Key with remote control

The key has a metal insert a-fig. 9 for:

• The ignition switch
• Door locking
• Locking/unlocking the fuel filler flap
• Safe-lock device (for deactivation only – where fitted)

The button
operates remote unlocking of the doors and boot lid.

The buttonoperates remote
locking of the doors and boot lid.

The buttonButton a operates the remote unlocking of the tailgate.
Button b operates the power-assisted opening of the metal insert a.

To fold the metal insert into the key head, hold button b pressed and turn the metal insert in the direction of the arrow until it clicks audibly into place.

Release button b after the insert has clicked into place.

LED c (where fitted) lights up while the command is transmitted to the receiver of the alarm system. For a more detailed description of the functions of the remote control key and all configurable settings, see the "Alarm system" section in this chapter.

If the locking button V is pressed from inside by mistake, only the doors in use are unlocked when exiting; the tailgate remains locked. To realign the system, the lock/unlock buttons
must be pressed again. /
pressed again.Note

Button b - fig. 9 can only be pressed when the key is held far enough away from the body, especially from the eyes or objects that could be damaged (e.g. clothing). Never leave the key unattended to prevent children from getting hold of it and pressing the button accidentally.

Unlocking the doors and boot

Brief press of the button:
remote unlocking of the doors and tailgate with simultaneous deactivation of the alarm system (where fitted), timed switching on of the interior courtesy lights and double flashing of the turn indicators (for the versions/markets where provided).

Press the buttonfor more than 2 seconds:
opening of the windows.

The doors are unlocked automatically when the fuel cut-off switch is triggered.

Locking the doors and boot

Brief press of the button:
remote locking of the doors and tailgate with simultaneous deactivation of the alarm system (where fitted), switching off of the interior courtesy lights and a single flash of the turn indicators.

Press the buttonfor more than 2 seconds:
closing of the windows. Quickly pressing the button twice activates the Safe-lock device (where fitted) (see the "Safe-lock device" section described below).

If one or more doors are still open, the doors will not lock.

This is indicated by rapid flashing of LED a - fig. 11 on the centre dashboard and by the turn indicators. The doors lock even when the tailgate is open.

Remote opening of the boot

The buttonpress to perform the remote unlocking of the tailgate even when the alarm system is activated (where fitted).

Unlocking of the tailgate is indicated by two flashes of the turn indicators, locking by one flash (only when the alarm system is activated).

When the alarm system is activated, the system deactivates the luggage compartment motion and tilt sensor when the tailgate is opened.

After the tailgate is closed, the motion and tilt sensor is switched back on.

Indicator LEDs on the centre of the dashboard

After the doors are locked, LED a - fig. 11 lights up for approximately 3 seconds and then begins to flash (deterrent function).

If one or more doors or the tailgate are not properly closed when locking, the LED flashes rapidly together with the turn indicators.

Replacing the battery in the remote control

When the button is pressed,
or
If LED f - fig. 12 (where fitted)
on the key only flashes very briefly, the battery must be replaced with a new one of the same type, which is available from retailers.

To replace the battery, proceed as follows:

• Press button a and bring metal insert b into the extended position;
• Undo screw c
  using a small screwdriver;
  using a small screwdriver;
• Remove battery compartment d and insert battery e observing the polarity;
• Refit battery compartment d into the key and secure it with screw c.

Requesting additional remote controls

The system can recognise up to 8 remote controls. If you need new remote controls, please contact the FIAT service network and take the code card, your identity card and the vehicle documents with you.

Empty
batteries are harmful to the environment. They must be disposed of as required, in the dedicated containers, or can be handed in to the Fiat service network, which will dispose of them accordingly.