GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX
INSTRUMENT PANEL 02010200-129-555AB
Instrument Panel
1 — Turn Signal/High Beams Lever 4 — Hazard Warning Lights Button 7 — Driver Air Bag
2 — Instrument Cluster 5 — Passenger Air Bag
3 — Windshield Wiper And Washers 6 — Ignition Switch
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Operational Range
The system operates only when the
driver is in the vehicle or within
operational range while the key fob is
being carried or on your person.
Starting The Engine
Starting the engine may be possible
even if the key fob is outside of the
vehicle and extremely close to a door
and window, however, always start the
engine from the driver's seat.
If the vehicle is started and the key fob
is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will not
restart after it is shut off and the ignition
is placed in the OFF position.
The trunk is out of the assured
operational range, however, if the key
fob is operable the engine will start.
Key Fob Antenna Location Note: The engine may not start if the
key fob is placed in or around the
following areas:
Around The Instrument Panel
In The Storage Compartments
Key Suspend Function
If a key fob is left in the vehicle, the
functions of the key fob left in the
vehicle are temporarily suspended to
prevent unlawful use of the vehicle.
To restore the functions, push the
unlock button on the functions-
suspended key fob left in the vehicle.
Key Fob Battery
Replacement
If the buttons on the key fob are
inoperable and the indicator light does
not flash, the battery power level may
be low or discharged.
Replace with a new battery
(CR2025 type) before the key fob
becomes unusable.
The following conditions indicate that
the battery power is low:
Indicator light (green) flashes in
the instrument cluster for about
30 seconds after the engine is placed in
the OFF position.
The system does not operate and
the operation indicator light on the key
fob does not flash when the buttons are
pushed. The system's operational range is
reduced.
Note: Replacing the battery at an
authorized dealer is recommended to
prevent damage to the key fob. If
replacing the battery by yourself, follow
the instruction below.
Replacing The Key Fob Battery
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the mechanical release button
and remove the emergency key.
1 — Key Fob Case With Mechanical
Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
2. Insert a coin, a flat blade screw
driver, or the tip of your emergency key
into the now exposed slot and carefully
pry in the direction of the arrows to
open the cover (3) slightly.04010202-12R-001
Key Fob Antenna Location
1 — Interior Antenna
2 — Operational Range 07031301-361-002
Emergency Key Removed
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Emergency Operation For Starting
The Engine
If the key warning light (red) illuminates,
or the keyless ignition start indicator
light (amber) flashes, this could indicate
that the engine may not start using the
usual starting method. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
If this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. push and hold the
keyless ignition START/STOP button
until the engine starts.
Other procedures necessary for starting
the engine such as having the key fob
in the vehicle, and depressing the
clutch pedal (manual transmission) or
the brake pedal (automatic
transmission) are required.
Key Fob Cautions
Because the key fob uses low-intensity
radio waves, it may not function
correctly under the following conditions:
The key fob is carried with
communication devices such as cellular
phones.
The key fob contacts or is covered
by a metal object. The key fob is near electronic
devices such as personal computers.
Non-FCA genuine electronic
equipment is installed in the vehicle.
There is equipment which discharges
radio waves near the vehicle.
The key fob may consume battery
power excessively if it receives
high-intensity radio waves. Do not place
the key fob near electronic devices
such as televisions or personal
computers.
To avoid damage to the key fob, DO
NOT:
Drop the key fob.
Get the key fob wet.
Disassemble the key fob unless
replacing battery.
Expose the key fob to high
temperatures on places such as the
instrument panel or engine
compartment, under direct sunlight.
Expose the key fob to any kind of
magnetic field.
Place heavy objects on the key fob.
Put the key fob in an ultrasonic
cleaner.
Put any magnetized objects close to
the key fob. 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.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Be sure the parking brake is fully
disengaged before driving; failure to do so
can lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake
when leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to
leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to
do so may allow the vehicle to roll and
cause damage or injury.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake
engaged, or repeated use of the parking
brake to slow the vehicle may cause
serious damage to the brake system.
ADVANCED
KEYLESS ENTRY
SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED Advanced Keyless Entry
System
The Advanced Keyless Entry System is
an enhancement that allows you to
lock/unlock the doors, trunk lid, fuel
filler door, and opens the trunk lid with
the slow and careful push of a button.
