2015 FIAT 500X park assist

Symbol What it means
PARKING SENSORS (PARK ASSIST) FAILURE
The amber symbol switches on in the case of temporary failure of the parking sensors. If the problem is still
present after cleaning the parking sensor area, contact a Fiat Dealership.
The red symbol switches on in the case of permanent failure of the parking sensors. The failed operation of
the system might be due to the insufficient voltage from the battery or other failures on the electrical
system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.LANE ASSIST SYSTEM FAILURE
Camera obstructed: the symbol lights up in the case of dirt on the windscreen, which may adversely
affect correct operation of the camera. On some versions the icon of the vehicle is shown on the upper
right area of the display. In this case clean the windscreen using a soft clean cloth, taking care not to
scratch it. Should the failure persist, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Permanent failure: the red symbol switches on in case of permanent failure of the Lane Assist system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.BLIND SPOT ASSIST SYSTEM
Sensor failure: the amber symbol turns on (on some versions together with a message on the display) in
the case of Blind Spot Assist system sensor failure. In this case the LEDs on the door mirrors are on
constantly. Free the rear bumper of any obstacles or clean it.
System not available: the amber symbol turns on (on some versions together with a message on the
display) if the Blind Spot Assist system is not available. In this case the LEDs on the door mirrors are on
constantly. The failed operation of the system might be due to the insufficient voltage from the battery or
other failures on the electrical system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the electrical
system checked.
Blind Spot Assist system failure: the red symbol turns on (on some versions together with a message
on the display) in the case of Blind Spot Assist system failure. In this case the LEDs on the door mirrors are
off. An acoustic signal is also issued.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE .................100
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).101
MANUAL GEARBOX .......................10
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.........10
START&STOP SYSTEM ..................107
SPEED LIMITER ..............................108
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL ..109
MOOD SELECTOR (DRIVING
MODE SELECTOR) .........................110
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ..................112
LANE ASSIST SYSTEM (LANE
CROSSING WARNING) ...................114
REAR VIEW CAMERA .....................116
TOWING TRAILERS ........................117
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ...........119
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FAULT INDICATIONSIn the case of system and selector
faults, the mode change option will be
automatically disabled. The system
will automatically set itself to "Auto"
mode. In these cases the display will
show a dedicated warning. Go to a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible to
have the system checked.
PARK ASSIST
SYSTEMSENSORS
118)41) 42)
The parking sensors, located in the rear
bumper fig. 97, are used to detect the
presence of any obstacles near the rear
part of the vehicle.
The sensors warn the driver about the
presence of possible obstacles with
an intermittent acoustic signal and,
depending on the version, also with
visual indications on the instrument
panel display.
ActivationThe sensors are automatically activated
when reverse gear is selected. As the
distance from the obstacle behind
the vehicle decreases, the frequency of
the acoustic signal increases.Acoustic signalWhen reverse is engaged and there is
an obstacle behind the vehicle, an
acoustic signal is activated and the
signal varies as the distance of the
obstacle from the bumper varies.
The frequency of the acoustic signal:
❒increases as the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle decreases;
❒becomes continuous when the
distance separating the vehicle from the
obstacle is less than about 30 cm;
❒is constant if the distance between
the vehicle and the obstacle is
unchanged. If this situation concerns
the side sensors, the signal will stop
after approximately 3 seconds to avoid,
for example, indications in the event
of manoeuvres along a wall.
❒stops immediately if the distance of
the obstacle increases.
When the system emits the acoustic
signal, the volume of theUconnect™
system is automatically lowered.
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Detection distancesIf several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.Indication on displayThe indications regarding the Park
Assist system are shown on the
instrument panel display only if the
"Acoustic signal and display" item in the
"Settings" menu of theUconnect™
system is selected (for more
information, see the description in the
dedicated chapter).
The system indicates the presence of
an obstacle by displaying a single arc in
one of the possible areas, in
accordance with the distance of the
object and the position in relation to the
vehicle. If the obstacle is detected in
the rear central area, a single arc will be
displayed as the obstacle approaches,
first constant, then flashing, in addition
to an acoustic signal.OPERATION WITH
TRAILERThe operation of the sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer's electrical connection is inserted
in the vehicle's tow hook socket.Sensors are reactivated on removing
the trailer's electrical connection.
Before using the Park Assist system, it
is recommended to remove the tow
hook ball assembly and the relevant
attachment from the vehicle Failure to
comply with this prescription may
cause personal injuries or damage to
vehicles or obstacles since, when
the continuous acoustic signal is
emitted, the tow hook ball is already in
a position that is much closer to the
obstacle than the rear bumper. In
addition, the sensors may provide a
false indication, interpreting the tow
hook ball assembly and the relevant
attachment as an obstacle in the area
behind the vehicle.
