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

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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 21

General Information

To Arm The System

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio

frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get out of

the 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:

2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock

switch or the Remote Keyless Entry key fob and close all

doors.

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

3. The horn will sound and the vehicle security light in the

instrument cluster will switch on for approximately

three seconds. This shows that the vehicle security

alarm is about to arm. During this period, if a door is

opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or

the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the

vehicle security alarm will automatically disarm. After

approximately three seconds, the vehicle security light

will flash. This shows that the vehicle security alarm is

fully armed.

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

ing 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.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for

unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unauthor-

ized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed,

interior switches for door locks and liftgate release are

disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle

security alarm will provide the following audible and

visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or

turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light on the

instrument panel will flash.

The activation of the vehicle security alarm is followed by

a self-diagnosis stage. If a fault is detected during the

self-diagnosis stage, the horn will sound a second time.

If the horn sounds a second time, check that all doors, hood

and liftgate are closed correctly, then rearm the system.

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