2015 FIAT 500X sensor

DASHBOARD1. Adjustable side air diffusers 2. Left stalk: direction indicators, main beam headlights, flashing, Lane change function 3. Instrument panel
4. Steering wheel controls: Cruise control, Speed Limiter 5. Right stalk: windscreen wiper/washer, rear window wiper/washer, rain sensor sensitivity
level setting 6. Display: radio /Uconnect™7. Start&Stop, Hazard warning lights, passenger airbag status LEDs 8. Upper refrigerated storage
compartment 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Adjustable central air diffusers 11. Lower glove compartment 12. Climate control system controls
13. Buttons on the central console: seat heating, steering wheel heating, control panel for USB port + AUX socket and SD Card reader (where
provided) 14. Knee bag 15. Ignition device (key or button) 16. Driver front airbag 17. Steering wheel controls: display menu, trip computer,
multimedia, phone, voice recognition 18. Control panel: light switch, headlight alignment corrector.
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WARNING
17)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
EXTERIOR LIGHTSLIGHT SWITCHThe ring nut of light switch A fig. 27,
located on the left side of the
dashboard, controls operation of: side
lights, daytime running lights, dipped
beam headlights, fog lights and
instrument panel indicator and control
button graphic lighting regulation.
With the ignition device turned to MAR,
the instrument panel and the various
controls on the dashboard will be lit up
when the exterior lights are switched
on.
AUTO FUNCTION(Dusk sensor)
(where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor that
works in conjunction with the rain
sensor and is located on the
windscreen. It is able to detect
variations in outside lighting based on
the light sensitivity set in the display
Menu or theUconnect™system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
automatically switch the external lights
on.Function activationTurn the light switch ring nut to AUTO.
IMPORTANT The function can only
be activated with the ignition device at
MAR.Function deactivationTo deactivate the function, turn the light
switch ring nut to a position other
than AUTO.
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Mirror realignment adjustmentIf one of the door mirrors has been
moved manually, it may not maintain its
position while driving.
In this case the following realignment
procedure must be carried out:
❒manually close the mirror into parking
position, moving it from position 1 to
position 2 (see fig. 26);
❒Operate the door opening control C
fig. 25 once or twice to realign the
system and bring both mirrors
into driving position.

WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPEROperation is only possible with the
ignition device at MAR.WINDSCREEN
WIPER/WASHER
Operation
7) 8)20)
Ring nut A fig. 31 can be set to the
following positions:
windscreen wiper offslow intermittent operationfast intermittent operation
LOW
slow continuous operation
HIGH
fast continuous operation.Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to activate the MIST function:
operation is limited to the time for which
the stalk is held in this position. When
released, the stalk will return to its
default position and the windscreen
wiper will be stopped. This function is
useful to remove small deposits of dust
from the windscreen, or morning dew.
IMPORTANT This function does not
activate the windscreen washer;
windscreen washer fluid will not
therefore be sprayed onto the
windscreen. To spray windscreen
washer fluid onto the windscreen, the
washing function must be used.
With ring nut A fig. 31 in
or
position, the windscreen wiper
will automatically adapt its operating
speed to the speed of the vehicle.
"Smart washing" functionPull the lever towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer.
Keep the stalk pulled to activate both
the windscreen washer jet and the
windscreen wiper with a single
movement; the latter turns on
automatically.The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
The cycle is completed, after about 6
seconds, by a final cleaning stroke
of the windscreen wipers.
RAIN SENSOR(where provided)
This is located behind the interior rear
view mirror, in contact with the
windscreen fig. 32 and can detect the
presence of rain and, consequently,
manage the cleaning of the windscreen
in accordance with the amount of
water on the screen.Activation
9) 10)
By acting on the display menu or on the
Uconnect™system you can
activate/deactivate the rain sensor.
MIST
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REAR WINDOW
WIPER/WASHER
20)
Turn ring nut B fig. 31 from positionO
to position
to operate the rear
window wiper as follows:
❒in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
❒in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when
the windscreen wiper is operating;
❒in continuous mode with active
control or reverse gear engaged.
Position: intermittent operation.
Position: continuous slow
operation.