GENERAL WARNINGSSome conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
❒reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence of: ice, snow, mud, paint,
etc. on the surface of the sensor;
❒the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the vehicle, in rain
(strong wind), hail;❒the signals sent by the sensor can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems of trucks or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle;
❒Parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced by
the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by changing
tyres, overloading the vehicle or fitting
specific trims that require the vehicle to
be lowered;
❒the presence of a tow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the parking
sensors. If a fixed tow hook is installed,
the parking sensors cannot operate
correctly. In the case of vehicles fitted
with removable tow hook, whether
as standard or installed after the vehicle
was purchased, it is advisable to
remove it whenever it is not used, to
prevent incorrect operation of the
sensors;
❒the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Therefore, take care not to
place adhesives on the sensors.
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WARNING
118)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are
an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
WARNING
41)The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
42)Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only by
a Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
LANE ASSIST
SYSTEM (lane
crossing warning)DESCRIPTION
43) 44) 45) 46) 47) 48)
The Lane Assist system makes use of a
camera located on the windscreen to
detect the lane limits and calculate
the position of the vehicle within such
limits, in order to make sure that it
remains inside the lane.
When both limits of the lane are
detected and the vehicle crosses one of
them without the awareness of the
driver (direction indicator off), the Lane
Assist system provides a tactile warning
by applying torque to the steering
wheel (vibration), thus advising the
driver that he must take an action to
remain in the lane.
IMPORTANT The torque applied to the
steering wheel by the system is
sufficient for the driver to notice it, but
always limited, so that they can easily
override it, and the driver always
maintains control of the vehicle. The
driver can therefore turn the steering
wheel as required at all times.If the vehicle continues going beyond
the line of the lane without any
intervention from the driver, the
warning light (or the icon on the
display) will be displayed on the
instrument panel to urge the driver to
bring the vehicle back into the limits of
the lane.
IMPORTANT The system monitors the
presence of the driver's hands on
the steering wheel. If they are
not detected, the system emits an
acoustic signal and deactivates until it is
reactivated by pressing the dedicated
button (see description below).
When one limit of the lane is detected
and the vehicle crosses it (direction
indicator off), warning light
(or the
icon on the display) will be displayed on
the instrument panel to urge the driver
to bring the vehicle back into the lane.
In this case, the tactile warning
(vibration on the steering wheel) is not
provided.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATIONThe Lane Assist system can be
enabled/disabled using button A fig. 98,
located on the left stalk.
Each time the engine is started, the
system keeps the activation status
there was when it was previously
switched off.
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my:Carmy:Car allows you to keep the
condition of your vehicle always under
control.
my:Car can detect malfunction in real
time and inform the user about the
expiry of the servicing interval. Press
the "my:Car" button to interact with the
application.
The display will show a screen with the
"care:Index" section, which provides
all the detailed information about the
status of the vehicle. Press the "Active
warnings" button to show (if present)
the details of the vehicle's faults which
caused a warning light to switch on.
The vehicle status can be seen both on
www.DriveUconnect.eu or through
theApp Uconnect™LIVE.SETTINGSPress the
button on the front panel
to display the main "Settings" menu.
Note: The menu items displayed vary
according to the versions.
The menu includes the following items:
❒Display;
❒Units;
❒Voice commands;
❒Clock & Date;
❒Safety/Assistance (where provided);
❒Lights (where provided);
❒Doors & Locks;❒Vehicle Off Options;
❒Audio;
❒Phone/Bluetooth;
❒SiriusXM Setup (where provided);
❒Radio Setup;
❒Restore Settings
Safety/Assistance(where provided)
This function can be used to carry out
the following adjustments:
❒"Rear View camera"(where
provided): this function can be used to
carry out the following adjustments:
- "Active Guidelines" (where provided):
permits the activation of dynamic grids
that indicate the route of the vehicle
on the display.
- "Rear View cam.delay" (where
provided): permits a delay in the
disappearance of images from the
camera when reverse is disengaged.
❒"Frnt Coll. Warning"(where provided):
this function can be used to select the
Full Brake Control system intervention
mode.
The options available are:
- "Off": the system is deactivated;
- "Only warning": the system intervenes
only by providing the driver with an
acoustic warning (where provided);- "Only active braking": the system
intervenes by activating automatic
braking (where provided);
- "Warning + active braking": the
system intervenes by providing the
driver with an acoustic warning and
activating automatic braking.
❒"Fwd Coll. Sensitivity"(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the "readiness" of the system
to intervene, on the basis of distance
from the obstacle.
The options available are "Near",
"Med", "Far".
❒"Park Assist"(where provided): this
function can be used to select the type
of warning provided by the Park Assist
system.
The options available are:
- "Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic warnings only, via the
speakers in the vehicle.
