2014 FIAT 500X tow

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, andspare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle.
You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if
you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold
tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Load-
ing Information placard in “Vehicle Loading” in “Start-
ing And Operating”, or the Tire Information Supple-
ment, located in your Owner ’s Information kit.
NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and
rear axles must not be exceeded. Refer to “Vehicle
Loading” in “Starting And Operating”, or the Tire
Information Supplement located in your Owner ’s Infor-
mation kit, for further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never ex-
ceed the weight referenced here.
Tire And Loading Information Placard
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Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and
passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount
of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.Consult this manual to determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg, and there
will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is
295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
NOTE:
•
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The
following table shows examples on how to calculate
total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of
your vehicle with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. This table is for
illustration purposes only and may not be accurate
for the seating and load carry capacity of your
vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs
(392 kg).
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Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the
original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do
so may adversely affect the safety
and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph
(120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h), refer
to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for
recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold
tire inflation pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states
prohibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of
inflation pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred
to as the Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when
the tire inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa).
Once a Run Flat tire reaches the Run Flat mode, it has
limited driving capabilities and needs to be replaced
immediately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended to drive a vehicle loaded at full
capacity, or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the Run Flat
mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor-
mation.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit
instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit”
in “In Case Of Emergency” for further information.
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Axle Lubrication........................ .409
Battery ........................... .135, 358
Charging System Light ..................135
Belts, Seat ............................. .207
Blind Spot Monitoring .....................59
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................360
B-Pillar Location ........................ .384
Brake Assist System ..................... .157
Brake Fluid ........................... .409
Brakes ............................ .154, 368
Brake System ....................... .154, 368
Fluid Check ......................... .409
Master Cylinder ...................... .369
Warning Light ....................... .133
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................74
Bulbs, Light ........................... .209
Camera, Rear .......................... .255
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .407
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ......................... .356
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............206, 265
Car Washes ........................... .373
Certification Label ....................... .268Chains, Tire
........................... .397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................315, 379
Chart, Tire Sizing ....................... .381
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .343
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .............205
Checks, Safety ......................... .205
Child Restraint ......................... .188
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................ .192
Child Restraints ...................... .188
Child Seat Installation ...................202
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ......200
Infants And Child Restraints ..............190
LATCH Positions ..................... .195
Locating

The LATCH Anchorages ..........198
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .....195
Older Children And Child Restraints ........191
Seating Positions ...................... .194
Clean Air Gasoline ...................... .262
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .374
Windshield Wiper Blades .................360
Climate Control ..........................80
Manual ..............................80
Clutch ............................... .369
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INDEX 461

Clutch Fluid........................... .369
Coin Holder ............................115
Cold Weather Operation ...................216
Connector UCI............................... .445
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........445
Console ...............................115
Console, Floor ...........................115
Contract, Service .........................10
Cooling System ......................... .364
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............366
Coolant Capacity ..................... .407
Coolant Level .....................364, 367
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................367
Drain, Flush, And Refill ..................365
Inspection .......................... .367
Points To Remember .................367, 368
Pressure Cap ........................ .367
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .365, 407, 408
Corrosion Protection ..................... .372
Cruise Light ........................ .151, 152
Cupholders ............................116
Customer Assistance ........................8
Customer Programmable Features ............415Daytime Running Lights
....................68
Dealer Service .......................... .344
Defroster, Rear Window ....................78
Defroster, Windshield .....................207
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................69
Disabled Vehicle Towing ...................334
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............367
Door Ajar ............................. .136
Door Ajar Light ........................ .136
Door Locks Door Locks ...........................36
KeyFob .............................36
Remote ..............................36
Remote Keyless Entry ....................36
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ......................46
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. .271
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .......112
Electric

