2015 FIAT 500X Brake

❒make sure that the switch for the
compressor is in position0(off), start
the engine, insert the plug into the
power socket located on the central
tunnel and switch on the compressor
by bringing the switch to positionI(on);
❒inflate the tyre to the pressure
indicated in the “Wheels” paragraph
(see “Technical data” chapter). In order
to obtain a more precise reading, check
the pressure value on pressure gauge
B with the compressor off;
❒if after five minutes pressure is not at
least 1.8 bar, disengage the
compressor from the valve and power
socket, then move the vehicle forwards
by approx. ten metres in order to
distribute the sealing fluid inside the tyre
evenly, then repeat the inflation
operation;❒if after this operation you still cannot
reach at least 1.8 bar after 5 minutes
from switching on the compressor,
do not resume driving but contact a
Fiat Dealership;
❒after having driven for about 10
minutes, stop and re-check the tyre
pressure; remember to engage the
electric parking brake;
❒if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar
is detected, restore the correct
pressure (with engine running and
electric parking brake engaged),
resume driving immediately and drive
with great care to a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
140)Punctures on the sides of the tyre
may not be repaired. Do not use the
Fix&Go automatic kit if the tyre is damaged
due to travelling when flat.
141)Wear the protective gloves provided
with the Fix&Go automatic kit.
142)Apply the adhesive label where it can
be easily seen by the driver as a reminder
that the tyre has been treated with the
Fix&Go automatic kit. Drive carefully,
particularly on bends. Do not exceed 80
km/h. Do not accelerate or brake suddenly.
143)If the pressure has fallen below 1.8
bar, do not drive any further: the Fix&Go
automatic kit cannot guarantee proper hold
because the tyre is too damaged. Contact
a Fiat Dealership.144)You must always indicate that the tyre
was repaired using the Fix&Go automatic
kit. Give the leaflet to the technicians who
will be handling the tyre that was treated
using the Fix&Go automatic kit.
145)Repair is not possible if the wheel rim
is damaged (tread is deformed, causing
air to escape). Do not remove foreign
bodies (screws or nails) from the tyre.
146)Do not operate the compressor for
longer than 20 minutes consecutively. Risk
of overheating. The Fix&Go automatic kit
is not suitable for definitive repairs, so
the repaired tyres may only be used
temporarily.
147)The bottle contains ethylene glycol
and latex: it may cause an allergic reaction.
It is harmful if swallowed. It is irritant for
the eyes. It may cause sensitisation if
inhaled or on contact. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin and clothes. In the case of
contact, wash immediately with plenty of
water. In the event that it is swallowed, do
not induce vomiting. Rinse out your mouth,
drink large quantities of water and seek
immediate medical attention. Keep out of
the reach of children. The product must
not be used by asthmatics. Do not inhale
the vapours during insertion and suction.
Call a doctor immediately if allergic
reactions are noted. Store the bottle in its
proper compartment, away from sources
of heat. The sealant has an expiry date.
Replace the cylinder containing the sealant
after the expiry date.
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WARNING
54)In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to
repair tyres showing damage on the tread
or shoulder up to max. 4 mm diameter.
WARNING
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
properly. Dispose of the components
in compliance with national and local
regulations.
EMERGENCY
STARTING
55)
If the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and
the cables of another vehicle, or using
an auxiliary battery. In all cases, the
battery used must have a capacity
equal to or a little higher than the flat
one.IMPORTANTDo not use an auxiliary battery or any
other source of external supply with
a voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the vehicle could be
damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is frozen. The battery could
break and explode!JUMP STARTINGThe vehicle battery is located in the
engine compartment, behind the left
light cluster.
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IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+) of
the battery is shielded by a protective
element. Raise it to access the terminal.Proceed as follows:
❒operate the parking brake, move the
lever to P (Park), for versions equipped
with automatic transmission, or neutral,
for versions with manual gearbox,
then set the ignition device to STOP;
❒switch off all the other electrical
appliances in the vehicle;
❒should you be using the battery of
another vehicle, park the other vehicle
within the range of the cables used
for the connection, operate the parking
brake and ensure that its ignition is
off.
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly, it can cause
severe injury to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.
Cable connection
56)
Proceed as follows to carry out bump
starting fig. 129:
❒connect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;
❒connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
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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):
152)
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
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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
57)
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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134
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135
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154)The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed.
You will therefore need to apply more force
on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Do not use flexible cables when towing,
and avoid jerky movements. While towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is touching.
When towing the vehicle, you must comply
with all specific traffic regulations and
adopt an appropriate driving behaviour. Do
not start the engine while towing the
vehicle. Before tightening the ring, clean
the threaded housing thoroughly. Make
sure that the ring is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the vehicle.
155)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using ropes or
other non-rigid devices. Respecting the
above conditions, towing must take place
with two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
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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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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 operation of the wiper/washer system and adjust
jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake
pads and operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of rear disc brake
pads and operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) (versions without
automatic tensioner)●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner) (or every 2 years)●●
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (1)●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (2)●●●●●(1) If the vehicle's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every year.
(2) For 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as follows: only use spark
plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications”
chapter); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for plug replacement.
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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
Years12345678910Replace accessory drive belt(s) (3)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (3)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (4)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid●●●●●
Replace passenger compartment cleaner (4) (O) (●)O●O●O●O●O●(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 6 years. Dusty areas and/or
demanding use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): recommended maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be
replaced every 4 years.
(4) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
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