2015 FIAT 500X seats

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see immediately what is
described here for yourself.DASHBOARD ................................. 7
THE KEYS....................................... 8
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 9
FIAT CODE...................................... 11
ALARM ........................................... 11
DOORS ........................................... 12
SEATS ............................................ 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 18
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 19
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 20
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 21
INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................... 24
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER ............................................ 25
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ........ 27
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 31
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF .................... 32
BONNET ......................................... 34
BOOT ............................................. 35
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WARNING
8)Once the Dead Lock system is
engaged, it is impossible to open the
doors from inside the vehicle. Before
getting out of the vehicle, please therefore
check that there is no-one left on board.
9)NEVER leave children unattended inside
the vehicle, nor leave the vehicle with the
doors unlocked in a place that children can
access easily. Children may seriously, or
even fatally, injure themselves. Also ensure
that children do not inadvertently operate
the electric parking brake, the brake pedal
or the automatic transmission lever.
10)Always use this device when carrying
children. After engaging the child lock
on both rear doors, check for proper
engagement by trying to open a rear door
with the internal handle.
WARNING
2)Make sure to take the key with you once
a door or the tailgate is locked, to prevent
locking the same key inside the vehicle.
Once it has been left inside, the key can be
collected only using the second key
supplied.3)The operation of the recognition system
depends on various factors, such as, for
example, any electromagnetic wave
interference from external sources (e.g.
mobile phones), the charge of the battery
in the electronic key and the presence
of metal objects near the key or the vehicle.
In these cases it is still possible to unlock
the doors by using the metal insert in
the electronic key (see description on the
following pages).
SEATSFRONT SEATS WITH
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT
11)4)
Longitudinal adjustmentLift lever A fig. 13 and push the seat
forwards or backwards.
12)
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
while sitting on the seat involved (driver
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Height adjustmentMove lever B upwards or downwards
to achieve the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
while sitting on the seat involved (driver
side or passenger side).Backrest angle adjustmentMove lever C to adjust the backrest
angle, accompanying it with the
movement of the torso (operate the
lever until the desired position is
reached, then release it).Electric lumbar adjustmentWhen the ignition device is at MAR,
press button A fig. 14 to adjust the
lumbar area support, until the maximum
driving comfort is achieved.
ELECTRICALLY
ADJUSTABLE FRONT
SEATS
5)
The buttons for electrical seat
adjustment are on the outer side of the
seat, near the floor.
These buttons can be used to adjust
the height, the lengthwise position
in relation to the vehicle and the angle
of the backrest.Height adjustmentUse the front or rear part of the switch
A fig. 15 to modify the height and/or the
angle of the seat cushion.Longitudinal adjustmentPush switch A forwards or backwards
to move the seat in the corresponding
direction.
Backrest angle adjustmentPush switch B forwards or backwards
to adjust the backrest in the
corresponding direction.Electric lumbar adjustmentUse the joystick C to actuate the
lumbar area device until the maximum
driving comfort is achieved.
IMPORTANT The electrical adjustment
is only allowed when the ignition device
is turned to MAR and for about 3
minutes after it is turned to STOP. With
vehicle AT A STANDSTILL, after
passing from closed door to open door,
adjustment will be possible for 3
further minutes.FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC
HEATINGWith ignition device at MAR, press
buttons
fig. 16 on the dashboard.
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You can select two heating levels:
❒"minimum heating": (one orange LED
lit on the buttons);
❒"maximum heating": two orange
LEDs lit on the buttons.
After selecting one heating level, you
need to wait for a few minutes until
warm air flows into the compartment.
When the "maximum heating" setting is
selected, the heater produces a
boosted heat level for the first minutes
of operation.
IMPORTANT To preserve the battery
charge, this function cannot be
activated when the engine is off.REAR SEATS
Partial extension of the boot (1/3 or
2/3)
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❒remove the parcel shelf;
❒completely lower the rear seat head
restraints;
❒move the seat belt to the side,
making sure that it is fully extended and
not twisted;
❒operate release device A fig. 17 to
fold the required backrest section. After
release a red mark is visible.
