With the ignition off and a valid fob in operating range, press the applicable exterior request switch to lock or unlock, then confirm the vehicle's beep or hazard-light response before walking away.
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Verified only for 2020 U.S.-market 124 Spider models equipped with the optional Advanced Keyless Entry system.
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Verified only for 2020 U.S.-market 124 Spider models equipped with the optional Advanced Keyless Entry system.
- 2020 124 Spider gasoline models equipped with Advanced Keyless Entry
Know what kind of control to look for.
This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.
Step by step.
- 01
Switch the ignition off, close the doors and trunk, and keep a valid key fob with you.
- 02
Stand within the system's operating range and press the exterior request switch for the door or trunk you want to operate.
- 03
For unlocking, open the door or trunk after the vehicle gives its configured confirmation.
- 04
For locking, close every entry, press a door request switch and listen or watch for the configured lock confirmation.
- 05
Before leaving, pull the handle once to verify the doors remained locked and make sure the fob was not left in the cabin or trunk.
Important limits
- Exterior passive locking and unlocking is fully available only with the ignition switched off.
- Weather, nearby radio transmitters and a weak key-fob battery can reduce operating range.
- People with pacemakers or other medical devices should follow the manual's radio-wave warning and may disable the advanced-keyless functions.
Quick checks.
- ✓Move the fob closer to the request switch and away from phones or other radio devices.
- ✓Use the fob buttons and replace its battery if passive entry remains unavailable.
- ✓Check whether Advanced Keyless Entry was disabled in vehicle settings before seeking service.
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2020 FIAT 124 Spider Owner's Manual — Advanced Keyless Entry
Relevant section or page: Getting To Know Your Vehicle, pages 20–22 — Advanced Keyless Entry System. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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