2014 FIAT 500X Owners Manual

CAUTION!
•When refitting sunroof, be careful to avoid fin-
gers, scarves, ties and items of clothing from
getting caught under the panel.
• Do not open the roof in the presence of snow or
ice. There is risk of damage.
Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure
As a result of any abnormal behavior of the roof or as a
result of an emergency operation, and you must relearn
the automatic operation of the sunroof.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the open/close button to move the roof in the fully closed position.
2. Bring the ignition to STOP mode and wait for at least 10 seconds.
3. Bring the ignition to the RUN mode.
4. Pull the open/close button and hold it for at least 10 seconds, after which you should feel the mechanical
stop of the electric motor of the roof.
5. Within five seconds, pull to close and hold the open/close button, the roof makes a complete cycle
of opening and closing automatically (to indicate
that the relearn procedure has been successful). If
this does not happen and you need to repeat the
procedure from the beginning.
Emergency Key And Key Hole
1 — Allen Key
2 — Key Hole
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HOOD
Opening
The hood release lever (to open the primary latch) and
safety latch (to open the secondary latch) must be
released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driver ’sside of the instrument panel. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle.
3. Push the safety latch release lever toward the pas-
senger side of the vehicle. The safety latch is located
behind the center front edge of the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert it into the seat located on the underside of the
hood.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Latch Release lever Location
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NOTE:
•Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper arms are
not in motion and not in the lifted position.
• While lifting the hood, use both hands.
• Vehicle must be at a stop and the automatic trans-
mission must be in PARK. Manual transmission
vehicles must have the electric park brake engaged.
Closing
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand remove the support rod from its seat and
reinsert it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure
that the hood is completely closed.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block
your vision. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood
to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood
is fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both latches en-
gaged.
Hood Prop System
1 — Locking Tab
2 — Support Rod
2 — Support Rod Seat
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LIFTGATE
The liftgate release function is disabled when the ve-
hicle is in motion.
Opening
Opening From Outside
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, squeeze the
electronic liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with
one fluid motion.
When opening the door, the turn signal lights will flash
twice and the interior dome light will illuminate. Theinterior dome light will turn off automatically by clos-
ing the liftgate. Refer to “Interior Lights” in “Getting To
Know Your Vehicle.”
If the liftgate is left open, the interior dome light will
shut off after a few minutes to conserve battery life.
Internal Emergency Release
Proceed as follows:
1. Lower the headrests and fold the seatbacks.
2. Using the supplied screwdriver (located under cargo
floor in tool kit), remove the yellow tab.
Electronic Liftgate Release
1 — Yellow Tab
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3. Insert the screwdriver into the release tab slot totrigger the release tab of the liftgate.Closing
Grasp the liftgate closing handle and lower the liftgate.
NOTE: Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate will be locked
automatically.
Cargo Area Features
Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped
The vehicle is equipped with a load floor that can be
adjusted as needed.
2 — Release Tab SlotLiftgate Closing Handle
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Position 1 (Floor Flush):
This position allows you to make the load floor flat for
ease of loading/unloading objects from the cargo area.
This position also makes it possible to use the space
below as another compartment for storing fragile or
smaller objects.
Position 2 (Elevated Position):
When the rear seatbacks and front passenger seat is
folded flat, it will allow for loading objects of long
dimensions. It is recommended to use this position only
during the actual transporting of the objects, then bring
the load floor in position 1.
NOTE:With a full size spare, the floor will be at the
elevated position.
Access To The Loading Floor
To access the double load compartment, proceed as
follows:
1. Lift up on the Load Floor Handle. 2. Place the desired objects inside the compartment.
3. Reposition the load floor.
Load Floor Handle
1 — Cargo Load Floor
2 — Cargo Load Floor Handle
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CAUTION!
The load floor must be arranged in a central posi-
tion with respect to cargo area.
Displacement Load Floor
To position the load from the lower to the upper
position, proceed as follows:
1. Grasp the load floor handle and lift up the load floor.
2. Correctly place the load floor on the side panel guides and on the rear cross member. Access To Tire Service Kit Or Spare Tire
To access the Tire Service Kit or spare tire and container
carrier, proceed as follows:
1. Grasp the load floor handle and remove the floor.
2. Pull the tab and lift up on the carpet.
Anchoring Of The Load
The cargo tie-downs, located on the trim panels around
the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure
loads when the vehicle is moving.
Cargo Area Storage
Tie-Downs
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Cargo Box — If Equipped
The cargo area contains a preformed cargo box that can
be used for the storage of objects that allows you to
obtain a uniform level when loading.
NOTE:The cargo box is sized for a maximum capacity
of distributed weight equal to 242 lbs (110 kg).
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Glove Compartments
The glove compartments are located on the passenger
side of the instrument panel.
Upper Glove Compartment
To open the upper compartment, push in the button
located on the bottom side of the upper door. The door
will automatically open.
To close the compartment door, push downward on the
door’s surface to latch the door closed.
Cargo Box
Upper Glove Compartment Button
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