2015 FIAT 500X Owners Manual

REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
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PETROL ENGINESOnly use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 95
(EN 228 specification).DIESEL ENGINES
50)
Only use Diesel for motor vehicles (EN
590 specification).
When using or parking the vehicle for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel. In this case, it is
also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.REFUELLING
PROCEDURE"Capless Fuel" is a device at the
opening for the fuel tank which opens
and recloses automatically when the
fuel supply gun is introduced/removed.
The "Capless Fuel" device is provided
with an inhibitor which prevents
refuelling with incorrect fuel.
Opening the flapTo refuel proceed as follows:
❒unlock flap A fig. 102 by pressing on
the specified point and then open it;
❒introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
❒at the end of refuelling, before
removing the dispenser, wait for at least
10 seconds in order for the fuel to
flow inside the tank;
❒then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap A.
The flap is provided with a dust cover
gaiter B which prevents deposits of
impurities and dust at the end of the
filler when the flap is closed.Emergency refuellingProceed as follows:
❒open the boot and take adaptor C
fig. 103, located in the tool box or in theFix&Go kit container (according to the
versions);
❒open flap A fig. 102, as described
previously;
❒introduce the adaptor in the filler as
shown and refuel;
❒after refuelling, remove the adaptor
and close the flap;
❒finally refit the adaptor in the boot.
WARNING
122)Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided
for the vehicle. Using non-approved
objects/plugs may cause pressure
increase in the tank, leading to dangerous
conditions.
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123)Do not get close to the filler of the
tank with naked flames or lit cigarettes: risk
of fire. Do not get too close to the filler
with your face, in order not to inhale
harmful vapours.
124)Do not use a mobile phone near the
fuel pump: risk of fire.
WARNING
50)Vehicles with a diesel engine must only
be filled with diesel fuel for motor vehicles,
in compliance with European Standard
EN 590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the
warranty, due to the damage caused. If
you accidentally refuel with another type of
fuel, do not start the engine, and drain
the tank. If the engine has run, even for a
very short time, you will need to have
the entire fuel supply system emptied in
addition to the tank.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest Fiat
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........122
BULB REPLACEMENT....................122
REPLACING FUSES........................128
CHANGING A WHEEL ....................133
FIX&GO AUTOMATIC KIT ................136
EMERGENCY STARTING ................138
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................140
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER UNLOCKING.............140
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................142
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTSCONTROLPress the fig. 104 button to switch the
lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on,
the
and
warning lights flash.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway
code of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
Emergency brakingIn the event of emergency braking the
hazard warning lights switch on
automatically as well as the
and
warning lights in the instrument
panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
BULB
REPLACEMENT
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GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS❒Before replacing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒replace blown bulbs with others of
the same type and power;
❒after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
❒when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“Replacing fuses” in this chapter.IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after heavy rain or washing,
the surface of headlights or rear lights
may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is
a natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside
of the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.
The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from
the centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges.
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TYPES OF BULBSThe vehicle is equipped with the following bulbs:Glass bulbs (type A): they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.Bayonet-type bulbs (type B): to remove them from their holder, press
the bulb and turn it anticlockwise, then extract it.
Tubular bulbs (type C): release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen bulbs (type D): to remove the bulb, turn the connector to the
side and pull it out.
Halogen bulbs (type E): to remove the bulb, turn it anticlockwise.
Xenon gas discharge bulb (type F): to remove the bulb, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
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Bulbs Type Power Figure referenceFront side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) P21W 21 W B
Rear side/brake light P21W 21 W B
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (halogen) H4 60/55 W D
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D5S 25 W F
Front direction indicators PY21W 21 W B
Rear direction indicators P21W 21 W B
Side direction indicators (on door mirror) WY5W 5 W A
3rd brake light LED – –
Number plate W5W 5 W A
Fog lights H8 35 W E
Rear fog light P21W 21 W B
Reverse P21W 21 W B
Front roof light C5W 5 W A
Front roof lights (sun visors) C5W 5 W A
Rear roof light (versions without sun roof) XENON 6 W A
Rear roof lights (versions with sun roof) C5W 5 W C
Boot roof lights W5W 5 W A
Glove compartment light W5W 5 W A
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REPLACING AN
EXTERNAL BULB
Dipped/main beam headlightsTo replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒working from inside the engine
compartment, remove rubber cap A fig.
105, using the dedicated tab;
❒turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly
anticlockwise and then remove it sliding
it outwards;
❒disconnect the electrical connector B
and replace the bulb C.
❒then insert the bulb and bulb holder
assembly in its housing and turn it
clockwise, making sure that it is locked
correctly;
❒refit the rubber cap A.IMPORTANT Only replace the bulb
when the engine is off. Also ensure that
the engine is cold, to prevent the risk
of burns.
Xenon gas discharge main
beam/dipped beam headlightsFor replacing these bulbs, contact a
Fiat Dealership.Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)To replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒steer the vehicle wheels completely
inwards;
❒undo screws A fig. 106 using the
screwdriver provided and remove
inspection flap B;
❒identify the bulb for the side
light/DRL;❒turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly
anticlockwise and then remove it sliding
it outwards;
❒replace the "bayonet-fitted" bulb A
fig. 107;
❒finally, refit inspection flap B fig. 106,
completely tightening fixing screws A.
Front direction indicatorsTo replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒steer the vehicle wheels completely
inwards;
❒undo screws A fig. 106 using the
screwdriver provided and remove
inspection flap B;
❒identify the direction indicator bulb;
❒turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly
anticlockwise and then remove it sliding
it outwards;
❒replace the "bayonet-fitted" bulb A
fig. 107;
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❒finally, refit inspection flap B fig. 106,
completely tightening fixing screws A.Fog lightsTo replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
❒steer the vehicle wheels completely
inwards;
❒undo screws A fig. 106 using the
screwdriver provided and remove
inspection flap B;
❒identify the fog light bulb;
❒turn the bulb-bulb holder assembly
anticlockwise and then remove it sliding
it outwards;
❒disconnect the electrical connector;
❒replace the bulb-bulb holder
assembly B fig. 107.
❒reconnect the electrical connector to
the new bulb-bulb holder assembly,
then fit it ensuring that it locks correctly;
❒fit the assembly turning it clockwise,
ensuring that it locks correctly;
❒finally, refit inspection flap B fig. 106,
completely tightening fixing screws A.Side direction indicatorsIMPORTANT The procedure is only
described by way of illustration. It
is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership
for bulb replacement.To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 108 of the door
mirror very carefully (using suitable
equipment in order not to damage the
paintwork) around the frame of the
mirror itself (as shown in the figure);
❒remove lens A, then remove bulb C
pulling it out from its bulb holder.
❒fit the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly locked;
❒refit the bulb holder on lens A;
❒correctly refit the cover B on the door
mirror, making sure it is correctly
locked.
Rear light clusterTo replace the bulbs proceed as
follows:
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