Accompany the backrest during folding.
Repositioning the backrestsMove the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended
and not twisted.
Raise the backrests and push them
back until the locking click of both
retainers is heard. Visually check that
the red marks have disappeared from
the release devices A fig. 17. The
red marks indicate that the backrest is
not secured.
13)
WARNING
11)Any adjustment must be performed
with the vehicle at a standstill.
12)After releasing the adjustment lever,
always check that the seat is locked on the
guides by trying to move it back and forth.
If the seat is not locked into place, it may
unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle.
13)Make sure that the backrests are
correctly secured on both sides ("red
marks" not visible) to prevent it from
moving forward in the event of sharp
braking, causing injuries to occupants.
WARNING
4)The fabric upholstery for the seats has
been designed to withstand long-term
wear deriving from normal use of the
vehicle. Nevertheless, some precautions
are required. Avoid prolonged and/or
excessive rubbing involving clothing
accessories such as metal buckles,
bosses, Velcro strips and the like, which,
by applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a limited area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery.
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5)Do not arrange objects beneath the
electrically adjustable seat and do not
impede its movement, since the controls
may be damaged. The fabric upholstery of
the seats has been designed to withstand
long-term wear deriving from normal use of
the vehicle. Nevertheless, some
precautions are required. Avoid prolonged
and/or excessive rubbing involving clothing
accessories such as metal buckles,
bosses, Velcro strips and the like, which,
by applying a high pressure on the fabric in
a limited area, could cause it to break,
thereby damaging the upholstery. They
may also restrict the seat travel.
6)Before tilting the backrest, remove any
objects lying on the seat.
HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT
14)
AdjustmentThey can be adjusted to 4 height
positions (completely raised / 2
intermediate positions / completely
lowered).
Upward adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: press button A
fig. 18 and lower the head restraint.RemovalProceed as follows to remove the head
restraint:
❒tilt the backrest (to prevent it from
coming into contact with the roof);
❒press both buttons A and B fig. 18 at
the side of the two supports, then
remove the head restraint.IMPORTANT Always reposition the
head restraints if they have been
removed before starting to drive
normally.
REAR
AdjustmentThree head restraints that can be
height-adjusted to 3 positions
(completely raised / intermediate /
completely lowered) are provided for
the rear seats
Upward adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
On some versions, the label fig. 19
reminds the user of the centre rear seat
to adjust the headrest in a correct
position, pulling it upward in both
preset positions.
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IMPORTANT The headrests must be
placed in rest position (fully lowered) to
guarantee visibility to the driver.

Automatic main beam headlights(where provided)
In order not to disturb other road users,
the main beam headlights are
automatically deactivated when
approaching vehicles travelling in the
opposite direction or when following a
vehicle travelling in the same direction.
This function can be set through the
display menu (see the instructions
in the "Display" paragraph, "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter); the light
switch ring nut must be turned to
AUTO to activate.
The function is activated by pushing the
stalk toward the dashboard (stable
position); the
warning light comes
on in the instrument panel. The
warning light will also come on in
the instrument panel with main beam
headlights on. If the vehicle is turned off
with the setting described previously,
the automatic main beam headlight
function will need a new resetting: bring
back the stalk in the centre position
and then press it again towards the
instrument panel.
When the speed is higher than 40 km/h
and the function is active, if the stalk
is brought again to the stable central
position the function deactivates and
the main beam headlights turn off.When the speed is lower than 15 km/h
and the function is active, the system
automatically switches the main beam
headlights off.
If the stalk is moved from the stable
central position and pushed again
towards the dashboard in the stable
position, this is interpreted as a request
for fixed main beam headlights: the
warning light comes on in the
instrument panel and the main beam
headlights turn on until vehicle speed
exceeds 40 km/h again. When this
threshold is exceeded the function
activates again automatically and the
warning light comes on again
in the instrument panel.
To deactivate this function, rotate the
light switch ring nut to the
position.
DIRECTION INDICATORSBring left stalk A fig. 28 to the (stable)
position:
upwards: activates the right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates the left direction
indicator.
The
or
warning light respectively
will flash on the instrument panel.
