2015 FIAT 500X Engine light

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 OIL
158)59)
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the vehicle parked on level ground.
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX references on the
dipstick A.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN
reference, add oil through the filler B
until it reaches the MAX reference.
Take out the engine oil dipstick A, clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract it again and check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX marks
on the dipstick.Engine oil consumption
60)4)
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1,000 km.
When the vehicle is new, the engine
needs to be run in; therefore the engine
oil consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5,000 - 6,000
km.IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
turning it off before you check the level.
ENGINE COOLANT
159)61)
If the level is too low, unscrew the cap
of reservoir C and add the fluid
described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
160) 161)
If the level is too low, lift reservoir cap D
and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
IMPORTANT The headlight washer
system (present) will not operate when
the fluid level is low, even though the
windscreen/rear window washer
continues to operate.BRAKE FLUID
162) 163)62)
Check that the fluid is at the max. level.If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo reservoir cap E and add the
fluid described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
IMPORTANT Carefully clean the cap of
the reservoir and the surrounding
surface. Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal to
or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this
reason, if the vehicle is mainly used in
areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid should
be replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan".
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACTIVATION SYSTEM OIL
5)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at a Fiat Dealership.
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BATTERY
164) 165) 166)63)6)
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.
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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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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERReplacing the windscreen wiper
bladesProceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press button A
fig. 143 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
❒lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper
bladeProceed as follows:
❒widen the two tabs as shown by the
arrows and rotate cover A fig. 144
outwards;
❒undo nut B and remove arm C from
the central pin;
❒correctly align the new arm;
❒fully tighten nut B and then refit cover
A.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the rear
window wiper with the blade lifted from
the rear window.Windscreen washerThe window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine compartment” in
this chapter). Only use the prescribed
fluid; do not use only water.Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
Rear window washerThe rear window washer nozzle is fixed.
The jet nozzle is located at the side of
the third brake light.EXHAUST SYSTEM
168) 169)71)
Adequate maintenance of the engine
exhaust system represents the best
protection against leaks of carbon
monoxide into the passenger
compartment.AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
72)
Use only a gearbox fluid with the same
characteristics as those indicated in
the "Fluids and lubricants" table (see
"Technical specifications" chapter).
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❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.IMPORTANTAvoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
WindowsUse specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.HeadlightsUse a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartmentAt the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at
the windscreen/rear window wiper
motors. Have this operation performed
at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition device in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
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In addition, the data can be saved on
an USB device or through theApp
Uconnect™LIVE; the data analysis
can be made on your personal
computer thanks to theeco:Drive™
desktop application, available on
www.fiat.it or www.DriveUconnect.eu.
Evaluation of the driving style is
dependent on four indices that monitor
the following parameters:
❒Acceleration
❒Deceleration
❒Gearbox
❒SpeedDisplay of the
eco:Drive™Press theeco:Drive™button to use
the function
A screen will be displayed on the radio,
showing the 4 indices described above.
These indices are grey until the system
has enough data to evaluate the driving
style.
Once sufficient data is available, the
indices will have 5 colours depending
on the evaluation: dark green (very
good), light green, yellow, orange and
red (very bad).
"Current route index" refers to the entire
value calculated in real time based on
the average of the described indices. It
represents eco-friendliness of the
driving style: from 0 (low) to 100 (high).In the event of extended inactivity the
display will show the average of the
indices until that moment (the "Average
index"), then the indices will be
coloured again in real time as soon as
the vehicle is restarted.
To check the data average of previous
route (the "route" starts when the
ignition key is turned to MAR and stops
when it is turned to STOP), select the
"Previous route" button.
The details of the previous trip can also
be displayed by pressing the "Details"
button, in which journey duration (time
and mileage) and average speed will be
reported.
Trip data storage and
transferThe trip data can be stored in the
system memory and transferred
through a properly configured USB
memory stick or theApp Uconnect™
LIVE. This allows you to display the
history of the collected data, showing
the complete analysis of the trip data
and of your driving style.
Further information is available at
www.DriveUconnect.eu.IMPORTANT Do not remove the USB
memory stick nor unpair the
smartphone and theApp Uconnect™
LIVEbefore the system has
downloaded the data, since these
could be lost. During the transfer of
data to the devices, messages may
appear on the radio display to guide the
user correctly through the operation;
follow these instructions. These
messages are only displayed with the
ignition key at STOP and when a delay
in the system switching off is set. The
data are automatically transferred to the
devices when the engine is switched
off. The data transferred are deleted
from the system memory. You can
choose to store the trip data or not, by
pressing the "Settings" button and by
setting the storage activation and
the USB or Cloud transfer mode.
When the USB memory stick is full, the
dedicated messages are shown on
the radio display.
When theeco:Drive™data are not
transferred to the USB memory stick for
a long time, the internal memory of the
Uconnect™LIVEsystem may be
full. Follow the instructions given by the
messages on the radio display.
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❒"Auto high beams" (where provided):
allows you to deactivate the main
beam headlights when approaching a
vehicle coming from the opposite
direction;
❒"Flash Lights w/Lock" (where
provided): permits the activation of light
flashing when the doors are locked.
MAIN NAVIGATION MENUIMPORTANT Navigation maps are
pre-loaded on the system, therefore no
external support is needed.
To activate the main navigation menu,
press the NAV button on the front
panel, then press one of the following
buttons:
❒"Where to?": it searches or navigates
to the destination;
❒"View map": it displays the map;
❒"Info": it displays all info about
navigation;
❒"Emergency": it searches for
Hospitals or Police Stations located
near the destination. It is also possible
to view your current position on the
display and save, in "Favourites", the
location of the Hospitals or Police
Stations.
VIEW MAPPress the "View Map" button in the
main Navigation Menu to display the
map relative to the current position.
When the display shows the map, the
following options are available:
❒"Menu": press this button to return
to the main Navigation Menu;
❒"+/–": press the "+" or " –" button to
change the dimension of the map (it
is not possible to zoom in on minor
roads);
❒"Time of Arrival/Time to
Destination/Distance"(only during
navigation): press this button at the top
right of the display to view one of the
following options: "Time of Arrival",
"Time to Destination", "Distance".
❒"Turn List"(only during navigation):
press the list of turns along the route
at the middle of the top of the display.
Select a turn through the following
options: "Show on Map" or "Avoid
Street".
❒"Options": press this button to
display the map display options.
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Lights (where provided)This function can be used to carry out
the following adjustments:
❒"Interior lights" (where provided):
allows you to select the interior light
brightness;
❒"Headlamp sensor" (where provided):
adjustment of headlamp activation
sensitivity;
❒"Follow me" (where provided):
permits the setting of the headlamp
deactivation delay after switching off
the engine;
❒"Courtesy lights": activation/
deactivation of courtesy lights (where
provided);
❒"Day lights": activation/deactivation of
the daytime running lights (DRLs)
(where provided);

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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