2015 FIAT 500X Brake

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
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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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In the event of an imminent collision the
system intervenes by automatically
braking the vehicle to prevent the crash
or reduce its effects.
The system provides the driver with
acoustic and visual signals through
specific messages on the instrument
panel display.
The system may lightly brake to warn
the driver if a possible frontal accident
is detected (limited braking). Signals
and limited braking are intended to
allow the driver to react promptly,
in order to prevent or reduce the effects
of a potential accident.In situations with the risk of collision, if
the system detects no intervention
by the driver, it provides automatic
braking to help slow the vehicle and
mitigate the potential frontal collision
(automatic braking). If intervention
by the driver on the brake pedal
is detected but not deemed sufficient,
the system may intervene in order to
improve the reaction of the braking
system, therefore reducing vehicle
speed further (additional assistance in
braking stage).
Versions equipped with Start&Stop
system: at the end of the automatic
braking, the Start&Stop system will
activate as described in paragraph
"Start&Stop system" of the "Starting
and driving" chapter.
Versions with manual gearbox:at
the end of the automatic braking the
engine may stall and turn off, unless the
driver presses the clutch pedal.
Versions with automatic
transmission: at the end of the
braking, the latest stored gear
is engaged: the vehicle may therefore
restart after a few seconds from the
automatic stop.IMPORTANT Both on versions
equipped with manual gearbox and on
those with automatic transmission, after
the vehicle is stopped the brake
calipers may be locked for about 2
seconds for safety reasons. Make sure
you press the brake pedal if the vehicle
moves slightly forwards.
Activation/deactivationThe Full Brake Control system can be
deactivated (and then reactivated)
via theUconnect™system (see the
description in the dedicated
supplement).
The system can be deactivated even
with the ignition device at MAR.
IMPORTANT The system status can be
changed with vehicle at a standstill
only.
The Full Brake Control system can be
set to three activation levels through the
Uconnect™system:
❒System active: the system (if active),
in addition to the visual and acoustic
warnings, provides limited braking,
automatic braking and additional
assistance in braking stage, where the
driver does not brake sufficiently in
the event of a potential frontal impact;
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❒System partially active: the system (if
active) does not provide limited braking,
but guarantees automatic braking or
additional assistance in braking stage,
where the driver does not brake at all or
not sufficiently in the event of a
potential frontal impact. The visual and
acoustic warnings are deactivated,
and will not be provided;
❒System deactivated: the system
does not provide visual and acoustic
warnings, limited braking, automatic
braking or additional assistance in
braking stage. The system will therefore
provide no indication of a possible
accident.Activation/deactivationIf the Full Brake Control system has
been correctly activated with the
Uconnect™system, this will be active
each time the engine is started.
Following a deactivation, the system will
not warn the driver about the possible
collision with the preceding vehicle,
regardless of the setting selected with
theUconnect™system.
The system deactivation status will not
be stored when the engine is switched
off: if the system is deactivated when
the engine is switched off, it will be
active when it is next started.This function is not active at a speed
lower than 7 km/h or higher than 200
km/h.
The system is only active if:
❒it is correctly activated via the
Uconnect™system;
❒the ignition device is at MAR;
❒the vehicle speed is between 7 and
200 km/h;
❒the front seat belts are fastened.
Changing the system sensitivityThe sensitivity of the system can be
changed through theUconnect™
system menu, choosing from one of the
following three options: "Near", "Med"
or "Far". See the description in the
Uconnect™supplement for how to
change the settings.
The pre-set option is "Med". With this
setting, the system warns the driver
of a possible collision with the vehicle in
front when that vehicle is at a standard
distance, between that of the other
two settings.With the system sensitivity set to "Far",
the system will warn the driver of a
possible collision with the vehicle in
front when that vehicle is at a greater
distance, thus providing the possibility
of acting on the brakes more lightly and
gradually. This setting provides the
drivers with the maximum possible
reaction time to prevent a potential
accident.
With the option set to "Near", the
system will warn the driver of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front when
that vehicle is close. This setting offers
the driver a lower reaction time
compared to the "Med" and "Far"
settings, in the event of a potential
collision, but permits more dynamic
driving of the vehicle.
The system sensitivity setting is kept in
the memory when the engine is
switched off.
System limited operation signalIf the dedicated message is displayed,
a condition limiting the system
operation may have occurred. The
possible reasons of this limitation are
something blocking the camera view or
a fault.
If an obstruction is signalled, clean the
area of the windscreen indicated in
fig. 58 and check that the message has
disappeared.
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Although the vehicle can still be driven
in normal conditions, the system may
be not completely available.
When the conditions limiting the system
functions end, this will go back to
normal and complete operation. Should
the fault persist, contact a Fiat
Dealership.System failure signallingIf the system switches off and a
dedicated message is shown on the
display, it means that there is a fault on
the system.
In this case, it is still possible to drive
the vehicle, but you are advised to
contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.Radar indication not availableIf conditions are such that the radar
cannot detect obstacles correctly, the
system is deactivated and a dedicated
message appears on the display.
This generally occurs in the event of
poor visibility, such as when it is
snowing or raining heavily. When the
conditions limiting the system functions
end, this will go back to normal and
complete operation.
Frontal collision alarm with active
braking(where provided)
If this function is selected, the brakes
are operated to reduce the speed of the
vehicle in the event of potential frontal
impact
This function applies an additional
braking pressure if the braking pressure
applied by the driver does not suffice
to prevent potential frontal impact.
The function is active with speed above
7 km/h.Driving in special conditionsIn certain driving conditions, such as,
for example:
❒driving close to a bend;
❒vehicles with small dimensions
and/or not aligned in the driving lane;
❒lane change by other vehicles;
❒vehicles travelling at right angles to
the vehicle.
system intervention might be
unexpected or delayed. The driver must
therefore be very careful, keeping
control of the vehicle to drive in
complete safety.
IMPORTANT In particularly complex
traffic conditions, the driver can
deactivate the system through the
Uconnect™system.
Driving close to a bendWhen tackling a wide bend, the system
may detect the presence of a vehicle
in front you, but not running on the
same driving lane fig. 59. In cases such
as these, the system may intervene.Vehicles with small dimensions
and/or not aligned in the driving
laneThe system cannot detect vehicles in
front of you but outside the range of the
radar sensor and may therefore not
react in the presence of small vehicles,
such as bicycles or motorcycles fig. 60.Lane change by other vehiclesVehicles suddenly changing lane,
entering the driving lane of the vehicle
fig. 61 and inside the radar sensor
operating range, may cause system
activation.59
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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 AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE .................100
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).101
MANUAL GEARBOX .......................10
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.........10
START&STOP SYSTEM ..................107
SPEED LIMITER ..............................108
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL ..109
MOOD SELECTOR (DRIVING
MODE SELECTOR) .........................110
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ..................112
LANE ASSIST SYSTEM (LANE
CROSSING WARNING) ...................114
REAR VIEW CAMERA .....................116
TOWING TRAILERS ........................117
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ...........119
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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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