2015 FIAT 500X sensor

Symbol What it means
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the rain sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Start&Stop system. The display will show a dedicated
message. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.KEYLESS GO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Go system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol turns on when the outside temperature falls to or below 3°C.
IMPORTANT In the case of outside temperature sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are
replaced by dashes.SPEED LIMITER FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the Speed Limiter device. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.4x4 DRIVE SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol turns on to indicate that there is a failure in the 4x4 drive system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs); parking
lights; side lights; direction indicators; rear fog light; reversing light; number plate lights.
The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical
connection.BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure of the brake lights (STOP).
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Symbol What it means
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel level sensor failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership.ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(where provided)
Diesel versions: the symbol turns on and is displayed for 3 minute cycles and intervals of 5 seconds until
the oil is changed.
The symbol is displayed until the problem is solved.
Petrol versions: the symbol switches on and then is not displayed when the display cycle is completed.
IMPORTANT After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will continue to switch on
as described above until the oil is changed.
If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault on the vehicle, rather it simply reports that it is
now necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the vehicle.
The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated by using the vehicle for short drives, preventing the engine
from reaching operating temperature.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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WARNING
20)Deteriorated engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the symbol is switched on, and never more than 500 km after it first
switches on. Failure to observe the above indications may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. The switching
on of this symbol is not correlated to the quantity of oil in the engine; therefore if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.
21)If the symbol flashes whilst driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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Symbol What it means
GENERAL FAILURE
The switching on of this symbol signals: engine oil pressure sensor failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.SCHEDULED SERVICING (SERVICE)
When the next scheduled service is approaching, the symbol will be displayed, followed by the number of
kilometres/miles or days (where provided) left, when the ignition device is turned to MAR.
Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" operations will be performed and the
message will be reset.The switching on of this symbol indicates that the clutch pedal must be pressed for starting enablement.The switching on of this indication is equivalent to the suggestion to engage a higher gear (upshifting).The switching on of this indication is equivalent to the suggestion to engage a lower gear (downshifting).SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The (white) symbol switches on when the speed limit (e.g. 110 km/h) set through the menu of the display is
exceeded (the inner value updates according to the set speed).
For versions/markets, where provided, the (red) symbol switches on when the speed limit set through the
menu of the display is exceeded: for these versions the value is set to 120.
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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMSThe vehicle has the following active
safety systems:
❒ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);
❒DTC (Drag Torque Control);
❒ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
❒TC (Traction Control);
❒PBA (Panic Brake Assist);
❒HHC (Hill Hold Control);
❒DST (Dynamic Steering Torque);
❒ERM (Electronic Rollover Mitigation);
❒TSC (Trailer Sway Control).
For the operation of the systems, see
the following description.ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle
can be controlled even during
emergency braking and optimising
stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.The system also improves control and
stability of the vehicle when braking
on a surface where the grip of the left
and right wheels varies, or on corners.
The Electronic Braking Force
Distribution (EBD) system completes
the system allowing the brake force to
be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
System interventionThe driver can feel that the ABS system
has come into action because the
brake pedal pulsates slightly and the
system gets noisier: this is entirely
normal with the system operating.
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DTC (Drag Torque
Control) SYSTEMThe system intervenes in the event of
sudden downshifting, or during ABS
braking, restoring torque to the engine
and thus preventing excessive drag
at the drive wheels, which may lead the
wheels to lock and a loss of vehicle
stability, above all in low-grip
conditions.
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEMThe ESC system improves the
directional control and stability of the
vehicle in various driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the vehicle’s
understeer and oversteer, distributing
the brake force on the wheels
appropriately. The torque supplied by
the engine can also be reduced in order
to maintain control of the vehicle.
The ESC system uses sensors installed
on the vehicle to determine the
trajectory that the driver intends to
follow and compares it with the
vehicle’s effective trajectory. When the
real trajectory deviates from the desired
trajectory, the ESC system intervenes
to counter the vehicle’s understeer
or oversteer.
