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the direction of the key chain hole until
the teeth are released (motion (1));
gently remove the lower cover by
pulling it upwards (motion (2) fig. 10);
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pull up the edge of the metal key (B)
fig. 11 until the release and pull it out;
remove the battery protection cap (C)
fig. 11;
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lift the fastener (C) fig. 12 by prying
into the recess in the end of the key,
on the side of the key chain (movement
(3));
extract the battery (D).
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To replace the battery, insert it in
the compartment occupied by the
previous one, taking care to respect
the polarities indicated inside the
electronic key. Then proceed by sliding
and then pushing the battery into the
cavity intended to house it.
Reposition the battery protection
cap.
Refit the metal insert in the electronic
key.
Reposition the cover taking care to
anchor it correctly to the key.
WARNING The battery replacement
operation must be carried out with
care, in order not to damage the
electronic key.
EMERGENCY KEY
HOLDER
The emergency key (B) fig. 11 can be
housed in the charging compartment.
Open the charging compartment flap
and remove the holder (A) fig. 13. Insert
the key into the holder from the grip
side and refit the holder on the flap.
A
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REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL KEYS
To guarantee that the motor starts and
the car operates correctly, use only
electronic keys specifically coded for
the car’s electronics.
If an electronic key is coded for a car, it
cannot be used on any other car.
Duplicating keys
Should a new key with remote control
or a new electronic key be necessary,
go to a Fiat Dealership, taking an ID
document and the car ownership
documents.