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To unlock
Press the UNLOCK switch (2). All the
doors will be unlocked. If the room
lamp switch is in the middle (●) position
at this time, the room lamp will come on
for approximately 15 seconds and the
turn-signal lamps will blink twice.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
mirror retractor switch, the outside rear
view mirrors automatically retract or
extend when all the doors are locked or
unlocked using the key switches of the
keyless entry system. Refer to “Outside
rear view mirrors”.
NOTE If the UNLOCK switch (2) is
pressed and no door is opened within
approximately 30 seconds, relocking
will automatically occur.
It is possible to modify functions as
follows:
The time from pressing of the
UNLOCK switch (2) to the moment of
automatic locking can be changed.
Activating the operation confirmation
function (blinking of the turn-signal
lamps) only during locking, or only
during unlocking.
The confirmation function (this
indicates locking or unlocking of the
doors with the blink of the turn-signal
lamps) can be deactivated.
The number of times the turn-signal
lamps are blinked by the confirmation
function can be changed.
On vehicles with keyless operation
system, the buzzer sound can be
activated when a keyless operation is
done.For further information, please
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Operation of the Dead Lock System
With a vehicle that has a Dead Lock
System, it is possible to set the Dead
Lock System by pressing the LOCK
switch (1) two times. Refer to “Dead
Lock System”.
Operation of the outside rear view
mirrors (Vehicles equipped with the
mirror retractor switch)
To fold — Locking the doors using the
LOCK switch (1), the outside rear view
mirrors are folded automatically.
To extend — Unlocking the doors using
the UNLOCK switch (2), the outside
rear view mirrors are extended
automatically.
NOTE Functions can be modified as
stated below. Please consult a Fiat
Dealership.
Automatically extend when the
driver’s door is closed, and then the
following operation is performed.
Except for vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system: turn the
ignition switch to the “ON” or “ACC”
position. Vehicles equipped with the
keyless operation system: put the
operation mode in ON or ACC
Automatically retract when the
ignition switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position or the operation mode is put in
OFF, and the driver’s door is then
opened.
Automatically extend when the
vehicle speed reaches 30 km/h.
Deactivate the automatic extension
function.
NOTE The outside rear view mirrors
can be folded or extended by the
following operations, even if changing
to the any of above. After pressing the
“LOCK” switch to lock the doors, if the
“LOCK” switch is pressed again twice
in a row within about 30 seconds, the
outside rear view mirrors will retract.
After pressing the “UNLOCK” switch to
unlock the doors, if the “UNLOCK”
switch is pressed again twice in a row
within about 30 seconds, the outside
rear view mirrors will extend again.
NOTE The keyless entry system does
not operate in the following conditions:
The key is left in the ignition switch
(except for vehicles with keyless
operation system).
The operation mode is not in OFF
(vehicles with keyless operation
system).
The door is open.
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NOTE The key switch will operate
within approximately 4 m from the
vehicle. However, the operating range
of the key switch may change if the
vehicle is located near a TV transmitting
tower, power station, or radio
broadcasting station.
NOTE If either of the following
problems occurs, the battery may be
exhausted.
The key switch is operated at the
correct distance from the vehicle, but
the doors are not locked/unlocked in
response.
The indicator lamp (3) is dim or does
not come on. For further information,
please contact a Fiat Dealership. If you
replace the battery yourself, refer to
“Procedure for replacing key battery”.
NOTE If your key is lost or damaged,
please contact a Fiat Dealership for a
replacement key.
NOTE If you wish to add key, please
contact a Fiat Dealership. The following
numbers of the keys are available:
Keyless entry key: up to 4 keys
Keyless operation key: up to 4 keys.
Procedure for replacing the key
battery
1)
3)
Before replacing the battery, remove
static electricity from your body by
touching a metal grounded object.
NOTE You may purchase a
replacement battery at an electric
appliance store.
Fiat Dealership can replace the battery
for you if you prefer.
1. Remove the screw (A) from the key
(Keyless Entry Key only).
2. With the Fiat mark facing you, insert
the cloth-covered tip of a straight blade
(or minus) screwdriver into the notch in
the key case and use it to open the
case.NOTE Be sure to perform the
procedure with the Fiat mark facing
you. If the Fiat mark is not facing you
when you open the key case, the
switches may come out.
3. Remove the old battery.
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4. Install a new battery with the + side
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Keyless entry key
Coin type battery CR1620
Keyless operation key
Coin type battery CR2032
5. Close the transmitter firmly.
6. Attach the screw (A) removed in step
1 (Keyless Entry Key only).
7. Check the keyless entry system to
see that it works.KEYLESS OPERATION
SYSTEM
The keyless operation system allows
you to lock and unlock the doors, start
the engine and change the operation
mode simply by carrying the keyless
operation key with you.
