2014 FIAT 500X Owners Manual

4. If the engine does not start, place the ignition in theOFF mode and wait 10-15 seconds before attempting
to restart the engine.
Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch
briefly to the START mode and release it. The starter
motor will continue to run but will automatically dis-
engage when the engine is running.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
Normal Starting orExtreme Cold Weather proce-
dure, and has not experienced an extended park condi-
tion as identified in Extended Park Starting procedure
it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for
no more than 15 seconds. This should clear any excess
fuel in case the engine is flooded. Leave the ignition RUN mode, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
•
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt
to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Un-
burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter
and once the engine has started, ignite and dam-
age the converter and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly. Refer to “Jump-Starting” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
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CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not continu-
ously crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at
a time. Wait 60 seconds before trying again.
Cold Weather Operation
To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold condi-
tions an externally powered electric block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is required for the
1.4L Turbo engine below -20°F (-29°C) and for the 2.4L
engine below -31°F (-35°C) and is recommended for the
2.4L engine below -20°F (-29°C).
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at
low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine crank-
ing when the ambient temperature is less than -20°F
(-29°C) for the 1.4L Turbo engine, and -31°F (-35°C) for
the 2.4L engine, and the oil temperature sensor reading
indicates an engine block heater has not been used. The
message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed in
the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature is
below -4°F (-20°C) at the time the engine is shut off as a
reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold
start.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE:Extended Park condition occurs when the ve-
hicle has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the
crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition to the START mode and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within 10 to 15 seconds, cycle the ignition to the OFF mode, wait five seconds
to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the Extended
Park Starting procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat
the procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
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After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
Proceed as follows:
•Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a reduced
RPM, without accelerating suddenly.
• It is recommended to wait until the engine coolant
temperature gauge starts to rise for maximum per-
formance.
Stopping The Engine
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed greater than
5 mph (8 km/h), you must push and hold the ignition
or push the START/STOP button three times consecu-
tively within a few seconds. The engine will shut down,
and the ignition will be placed in the RUN position.
Turning OFF the car (cycle the ignition from the RUN
mode to the OFF mode), the power supply to the
accessories are maintained for a period of three min-
utes.
Opening the driver side door with the ignition in RUN
will sound a short chime that reminds the driver to
place the ignition to OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF mode, the window
switches remains active for three minutes. Opening a
front door will cancel this function.
After severe driving, idle the engine to allow the
temperature inside the engine compartment to cool
before shutting off the engine.
Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool
the turbocharger after the engine is shut off. Depending
on the type of driving and the amount of cargo, the
pump will run for up to 10 minutes after the engine has
been shut off to circulate coolant through the turbo-
charger. Although the pump is rubber-mounted for
quiet operation, it is normal to hear it running during
this time.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine
and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Dealer Service” in “Servicing And Mainte-
nance”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral
Oil in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as a problem.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Park Brake
System (EPB) that offers simple operation, and some
additional features that make the parking brake more
convenient and useful.
The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the
vehicle from rolling while parked. Before leaving the
vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is applied.
Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
The EPB switch is located in the center console.
You can engage the EPB in two ways;
• Manually, by pulling up on the park brake switch
momentarily to apply.
• Automatically, by enabling the Auto Park Brake
feature in the customer programmable features sec-
tion of the Uconnect Settings.
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To apply the EPB manually, pull up on the switch
momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound
from the back of the vehicle while the EPB engages.
Once the parking brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE
warning lamp in the instrument cluster and an indica-
tor on the switch will illuminate. If your foot is on the
brake pedal while you apply the EPB, you may notice a
small amount of brake pedal movement. The EPB can
be applied even when the ignition switch is in the OFF
mode but the BRAKE warning lamp will not illuminate,
however, it can only be released when the ignition is in
the RUN mode.NOTE:
The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB
switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in either the
released or applied position. The light will extinguish
upon releasing the switch.
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the EPB will
automatically engage whenever the transmission is
placed into PARK, or with a manual transmission, when
the ignition switch is in the STOP/OFF position. If your
foot is on the brake pedal, you may notice a small
amount of brake pedal movement while the EPB is
engaging.
