Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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DUAL CLUTCH
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION -
KEY REMOVAL
79)
The ignition key (for versions with
key without remote control) can be
removed only if the gear lever is in
position P (Park).
If the car battery is flat and the ignition
key is engaged, the latter is locked in
position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
stop the car in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
using the key (A) fig. 163provided
(located in the container with the
vehicle documents), undo the fixing
screws (B) fig. 164 of the lower trim (C);
163
F1B0022C
164
F1B0143C
remove the lower steering column
trim (C) fig. 164 releasing it from its
housing;
pull tab (D) fig. 165 downwards
using one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
165
F1B0222C
once the key has been removed, refit
the lower trim (C) fig. 164, make sure
it locks correctly and fully tighten the
fixing screws (B).
IMPORTANT
79) It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the refitting procedure
carried out. If you would like to proceed
autonomously, special attention must
be paid to the correct coupling of the