2015 FIAT 500X power steering

Warning light What it means
POWER STEERING FAILURE
This warning light (or symbol in the display) switches on when the ignition device is brought to MAR, but it
should switch off after a few seconds. If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on, you could
not have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be increased;
steering is, however, possible. On some versions, the display shows the dedicated message. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
The warning light switches on constantly if the vehicle is stationary and the driver side and/or passenger
side seat belt (with passenger seated) is not fastened. The warning light flashes and an acoustic signal will
sound if the vehicle is in motion and the driver side and/or passenger side seat belt (with passenger
seated) is not correctly fastened. Fasten the seat belt.AIRBAG FAILURE
If the warning light switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system.
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WARNING
28)If, when the ignition device is turned to MAR, the
warning light does not switch on or stays on whilst driving, a failure 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 to have the system checked as soon as possible.
29)The failure of the
warning light is signalled by the switching on of the icon
on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light
may not indicate any failure with the restraint systems. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.
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❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse
gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque necessary for starting is
reached, or in any case for a maximum
of 2 seconds, allowing your right foot
to be moved easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator.
When two seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage it is possible to hear a
typical mechanical brake release noise,
indicating the imminent movement of
the vehicle.
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DST SYSTEM (Dynamic
Steering Torque)The DST function uses the integration
of the ESC system with the electric
power steering to increase the safety
level of the whole vehicle.In critical situations (braking on surfaces
with different grip conditions), through
the DST function the ESC system
controls the steering to implement an
additional torque contribution on the
steering wheel, to suggest the most
correct manoeuvre to the driver.
The coordinated action of the brakes
and steering increases the sensation of
safety and control of the vehicle.
53)
ERM (Electronic Rollover
Mitigation) SYSTEMThe system monitors the tendency of
the wheels to rise from the ground if the
driver performs extreme manoeuvres
like quick steering to avoid an obstacle,
especially in poor road conditions.
If these conditions occur, the system
intervenes on the brakes and engine
power to reduce the possibility that the
wheels are raised from the ground. It
is not possible to avoid tendency to roll
over if the phenomenon is due to
reasons such as driving on high side
gradients, collision with objects or other
vehicles.
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TSC (Trailer Sway
Control) SYSTEMThe system employs a series of
sensors located on the vehicle to
identify excessive swerving of the trailer
and take the necessary precautions
to eliminate it.
To counteract the effect of trailer sway,
the system can reduce the engine
power and intervene on the wheels
involved. The TSC system activates
automatically once excessive sway of
the trailer is detected.System interventionWhen the system is active, the
warning light flashes on the
instrument panel, the engine power is
reduced and braking can be felt on the
individual wheels, following the attempt
to eliminate the swerving of the trailer.55) 56)
WARNING
31)When the ABS intervenes and you feel
the brake pedal pulsating, do not reduce
the pressure, but hold it down firmly and
confidently; in doing so you will brake
in the shortest distance possible,
depending on the current road conditions.
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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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The map can now be installed on the
system.Installing a mapThe map update MUST be made
with the vehicle engine running and
may require more than 30 minutes.
Do not disconnect the USB device
during the map installation process,
otherwise installation will be
interrupted.
After downloading a map to your USB
device, it can be installed on your
system.
❒Insert the USB device containing the
new map in theUconnect™system.
The system detects a new map on
the USB device.
❒Select "Start".
Keep the device inserted. Before
updating the map, the system indicates
that this process may take several
minutes. Select "OK".
Note: do not remove the USB device
and do not disconnect the system's
power supply before the update is
complete. The system cannot be used
until the update is completed correctly.
If the update is interrupted, the system
update is started again.
Once the map has been updated, a
dedicated message is displayed.
❒Click on "Close".The new map is now available on the
system.
TroubleshootingThe following problems may occur
during the update:
❒The map on the USB device is not
valid. In this case, download the map to
the USB device again, using TomTom
HOME. It may be necessary to prepare
the USB device again.
❒The version of the map on the USB
device is the same as or is a previous
version of the one already on the
system. In this case, download the map
to the USB device again, using
TomTom HOME. It may be necessary to
prepare the USB device again.VOICE COMMANDSNote: for languages not supported by
the system, voice commands are
not available.
To use the voice commands, press the
button ("Voice" button)on the steering
wheel and give the command you want
to activate, out loud.
GlobalThe following voice commands can be
given after pressing the
button
on the steering wheel:
❒Help❒Cancel
❒Redial
❒Repeat
❒Voice Prompts
PhoneThe following voice commands can be
given after pressing the button on
the steering wheel:
❒Call
❒Dial
❒Redial
❒Call back
❒Last calls
❒Outgoing calls
❒Missed calls
❒Incoming calls
❒Phonebook
❒Search
❒Show SMSRadioThe following voice commands can be
given after pressing the
button on
the steering wheel:
❒Tune to XXX FM
❒Tune to XXX AM
❒Tune to Radio XXX
❒Tune to DAB channel
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