2015 FIAT 500X tow bar

SensorsThe sensors are activated when any
forward gear is engaged at a speed
higher than about 10 km/h, or when
reverse is engaged.
The sensors are temporarily
deactivated with vehicle at a standstill
and the gear lever in position P (Park
- versions with automatic transmission),
or with vehicle at a standstill and
electric parking brake engaged
(versions with manual gearbox).
The detection area of the system
covers about a lane on both sides of
the vehicle (around 3 metres).
This area begins from the door mirror
and extends for about 6 metres
towards the rear part of the vehicle.
When the sensors are active the system
monitors the detection areas on both
sides of the vehicle and warns the
driver about the possible presence of
vehicles in these areas.
While driving the system monitors the
detection area from three different input
points (side, rear and front) to check
whether a signal needs to be sent
to the driver. The system can detect the
presence of a vehicle in one of these
three areas.IMPORTANT The system does not
signal the presence of fixed objects
(e.g. safety barriers, poles, walls, etc.).
However, in some circumstances,
the system may activate in the
presence of these objects. This is
normal and does not indicate a system
malfunction.
IMPORTANT The system does not
warn the driver about the presence of
vehicles coming from the opposite
direction, in the adjacent lanes.
57)
ImportantIf a trailer is hitched to the vehicle, the
system must be manually deactivated
using the relevant menu, in order to
avoid false warnings.
For the system to operate correctly, the
rear bumper area where the radar
sensors are located must stay free from
snow, ice and dirt gathered from the
road surface.
Do not cover the rear bumper area
where the radar sensors are located
with any object (e.g. adhesives, bike
rack, etc.).
Rear viewThe system detects vehicles coming
from the rear part of your vehicle on
both sides and entering the rear
detection area with a difference in
speed of less than 50 km/h with
respect to your vehicle.Overtaking vehiclesIf another vehicle is overtaken slowly
(with a difference in speed of less than
about 25 km/h) and this stays in the
blind spot for about 1.5 seconds, the
warning light on the door mirror of
the corresponding side lights up.
If the difference in speed between the
two vehicles is greater than about
25 km/h, the warning light does not
light up.RCP (Rear Cross Path detection)
systemThis system helps the driver during
reverse manoeuvres in the case of
reduced visibility.
The RCP system monitors the rear
detection areas on both sides of the
vehicle, to detect objects moving
towards the sides of the vehicle at a
minimum speed between about 1 km/h
and 3 km/h and objects moving at a
maximum speed of 35 km/h, as
generally happens in parking areas.
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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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WEIGHTS
Weights (kg) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1.6 E.torQ
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled
to 90% and without optional equipment)1320 1275
Payload including the driver
(*)
555 / 540
(**)
600
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 1050 1050
– rear axle 900 900
– total: 1875 1875
Towable loads
– braked trailer 1200 800
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with
brakes)60 60
Maximum load on roof
(****)
50 50
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permitted loads.
(**) Version for specific markets
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
(****) With roof rack bars
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Weights (kg) 1.6 MultiJet 2.0 MultiJet manual gearbox2.0 MultiJet AT9 automatic
transmission
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)1320 1430 1495
Payload including the driver
(*)
555 620 605
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 1050 1150 1150
– rear axle 900 1000 1000
– total: 1875 2050 2100
Towable loads
– braked trailer 1200 1200 1200
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes)60 60 60
Maximum load on roof
(****)
50 50 50
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permitted loads.
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
(****) With roof rack bars
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