Get Getting To Know Your Vehicle -> Ignition Switch Guide for Fiat 500 L 4 Door First Generation (2012-2022)

18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

General Information

IGNITION SWITCH

Ignition Switch

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio

frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

The ignition switch can be turned to three different posi-

tions:

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:

• STOP: engine off, key can be removed. Some electrical

devices (e.g. sound system, central door locking system,

etc.) can operate.

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

NOTE: The transmission must be shifted into PARK before

the key is turned to the OFF position. Then, the key can be

removed.

2. This device must accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-

tion.

• AVV: engine start-up.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are en-

abled.

If the key is turned to the OFF/LOCK position before

shifting into park, the key will have to be moved to the

driving (MAR) position and back to OFF/LOCK. Then, the

key can be removed.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is

dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others

could be seriously or fatally injured. Children

should be warned not to touch the parking brake,

brake pedal or the gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in

a location accessible to children. A child could oper-

ate power windows, other controls, or move the

vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may

cause serious injury or death.

Ignition Switch

3 — AVV (START)

1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)

2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)

WARNING!

CAUTION!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic

transmission into PARK or the manual transmission

into FIRST gear or REVERSE, apply the parking

brake, then turn the engine OFF, remove the key fob

from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove

the key from the ignition and lock all doors when

leaving the vehicle unattended.

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20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

CAUTION!

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition

and the ignition switch position is in the OFF/LOCK

position, a signal sounds to remove the key.

• Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle and

lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-

ible with some aftermarket remote starting systems.

Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting

problems and loss of security protection.

SENTRY KEY

The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-

ized vehicle operation by disabling the vehicle. The system

does not need to be armed or activated. Operation is

automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked or

unlocked.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have been

programmed to the vehicle electronics.

Key Programming

The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded

electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized ve-

hicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are programmed

to the vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.

Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized

dealer.

Replacement Keys

NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also

considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the ignition

switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a

Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be

programmed to any other vehicle. When having the Sen-

try Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle

keys with you to an authorized dealer.

If the vehicle security light is on after the key is turned to

the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position, it indicates that there

is a problem with the electronics.

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