2017 FIAT 500C key 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 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
located on the side of the key fob. 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the key fob
using a small screwdriver.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace thebattery observing its polarity. 4. Refit the battery case inside the key fob and turn the
screw to lock it into place.
Key Fob Screw LocationBattery Case Removed
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Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position).
Using the switch on the left overhead, push the switch
to the right from its center position and the lights are
always on. Push the switch to the left from its center
position and the lights are always off. Leave the switch
in the center position, and the lights are turned on and
off when the doors are opened or closed. The switch on
the right side of the overhead console controls the map
or reading function of the lights. Push the switch to the
right to turn on the right light and push the switch to
the left to turn on the left light.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•When one door is opened a three minute timer is
activated.
• When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are unlocked with the key fob a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are locked with the key fob the lights
will turn off.
Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
• When all doors are closed a 15 minute timer is
activated.
NOTE: The timer is deactivated when the key is moved
into the ON/RUN position.
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel below the radio.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flashers. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncom-
ing traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second
time to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is
disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate with
the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flash-
ers may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down. •
In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmis-
sion in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle
speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The
A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system
and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maxi-
mum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower
control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
Automatic Transmission
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery
is discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this
section for instructions on shifting the transmission out
of PARK in order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
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Autostick............................... .196
Battery .............................. .121, 287
Charging System Light ....................121
Jump Starting .......................... .268
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................15
Belts, Seat .................................61
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................291
B-Pillar Location .......................... .215
Brake Assist System ........................ .204
Brake Fluid .......................... .321, 322
Brake, Parking ............................ .200
Brakes ................................. .300
Brake System ......................... .203, 300
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .203
Master Cylinder ........................ .300
Parking .............................. .200
Warning Light ...........................119
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................190
Bulb Replacement ...................... .316, 317
Bulbs, Light ........................... .63, 316
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........320
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .320Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................. .242
Oil (Engine) ........................ .285, 324
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................60, 242
Cargo Area Features ....................... .104
Car Washes .............................. .304
Cellular Phone ........................... .167
Chains, Tire ............................. .229
Change Oil Indicator ....................... .324
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .258
Chart, Tire Sizing ...........................211
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .281
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................60
Checks, Safety .............................60
Child Restraint .............................43
Child Restraints Booster
Seats............................47
Child Restraints ..........................43
Child Seat Installation ......................56
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 ........................ .23910
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