❒Oversteer: occurs when the vehicle is
turning more than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
❒Understeer: occurs when the vehicle
is turning less than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
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❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse
gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque necessary for starting is
reached, or in any case for a maximum
of 2 seconds, allowing your right foot
to be moved easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator.
When two seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage it is possible to hear a
typical mechanical brake release noise,
indicating the imminent movement of
the vehicle.
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DST SYSTEM (Dynamic
Steering Torque)The DST function uses the integration
of the ESC system with the electric
power steering to increase the safety
level of the whole vehicle.In critical situations (braking on surfaces
with different grip conditions), through
the DST function the ESC system
controls the steering to implement an
additional torque contribution on the
steering wheel, to suggest the most
correct manoeuvre to the driver.
The coordinated action of the brakes
and steering increases the sensation of
safety and control of the vehicle.
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ERM (Electronic Rollover
Mitigation) SYSTEMThe system monitors the tendency of
the wheels to rise from the ground if the
driver performs extreme manoeuvres
like quick steering to avoid an obstacle,
especially in poor road conditions.
If these conditions occur, the system
intervenes on the brakes and engine
power to reduce the possibility that the
wheels are raised from the ground. It
is not possible to avoid tendency to roll
over if the phenomenon is due to
reasons such as driving on high side
gradients, collision with objects or other
vehicles.
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TSC (Trailer Sway
Control) SYSTEMThe system employs a series of
sensors located on the vehicle to
identify excessive swerving of the trailer
and take the necessary precautions
to eliminate it.
To counteract the effect of trailer sway,
the system can reduce the engine
power and intervene on the wheels
involved. The TSC system activates
automatically once excessive sway of
the trailer is detected.System interventionWhen the system is active, the
warning light flashes on the
instrument panel, the engine power is
reduced and braking can be felt on the
individual wheels, following the attempt
to eliminate the swerving of the trailer.55) 56)
WARNING
31)When the ABS intervenes and you feel
the brake pedal pulsating, do not reduce
the pressure, but hold it down firmly and
confidently; in doing so you will brake
in the shortest distance possible,
depending on the current road conditions.
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55)When towing trailers, the utmost
caution at the wheel is recommended.
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see the description in the "Weights"
paragraph in the "Technical Specifications"
chapter).
56)The TSC system cannot prevent
swerving for all trailers. If the system
activates during driving, reduce the speed,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and arrange
the load correctly to prevent the trailer
from swerving.
DRIVING
ASSISTANCE
SYSTEMSThe vehicle can feature the following
driving assistance systems:
❒BSA (Blind Spot Assist);
❒FBC (Full Brake Control);
❒iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System).
For the operation of the systems, see
the following pages.BSA (Blind Spot Assist)
SYSTEMThe vehicle can be equipped with the
BSA (Blind Spot Assist) system for blind
spot monitoring. The BSA system
uses two radar sensors, located in the
rear bumper (one for each side - see
fig. 55), to detect the presence of
vehicles (vehicles, trucks, motorbikes,
etc.) in the rear side blind spots of
the vehicle.
The system warns the driver about the
presence of vehicles in the detection
area by lighting up, on the relevant side,
the warning light located on the door
mirror fig. 56, along with an acoustic
warning.
When the vehicle is started the warning
light turns on to signal the driver that
the system is active.
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SensorsThe sensors are activated when any
forward gear is engaged at a speed
higher than about 10 km/h, or when
reverse is engaged.
The sensors are temporarily
deactivated with vehicle at a standstill
and the gear lever in position P (Park
- versions with automatic transmission),
or with vehicle at a standstill and
electric parking brake engaged
(versions with manual gearbox).
The detection area of the system
covers about a lane on both sides of
the vehicle (around 3 metres).
This area begins from the door mirror
and extends for about 6 metres
towards the rear part of the vehicle.
When the sensors are active the system
monitors the detection areas on both
sides of the vehicle and warns the
driver about the possible presence of
vehicles in these areas.
