2015 FIAT 500X battery

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):
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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
F1B0028C
131
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❒fully depress the brake pedal and
hold it down;
❒insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole B fig. 132 and
adjust the release lever;
❒place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
❒refit the gear lever gaiter and trim
correctly;
❒start the engine.EMERGENCY REMOVAL
OF THE IGNITION KEY
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The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be
removed only if the gear lever is in
position P (Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
❒stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
❒using the provided key A fig. 133
(located in the casing containing the
on-board documents), undo the fixing
screws B fig. 134 for the lower cover C;
❒remove the lower steering wheel
cover C by releasing it from its housing;❒pull tab D fig. 135 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
❒once the key has been removed, refit
lower cover C fig. 134, make sure it
locks correctly and tighten the fixing
screws B firmly.132
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133
F1B0022C
134
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135
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............145
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............156
BATTERY RECHARGING ................163
SERVICING PROCEDURES ............164
LIFTING THE VEHICLE....................167
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................167
BODYWORK ...................................168
INTERIORS .....................................170
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions)The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/8 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit recharge
expiry date (where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine
coolant, hydraulic clutch/brakes, screen washer, battery,
etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check engine management
system operation, emissions and, for versions/markets,
where provided, engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade position/
wear●●●●●
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (1.6 E.torQ versions)The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/8 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit recharge
expiry date (where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine
coolant, hydraulic clutch/brakes, screen washer, battery,
etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check engine management
system operation, emissions and, for versions/markets,
where provided, engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade position/
wear●●●●●
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (1.6 MultiJet and 2.0 MultiJet versions)The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit recharge
expiry date (where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine
coolant, hydraulic clutch/brakes, screen washer, battery,
etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade position/
wear●●●●●
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE
VEHICLEIf the vehicle is used mainly under one
of the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or motorhome;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:❒check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (boots/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission AT9, change the
transmission oil and replace filters after
90,000 km (or 2 years) if the vehicle
is used in the following conditions: city
driving, short and repeated journeys
(less than 7-8 km) or frequent towing of
trailers or caravans.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
.
CHECKING LEVELS
156) 157)58)
.
1.4 Turbo MultiAir versionsA. Engine oil dipstick – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Engine coolant – D. Windscreen/rear window washer fluid – E. Brake fluid – F. Battery
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