The Advanced Keyless Entry System
allows the driver to START/STOP the
ignition with the push of a button as
long as the key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
If equipped, the vehicle security alarm
system may be armed/disarmed with
the push of the lock/unlock button
located on the key fob.
System Malfunctions/Warnings
System malfunctions or warnings are
indicated by the following warning lights
or beeps (refer to “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information) :
Warning Light (Red)
Ignition Not Turned OFF Warning
Beep
Key Fob Removed From Vehicle
Warning Beep
Request Switch Inoperable Warning
Beep Key Fob Left-In-Trunk Warning Beep
Key Fob Left-In-Vehicle Warning
Beep
If you have a problem with the key fob,
or the key fob is lost or stolen, contact
an authorized dealer as soon as
possible for a replacement and to make
the lost or stolen key fob inoperative.
Note: Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The Advanced Keyless Entry
System operational range may vary
due to local weather conditions.
The Advanced Keyless Entry
System is fully operational (door/trunk
lid/fuel filler door lock/unlock) when the
ignition is placed in the OFF position.
The Advanced Keyless Entry System
does not operate if the ignition is
placed to any position other than the
OFF position.
If the key fob does not operate
when pushing a button, the operational
range becomes too small, or the
warning light does not illuminate or
flash, the battery may be weak or
discharged. To install a new battery,
refer to “Key Fob Battery
Replacement.”
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VEHICLE SECURITY
ALARM SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED Modifications And
Add-On Equipment
FCA cannot guarantee the immobilizer
and the vehicle security alarm system
operation if the system has been
modified or if any add-on equipment
has been installed.
Note: To avoid damage to the vehicle,
do not modify the system or install any
add-on equipment to the immobilizer
and the vehicle security alarm system
or the vehicle.
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system allows the
engine to start only with a key fob the
system recognizes.
If someone attempts to start the engine
with an unrecognized key fob, the
engine will not start, thereby helping to
prevent unlawful vehicle use.
If you have a problem with the
immobilizer system or the key fob,
contact an authorized dealer.
To avoid damage to the key fob, do not:
Drop the key fob.
Get the key fob wet.
Expose the key fob to any kind of
magnetic field. Expose the key fob to high
temperatures on places such as the
instrument panel, hood, or under direct
sunlight.
Note:
Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
If the engine does not start with the
correct key fob, and the warning
light keeps illuminating or flashing, the
system may have a malfunction.
Contact an authorized dealer.
The key fobs carry a unique
electronic code. For this reason, and to
assure your safety, obtaining a
replacement key fob can only be done
through your authorized dealer, and will
require some waiting time.
Always keep a spare key fob in
case one is lost. If a key fob is lost,
contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
If you lose a key fob, an authorized
dealer will reset the electronic codes of
your remaining key fobs and
immobilizer system. Bring all the
remaining key fobs to an authorized
dealer to reset. Starting the vehicle
with a key fob that has not been reset
is not possible. Operation
The engine may not start and
warning light may illuminate or flash
if the key fob is placed in an area where
it is difficult for the system to detect the
signal, such as on the instrument panel.
Move the key fob to a location within
the signal range, cycle the ignition off,
and then restart the engine.
Note: Signals from a TV, radio station,
transceiver, or mobile telephone could
interfere with your immobilizer system. If
you are using the proper key fob and
the engine fails to start, check the
warning light.
Arming
The system is armed when the ignition
is cycled from the ON to OFF position.
The
warning light in the instrument
cluster flashes every two seconds until
the system is disarmed.
Disarming
The system is disarmed when the
ignition is placed in the ON position with
the correct programmed key fob. The
warning light illuminates for about
three seconds and then turns off. If the
engine does not start with the correct
key fob, and the
warning light
remains illuminated or flashing, try the
following:
Make sure the key fob is within the
operational range for signal
transmission.
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Cycle the ignition off, and then restart
the engine. If the engine does not start
after three or more tries, contact an
authorized dealer.
Note:
If the warning light flashes
continuously while you are driving, do
not turn the engine OFF. Contact an
authorized dealer and have it checked.
If the engine is shut off while the
warning light is flashing, you will
not be able to restart it.
Because the electronic codes are
reset when the immobilizer system is
repaired, the keys are needed. Make
sure to bring all the key fobs to an
authorized dealer so that they can be
programmed.