While driving the system monitors the
detection area from three different input
points (side, rear and front) to check
whether a signal needs to be sent
to the driver. The system can detect the
presence of a vehicle in one of these
three areas.IMPORTANT The system does not
signal the presence of fixed objects
(e.g. safety barriers, poles, walls, etc.).
However, in some circumstances,
the system may activate in the
presence of these objects. This is
normal and does not indicate a system
malfunction.
IMPORTANT The system does not
warn the driver about the presence of
vehicles coming from the opposite
direction, in the adjacent lanes.
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ImportantIf a trailer is hitched to the vehicle, the
system must be manually deactivated
using the relevant menu, in order to
avoid false warnings.
For the system to operate correctly, the
rear bumper area where the radar
sensors are located must stay free from
snow, ice and dirt gathered from the
road surface.
Do not cover the rear bumper area
where the radar sensors are located
with any object (e.g. adhesives, bike
rack, etc.).
Rear viewThe system detects vehicles coming
from the rear part of your vehicle on
both sides and entering the rear
detection area with a difference in
speed of less than 50 km/h with
respect to your vehicle.Overtaking vehiclesIf another vehicle is overtaken slowly
(with a difference in speed of less than
about 25 km/h) and this stays in the
blind spot for about 1.5 seconds, the
warning light on the door mirror of
the corresponding side lights up.
If the difference in speed between the
two vehicles is greater than about
25 km/h, the warning light does not
light up.RCP (Rear Cross Path detection)
systemThis system helps the driver during
reverse manoeuvres in the case of
reduced visibility.
The RCP system monitors the rear
detection areas on both sides of the
vehicle, to detect objects moving
towards the sides of the vehicle at a
minimum speed between about 1 km/h
and 3 km/h and objects moving at a
maximum speed of 35 km/h, as
generally happens in parking areas.
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The system activation is signalled to the
driver by means of a visual and
acoustic warning.
IMPORTANT If the sensors are covered
by objects or vehicles, the system will
not warn the driver.Operating modeThe system can be activated/
deactivated by operating on the display
Menu, or via theUconnect™system
(for further information see the
dedicated Supplement)."Blind Spot Assist", "Visual" modeWhen this mode is active, the BSA
system sends a visual warning to the
relevant door mirror, depending on the
detected object.
However, when operating in RCP
mode, the system sends visual and
acoustic warnings when the presence
of an object is detected.
When an acoustic warning is sent, the
Uconnect™volume is lowered."Blind Spot Assist", "Visual and
acoustic" modeWhen this mode has been activated,
the BSA system sends a visual warning
to the relevant door mirror, depending
on the detected object.If the direction indicator on the side
where an obstacle has been detected is
activated, an acoustic warning is
emitted as well.
When a direction indicator is active and
an object is simultaneously detected
on the same side, both the acoustic
and visual warnings are emitted. The
Uconnect™volume is also lowered.
During "RCP" operating mode, the
system sends acoustic and visual
warnings if the presence of an object is
detected. When an acoustic warning
is sent, theUconnect™volume is also
lowered.
"Blind Spot Assist" function
deactivationWhen the system is deactivated ("Blind
spot alert" mode at "OFF"), the BSA
or RCP systems will not emit neither
acoustic nor visual warnings.
The BSA system will store the operating
mode running when the engine was
switched off. Each time the engine
is started, the operating mode stored
previously will be recalled and used.IMPORTANT The system is an aid for
vehicle driving, it DOES NOT warn
the driver about incoming vehicles
outside of the detection areas. The
driver must always maintain a sufficient
level of attention to the traffic and
road conditions and for controlling the
trajectory of the vehicle.
FULL BRAKE CONTROL
SYSTEM
58) 59) 60) 61)22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30)
The vehicle can be equipped with the
"Full Brake Control" system. This is
a driving assistance system which
comprises a radar located behind the
front bumper fig. 57 and a camera
located in the central part of the
windscreen fig. 58.57
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