2015 FIAT 500X child seat

83)Always make sure that the diagonal
section of the seat belt does not pass
under the arms or behind the back of the
child. In the event of an accident the seat
belt will not be able to secure the child,
with the risk of injury, including fatal injury.
Therefore the child must always wear
the seat belt correctly.
84)Do not use the same lower anchorage
to install more than one child restraint
system.
85)If a Universal ISOFIX child restraint
system is not fixed to all three anchorages,
it will not be able to protect the child
correctly. In a crash, the child could be
seriously or fatally injured.
86)Fit the child restraint system only when
the vehicle is stationary. The child restraint
system is correctly fixed to the brackets
when you hear the click. Follow the
instructions for assembly, disassembly and
positioning that the manufacturer must
supply with the child restraint system.
SUPPLEMENTARY
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) - AIRBAGThe vehicle is equipped with:
❒front driver airbag;
❒front passenger airbag;
❒driver and passenger front side bags
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection (Side bags);
❒front and rear side passenger side
bags for head protection (window bag)
❒driver's knee bag (where provided).
The location of the airbags on the
vehicle is marked by the word
"AIRBAG" in the middle of the steering
wheel, on the dashboard, on the side
trim or on a label placed next to the
airbag deployment area.FRONT AIRBAGSThe front driver/passenger airbags and
the driver's knee bag (where provided)
protect the front seat occupants in
the event of frontal impacts of
medium/high severity, by placing the
bag between the occupant and the
steering wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-activation of airbags in
other types of collisions (side impacts,
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not
indicate a system malfunction.Driver and passenger front airbags are
not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
should always be worn, as specified
by law in Europe and most non-
European countries.
In the event of impact, those not
wearing a seat belt are projected
forwards and may come into contact
with the bag which is still inflating. The
protection offered by the bag is
compromised in these circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:
❒frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the vehicle (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail, etc.);
❒vehicle wedging under other vehicles
or protective barriers (e.g. trucks or
guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions
described above is due to the fact that
they may not provide any additional
protection compared with seat belts, so
their activation would be inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does
not indicate a system malfunction.
Driver's side front airbagThis consists of an instantly inflating
cushion contained in a special
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 81.
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Passenger side front airbagThis consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboardfig. 82; this bag has a larger
volume than that of the driver's.
Passenger side front airbag and
child restraint systemsRearward facing child restraint systems
mustNEVERbe fitted on the front
seat with an active passenger airbag
since in the event of an impact the
airbag activation may cause fatal
injuries to the transported child.
ALWAYScomply with the instructions
on the label stuck on the passenger
side sun visor fig. 83.Driver's side knee bag(where provided)
It is located in a special compartment
under the dashboard and has a
dedicated cover fig. 84. It provides
additional protection in the event of a
frontal impact.
Deactivating passenger front airbag
and seat-mounted side bag for
pelvis, chest and shoulders
protectionIf a child must be carried on the front
seat in a rearward facing child restraint
system, deactivate the passenger
side front airbag and front side bag.
To deactivate the airbags use the
display Menu (see the instructions in
the "Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter).
The
OFFand
ONLEDs are
present at the centre of the instrument
panelfig. 85.
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82
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83
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84
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WARNING
87)Do not apply stickers or other objects
on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in
the passenger side airbag area, on side
upholstery on the roof or on the seats.
Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on
the passenger's side dashboard since
they could interfere with correct inflation of
the airbag and also cause serious injury
to the passengers.
88)Always drive keeping your hands on
the steering wheel rim so that the airbag
can inflate freely if necessary. Do not drive
with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest.
89)When an active passenger airbag is
fitted, DO NOT install rearward facing child
restraint systems on the front passenger
seat. Deployment of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries to the
child regardless of the severity of the
impact. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rear facing
child restraint system is installed on the
front passenger seat. The front passenger
seat must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.
90)To deactivate the airbags using the
instrument panel menu, see the description
in the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.91)Do not hang rigid objects on the coat
hooks and the support handles.
92)Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, windows or in the window
bag area to prevent injury during
deployment.
93)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
94)If, when the ignition device is turned to
MAR, the
warning light does not switch
on or stays on whilst driving, a fault may
have occurred in the restraint systems. In
this case the airbags or pretensioners may
not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower
number of cases, they may be deployed
accidentally. Before proceeding, contact a
Fiat Dealership immediately to have the
system checked.
95)On some versions, if the
OFFor
ONLED (located on the dashboard
trim) is faulty, the
warning light comes
on in the instrument panel.
96)If a side bag is present, do not cover
the front seat backrests with extra covers.
97)Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between your
lips (pipe, pencils, etc.). They could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
98)If the vehicle has been subject to theft,
attempted theft, vandalism, or flooding,
have the airbag system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.99)If the ignition device is at MAR, even if
the engine is switched off, airbags may
be deployed when the vehicle is stationary
and hit by another vehicle. Therefore,
even if the vehicle is stationary, when an
active front passenger airbag is fitted, DO
NOT install rearward facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rear facing
child restraint system is installed on the
front passenger seat. The front passenger
seat must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed. Also
remember that, if the ignition device is
set to STOP, none of the safety devices
(airbags or pretensioners) will be deployed
in the event of collision. Non-deployment
in such cases does not indicate a system
malfunction.
100)Malfunction of the
warning light is
indicated by the activation of an airbag
failure icon and dedicated message on the
instrument panel display. The pyrotechnic
charges are not disabled. Before
proceeding, contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked
101)The front airbag deployment threshold
is higher than that of the pretensioners.
When the impact is between the two
deployment thresholds, it is normal that
pretensioners only are engaged.
