Several changes found in the Fiat back up entry and start review

Fiat back up entry and start

The review of 2024 and 2025 models results in several changes to the Fiat back up entry and start pages.

Fiat sells only the 500e electric model into the North American market. It now uses a new key fob and features a hidden key hole and a brand new back up start method.

If the battery in the key fob dies in this model, a mechanical key must be extracted from the fob by removing the back of the fob. The process is illustrated here.

Once the key is in hand, the key can be used to unlock the car. However, a cover hiding the key hole will need to be removed (right). A fingernail is all that is needed. Once the cover is removed, insert the key and turn and you’re in. While methods for getting at the key cylinder have improved tremendously over time, and this one is relatively easy, nearly every manufacturer now hides the key hole.

To start the car, place the key fob in the cup holder marked by the image of a key with lines radiating from it. Then start the car as normal. The method is illustrated on this page.

Smart keys

Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you.

Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance.

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