The switches on the keyless operation
key can also be used as the key switch
of keyless entry system. Refer to
“Starting and stopping the engine”.
Refer to “Keyless entry system”. The
driver should always carry the keyless
operation key. This key is necessary for
locking and unlocking the doors,
starting the engine and otherwise
operating the vehicle, so before locking
and leaving the vehicle, be sure to
check that you have the keyless
operation key.
4) 5)
You can limit the possible operations of
the keyless operation system. Please
consult a Fiat Dealership.
The keyless operation key uses an
ultra-weak electromagnetic wave. In the
following cases, the keyless operation
system may not operate properly or
may be unstable.
When there is equipment nearby that
emits strong radio waves, such as: a
power station, a radio/TV broadcasting
station or an airport.
The keyless operation system is
carried together with a communications
device such as a cellular phone or radio
set, or with an electronic device such as
a personal computer.
The keyless operation key is touching
or covered by a metal object.
A keyless entry system is being used
nearby.
When the keyless operation key
battery is worn out.
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When the keyless operation key is
set down in an area with strong radio
waves or noise. In such cases, use the
emergency key. Refer to “To
lock/unlock without using the keyless
operation function”.
NOTE Because the keyless operation
key receives signals in order to
communicate with the transmitters in
the vehicle, the battery continually
wears down regardless of keyless
operation key use. The battery life is
1 to 2 years, depending on usage
conditions. When the battery wears out,
replace the battery according to the
description in this manual or have it
replaced a Fiat Dealership. Refer to
“Procedure for replacing the key
battery”.
NOTE Because the keyless operation
key continually receives signals, strong
radio wave reception could affect
battery wear. Do not leave the key near
a TV, personal computer, or other
electronic device.
Operating range of the keyless
operation system
If you are carrying the keyless operation
key, enter the operating range of the
keyless operation system, and press
the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch, the ID code for your
key is verified.You can lock and unlock the doors,
start the engine and change the
operation mode only if the ID codes of
your keyless operation key and the
vehicle match.
NOTE If the keyless operation key
battery is wearing out or there are
strong electromagnetic waves or noise
present, the operating range may
become smaller and operation may
become unstable.
Operating range for locking and
unlocking the doors
The operating range is approximately
70 cm from the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch.
NOTE Locking and unlocking operate
only when you press a door switch that
detects the keyless operation key.
NOTE Operation may not be possible if
you are too close to the front door or
window.
NOTE Even if the keyless operation key
is within 70 cm of the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock switch, if
the key is near to the ground or high
up, the system may not operate.
NOTE If the keyless operation key is
within the operating range, even
someone not carrying the key can lock
and unlock the doors by pressing the
driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch.Operating range for starting the
engine and changing the operation
mode
The operating range is the interior of the
vehicle.
NOTE Even if it is within the operating
range, if the keyless operation key is in
a small item holder such as the glove
box, on top of the instrument panel,
door pocket or in the luggage
compartment, it may be impossible to
start the engine and change the
operation mode.
NOTE If a keyless operation key is too
close to the door or door window, it
may be possible to start the engine or
change the operation mode even when
the key is outside the vehicle.
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To operate using the keyless
operation function
Locking the doors
When you are carrying the keyless
operation key, if you press the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (A), within the operating range,
the doors are locked.
The turn-signal lamps will blink once
and the outer buzzer will sound once.
Also refer to “Locking and unlocking:
Doors, Central door locks”.
Unlocking the doors
When you are carrying the keyless
operation key, if you press the driver’s
or front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch (A), within the operating range,
all the doors are unlocked.
If the room lamp switch is in the middle
position at this time, the room lamp will
turn on for 15 seconds. The turn-signal
lamps will blink twice and the outer
buzzer will sound twice.If the driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch is pressed and any
of the doors is not opened within
approximately 30 seconds, relocking
will automatically occur.
Refer to “Locking and unlocking: Doors,
Central door locks”.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
mirror retractor switch, the outside rear
view mirrors automatically
retract/extend when all the doors are
locked/unlocked using the keyless
operation function. Refer to “Outside
rear view mirrors”.
NOTE For vehicles equipped with the
Dead Lock System, pressing the
driver’s or front passenger’s door
lock/unlock switch (A) two times in
succession causes the Dead Lock
System to be set (refer to “Setting the
system”).
NOTE The keyless operation function
does not operate under the following
conditions:
The keyless operation key is inside
the vehicle.
A door is open or ajar.
The operation mode is not in OFF.
NOTE The time between unlocking and
automatic locking can be adjusted.
