engine is stopped.Integrated Mechanical Key Ignition
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•The key can be removed from the ignition.
• The steering column can be locked (with the ignition
key removed).
• Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks, alarm, etc.)
are still available.
2 — MAR/RUN
• Driving position.
• Electrical devices are available.
3 — AVV/START
• Start the engine.
The ignition switch is provided with a safety mechanism.
If the engine fails to start, the ignition will return to the
STOP/OFF position prior to repeating the starting pro-
cedure. On models equipped with an automatic transmission, the
ignition key is only removable when the shift lever is in
PARK.
Electronic Key
This Keyless Enter-N-Go system 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 Push Button Ignition has three operating
positions. The three positions are STOP, RUN, and
START.4
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NOTE:If 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 emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition can be placed in the
following positions:
STOP
•The engine is stopped.
Engine Start Stop Button
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•Some electrical devices (e.g. Central locking, alarm,
etc.) are still available.
RUN
• Driving position.
• All the electrical devices are available.
START
• Start the engine.
NOTE: The vehicle will not start if the Key Fob is located
inside the cargo area and the liftgate is opened.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• 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, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the MAR/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE: Refer to Starting the Engine inStarting And
Operating for further information.
General Information
Key Fob (Keyless Enter-N-Go)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration. The device is covered by:
•
US: Continental FCC ID:M3N-40821302
• Canada: Continental IC:7812A-40821302
• Mexico: Continental 28-4138-32XX-2-00 RLVCO2811-
0673
Ignition device (Keyless Enter-N-Go)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
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