Alarm System - Fiat 500X Owner's Handbook Manual

IRREGULAR OPERATION
If, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, the
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights
and messages" paragraph, "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine switching
off after 2 seconds. In this case, bring
the ignition device to STOP and then
to MAR; if it is still blocked, try with
the other keys provided. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
If the icon is displayed while driving,
this means that the system is running
a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage
drop). If the display persists, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
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ALARM SYSTEM

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Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted
by the Manufacturer to meet the
requirements of the various countries
where the car is marketed.
SWITCHING ON THE
ALARM
(where provided)
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition device turned
to STOP, point the key with remote
control or electronic key towards the
vehicle and press and release the
"FIAT" button.
For versions with electronic key, the
alarm can also be armed by pressing
the "door lock" button, located on
the door external handle. For more
information, refer to the Keyless Entry
paragraph a few pages further on.
The system emits a visual and acoustic
warning (where provided) and enables
door locking.
With the alarm on, warning light A fig. 7
flashes on the instrument panel.
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The activation of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnosis stage: if a fault is
detected, the system emits a further
acoustic warning.
Locking the doors without engaging
the alarm is also always possible by
locking the doors by putting the metal
insert of the key inside the driver side
door lock.
IMPORTANT If the doors are unlocked
by putting the metal insert into the
driver side door lock, the alarm, if
previously enabled, is not disabled. It
will be possible to disable the alarm by
turning the starter switch to MAR, or
by pressing button on the remote
control.
TURNING THE ALARM
OFF
IMPORTANT Activating the central
opening using the metal insert of the
key will not turn the alarm off.
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