KEYS
1. Master key 2. Keyless entry key
3. Keyless operation key
4. Emergency key
1)
NOTE The key is a precision electronic
part with a built-in signal transmitter.
Please observe the following in order to
prevent a malfunction.
Do not leave anywhere that is
exposed to direct sunlight, for example
on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble or modify.
Do not excessively bend the key or
subject it to a strong impact.
Do not expose to water.
Keep away from magnetic key rings.
Keep away from audio systems,
personal computers, TVs, and any
other equipment that generates a
magnetic field.
Keep away from devices that emit
strong electromagnetic waves, such as
cellular phones, wireless devices and
high frequency equipment (including
medical devices).
Do not wash with ultrasonic cleaners
or similar equipment.
Do not leave the key where it may be
exposed to high temperature or high
humidity.
NOTE The engine is designed so that it
will not start if the ID code registered in
the immobilizer computer and the key’s
ID code do not match. Refer to the
section entitled “Electronic immobilizer”
for details and key usage.
NOTE If you lose one of them, contact
an Authorised Dealership as soon as
possible to prevent theft.
KEY NUMBER TAG
The key number is stamped on the tag
as indicated in the illustration. Make a
record of the key number and store the
key and key number tag in separateplaces, so that you can order a key
from your Fiat Dealership in the event
the original keys are lost.
ELECTRONIC
IMMOBILIZER
(where provided)
2)
The electronic immobilizer is designed
to reduce significantly the possibility of
vehicle theft. The purpose of the system
is to immobilize the vehicle if an invalid
start is attempted. A valid start attempt
can only be achieved, using a key
“registered” to the immobilizer system.
Vehicles without keyless operation
system
In the following cases, the vehicle may
not be able to receive the registered ID
code from the registered key and
engine may not start.
When the key contacts a key ring or
other metallic or magnetic object
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When the key grip contacts metal of
another key
When the key contacts or is close to
other immobilizing keys (including keys
of other vehicles).In cases like these, remove the object
or additional key from the vehicle key.
Then try again to start the engine. If the
engine does not start, we recommend
you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
Vehicles with keyless operation system:
If the engine does not start, contact an
authorised Fiat dealership.
NOTE If you lose one of the master
keys, the keyless entry keys or the
keyless operation keys, contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible. Refer
to “Keys”. To obtain a key, take your
vehicle and all remaining keys to a Fiat
Dealership. If you need an extra spare
key, take your vehicle and all the keys
to a Fiat Dealership. All the keys have to
be re-registered in the immobilizer
computer unit. For further information,
please contact a Fiat Dealership.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
(where provided)
Press the key switch to lock or unlock
the doors. It is also possible to operate
the outside rear view mirrors (vehicles
equipped with the mirror retractor
switch).
1. LOCK switch 2. UNLOCK switch
3. Indicator lamp
To lock
Press the LOCK switch (1). All the
doors will be locked. The turn-signal
lamps will blink once. When they are
locked with the room lamp switch in the
middle (●) position, the room lamp also
blink once.
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
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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.Operation of the Dead Lock System
(where provided)
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.
NOTE The key switch will operate
within approximately4mfromthe
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.
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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.
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
* — indicates front of the vehicle
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.
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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
* — indicates front of the vehicle
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.
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.
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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.
When unlocking — the room lamp
illuminates for approximately
15 seconds, the turn-signal lamps blink
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).
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
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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A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with
the keyless operation system, the
driver’s door can be locked or unlocked
with the emergency key. Refer to
“Emergency key”.
Driver’s door with inside lock knob
Using the door lock knob on the driver’s
door locks or unlocks all doors.A — Lock
B — Unlock
NOTE Be careful not to lock the doors
while the key is inside the vehicle when
getting off the vehicle.
Vehicle-speed sensitive automatic
door lock (with impact sensitive
unlock mechanism)
All of the doors lock automatically when
the vehicle speed exceeds
approximately 15 km/h. In addition, all
of the doors unlock when a strong
impact that could be very dangerous to
the occupants is sustained by the
collision of the vehicle. This is prepared
for rescue activities when an
unexpected accident occurs.
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NOTE Even if the vehicle suffers
significant deformation from a collision
etc., depending on the location and
angle of the collision, as well as on the
shape and condition of the other object
in the collision, the doors may not
unlock. The extent of deformation or
damage to the vehicle does not
necessarily correlate with unlock of the
doors.
NOTE These functions are activated
when the vehicle is shipped from the
factory. If you wish to activate or
deactivate these functions, please
contact a Fiat Dealership.Unlock using the ignition switch,
the engine switch or the selector
lever
It is possible to unlock all of the doors
whenever as follows.
Vehicles with M/T — The ignition switch
is turned to the “LOCK” position or the
operation mode is put in OFF.
Vehicles with A/T — The selector lever
placed the “P” (PARK) position while the
operation mode is in ON. Or the
operation mode is put in OFF.
These functions are deactivated when
the vehicle is shipped from the factory.
If you wish to activate or deactivate
these functions, please contact a Fiat
Dealership.
DEAD LOCK SYSTEM
The Dead Lock System helps prevent
theft. When the keyless entry system or
the keyless operation function has been
used to lock all of the doors, the Dead
Lock System makes it impossible to
unlock the doors using the inside lock
knobs.
NOTE Do not set the Dead Lock
System when someone is inside the
vehicle. With the Dead Lock System
set, it is not possible to unlock the
doors using the inside lock knobs. If
you erroneously set the Dead Lock
System, unlock the doors using the
UNLOCK switch on the key or using the
keyless operation function.
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