2017 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO key fob battery

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............9
▫ Mechanical Ignition Key Removal ..........9
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............10
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............10
 SENTRY KEY .........................11
▫ Replacement Keys ....................11
▫ General Information ...................12
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .............12
▫ To Arm The System ....................12
▫ To Disarm The System: .................12
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ...............13
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .........13
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st
Press..............................13 ▫
Opening Power Top Remote Function ......13
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ...........15
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs .........15
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ............15
▫ General Information ...................17
 DOOR LOCKS ........................17
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped .........18
▫ Auto Door Locks .....................19
 POWER WINDOWS ....................19
▫ Power Window Switches ................19
▫ Auto-Down .........................20
▫ Wind Buffeting ......................20
 LIFTGATE ...........................20
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .........21
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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 license-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
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved 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 for unauthor-
ized operation. 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 in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
Push the key fob LOCK button.
To Disarm The System:
Push the key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to
the ON/RUN position.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If
one of the previously described arming sequences has
occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regard-
less 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.
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To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to
lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights will
flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Refer to “Sentry Key” in “Things To Know Before
Starting” for further information.
If you do not have a programmed key fob, contact your
authorized dealer for details.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply. 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
located 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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Battery........................... .123, 276
Charging System Light ..................123
Jump Starting ........................ .259
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............15
Belts, Seat ..............................61
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................281
B-Pillar Location ........................ .215
Brake Assist System ..................... .204
Brake Fluid ........................ .308, 310
Brake, Parking ......................... .200
Brakes ............................... .290
Brake System ....................... .202, 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .203
Master Cylinder ...................... .290
Parking ............................ .200
Warning Light ....................... .121
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................190
Bulb Replacement .....................304, 305
Bulbs, Light ......................... .64, 304
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .........308
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .308
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .242
Oil (Engine) ......................... .275Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............61, 242
Cargo Area Features ..................... .102
Car Washes ........................... .294
Cellular Phone ......................... .167
Chains, Tire ........................... .230
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................211
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .271
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............60
Checks, Safety ...........................60
Child Restraint ...........................44
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..........................48
Child Restraints ........................44
Child Seat Installation ....................57
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......54
Infants And Child Restraints ...............46
Lower

Anchors And Tethers For Children ......50
Older Children And Child Restraints .........46
Seating Positions .......................49
Clean Air Gasoline ...................... .239
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .295
Climate Control ........................ .167
Manual ............................ .167
Clutch ............................... .29010
INDEX 325

Jump Starting.......................... .259
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm ......................12
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .15
Key-In Reminder .........................10
Key, Replacement .........................11
Keys ...................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................11
Lane Change Assist .......................84
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................24
Latches ................................64
Hood ...............................80
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... .239
Leaks, Fluid .............................64
Life Of Tires ........................... .228
Liftgate (Sedan) ..........................20
Light Bulbs ......................... .64, 304
Lights .............................. .64, 82
AirBag...........................62, 120
Brake Assist Warning ...................209
Brake Warning ....................... .121
Bulb Replacement ..................... .305
Cruise ............................. .138Engine Temperature Warning
..............124
Exterior ..............................64
Fog ............................... .132
High Beam ...........................82
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........131
Park ............................ .83, 137
Seat Belt Reminder .....................120
Service ............................. .305
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ...........127
Traction Control ...................... .209
Turn Signal .....................64, 83, 137
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . .124, 137
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. .215
Locks Automatic Door ........................19
Door ................................17
Power Door ...........................18
Lubrication, Body ....................... .281
Lug Nuts ............................. .257
Maintenance Free Battery ...................276
Maintenance,

General .....................273
Maintenance Procedures ...................273
Maintenance Schedule .....................312
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