With reverse gear engaged and
windscreen wiper on, the rear window
wiper is activated in continuous mode.
Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more than
half a second to activate the rear
window wiper as well. The wiper stops
working three strokes after the stalk
is released. The cycle is completed,
after about 6 seconds, by a final
cleaning stroke of the rear window
wiper.
WARNING
20)If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is deactivated or the
ignition button and the key are on STOP.
WARNING
7)Do not use the windscreen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is
not subsequently restored, even after the
vehicle is restarted, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
8)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with blades lifted from the windscreen.
9)Do not activate the rain sensor while
washing the vehicle in an automatic
washing system.
10)If ice is found on the windscreen, make
sure that the device was disconnected
properly.
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MAIN MENUThe Menu includes the following items:
❒TRIP
❒MOOD SELECTOR/GSI
❒VEHICLE INFO
❒DRIVER ASSIST
❒AUDIO
❒PHONE
❒NAVIGATION
❒ALERTS
❒VEHICLE SETUPVehicle setup (Change vehicle
settings)This menu item allows you to change
the settings for:
❒"Display";
❒"Units";
❒"Clock & Date";
❒"Security"
❒"Safety & Assistance";
❒"Lights";
❒"Doors & Locks".DisplayBy selecting item "Display" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: "Language", "See phone",
"See navigation", "Trip B automatic
reset", "Mood Selector repetition".
"Units"Select item "Units" to choose the unit of
measurement between: "Imperial",
"Metric", "Custom"."Clock & Date"Select item "Clock & Date" to make the
following adjustments: "Set time",
"Time format", Set date"."Security"Select item "Security" to make the
following adjustments: "Passenger
AIRBAG", "Speed beep", "Seat belt
buzzer", "Hill Hold Control".
"Passenger AIRBAG" adjustment allows
you to activate/deactivate the
passenger airbag:
❒Passenger's protection active: the
ONLED comes on constantly in
the instrument panel dashboard.
❒Passenger's protection not
active: the
OFFLED comes on
constantly in the instrument panel
dashboard.
"Safety & Assistance"For possible adjustments see the
Uconnect™paragraph in the
dedicated chapter.
"Lights"Select item "Lights" to make the
following adjustments: "Ambient
lighting", "Headlight sensor", "Follow
me", "Headlights while opening", "High
Beams Auto Dim", "Daytime Lights",
"Cornering lights"."Doors & Locks"Select item "Doors & Locks" to make
the following adjustments: "Autoclose",
"Auto unlock on exit", "Flash Lights
w/Lock", "Horn with Lock", "Horn
w/Remote Start", "Remote Unlock",
"Door Unlock" (versions with Keyless
Entry), "Keyless Entry".
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Warning light What it means
iTPMS
iTPMS failure
The warning light switches on when a failure is detected in the iTPMS. Should one or more wheels be fitted
without sensors, the display will show a warning message until initial conditions are restored.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately using the dedicated tyre repair kit (see
the “Fix&Go automatic kit” paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter) and contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than
the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tyre duration
and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the indications
corresponding to each tyre.
In any situation in which the dedicated message is shown on the display, it is ESSENTIAL to refer to the
contents of the "Wheels" paragraph in the "Technical data" chapter, strictly complying with the indications
that you find there.
In any situation in which the dedicated message is shown on the display, the sequence of indications
corresponding to each tyre.ABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on to indicate an ABS fault. In this case the braking system will work as normal,
but without the extra performance offered by the ABS. Drive carefully and contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
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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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Symbol What it means
FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE/BREAK-IN ATTEMPT
Fiat CODE system failure
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure of the Fiat CODE system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Break-in attempt
The symbol switches on when the ignition device is moved to MAR position, to indicate a possible break-in
attempt detected by the alarm system.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system intervention.
For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to the description in the "Fuel cut-off system" section in the "In
an emergency" chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel supply, contact a Fiat Dealership.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING
The symbol switches on in the case of transmission overheating, after a particularly demanding use. In this
case an engine performance limitation is carried out. With engine off or at idle speed, wait until the symbol
switches off.AUDIO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the audio system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on along with a message on the display in the event of dusk sensor failure. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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