Manual

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DOOR LOCKS
SIDE DOOR LOCKS
To lock a front door from outside the ve-
hicle:
❒ Insert the key and turn the top of the
key toward the rear of the vehicle, or
❒ Turn the lock knob forward and hold
the door handle up as you close the
door.
To unlock a front door from outside the
vehicle, insert the key and turn the top of
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
To lock a rear door from outside the ve-
hicle, turn the lock knob forward and
close the door.
To lock a door from inside the vehicle,
turn the lock knob forward. Turn the lock
knob rearward to unlock the door.
NOTE Be sure to hold the door handle
up when you close a locked front door, or
the door will not remain locked.
IMPORTANT The immobilizer key is a
sensitive electronic instrument. To avoid
damaging the immobilizer key:
❒ Do not expose it to impacts, moisture
or high temperature such as on the
dashboard under direct sunlight.
❒ Keep the immobilizer key away from
magnetic objects.
IMPORTANT The electronic components
inside the key may be damaged if the key
is submitted to sharp knocks.
This immobilizer system, model 5WK49181
and 5WK49182 for gasoline engine or
model 5WK49183 and 5WK49184 for
diesel engine are in compliance with the
essential requirements and other provi-
sions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.
Ignition Key Reminder
(if equipped)
A buzzer sounds intermittently to remind
you to remove the ignition key if it is in
the ignition switch when the driver’s door
is opened.
If the Immobilizer system light (1) for
gasoline engine or service vehicle soon
(SVS) light (2) for diesel engine blinks
when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position, there may be something wrong
with your key or with the immobilizer sys-
tem. Ask your Fiat Dealership to inspect
the system.
NOTE
❒ If you lose your Immobilizer ignition
key, see your Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible to have the lost one deac-
tivated, then have the new key made by
them.
❒ If you own other vehicles with immo-
bilizer keys, keep those keys away from
the ignition switch when using your Fi-
at, or the engine may not be started be-
cause they may interfere with your Fi-
at’s immobilizer system.
❒ In case of attaching any metal objects
to the immobilizer key, it may not start
the engine.
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