2015 FIAT 500X ignition

If a rear seat belt is unfastened, an
acoustic warning (3 "beeps") will be
activated along with the relevant icon
lighting up in the display.
Furthermore the icons will light up again
for 30 seconds each time one of the
doors is closed.
The icon will turn green after the
corresponding seat belt has been
fastened.The rear seat icons will go out,
regardless of the state of the belt (red
icon or green icon), approximately
30 seconds after the last signal.
IMPORTANTAs far as the rear seats are concerned,
the SBR system will only indicate
whether the seat belts are unfastened
(red icon) or fastened (green icon),
not the presence of any passengers.For the rear seats, the icons will
activate a few seconds after the ignition
device has been turned to MAR,
regardless of the status of the seat
belts (even if the seat belts are all
fastened).
All the warning lights/icons will come on
when at least one belt changes from
fastened to unfastened status or vice
versa.
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Moving the ignition device to MAR
switches on the two LEDs for about 8
seconds. If not, contact a Fiat
Dealership. During the first seconds,
the activation of the LEDs does not
actually show the passenger protection
status, but only checks its correct
operation. After a test of a few
seconds, the LEDs will indicate the
status of the passenger airbag
protection.
Passenger protection activated: the
LED
ONswitches on.
Passenger protection deactivated:
the LED
OFFswitches on.
The LEDs may light up with various
intensity levels depending on the
vehicle conditions. The intensity may
vary during the same key cycle.
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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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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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106)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
WARNING
33)In the first period of use, i.e. in the first
1,600 km, we recommend not to demand
maximum performance from the vehicle
(for instance excessive accelerations,
extended travel at maximum speed,
sudden braking, etc.).
34)With the engine off, do not leave the
ignition device at MAR to prevent the
battery from draining.
35)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
36)Warning light
will flash after
starting or during prolonged cranking to
indicate a fault with the glow plug heating
system. If the engine starts, the vehicle can
be used as normal, but a Fiat Dealership
must be contacted as soon as possible.
ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE (EPB)The vehicle is equipped with electric
parking brake (EPB) to guarantee better
use and optimal performance
compared to a manually operated
parking brake.
The electric parking brake features a
switch, located on the central tunnel fig.
89, a motor with caliper for each rear
wheel and an electronic control module.
IMPORTANT Always engage the
electric parking brake before leaving the
vehicle.IMPORTANT In addition to parking the
vehicle with the parking brake always
engaged, the wheel steered, chocks or
stones positioned in front of the wheels
(when on a steep slope), a gear must
always be engaged (the 1st gear with
the vehicle parked uphill or the reverse
gear with the vehicle parked downhill).
On versions with automatic
transmission, place the gear lever at P
(Park).
IMPORTANT Should the vehicle battery
be faulty, to unlock the electric parking
brake the battery must be replaced.
The electric parking brake can be
engaged in two ways:
❒manuallypull the fig. 89 switch
located on the central tunnel, in the
direction shown by the arrow;
❒automaticallyin "Safe Hold" or "Auto
Apply" conditions.
Engaging the parking brake
manually
107) 108) 109)
Briefly pull the switch located on the
central tunnel to manually engage the
electric parking brake when the vehicle
is stationary.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle when engaging the electric
parking brake.
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A slight movement of the brake pedal
may be detected when engaging the
electric parking brake with the brake
pedal pressed.
With the electric parking brake
engaged, the
warning light on the
instrument panel and the LED on the
switch fig. 89 turn on.
IMPORTANT With the EPB failure
warning light on, some functions of the
electric parking brake are deactivated.
In this case the driver is responsible
for brake activation and vehicle parking
in complete safety conditions.
If, under exceptional circumstances, the
use of the parking brake is required
with the vehicle in motion, keep the
switch on the central tunnel pulled as
long as the brake action is necessary.
The
warning light may switch
on with the hydraulic system
temporarily unavailable; in this case
braking is controlled by the motors.
The brake lights (stop) also come
on automatically.