Vehicle Security Alarm
System — If Equipped
If the vehicle security alarm system
detects an inappropriate entry into the
vehicle or the intrusion sensor detects
movement in the vehicle which could
result in the vehicle or its contents
being stolen, the alarm alerts the
surrounding area of an abnormality by
sounding the siren/horn and flashing
the hazard warning lights.
The system will not function unless it's
properly armed. So when you leave the
vehicle, follow the arming procedure
correctly. Siren/Horn Triggering Conditions
The siren/horn sounds intermittently
and the hazard warning lights flash for
about 30 seconds when the system is
triggered by any one of the following:
Unlocking a door with an inside
door-lock knob.
Forcing open a door, the engine
compartment or the trunk lid.
Opening the hood by operating the
hood release handle.
Placing the ignition in the ON position
without starting the engine.
With the intrusion sensor: the
intrusion sensor detects a movement in
the vehicle.
The system will be triggered again (up
to ten times) if one of the above
conditions remains.
The trunk lid will not open when the
vehicle security alarm system is
activated.
If the battery becomes drained while
the vehicle security alarm system is
armed, the siren will activate and the
hazard warning lights will flash during
the battery charging or replacement
process.
How To Arm The System
Close the windows and the
convertible top securely.
Place the ignition in the OFF position. Make sure the engine compartment,
convertible top, the doors, and the
trunk lid are closed.
Push the lock button on the key fob
or lock the driver's door from the
outside with the emergency key. The
hazard warning lights will flash once.
With The Advanced Keyless Entry
function : push a request switch. The
warning light in the instrument
panel flashes twice per second for
20 seconds. After 20 seconds the
system is fully armed.
The vehicle security alarm system can
also be armed by activating the auto
re-lock function with all the doors, the
trunk lid and the engine compartment
closed.
The system will disarm if one of the
following operations takes place within
20 seconds after pushing the lock
button: To rearm the system, perform
the arming procedure again.
1. Unlocking any door.
2. Opening any door.
3. Opening the engine compartment.
4. Placing the ignition in the ON
position.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once to indicate that the vehicle
security alarm system is armed when
the doors are locked by pushing the
lock button on the key fob, or using the
emergency key.
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To Unlock
Driver's door request switch located on
the exterior door handle.
To unlock the doors, trunk lid, and the
fuel filler door, push the request switch
on the exterior door handle and the
hazard warning lights will flash twice.
To unlock both doors and the fuel filler
door, push the request switch on the
exterior door handle again within three
seconds and two more beep sounds
will be heard.
Front Passenger Door Request
Switch:
To unlock both doors and the fuel filler
door, push the request switch on the
exterior door handle. A beep sound will
be heard twice and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
Note:
Confirm that both doors, and the
fuel filler door are securely locked.
For the trunk lid, move it without
pushing the electric trunk lid opener to
verify that the trunk lid has not been
left open.
Both doors and the fuel filler door
cannot be locked when any door is
open.
It may require a few seconds for the
doors to unlock after the request
switch on the exterior door handle is
pushed. Thekeyfobmaynotbeabletobe
detected by the vehicle keyless-go
system if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic
device; these devices may block the
key fob’s wireless signal and prevent
the keyless-go system from starting
the vehicle.
A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors, and fuel filler door are
locked/unlocked using the request
switch on the exterior door handle. If
you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed. Use the following
procedure to change the setting:
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position
and close both of the doors and the
trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the lock
button on the key fob for five seconds
or longer. The doors, and fuel filler door
will lock, an audible beep will activate at
the currently set volume (if the beep
sound is currently set to not activate, it
will not activate). The setting changes
each time the lock button on the key
fob is pushed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume (if the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it
will not activate). 4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
Place the ignition in the ACC or ON
position.
Closing the driver's door.
Opening the trunk lid.
Not operating the key fob for ten
seconds.
Pushing any button except the lock
button on the key fob.
Pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
With Vehicle Security Alarm System
The hazard warning lights flash when
the vehicle security alarm system is
armed or disarmed (refer to “Vehicle
Security Alarm System” found in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for
further information).
The setting can be changed so that the
doors and the fuel filler door are locked
automatically without pushing the
request switch on the exterior door
handle, (refer to “Personalization
Features” section in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information).
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