2016 FIAT 500X high beam

BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED ............................82
▫ Rear Cross Path (RCP) ..................88
▫ Mode Of Operation .....................90
▫ Blind Spot Monitoring Fault Warnings .......91
▫ General Information ....................92
 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................92
▫ Headlights ...........................92
▫ Automatic Lighting — If Equipped .........93
▫
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped . .94
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........94
▫ Parking Lights ........................95
▫ Headlight Delay .......................95 ▫
High Beams ..........................95
▫ Turn Signals .........................96
 INTERIOR LIGHTS ......................96
▫ Front Courtesy Light ....................96
▫ Rear Dome Light — If Equipped ...........100
▫ Cargo Area Lights .....................101
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer And Ambient Light
Control ........................... .101
 WIPERS AND WASHERS .................102
▫ Front Wiper Operation .................102
▫ Rain Sensor — If Equipped ..............104
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............106
▫ Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped . . . .107
4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 27

The timing of the headlights is adjustable between 0, 30,
60 and 90 seconds. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn on when
the engine is started and remain on unless the headlights
are turned on or the engine is shut off.
The DRLs will be disabled during turn signal operation
and resume operation when the turn signal operation has
ended.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is built into the headlight
switch.
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push the
headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, push the
headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight
switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:
• The fog lights will operate with the low beam head-
lights or parking lights on. Selecting the high beam
headlights will turn off the fog lights.
• The fog lights also function as cornering lights. There-
fore there will be times when only one light is on.
94 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Parking Lights
Rotate the headlight switch to the first position to turn on
the parking lights. The parking light indicator in the
cluster will illuminate.
Headlight Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an
unlit area.
The time delay of the headlights is programmable be-
tween 0, 30, 60 and 90 seconds. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
Headlight Delay Activation
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the
STOP/OFF position while the headlights are still on.
Then, turn off the headlights within two minutes. The
delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned
off.Headlight Delay Disable
The feature is disabled by turning on the headlights, the
parking lights or by placing the ignition in the MAR/
RUN position.
If you shut off the lights before the ignition is turned on,
they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
The lights must be turned off within two minutes
of placing the ignition in the STOP/OFF position to
activate this feature.
High Beams
To turn on the high beam headlights, push the turn signal
lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle) and an
indicator will illuminate in the cluster. To turn off the
high beams, pull the turn signal lever rearward (toward
the rear of the vehicle).
4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 95

NOTE:The headlights must be on for the high beams to
activate.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
When the Daytime Running Lights are on and a turn
signal is activated, the Daytime Running Lamp will turn
off on the side of the vehicle in which the turn signal is
flashing. The Daytime Running Lamp will turn back on
when the turn signal is turned off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Front Courtesy Light
The courtesy lights will automatically turn on when the
door is open or closed. The light switches in the overhead
console are for reading lamps.
High Beam And Turn Signal Controls
96 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

•Auto Wipers: Enabling/disabling the automatic opera-
tion of wipers in the event of rain
• LaneSense Warning: A selection of the readinessof
intervention of LaneSense
• Warning Buzzer Volume: Increase or decrease the
volume of the buzzer.
• Maintenance Brakes — If Equipped: Activation of the
procedure to carry out braking system maintenance
• Auto Park Brake — If Equipped: Enable/disable auto-
insertion of the Electric Parking Brake
Lights
By selecting the item Lights,you can make the follow-
ing adjustments:
• Headlight Off Delay: Set the delay for headlight shut-
off after engine shutoff •
Headlight Sensor: Adjust the sensitivity of headlight
brightness
• Interior Ambient Lights: Increase of decrease the
brightness of the Interior Ambient Lights
• Greeting Lights: Enable/disable the vehicle’s Greeting
Lights
• Auto. High Beam: Activate/deactivate the automatic
main beam headlights — If Equipped
• Daytime Lights: Activate/deactivate the daytime run-
ning lights
• Cornering Lights: activate/deactivate the cornering
lights — If Equipped
172 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

•Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Ex-
amples of this message type are Memory System Un-
available - Not in Park andAutomatic High Beams On.
Telltales On The EVIC Instrument Cluster
Low Brake Fluid
•What Does It Mean
The light comes on when the brake fluid
level in the reservoir drops below the mini-
mum level, due to a possible loss of liquid
from the circuit.
• What To Do
Restore the brake fluid level, and then
check that the indicator light goes off.
If the light remains on, see an authorized dealer. Electric Park Brake (EPB) Engaged
•What Does It Mean
The light comes on with Electric Park Brake
(EPB) engaged.
• What To Do
Switch off the EPB and check that the
indicator light goes off.
If the light remains on, see an authorized dealer.
Red
Warning Light
Red
Warning Light
176 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

LaneSense System•What Does It Mean
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — If Equipped
The light comes on in the following ways:
Light illuminated (white): indicates that the system is
active and both of the lane markings have been
detected (the lines of the aisle are gray in color).
Light on as flashing light (amber): indicates that the
vehicle is going to cross over the lane marking.
Light illuminated (green): indicates that both lane
markings have been detected, and the system is
“armed.” The system will provide a torque warning
in the steering wheel if an unintentional lane depar-
ture occurs. Park/Headlight ON Indicator
•What Does It Mean
The light comes on by activating the park-
ing lights or headlights.
This feature allows you to maintain the
lights for a period of 30, 60, or 90 seconds
after placing the ignition in the STOP posi-
tion.
In some conditions, such as the poor quality of the
fuel, the light may come on only after starting the
engine.
Automatic High Beam Lights •What Does It Mean
The indicator light comes on by activating
the automatic high beam headlights.
Green
Warning Light
Green
Warning Light
184 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected, or if fuel or brake fluid leaks are
suspected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
6
SAFETY 267