2015 FIAT 500X battery

1.6 E.torQ 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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1.6 16V MultiJet 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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2.0 16V MultiJet 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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BATTERY
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The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water.
A periodic check carried out at a Fiat
Dealership is, however, necessary
to check efficiency.Replacing the batteryIf necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
Manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
Useful advice for extending the life
of your batteryTo avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the passenger
compartment;❒switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which switches
all interior lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable.
If, after purchasing the vehicle, you wish
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
64)
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel (or symbol on the
display) switches on to indicate this. To
carry out this procedure, simply turn
the steering wheel all the way from one
end to the other or drive in a straight
line for about a hundred metres.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery is also more prone to the
risk of freezing (at temperatures of
-10°C). Refer to the "Vehicle inactivity"
paragraph in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
WARNING
156)Never smoke when performing
operations in the engine compartment.
Flammable gases and fumes may be
present and risk igniting.
157)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine
is hot: you may get burned.
158)If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler plug, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium plug (where
provided). CAUTION: risk of burns!
159)The cooling system is pressurised. If
the cap needs replacing, do so with
another original or the effectiveness of the
system may be compromised. Do not
remove the cap from the reservoir when
the engine is hot: danger of scalding.
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160)Do not travel if the windscreen washer
reservoir is empty: using the windscreen
washer is essential for improving visibility.
Repeated operation of the system without
fluid could damage or cause rapid
deterioration of some system components.
161)Certain commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluids are inflammable.
The engine compartment contains hot
components which may set it on fire.
162)Brake fluid is poisonous and highly
corrosive. In the event of accidental
contact, immediately wash the affected
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse
thoroughly. In the case of swallowing
immediately call a doctor.
163)The symbol
, which is on the
container, indicates a synthetic brake fluid,
which is different from a mineral fluid.
Use of a mineral-based fluid will damage
the special rubber seals of the braking
system beyond repair.
164)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep naked flames or possible
sources of sparks away from the battery:
risk of explosion or fire.
165)Using the battery when the fluid is too
low can damage it irreparably and generate
a risk of explosion.
166)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
WARNING
58)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they
are not compatible with each other!
Topping up with an unsuitable fluid could
severely damage your vehicle.
59)The oil level should never exceed the
MAX mark.
60)Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already in the engine.
61)PARAFLU
UP
anti-freeze is used in
the engine cooling system. Use fluid of the
same type as that contained in the cooling
system for any top-ups. PARAFLU
UP
cannot be mixed with any other type of
fluid. If this happens, do not start the
engine under any circumstances
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
62)Avoid allowing brake fluid, which is
extremely corrosive, to come into contact
with painted areas. Should it happen, wash
immediately with water.
63)If the vehicle must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature,
remove the battery and take it to a warm
place, to avoid freezing.
64)Incorrect assembly of electrical and
electronic accessories may cause severe
damage to your vehicle. Go to a Fiat
Dealership if you want to install accessories
(e.g. anti-theft, radio phone, etc.): they will
suggest the most suitable devices and
advise you whether a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.
WARNING
4)The used engine oil and the filter that
has been replaced contain substances that
are harmful to the environment. It is
advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership to
have the oil and filters changed.
5)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. It is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership to have the fluid changed.
6)Batteries contain substances which
are very dangerous for the environment.
For battery replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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BATTERY
RECHARGINGIMPORTANTIMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After setting the ignition
device to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to
the battery, make sure that the ignition
device is in the STOP position and
the driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the vehicle,
before connecting it disconnect both
cables of the battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEMTo recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
❒connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
❒turn on the charger;
❒when it is recharged, turn the charger
off before disconnecting it from the
battery;
❒reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEMTo recharge, proceed as follows:
❒disconnect the connector A fig. 142
(pressing the button B) from the sensor
C monitoring the battery conditions,
on the negative pole (–) D of the
battery;
❒connect the positive cable (+) of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable (–) to
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❒turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
❒after having disconnected the
charging device, reconnect connector
A to the sensor C as shown.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
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The following pages contain the rules
on therequiredmaintenance
envisaged by the technical personnel
who designed the vehicle.
In addition to these specific
maintenance instructions specified for
routine scheduled servicing, there
are other components which
may require intervention or
replacements over the vehicle’s life
cycle.ENGINE OIL
68)
Engine oil level checkTo ensure correct engine lubrication,
the oil must always be kept at the
prescribed level (see "Engine
compartment" in this chapter).AIR CLEANER
167)
Replacing the air cleanerSee the "Scheduled servicing plan" for
the correct servicing intervals.
It is advisable to replace it with a
genuine spare part, designed especially
for this vehicle.
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
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To ensure the best possible
performance, the air conditioning
system must be checked and undergo
maintenance at a Fiat Dealership at
the beginning of the summer.WINDOWSWhen cleaning the heated windscreen
and rear window be careful, if the
defrosting function is active, regarding
the temperature of the glass; also make
sure that children do not come into
contact with the heated surface. The
glass may be hot.
Never use an abrasive detergent to
clean the surface of the windows.
Do not use scrapers or sharp items that
might scratch the windows.
Spray the detergent on the cloth to be
used for cleaning the rear view mirror.
Do not spray the detergent directly
on the glass.
Cleaning the window with hot water
could cause the removal of any labels.
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must support the SMS exchange
function throughBluetooth®.
If this function is not supported by the
phone, the corresponding
button is
deactivated (greyed out).
When a text message is received, the
display will show a screen where the
options "Listen", "Call" or "Ignore" can
be selected.
The list of SMS messages received
from the mobile phone can be
accessed by pressing thebutton.
APPS MODEPress the APPS button on the front
panel to display the following settings:
❒Media/Radio mode
❒Clock
❒General information
❒Compass
❒TripMedia/Radio modePressing the button on the left side of
the display allows you to display the
"Media and Radio" information.ClockPressing the time at the middle of the
top of the display allows you to set the
time.
General informationThe general information about the
vehicle is displayed in the central part of
the display:
❒the outside temperature, expressed
in the selected unit of measurement;
❒mobile phone battery charge (when a
mobile is paired);
❒the
icon (if aBluetooth® device is
connected);
❒phone network signal intensity (if a
mobile phone is connected).
CompassPress the "Compass" button to display
the direction in which you are driving
and "Navigation mode" information.TripPress the "Trip" button to access the
screens containing the Trip Computer
information processed by the
instrument panel.SETTINGSPress the
button on the front panel
to display the "Settings" menu.
NOTE The menu items displayed can
vary according to the versions.
The menu includes the following items:
❒Display;
❒Units;
❒Voice commands;
❒Clock & Date;❒Safety & Driving Assistance;
❒Lights;
❒Doors & Locks;
❒Vehicle Shutdown Options;
❒Audio;
❒Phone/Bluetooth;
❒Sirius XM Setup (where provided);
❒Radio Setup;
❒System Information;
❒Restore Default Settings;
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❒Clear Personal Data.Safety & Driving
Assistance(where provided)
This function can be used to carry out
the following adjustments:
❒"Rear View Camera" (where
provided): allows you to activate the
display of images from the camera
when reverse is engaged.
❒"Rear view camera delayed
deactivation" (where provided): allows
you to delay the disappearance of
images from the rear camera when
reverse is disengaged.
❒"Guidelines for load platform camera"
(where provided): allows you to
activate dynamic grids that indicate the
route of the vehicle.