Park Brake ...................... .218
Electric Parking Brake .....................218
Electronic Brake Control System Anti-Lock Brake System .................155
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Electronic Roll Mitigation................161
Traction Control System .................159
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .......235
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .......139
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher .................289
Jacking ......................... .315, 379
Jump Starting ........................ .327
Overheating ......................... .330
Towing ............................ .334
Emission Control System Maintenance .........343
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... .357
Break-In Recommendations ...............217
Checking Oil Level .....................355
Compartment ........................ .353
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................408
Cooling ............................ .364
Exhaust Gas Caution ................206, 265
Fails To Start ........................ .215
Flooded, Starting ..................... .215
Fuel Requirements .....................261
Jump Starting ........................ .327
Oil ......................... .355, 407, 408
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .356Oil Filter
........................... .357
Oil Selection ..................... .356, 407
Overheating ......................... .330
Starting ............................ .214
Engine Oil Viscosity ..................... .356
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ..................356
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........340
Ethanol .............................. .262
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................206, 265
Exhaust System ..................... .206, 362
Exterior Lighting .........................66
Exterior

Lights ....................... .66, 209
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... .357
Air Conditioning ....................96, 359
Engine Oil ....................... .357, 408
Engine Oil Disposal ....................357
Flashers Hazard Warning ...................... .289
Turn Signal .....................70, 150, 209
Flooded Engine Starting ...................215
Floor Console ...........................115
Fluid, Brake ........................... .409
Fluid Capacities ........................ .407
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INDEX 463

Fluid Leaks........................... .209
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........408
Fog Lights ..............................68
Forward Collision Warning .................239
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....................332
Fuel ................................. .261
Adding ............................ .265
Additives ........................... .264
Clean Air ........................... .262
Ethanol ............................ .262
Gasoline ........................... .261
Light .............................. .140
Materials Added ...................... .264
Methanol ........................... .262
Octane Rating .....................261, 408
Requirements ........................ .261
Specifications ........................ .408
Tank Capacity ....................... .407
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... .262
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... .261
Gasoline, Reformulated ....................262
Gear Ranges ........................... .225
Gear Select Lever Override .................331
General Information ..................... .246General Maintenance
..................... .354
Glass Cleaning ......................... .377
Gross Axle Weight Rating ..................274
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................273
GVWR ............................... .268
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ....................... .271
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................289
Headlights Automatic ............................67
Cleaning ........................... .377
Delay ...............................68
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........
69
Lights On Reminder .....................68
Switch ...............................66
Time Delay ...........................68
Head Restraints ..........................53
Head Rests .............................53
Heated Mirrors ...........................59
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ....69
Hill Start Assist ........................ .157
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... .276
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Radio Operation........................ .447
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................76
Rear Camera .......................... .255
Rear Cross Path ..........................64
Rear ParkSense System ....................246
Rear Window Defroster .....................78
Rear Wiper/Washer .......................78
Recreational Towing ..................... .284
Reformulated Gasoline ....................262
Refrigerant ............................ .359
Reminder, Lights On .......................68
Reminder, Seat Belt ...................... .164
Remote Control Starting System ........................29
Remote Keyless Entry ......................23
Arm The Alarm ........................34
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................38
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........446
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ..................31
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ....32
Uconnect Settings .......................32
Remote Starting System ....................29
Replacement Keys ........................26
Replacement Parts ....................... .344Replacement Tires
....................... .395
Reporting Safety Defects ....................11
Restraint, Head ..........................53
Restraints, Child ........................ .188
Roll Over Warning .........................6
Roof Type Carrier ........................117
Rotation, Tires ......................... .399
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................207
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ...............209
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................11
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...................... .206
Safety Information, Tire ....................380
Safety Tips ............................ .205
Schedule, Maintenance ....................344
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . . . .169
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .........172
Energy Management Feature ..............172
Lap/Shoulder

Belt Operation ..............167
Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................165
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting .............169
Pregnant Women ..................... .171
Seat Belt Pretensioner ...................172
Seat Belt Reminder .....................164
468 INDEX