2015 FIAT 500X Parking lights

Vehicles travelling at right angles to
the vehicleThe system may temporarily react to a
vehicle that is passing through the radar
sensor’s operating range at right angles
fig. 62.
Important❒The system has not been designed
to prevent impacts and cannot detect
possible conditions leading to an
accident in advance. Failure to take into
account this warning may lead to
serious or fatal injuries.
❒The system may activate, assessing
the trajectory of the vehicle, due to
the presence of reflective metal objects
different from other vehicles, such as
safety barriers, road signs, barriers
before parking lots, tollgates, level
crossings, gates, railways, objects near
road constructions sites or higher
than the vehicle (e.g. a flyover). In the
same way, the system may intervene
inside multi-storey car parks or tunnels,
or due to a glare on the road surface.
These possible activations follow the
normal operating logic of the system
and must not be regarded as faults.❒The system has been designed for
road use only. If the vehicle is driven
off-road, the system must be
deactivated, to avoid unnecessary
warnings. Automatic deactivation is
signalled by the dedicated warning
light/icon switching on in the instrument
panel (see the instructions in the
"Warning lights and messages"
paragraph, "Knowing the instrument
panel" chapter).
iTPMS (indirect Tyre
Pressure Monitoring
System)
62) 63) 64) 65) 66) 67)31)
DescriptionThe vehicle can be equipped with the
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System) which monitors the
tyre inflation status thanks to wheel
speed sensors.Correct tyre pressureIf the pressure of all the tyres
corresponds to the correct value, the
display shows the vehicle with "OK"
beside each wheel.
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58)The system is an aid for the driver, who
must always pay full attention while driving.
The responsibility always rests with the
driver, who must take into account the
traffic conditions in order to drive in
complete safety. The driver must always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front.
59)If the driver depresses the brake pedal
fully or carries out a fast steering during
system operation, the automatic braking
function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible
manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).
60)The system intervenes on vehicles
travelling in the same lane. People, animals
and things (e.g. pushchairs) are not taken
into consideration.
61)If the vehicle must be placed on a roller
bench for maintenance interventions or if
it is washed in an automatic roller washing
tunnel with an obstacle in the front part
(e.g. another vehicle, a wall or another
obstacle), the system may detect its
presence and activate. In this case the
system must be deactivated through the
settings of theUconnect™system.
62)If the system signals a pressure
decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the pressure on all
four tyres.
63)iTPMS does not relieve the driver from
the obligation to check the tyre pressure
every month; it is not to be considered
a system to replace maintenance or a
safety system.64)Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even if
it is higher than the prescribed value,
rather repeat the check when tyres are
cold.
65)The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (e.g. if a tyre bursts). In
this case, stop the vehicle, braking with
caution and avoiding abrupt steering.
66)The system only warns that the tyre
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate
them.
67)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.
WARNING
22)The system may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such
as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow.
23)The section of the bumper before
the sensor must not be covered with
adhesives, auxiliary headlights or any other
object.
24)System intervention might be
unexpected or delayed when other vehicles
transport loads projecting from the side,
above or from the rear, with respect to the
normal size of the vehicle.
25)Operation can be adversely affected by
any structural change made to the vehicle,
such as a modification to the front
geometry, tyre change, or a heavier load
than the standard load of the vehicle.26)Incorrect repairs made on the front part
of the vehicle (e.g. bumper, chassis) may
alter the position of the radar sensor,
and adversely affect its operation. Go to a
Fiat Dealership for any operation of this
type.
27)Do not tamper with nor carry out any
intervention on the radar sensor or on
the camera on the windscreen. In the event
of a sensor failure, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
28)When towing a trailer (with modules
installed after purchasing the vehicle),
a vehicle or during loading manoeuvres on
a vehicle transporter (or in vehicle for
transport), the system must be deactivated
via theUconnect™system.
29)Do not wash with high-pressure jets in
the bumper lower area: in particular do
not operate on the system's electrical
connector.
30)Be careful in the case of repairs and
new paintings in the area around the
sensor (panel covering the sensor on the
left side of the bumper). In the event of
a frontal impact the sensor may
automatically deactivate and display a
warning to indicate that the sensor needs
to be repaired. Even without a malfunction
warning, deactivate the system operation
if you think that the position of the radar
sensor has changed (e.g. due to
low-speed frontal impact as during parking
manoeuvres). In these cases, go to a Fiat
Dealership to have the radar sensor
realigned or replaced.
