Get In Case Of Emergency -> Ignition Key Removal Override Guide for Fiat 500 L 4 Door First Generation (2012-2022)

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IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE

This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Interlock

which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the

ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/OFF (key

removal) position. To remove the key manually, proceed as

follows:

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Remove the Allen Key located in the rear cargo area, in

the tool bag (if equipped) or on the left side in the cargo

box.

3. Unlock the steering column, pull the tilt/telescoping

control handle down.

Lower Steering Column Screw Locations

6. Pull the release tab downwards using one hand and

with the other one remove the key, sliding it outwards.

4. Pull the steering wheel outward until it is in the end of

the travel position, then lock the steering column in

position, push the control handle up until fully engaged.

5. Using the Allen key, undo the lower steering column

cover screws, and remove the lower cover.

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GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be

moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following

procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:

1. Turn the engine OFF.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

3. By pulling the gear selector boot, carefully separate the

gear selector bezel and boot assembly from the center

console, and raise it up to access the gear selector

mechanism.

Release Tab Location

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.

7. Once the key is removed, reinstall the steering column

cover.

5. Insert the equipped screwdriver or similar tool into the

gear selector override access hole (at the right front

corner of the gear selector assembly) and push and hold

the override release lever down.

CAUTION!

It is advisable to contact an authorized dealer to have

the reinstall procedure carried out. If you would like to

proceed in performing the reinstall procedure special

attention must be paid to the correct coupling of the

clips. Otherwise damage to the cover or noise might be

heard due to incorrect fastening of the lower cover.

NOTE: When inserting the screwdriver, keep it as vertical

as possible during the override operation.

6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.

In Case Of Emergency -> Ignition Key Removal Override for Your Fiat 500 L 4 Door First Generation (2012-2022)

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