The direction indicators switch
off automatically when the steering
wheel is straightened or when the
daytime running lights (DRL)/parking
lights are activated.
"Lane Change" functionIf you wish to signal a lane change while
running, place the left stalk in the
unstable position for less than half a
second.
The direction indicator on the side
selected will flash five times and then
switch off automatically.HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
Headlight alignment correctorThe headlight alignment corrector
operates with ignition device at MAR
and dipped headlights on.
To adjust rotate ring nut A fig. 29.
❒Position 0: one or two people on the
front seats;
❒Position 1: 4 or 5 passengers
❒Position 2: 4 or 5 passengers + load
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31)The Fix&Go automatic quick tyre repair
kit, provided with the vehicle, is compatible
with the iTPMS sensors. Using sealants
different from that in the original kit may
compromise its operation. If sealants not
equivalent with the original ones are used,
it is recommended to have the iTPMS
sensor operation checked by a qualified
repair centre.
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMSThe most important safety equipment
of the vehicle comprises the following
protection systems:
❒seat belts;
❒SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
❒head restraints;
❒child restraint systems;
❒front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the
following pages with the utmost care. It
is of fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see paragraph "Head
restraints" in chapter "Knowing your
vehicle".
SEAT BELTSAll vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The retractor mechanism operates
locking the belt in the event of sharp
braking or strong deceleration due
to an impact. This allows the belt strap
to slide freely and to adapt to the body
of the occupant. In the event of an
accident, the belt will lock reducing the
risk of impact inside the passenger
compartment and of being projected
outside the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the vehicle also respect,
the local laws in force in relation to
the use of the seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.USING THE SEAT BELTSThe seat belt should be worn keeping
the torso straight and rested against
the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A
fig. 63 and insert it into buckle B, until
it clicks into place.
On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull
it out again without jerking.
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SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) SYSTEMThe SBR system warns the passengers
of the front and rear (where provided)
seats if their seat belt is not fastened.
The system signals unfastened seat
belts with visual warnings (warning light
on in the instrument panel and symbols
on the display) and an acoustic signal
(see the following paragraphs).
NOTE To deactivate the acoustic
warning permanently go to a
Fiat Dealership. The acoustic warning
can be reactivated at any time through
the display Menu (see the "Display"
paragraph in the “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter).FRONT SEAT BELT
WARNING LIGHT
BEHAVIOURWhen the ignition device is turned to
MAR, warning light
(see fig. 66) lights
up for a few seconds, regardless of
the status of the front seat belts.
With vehicle at a standstill, if the driver
side seat belt or the passenger side
seat belt (with occupant present) is
unfastened, the warning light stays on
constantly.As soon as the threshold of 8 km/h is
exceeded for a few seconds with driver
or passenger side (with passenger
present) seat belts unfastened, an
acoustic warning is activated together
with the flashing of the
warning
light for approximately 105 seconds.
When this cycle of warnings is activated
it will stay on for its entire length
(regardless of the vehicle speed) or until
the seat belts are fastened again.
When the reverse is engaged, during
the cycle of warnings, the acoustic
signal is deactivated and the
warning
light turns on constantly. The cycle of
warnings will be reactivated as soon as
speed exceeds 8 km/h again.
REAR SEAT BELT ICON
BEHAVIOURThe icons are shown on the display (fig.
67 versions with colour display or fig.
68 versions with single-colour display)
after a few seconds have elapsed since
the ignition device is turned to MAR.
The icons turn off about 30 seconds
after they have been turned on or after
the seat belts have been fastened.
The icons shown on the display
indicate (according to the various
cases):
❒A: seat belt fastened, rear left seat;
❒B: seat belt fastened, rear central
seat;
❒C: seat belt unfastened, rear right
seat;
The icons are displayed according to
the corresponding seat belts in the rear
seats, and stay on for about 30
seconds from the last seat belt status
change:
❒if the seat belt is fastenedthe
corresponding icon will be as shown in
points A and B (green for the colour
display);
❒if the seat belt is unfastenedthe
corresponding icon will be as shown in
point C (red for the colour display).
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