- "Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers
in the vehicle) and visual (on the
instrument panel) warnings.
❒"Front Park Assist vol."(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the volume of the acoustic
warnings provided by the front Park
Assist system.
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❒"Rear Park Assist vol."(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the volume of the acoustic
warnings provided by the rear Park
Assist system.
❒"Park Assist vol."(where provided):
this function can be used to select
the volume of the acoustic warnings
provided by the Park Assist system.
❒"Lane Assist Warning"(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the LaneAssist system
intervention "readiness".
❒"Lane Assist Strength"(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the force to apply to the steering
wheel to put the vehicle back in the
lane through the electric steering
system, in the event of Lane Assist
system intervention.
❒"Blind Spot Alert"(where provided):
this function can be used to select
the type of warning ("Sound Only" or
"Sound & Display") to indicate the
presence of objects in the blind spot of
the door mirror.
❒"Rain sensor"(where provided): this
function can be used to activate/
deactivate the automatic operation of
the wipers in the event of rain.
❒"Brakes"(where provided): this
function can be used to select the
following submenus:- "Brake Service" (where provided):
allows you to activate the procedure for
carrying out braking system servicing;
- "Auto Park Brake" (where provided):
allows you to activate/deactivate the
automatic park brake engagement.
NAVIGATION(5" Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE only)Programming a routeIMPORTANT In the interest of safety
and to reduce distractions while you are
driving, you should always plan a route
before you start driving.
To plan a route, do the following:
❒tap the screen to open the Main
menu;
❒Tap "Navigate to" or "Drive to".
❒Tap "Address". You can change the
country or state setting by tapping
the flag before you select a city.
❒Enter the town or city name, or the
zip code. Towns with similar names are
shown in the list while you type. When
the desired city or town appears in
the list, tap the name to select the
destination.
❒Enter the street name. Streets with
similar names are shown in the list while
you type. When the correct street
name appears in the list, tap the name
to select the destination.❒Enter the house number, then tap
"Done".
❒The location will be shown on the
map. Tap "Select" to continue or tap
"Back" to enter another address.
❒When the new route is shown, tap
"Done". For more information about the
route, tap "Details". To change your
route, for example, to travel via a
particular location or to select a new
destination, tap "Change route".
You are guided to your destination,
using spoken instructions and
on-screen directions.
Map updatingTwo modes for downloading a map
update are available:
❒Most recent maps guarantee: if a
new map is available for your system
within 90 days of initial use, you can
download it once free of charge.
❒Map update: you can purchase a
new version of the map installed on
your system.USB device setupTo update the map, use an USB device
that meets the following requirements:
❒Ideally, the USB device should be
empty.
❒The USB device must have at least
8 GB of memory free.
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❒"Frnt Coll. Warning" (where provided):
allows you to select the Full Brake
Control system operation mode. The
options available are:
- "Off": the system is deactivated;
- "Only warning": the system intervenes
only by providing the driver with a
warning (where provided);
- "Only active braking": the system
intervenes by activating automatic
braking (where provided);
- "Warning + active braking": the
system intervenes by providing the
driver with a warning and activating
automatic braking.
❒"Forward Collision System Sensitivity"
(where provided): allows you to select
the intervention readiness for the
system according to the distance of the
obstacle. The options available are
"Near", "Med", "Far".
❒"Park Assist" (where provided): allows
you to select the type of warning
provided by the Park Assist system.
The available options are:
- "Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic warnings only, via the
speakers in the vehicle;
- "Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers
in the vehicle) and visual (on the
instrument panel) warnings.❒"Front Park Assist vol." (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings for the
front Park Assist system;
❒"Rear Park Assist vol." (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings for the
rear Park Assist system,
❒"Lane Assist Warning" (where
provided): allows you to select the Lane
Assist system intervention readiness;
❒"Lane Assist Strength" (where
provided): allows you to select the force
to apply to the steering wheel to put
the vehicle back in the lane through the
electric steering system, in the event
of Lane Assist system intervention.
❒"Side Assist" (where provided): allows
you to select the type of warning from
the Side Sensor system. The options
available are:
- "Off": the system is off;
- "Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic warnings only, via the
speakers in the vehicle;
- "Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers
in the vehicle) and visual (on the
instrument panel) warnings.❒"Side Assist volume" (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings from
the Side Sensor system.
❒"Rain sensor" (where provided):
allows you to activate/deactivate the
automatic switching on of the wipers in
the case of rain.
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❒"Brakes" (where provided): this
function can be used to select the
following submenus:
- "Brake Service" (where provided):
allows you to activate the procedure for
carrying out braking system servicing;
- "Electric Park Brake" (where
provided): allows you to activate/
deactivate the electric park brake
engagement.