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STARTING THE
ENGINEBefore starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors,
the door mirrors and fasten the seat
belt correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on
the display.ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURE
103) 104) 105) 106)33) 34) 35) 36)
Versions with manual gearboxProceed as follows:
❒engage the electric parking brake
and place the gear lever in neutral;
❒bring the ignition device to MAR. On
Diesel versions, warning light
lights up in the instrument panel:
wait for the warning light to switch off;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition device to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts;❒if the engine does not start within 10
seconds, bring the ignition device
back to STOP and wait for 10-15
seconds before repeating the starting
procedure.
❒after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Versions with automatic
transmissionProceed as follows:
❒engage
the electric parking brake
and set the gear lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral);
❒fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒set the ignition device to AVV;
❒if the engine does not start, bring the
ignition device back to STOP and
wait for 10-15 seconds before
repeating the starting procedure;
❒after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE STARTING
F
AILURE
Starting the engine with electronic
key battery (Keyless Go) run down
or flatIf the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed the
electronic key battery might be run
down or flat. Therefore, the system
does not detect the presence of the
electronic key on board the vehicle and
displays a dedicated message. In this
case, rest the rounded edge of the
electronic key (the side opposite the
metal insert) on the ignition device and
press the button using the electronic
key. The ignition device is thus
activated and the engine can be
started.
WARNING
103)Do not try to start the engine by
pouring fuel or other flammable fluid inside
the throttle body air intake: this might
damage the engine and injury people
nearby.
104)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and produces carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
105)The brake servo is not operational
until the engine has been started; therefore
you need to apply much more force than
usual to the brake pedal.
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A slight movement of the brake pedal
may be detected when engaging the
electric parking brake with the brake
pedal pressed.
With the electric parking brake
engaged, the
warning light on the
instrument panel and the LED on the
switch fig. 89 turn on.
IMPORTANT With the EPB failure
warning light on, some functions of the
electric parking brake are deactivated.
In this case the driver is responsible
for brake activation and vehicle parking
in complete safety conditions.
If, under exceptional circumstances, the
use of the parking brake is required
with the vehicle in motion, keep the
switch on the central tunnel pulled as
long as the brake action is necessary.
The
warning light may switch
on with the hydraulic system
temporarily unavailable; in this case
braking is controlled by the motors.
The brake lights (stop) also come
on automatically.
Release the switch on the central tunnel
to stop the braking action with the
vehicle in motion.
If, through this procedure, the vehicle is
braked until a speed below 3 km/h is
reached and the switch is kept pulled,
the parking brake will definitively
engage.IMPORTANT Driving the vehicle with
the electric parking brake engaged, or
using it several times to slow down
the vehicle, may cause severe damage
to the braking system.
Disengaging the electric parking
brake
manuallyTo manually disengage the parking
brake, the ignition device must be at
MAR. It is also necessary to press the
brake pedal, then briefly press the
fig. 89 switch.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle and a slight movement of the
brake pedal may be detected during
disengagement.
After disengaging the electric parking
brake, the warning light
on the
instrument panel and the LED on the
switch turn off.
If the
warning light on the
instrument panel remains on with the
electric parking brake disengaged, this
indicates a fault: in this case contact
a Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT On versions with
automatic transmission never use the P
(Park) position instead of the electric
parking brake. Always engage the
electric parking brake when parking the
vehicle to prevent injury or damage
caused by the unexpected movement
of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT For vehicles equipped
with manual gearbox, if the clutch pedal
is released simultaneously with the
press of the accelerator, the electric
handbrake automatically releases.
ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
OPERATING
MODESThe electric parking brake may operate
as follows:
❒"Dynamic operating mode": this
mode is activated by pulling the fig. 89
switch repeatedly whilst driving;
❒"Static engagement and release
mode": with the vehicle stationary, the
electric parking brake can be activated
by pulling the switch once. On the other
hand, press the switch and the brake
pedal at the same time to disengage
the brake;
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CHANGING A WHEELJACKPlease note that:
❒the weight of the jack is 2.8 kg;
❒The jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another original one;
❒No tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.CHANGING PROCEDURE
132) 133) 134) 135) 136) 137) 138) 139)
Proceed as follows:
❒stop the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely.