Please consult a Fiat Dealership.Operation confirmation when
locking and unlocking
Operation can be confirmed as shown
below. However, the room lamp will
illuminate only if the room lamp switch
is in the middle position.
When locking — the turn-signal lamps
blink once and the outer buzzer sounds
once.
When unlocking — the room lamp
illuminates for approximately
15 seconds, the turn-signal lamps blink
twice, and the outer buzzer sounds
twice.
NOTE Functions can be modified as
stated below. For further information,
please contact a Fiat Dealership.
NOTE Activating the operation
confirmation function (blinking of the
turn-signal lamps) only during locking,
or only during unlocking.
NOTE Disabling the operation
confirmation function (blinking of the
turn-signal lamps) and outer buzzer.
NOTE Changing the number of blinks
for the operation confirmation function
(blinking of the turn-signal lamps).
To lock/unlock without using the
keyless operation function
Emergency key
The emergency key (A) can only be
used to lock and unlock the door. To
use the emergency key, unlock the lock
knob (B) and remove it from the keyless
operation key (C).
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NOTE Only use the emergency key for
emergencies. If the keyless operation
key battery wears out, replace it as
quickly as possible so that you can use
the keyless operation key.
NOTE The emergency key is built in the
keyless operation key.
NOTE After using the emergency key,
always return it into the original position.
Locking and unlocking the door
Turning the emergency key in the
forward direction locks the door, and
turning it in the rear direction unlocks
the door. Also refer to “Locking and
unlocking: Doors”.1 — Lock
2 — Unlock
Operation of the Dead Lock System
For vehicles equipped with the Dead
Lock System, it is possible to set the
Dead Lock System using the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch. Refer to “Dead Lock System”.
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Warning activation
In order to prevent vehicle theft or the accidental operation of the keyless operation system, the lamp and buzzer are used to
alert the driver.
Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
4 times. Inner
buzzer sounds.Keyless
operation key
take-out
monitoring
systemWhen the vehicle is parked with
the operation mode in any mode
other than OFF, if you close the
door after opening any of the
doors and taking the keyless
operation key out of the vehicle.
Outer buzzer sounds 4 times at
this time. And when a vehicle
starts, inner buzzer sounds once.If you take the keyless operation key out of the
vehicle through a window without opening a door,
this system does not operate.
It is possible to change the setting to make the
system operate if you take the keyless operation key
out from the vehicle through a window without
opening a door. For further information, please
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Even if you have the keyless operation key within the
engine start operating range, if the key and vehicle
ID codes cannot be matched, for example due to
the ambient environment or electromagnetic
conditions, the warning may be activated.
BlinksOuter buzzer
3 sounds
approximately
3 secondsKey lock-in
prevention
systemWhen the operation mode is in
OFF, if you close all the doors with
the keyless operation key left in
the vehicle and you try to lock the
doors by pressing the driver’s or
front passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch.Make sure you have the keyless operation key with
you before locking the doors. Even if you leave the
keyless operation key inside the vehicle, it is
possible that the doors will lock depending on the
surrounding environment and wireless signal
conditions.
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
approximately
3 secondsDoor ajar
prevention
systemWhen the operation mode is in
OFF, if you try to lock the doors by
pressing the driver’s or front
passenger’s door lock/unlock
switch with one of the doors not
completely closed.—
Blinks No soundKeyless
operation
systemThe battery of the keyless
operation key has worn out.Replace the battery as soon as possible at a Fiat
Dealership.
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Buzzer Item Cause Note / Solution
Illuminates No soundKeyless
operation
systemA power supply is not switched
over from OFF because the
keyless operation key in the
vehicle cannot be detected. When
a warning is issued to being in the
vehicle, it is because the battery of
the keyless operation key has
worn out or the state of the
surrounding radio wave is bad.Please confirm that the keyless operation key is in
the vehicle. If the key is in the vehicle, insert the slot.
Starting the engine and changing the operation
mode should be now possible.
Illuminates No soundKeyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the keyless
operation system.If the warning lamp illuminates, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
sounds
(intermittent
sounds)Keyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the electrical
system.If the warning lamp illuminates, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
sounds
(continuous
sounds)Keyless
operation
systemThere is a fault in the electrical
system.Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
BlinksOuter buzzer
sounds
approximately
3 seconds.
Inner buzzer
sounds
approximately
1 minute.Keyless
operation key
reminderWhen the operation mode is in
OFF with the keyless operation
key left in the key slot, if you try to
open the driver’s door.Remove the keyless operation key from the key slot.
Refer to “Starting and stopping the engine”.
IlluminatesInner buzzer
3 soundsSteering wheel
lockThere is a fault in the steering
wheel lock system.Refer to “Steering wheel lock”.
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