2014 FIAT 500X engine

Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor-
mance, make sure the engine cooling system is func-
tioning properly and the proper amount, type, and
concentration of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recir-
culation mode during Winter months is not recom-
mended, because it may cause window fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
(i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes, in
fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy
and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select
Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower
speed. Do not use the Recirculation mode without A/C
for long periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow,
and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In winter months, make sure the air intake is
clear of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust and pollen
from the air. Contact your authorized dealer to service
your cabin air filter, and to have it replaced when
needed.
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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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Extendible Sun Visor
To extend the sun visor, proceed as follows:
1. Place the sun visor against the door glass by detach-ing it from the hook and turning it toward the side
window.
2. Slide the visor.
3. Slide out the sun visor extender.Power Outlets
The front power outlet is located under the center stack
of the instrument panel. It only operates with the
ignition in the RUN position.
NOTE: The power outlet can be changed to “battery”
powered all the time by switching the power outlet
Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution Unit fuse
from location F84 to F23.
Models equipped with the optional smoker kit,will
have a cigar lighter instead of the power outlet.
Fully Extended Sun Visor
12 Volt Power Outlet
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WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Do not connect devices with power higher than 180
Watts (15 Amps) to the socket. Do not damage the
socket by using unsuitable adaptors. If the 180 Watt
(15 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protect-
ing the system will need to be replaced.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
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plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
Cigar Lighter — If Equipped
NOTE: Cigar lighters can be purchased at an autho-
rized dealer through MOPAR parts. To ensure proper
cigar lighter operation, a MOPAR knob and element
must be used.
The cigar lighter is located on the center console. Push
lighter inward to heat.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ................120
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) . .121
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ...................... .122
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .........123
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Description .....123
▫ Mapping And Reconfigurable Zone Display — If
Equipped ......................... .123
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons .124 ▫
Engine Oil Change Reset ...............125
▫ Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu .....125
 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS ......132
▫ Red Telltale Indicator Lights .............132
▫ Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights ...........140
▫ Green Telltale Indicator Lights ...........150
▫ White Telltale Indicator Lights ...........152
▫ Blue Telltale Indicator Lights ............152
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1. Speedometer•Indicates the speed of the car.
2. Fuel Level Gauge •The fuel gauge in the instrument cluster display
indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank.
• The light comes on, together with a chime and the
display of a message in the instrument cluster
display, when the gas tank has 1.5 to 2 gallons (5 to
7 liters) of fuel remaining.
3. Instrument Cluster Display •The vehicle can be equipped with multifunctional
instrument cluster display which offers useful in-
formation to the driver.
• With the ignition in the STOP/OFF position (and
the key removed, for vehicles with mechanical
key), opening/closing of a door will activate the
instrument cluster display for viewing, and display
the total miles or kilometers in the odometer.
4. Engine Coolant Temperature •The temperature gauge in the instrument cluster
display displays the temperature of the engine
coolant and starts providing indications when the
coolant temperature exceeds approximately 122° F. In the normal use of the car, the temperature gauge
can move in different directions based on the use of
the car. The light comes on, together with a chime
and the display of a message in the instrument
cluster display, to indicate an excessive increase in
the temperature of the engine coolant. Stop the
engine and contact you approved automotive
dealer.
5. Tachometer •Indicates the engine RPM.
NOTE: The illumination of the graphics on the instru-
ment cluster may vary according to the version (Mono-
color or Color display).
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II)
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and auto-
matic transmission control systems. When these sys-
tems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide
excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as
engine emissions well within current government regu-
lations.
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If any of these systems require service, the OBD II
system will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL).” It will also store diagnostic codes and other
information to assist your service technician in making
repairs. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable
and not need towing, see your authorized dealer for
service as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emis-
sions tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing, while the engine is run-
ning, severe catalytic converter damage and
power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is
required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity
Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emis-
sions controls. Authorized service technicians may need to access this information to assist with the diagnosis
and service of your vehicle and emissions system.
WARNING!
•
ONLY an authorized service technician should
connect equipment to the OBD II connection port
in order to diagnose or service your vehicle.
• If unauthorized equipment is connected to the
OBD II connection port, such as a driver-behavior
tracking device, it may:
• Be possible that vehicle systems, including
safety related systems, could be impaired or a
loss of vehicle control could occur that may
result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
• Access, or allow others to access, information
stored in your vehicle systems, including per-
sonal information.
For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices” and
“Uconnect CyberSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Ac-
cess” in your Owner ’s Manual Radio Supplement and
“Cybersecurity” in “Multimedia”.
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Engine Oil Change Reset
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message
will flash in the instrument cluster display for approxi-
mately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded to
indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The
engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval may fluc-
tuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure.
1. In key-on: press accelerator pedal at 100%, remain inthis condition for more than 30 seconds.
2. After this time, always with accelerator pedal down to 100%, press the brake pedal for at least 7 times.
3. Release the pedals.
4. Key-off and wait for Power latch. NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu
The Main Menu is composed of several options that can
be selected using the control buttons above.
NOTE:
• The display mode of the menu items varies depend-
ing on the type of display.
• For some items, a submenu is provided.
• In the Uconnect system, some items on the menu are
not shown on the instrument cluster display.
Instrument Cluster Display Menu/Submenu
Items
The Menu is composed of the following items:
• Trip
– Speedometer
– Instantaneous Info
– Trip A
– Trip B
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