The ground should be flat if possible,
and sufficiently firm;
❒stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the electric parking
brake;
❒engage first gear or reverse or, for
versions with automatic transmission,
move the lever to position P (Park);
❒wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law in certain countries)
before getting out of the vehicle;❒open the boot and position the
reconfigurable load platform in
an inclined position (see "Boot" in the
"Knowing your vehicle" chapter);
❒take the tool bag provided, which is
secured to the boot cover with specific
fastenings; it contains fig. 120: jack
A; screwdriver B; adaptor C for
refuelling in the event of an emergency;
pin D for centring the wheel (where
provided, to be used in the spare wheel
fitting procedure); special anti-theft
nut E (where provided, to be used in
the wheel stud bolt fitting/removal
procedure); chock F for blocking the
wheels and the vehicle; tow hook
G; key H for the wheel stud bolts and
the jack; Allen key I for emergency
operation of the sun roof (where
provided);
❒raise the mat A fig. 121 and take the
space-saver wheel B;
❒bring the space-saver wheel and the
tool bag near the wheel to be replaced;
❒take the chock A fig. 122 and fold it
out as shown in the diagram;
❒place the chock A on the wheel
diagonally opposite the one to be
replaced (see fig. 123) to prevent the
vehicle from moving irregularly when it
is lifted from the ground;
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEMDESCRIPTIONThis intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with
the engine consequently switching off;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒turning on of the lights inside the
vehicle;
❒deactivation of climate control system
ventilation;
❒switching on of the hazard warning
lights (to deactivate the lights press the
button on the dashboard).
On some versions, the intervention of
the system is indicated by a message
shown on the display. In the same way,
a dedicated message on the display
warns the driver if system operation is
compromised.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the vehicle
for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the vehicle or
near the tank area. After a collision,
bring the ignition device to STOP to
prevent the battery from running down.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
RESETTo restore correct operation of the
vehicle, carry out the following
procedure (this procedure must be
started and completed within less than
1 minute):
152)
Operations to be carried out
With direction indicator lever in neutral
position, bring the ignition device to STOP
Bring the ignition device to MAR
Activate the right direction indicator
Activate the left direction indicator
Activate the right direction indicator
Activate the left direction indicator
Deactivate the left direction indicator
Bring the ignition device to STOP
Bring the ignition device to MAR
WARNING
152)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do
not reactivate the system to avoid the risk
of fire.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER
UNLOCKINGIn the event of a fault, to move the gear
lever from P (Park), proceed as follows:
❒stop the engine;
❒engage the electric parking brake;
❒working carefully in the point
indicated by the arrow, remove the trim
A fig. 130 (complete with gaiter) lifting
it upwards (see also fig. 131);130
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❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.IMPORTANTAvoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
WindowsUse specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.HeadlightsUse a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartmentAt the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at
the windscreen/rear window wiper
motors. Have this operation performed
at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition device in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
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INDEX
3" Uconnect Radio ........................ 1935" Uconnect Radio LIVE ................ 200
5" Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE.......... 2006.5" Uconnect Radio Nav .............. 214A
BS (system) ................................ 62
Active safety systems ..................... 62
Airbags
– Front airbags ............................. 92
– Side bags .................................. 96
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system) ........................... 92
Alarm ............................................. 11
Automatic dual zone climate
control system ............................. 29
Automatic light control (AUTO
function) ....................................... 21
Automatic transmission gear
lever unlocking ............................. 140
Automatic transmission .................. 10
B
attery .......................................... 161
– advice for extending its life ........ 161
– replacement .............................. 161
Battery recharging.......................... 163
Blind Spot Assist (system) .............. 66
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 168
Bonnet ........................................... 34
Boot (extension) ............................. 17Boot............................................... 35
Brake lights (bulb replacement) ...... 126
Brakes
– brake fluid level.......................... 160
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 123
C
arrying children safely ................. 81
Changing a wheel .......................... 133
Checking levels .............................. 156
Child protection systems ................ 81
Child safety device ......................... 14
Climate control system ................... 27
CO2 emissions............................... 188
Colour display ................................ 40
Control buttons .............................. 41
Control panel and on-board
instruments .................................. 39
D
aytime running lights (DRL) ......... 22
Dead Lock (device) ........................ 14
Dimensions .................................... 178
Dipped beam headlights ................ 22
Dipped/main beam headlights
(bulb replacement) ....................... 125
Direction indicators ........................ 23
Display ........................................... 41
Doors ............................................. 12
Driving assistance systems ............ 66
Driving mode selector .................... 110
DST (system).................................. 64DTC (system) ................................. 62
E
lectrically adjustable front
seats............................................ 16
Electric Parking Brake (EPB)........... 101
Electric sun roof ............................. 32
Electric windows ............................ 31
Electronic Cruise Control ................ 109
Emergency starting ........................ 138
Engine compartment...................... 156
Engine compartment (washing) ...... 169
Engine............................................ 174
– engine coolant level ................... 160
– marking ..................................... 173
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 160
– level check ................................ 160
EPB (Electric Parking Brake)........... 101
ERM (system) ................................. 64
ESC (system) ................................. 62
Exterior lights ................................. 21
Fiat Code (system) ........................ 11
Fix&Go automatic kit ...................... 136
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 184
Fog lights (bulb replacement) ......... 126
Fog lights ....................................... 22
Front roof light ................................ 24
Front seat electric heating .............. 16
Front seats (manual
adjustments) ................................ 15
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