2014 FIAT 500X sensor

▫Accelerating For Passing ...............237
 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED .238
 DYNAMIC SELECTOR — IF EQUIPPED .....238
▫ Warning Messages ....................239
 BRAKE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ........239
▫ Brake Control ...................... .239
▫ Turning Brake Control On Or Off .........241
▫ Changing Brake Control Sensitivity ........241
▫ Brake Control Limited Warning ...........242
▫ Service Brake Control Warning ...........242
▫ Precautions While Driving With Brake
Control ........................... .243
▫ General Information ..................246
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED ......................... .246
▫ ParkSense Sensors ....................247
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ........248
▫ Service The Rear Park Assist System .......249▫
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .......249
 LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............251
▫ LaneSense Operation ..................251
▫ Turning LaneSense On Or Off ............252
▫ LaneSense Warning Message .............252
▫ Changing LaneSense Status .............254
 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED ......................... .255
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS) ............................ .257
▫ Base System ....................... .259
▫ General

Information ...................261
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS .................261
▫ 1.4L Turbo Engine ....................261
▫ 2.4L Engine ........................ .262
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................262
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends .............262
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ......263
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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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Sport Mode –This mode is designed to increase
steering feedback to the driver with a slight increase in
effort and changes the transmission shift schedules for
more aggressive shifting. This driving mode is useful
while driving on twisty roads where more steering
precision is desired in spirited cornering.
Warning Messages
In the event of a system fault, the system automatically
defaults to Automode and a message will appear in
the instrument cluster display.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
BRAKE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Brake Control
The Brake Control system with mitigation provides the
driver with audible warnings, visual warnings (within
the instrument cluster display), and may apply a brake
jerk to warn the driver when it detects a potential
frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking are
intended to provide the driver with enough time to
react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision. NOTE:
•
Brake Control monitors the information from the
forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic
Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of
a forward collision. When the system determines that
a forward collision is probable, the driver will be
provided with audible and visual warnings and may
provide a brake jerk warning.
• If the driver does not take action based upon these
progressive warnings, then the system will provide a
limited level of active braking to help slow the
vehicle and mitigate the potential forward collision.
If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and
the system determines that the driver intends to
avoid the collision by braking but has not applied
sufficient brake force, the system will compensate
and provide additional brake force as required.
Vehicles With A Manual Transmission: After the end
of the intervention of automatic braking, the engine
could stall, unless the driver can depress the clutch
pedal.
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission: After the end
of the intervention of automatic braking, the transmis-
sion may remain in last gear stored: therefore the car
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a more limited and gradual. This setting gives the
driver the maximum possible time of reaction to pre-
vent a possible accident.
By changing the option toNear, the system will warn
the driver of a possible accident with the vehicle ahead
of it when the latter is a reduced distance. This setting
offers a reaction time to the driver lower than the
settings Medium andFar, in the case of a potential
accident, while a more dynamic driving of the car.
The setting of the sensitivity of the system is maintained
in memory when the engine is switched off.
Brake Control Limited Warning
If the instrument cluster display will read “Brake Con-
trol Limited Functionality” or “Brake Control Limited
Functionality Clean Front Windshield” momentarily,
there may be a condition that limits Brake Control
functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable un-
der normal conditions, the active braking may not be
fully available. Once the condition that limited the
system performance is no longer present, the system
will return to its full performance state. If the problem
persists, see your authorized dealer.
Service Brake Control Warning
If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster
display displays:
• Brake Control Unavailable Service Required
This indicates there is an internal system fault. Al-
though the vehicle is still drivable under normal con-
ditions, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warn-
ing
The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily
Blocked” warning will display when conditions tempo-
rarily limit system performance. This most often occurs
at times of poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain.
The system may also become temporarily blinded due
to obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases,
the instrument cluster display will display “Brake Con-
trol Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked” and the
system will deactivate.
The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily
Blocked” message can sometimes be displayed while
driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with
reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The system will
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recover after the vehicle has left these areas. Under rare
conditions, when the radar is not tracking any vehicles
or objects in its path this warning may temporarily
occur.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal
of an obstruction. The sensor is located behind the
lower grille. In absence of visible obstructions on the
bumper, it could be necessary to wipe off the radar
directly on the surface, after having the radar cover
removed. It’s recommended that your authorized
dealer perform’s this operation.
NOTE:
•If the “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporar-
ily Blocked” message occurs frequently (e.g. more
than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,
mud, or other obstruction, have the radar sensor
realigned at your authorized dealer.
• Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after-
market grille or modifying the grille is not recom-
mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit
Brake Control operation.Precautions While Driving With Brake Control
In certain driving conditions, such as:
• Driving in the vicinity of a curve
• Small vehicles and/or not aligned to the lane
• Lane changing of other vehicles
• Passing of vehicles in an oncoming intersection
The intervention of the system could be unexpected or
delayed. The driver must therefore always pay particu-
lar attention, while maintaining control of the car to
drive in complete safety.
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Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve
Entering or exiting a large curve, the system could
detect the presence of a vehicle that is in front of the car,
but that does not preside in the same lane. In cases such
as this, the system might respond.Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane
The system is not able to detect the presence of vehicles
that are in front of the car but placed outside the field of
action of the radar sensor and could therefore not react
in the presence of small vehicles such as bicycles or
motorcycles.
Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve
Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane
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Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles
Vehicles that suddenly change lane, while standing in
the traffic lane of their car and inside the field of action
of the radar sensor may cause the intervention of the
system.Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection
The system could temporarily react to a vehicle that
crossed the range of the radar sensor, in an oncoming
intersection.
Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles
Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection
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ParkSense Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 59
inches (150 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the
horizontal direction, depending on the location, type
and orientation of the obstacle.Chime
By shifting the vehicle in REVERSE and in the case of
the presence of a rear obstacle, an acoustic signal that
varies with the distance of the obstacle from the bumper
is activated.
The frequency of the acoustic signal:
•
Increases with the distance between car and object
decreases.
• Becomes continuous when the distance that sepa-
rates the car from the obstacle is less than approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm), while terminates immedi-
ately if the distance to the obstacle increases.
• Remains constant if the distance between car and
obstacle remains unchanged. If this situation occurs
for the side sensors, the signal is stopped after
approximately three seconds to avoid, for example, it
activates in case of maneuver along a wall.
When the system emits a beeping sound, the volume of
the Uconnect system, if turned on, is automatically
lowered by ParkSense.
Parking Sensors
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