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❒"Drive Away Release": the electric
parking brake will automatically
disengage with the driver side seat belt
fastened and the detection of an action
performed by the driver to move the
vehicle (forward gear or reverse gear);
❒"Safe Hold": if the vehicle speed
is lower than 3 km/h and, for the
versions with automatic transmission,
the gear lever is not in P (Park) position
and the driver intention of leaving the
vehicle is detected, the electric parking
brake will automatically engage to
hold the vehicle in safety conditions;
❒"Auto Apply": if the vehicle speed is
lower than 3 km/h, the electric parking
brake will automatically engage with the
gear lever moved to P (Park) position
(versions with automatic transmission),
or with the ignition device at STOP
(versions with manual gearbox). The
LED on the switch turns on together
with the
warning light on the
instrument panel when the parking
brake is engaged and applied to the
wheels. Each automatic parking brake
engagement can be cancelled by
pressing the switch on the central
tunnel and at the same time moving the
gear lever for the automatic
transmission to position P (Park) or the
ignition device to STOP (versions with
manual gearbox).
SAFE HOLDIt is a safety function that automatically
engages
the electric parking brake in
the event of a dangerous condition for
the vehicle.
If:
❒the vehicle speed is below 3 km/h;
❒the gear lever is not at P (Park)
(versions with automatic transmission);
❒the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
❒the driver side door is open;
❒no attempted operation of the brake
pedal or, on versions with manual
gearbox, the clutch pedal or the
accelerator pedal is detected;
the electric parking brake engages
automatically to prevent vehicle
movement.
The Safe Hold function can be
temporarily disabled by pressing the
switch located on the central tunnel
and the brake pedal at the same time,
with the vehicle stationary and the
driver side door open.
Once disabled, the function will activate
again when the vehicle speed reaches
20 km/h or the ignition device is moved
to STOP and then to MAR.
WARNING
107)In the case of parking manoeuvres on
roads on a gradient, steer the wheels,
engage the parking brake, the first gear if
uphill and the reverse if downhill; on
versions with automatic transmission, set
the lever to "P". If the vehicle is parked
on a steep slope, you need to block the
wheels with a wedge or stone.
108)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the key when
leaving the vehicle and take it with you.
109)The electric parking brake must
always be engaged when leaving
the vehicle.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGS❒Do not travel with the storage compartment open: it may injure the front seat occupants in the event of an accident.
❒The cigar lighter gets extremely hot. Handle it carefully and make sure that children don’t use it: risk of fire and/or burns.
❒Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it may catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
WARNING
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK❒Before driving, make sure that the transversal bars have been fitted properly.
WARNING
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS❒The catalytic converter and particulate filter (DPF) reach very high temperatures during operation. Therefore do not park the vehicle on
flammable materials (e.g. grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire hazard.
WARNING
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK❒The use of transversal bars on longitudinal ones prevents the use of the sunroof, because the latter, while opening, interferes with the bars.
Therefore do not move the sunroof if transversal bars have been fitted.
❒Fully comply with the regulations in force concerning maximum clearance.

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
INDEX
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Fuel consumption .......................... 186
Fuel cut-off system......................... 140
Full Brake Control (system) ............. 68
Fuse boxes .................................... 128
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 128G
SI (Gear Shift Indicator)............... 41
H
azard warning lights ................... 122
– Emergency braking ................... 122
Headlight alignment adjustment ..... 23
Headlight alignment corrector ........ 23
Headlights (cleaning) ...................... 169
Head restraints............................... 18
Heated steering wheel.................... 19
Heavy-duty use of the vehicle
(scheduled servicing) .................... 155
HHC (system)................................. 63
Identification data
– chassis marking ........................ 173
– engine marking.......................... 173
– VIN plate ................................... 173
Ignition device ................................ 9
Ignition key emergency removal
(automatic transmission)............... 141
Important information and
recommendations ........................ 226
Interior lights .................................. 24
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 170
i-Size child restraint systems .......... 86ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation) .................................. 84
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System) ...................... 72
Jump starting ................................ 138K
eyless Entry (system) .................. 13
Keys
– electronic key ............................ 8
– key with remote control ............. 8
Lane Assist system ....................... 114
Lane Change ................................. 23
Lifting the vehicle ........................... 167
Light switch.................................... 21M
ain beam headlights .................. 22
Main beam headlights
– Automatic main beam
headlights ................................. 23
Main menu ..................................... 42
Manual climate control system ....... 27
Manual gearbox ............................. 104
Mood Selector ............................... 110
N
umber plate lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 127
O
ccupant protection systems ....... 75
P
aintwork (cleaning and
maintenance) ............................... 168
Park Assist (system) ....................... 112
Parking lights ................................. 22
PBA (system) ................................. 63Performance (top speed) ................ 186
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)...................................... 155
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life ........... 189
Pretensioners ................................. 79
– Load limiters.............................. 79
R
ain sensor .................................. 25
RCP system ................................... 67
Rear direction indicators (bulb
replacement) ................................ 126
Rear seats...................................... 17
Rear side lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 126
Rear view camera .......................... 116
Rear View Camera ......................... 116
Rear view mirrors ........................... 20
Rear window washer
– windscreen/rear window
washing fluid level ..................... 160
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement..................... 165
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 26
Reconfigurable load platform.......... 36
Refuelling procedure ...................... 119
– Emergency refuelling ................. 119
Refuelling the vehicle ...................... 119
Replacing a bulb ............................ 122
Replacing an external bulb ............. 125
Rims and tyres (dimensions)........... 176
S
BR (Seat Belt Reminder) ............. 77