Release the switch on the central tunnel
to stop the braking action with the
vehicle in motion.
If, through this procedure, the vehicle is
braked until a speed below 3 km/h is
reached and the switch is kept pulled,
the parking brake will definitively
engage.IMPORTANT Driving the vehicle with
the electric parking brake engaged, or
using it several times to slow down
the vehicle, may cause severe damage
to the braking system.
Disengaging the electric parking
brake
manuallyTo manually disengage the parking
brake, the ignition device must be at
MAR. It is also necessary to press the
brake pedal, then briefly press the
fig. 89 switch.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle and a slight movement of the
brake pedal may be detected during
disengagement.
After disengaging the electric parking
brake, the warning light
on the
instrument panel and the LED on the
switch turn off.
If the
warning light on the
instrument panel remains on with the
electric parking brake disengaged, this
indicates a fault: in this case contact
a Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT On versions with
automatic transmission never use the P
(Park) position instead of the electric
parking brake. Always engage the
electric parking brake when parking the
vehicle to prevent injury or damage
caused by the unexpected movement
of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT For vehicles equipped
with manual gearbox, if the clutch pedal
is released simultaneously with the
press of the accelerator, the electric
handbrake automatically releases.
ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
OPERATING
MODESThe electric parking brake may operate
as follows:
❒"Dynamic operating mode": this
mode is activated by pulling the fig. 89
switch repeatedly whilst driving;
❒"Static engagement and release
mode": with the vehicle stationary, the
electric parking brake can be activated
by pulling the switch once. On the other
hand, press the switch and the brake
pedal at the same time to disengage
the brake;
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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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IGNITION LOCK AND
PARK POSITIONVersions equipped with the Keyless
Go system: this function requires the
gear lever to be positioned at P (Park);
then bring the ignition device to STOP.
Versions equipped with key without
remote control: this function requires
the gear lever to be positioned at P
(Park) before extracting the key from
the ignition device.
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
To remove the key manually see
paragraph "Automatic transmission
lever unlock" in chapter "In an
emergency".GEAR ENGAGEMENT
DISABLING WITHOUT
BRAKE PEDAL PRESSEDThis system prevents you from moving
the gear lever from position P (Park) if
the brake pedal has not been previously
depressed.To bring the gear lever to a position
other than P (Park), the ignition device
must be in position MAR (engine on
or off) and the brake pedal must be
depressed. Button A fig. 91 on the gear
lever knob must also be pressed.
STEERING WHEEL
CONTROLS(where provided)
On some versions, the gearbox can be
managed sequentially using the
steering wheel controls fig. 92.
To use the controls on the steering
wheel, the gear lever must be in the
position D (Drive) or in central position
between (+) and (–):
❒operating the (+) lever: engage a
higher gear;
❒operating the (–) lever: engage a
lower gear.
The engagement of a lower (or higher)
gear is only permitted if the engine
rpm allow it.
WARNING
111)Never use position P (Park) instead of
the electric parking brake. When the
vehicle is parked, always engage the
electric parking brake to prevent accidental
movements of the vehicle.
112)If position P (Park) is not engaged the
vehicle might move and hurt people.
Before leaving the vehicle make sure that
the gear lever is in position P and the
electric parking brake is engaged.
113)Do not position the gear lever at N
(Neutral), nor switch off the engine to travel
downhill. This type of driving is dangerous
and reduces the possibility of intervening in
the case of variation of the road traffic or
surface. You risk losing control of your
vehicle and causing accidents.
WARNING
38)Before moving the gear lever from
position P (Park), bring the ignition device
to position MAR and press the brake
pedal. Otherwise the gear lever might be
damaged.
39)Engage the reverse gear only with
vehicle at a standstill, engine idling and
accelerator completely released.
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IMPORTANT In the event of a
temporary failure it is in any case
recommended to contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.❒bring the ignition device to STOP;
❒wait for about 10 seconds, then
restart the engine;
❒select the desired gear: correct
transmission operation should
be restored.