The EPB will be automatically released if the driver ’s
seat belt is buckled and driver’s intention to start (in
forward or reverse direction) is recognized by the
system
To release the EPB manually, the ignition must be in the
RUN mode. Put your foot on the brake pedal, then push
the EPB switch down momentarily. You may hear a
slight whirring sound from the back of the vehicle while
the parking brake disengages. You may also notice a
small amount of movement in the brake pedal. Once the
EPB is fully disengaged, the BRAKE warning lamp in
the instrument cluster and the LED indicator on the
switch will extinguish.
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NOTE:
•When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply
the EPB before placing the gear selector in PARK,
otherwise the load on the transmission locking
mechanism may make it difficult to move the gear
selector out of PARK. The EPB should always be
applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle.
• If the clutch pedal is released at the same time the gas
pedal is pressed, the EPB will be automatically
released (manual transmissions only).
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the transmission gear selector.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition in the ON or RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage
or injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission
in PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to
roll and cause damage or injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on with
the parking brake released, a brake system mal-
function is indicated. Have the brake system ser-
viced by an authorized dealer immediately.
If exceptional circumstances should make it necessary
to engage the EPB while the vehicle is in motion,
maintain upward pressure on the EPB switch for as
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long as engagement is desired. The brake warning lamp
could illuminate in case of the hydraulic system is not
available. The rear stop lamps will also be illuminated
automatically while the vehicle remains in motion.
To disengage the EPB while the vehicle is in motion,
release the switch. If the vehicle is brought to a com-
plete stop using the EPB, when the vehicle reaches
approximately 1.9 mph (3 km/h) the EPB will remain
engaged.
WARNING!
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake en-
gaged, or repeated use of the parking brake to slow
the vehicle may cause serious damage to the brake
system. Be sure the parking brake is fully disen-
gaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to
brake failure and a collision.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction of the EPB
system, a yellow EPB fault lamp will illuminate. This
may be accompanied by the Brake warning lamp flash-
ing. In this status some EPB functionalities may be deactivated. In this event, urgent service of the EPB
system is required. Do not rely on the EPB to hold the
vehicle stationary.
Auto Park Brake
The EPB can be programmed to be applied automati-
cally whenever the vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph
(3 km/h) and the automatic transmission is placed in
PARK, or with a manual transmission, whenever the
ignition is in the OFF mode. Auto Park Brake is enabled
and disabled by customer selection through the Cus-
tomer Programmable Features section of the Uconnect
Settings.
Any single Auto Park Brake application can be by-
passed by pushing the EPB switch to the release posi-
tion while the transmission is placed in PARK (auto-
matic transmission) and the ignition is in the RUN
mode. In some cases, in case of Automatic or Dual
clutch transmission, when the ignition is in the OFF
mode EPB can automatically apply even if it has been
previously disabled
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SafeHold
SafeHold is a safety feature of the EPB system that will
engage the park brake automatically if the vehicle is left
unsecured while the ignition switch is in the RUN
mode.
For automatic transmissions, the EPB will automatically
engage if all of the following conditions are met:
•Vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h).
• There is no attempt to depress the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal.
• The seat belt is unbuckled.
• The driver door is open.
• The vehicle is not in the PARK position.
For manual transmissions, the EPB will automatically
engage if all of the following conditions are met:
• Vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h).
• There is no attempt to depress the brake pedal or
accelerator pedal.
• The clutch pedal is not pressed.
• The seat belt is unbuckled. •
The driver door is open.
SafeHold can be temporarily bypassed by pushing the
EPB Switch while the driver door is open and the brake
pedal is pressed. Once manually bypassed, SafeHold
will be enabled again once the vehicle reaches 12 mph
(20 km/h) or the ignition is cycled to the OFF mode and
back to RUN mode.
Brake Service Mode
We recommend having your brakes serviced by your
authorized dealer. You should only make repairs for
which you have the knowledge and the right equip-
ment. You should only enter Brake Service Mode during
brake service.
When servicing your rear brakes, it may be necessary
for you or your technician to push the rear piston into
the rear caliper bore. With the electric park brake
system, this can only be done after retracting the EPB
actuator. The actuator retraction can be done easily by
entering the Brake Service Mode through the Uconnect
Settings in your vehicle. This menu based system will
guide you through the steps necessary to retract the
EPB actuator in order to perform rear brake service.
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