2016 FIAT 500X Owners Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
The EVIC display consists of three sections:
1. The reconfigurable top line where compass, direction,and outside temperature are displayed.
• Right side default to Ignition Status for those with
push button ignition.
2. The main display area where the menus and pop up messages are displayed.
3. The reconfigurable telltales section.
The main display area will normally display the main
menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also displays pop up
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
• Five Second Stored 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. Most of
the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the
Messagesmain menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an iwill be displayed in the
compass/outside temp line. Examples of this message
type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out andLow
Tire Pressure.
• Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the MAR/RUN state. Examples of this message type
are Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar andPress Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.
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•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
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Failure•What Does It Mean
The simultaneous firing of BRAKE lights
(Red) and
(Amber) with the engine
running indicates a failure of the Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
system or that the system is not available.
In this case, with heavy braking, the rear
wheels may lock early and increase the
possibility of skidding.
The dedicated message will appear on the
display.
• What To Do
Drive with extreme caution, immediately
reach the nearest authorized dealer for the verifica-
tion of the system. Air Bag
•What Does It Mean
By placing the ignition switch in MAR/
RUN, the indicator light illuminates but
should go out after a few seconds. If the
indicator illuminates, this indicates a fail-
ure of the air bag system.
The dedicated message shows in the display.
For more details, refer to Occupant Restraint Sys-
tems inSafety for more information.
Red
Warning Light
Amber
Warning Light
Red
Warning Light
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NOTE:
•If the Air Bag Warning Light
does not illuminate
when placing the ignition in MAR/RUN, or stays
on during MAR/RUN (together with the message
displayed), it is possible that there is a fault in
restraint systems. In this case, the air bag or the
pretensioners might not deploy in the event of an
accident or, in a more limited number of cases,
deploy incorrectly. Before continuing, please contact
an authorized dealer for the immediate service of
the system.
• The failure of the Air Bag Warning Lightis de-
clared by the illumination of the icon
in the
instrument cluster display. In this case, the Air Bag
Warning Light may not report any anomalies of the
restraint systems. Before continuing, please contact
your authorized dealer for the immediate service of
the system.
Seat Belt Reminder
•What Does It Mean
The light comes on as a steady light with
the car stopped as a seat belt reminder.
• What To Do
For the permanent deactivation of the horn
(buzzer) system S. B. R. (Seat Belt Re-
minder), contact your authorized dealer. It is possible
to reactivate the system through the Setup Menu.
Engine Temperature Warning •What Does It Mean
By placing the ignition in MAR/RUN po-
sition, the indicator light illuminates but
should go out after a few seconds.
The indicator light (or on some vehicles the
icon on the display) illuminates when the engine is
overheated. The dedicated message shows in the
display.
Red
Warning Light
Red
Warning Light
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•What To Do
In the case of normal gear: stop the car, shut off the
engine, and check that the level of coolant inside the
tank is not below the minimum (MIN). In this case,
wait for the engine to cool, then slowly and carefully
open the cap, fill with coolant, make sure it is
between the MIN and MAX marks. Also, check for
coolant leaks. If at the next start-up, the light (or the
icon on the display) would once again illuminate,
contact an authorized dealer.
In the case of heavy use of the car (e.g. In terms of
performance): slow down and, if the light stays on,
stop the car. For two or three minutes, keep the
engine running and slightly accelerate to help the
flow of coolant in the system. Then, turn the engine
off. Check for the correct level of coolant as described
above. Electric Park Brake Failure
•What Does It Mean
By placing the ignition in the MAR/RUN
position, the light (If Equipped) will illumi-
nate but should go out after a few seconds.
The light comes on when it detects a failure
in Electric Parking Brake.
The display shows the dedicated message.
• What To Do
Please contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTE: In this case, with heavy braking, the rear wheels
may lock early and increase the possibility of skidding.
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Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System Failure•What Does It Mean
By placing the ignition in the MAR/RUN
position, the indicator light illuminates but
should go out after a few seconds.
The light will remain on until the ABS
condition has been corrected. If the prob-
lem is related to the brake booster, the ABS
pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake
pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The display shows the dedicated message.
• What To Do
Please contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. TPMS Failure
•What Does It Mean
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is significantly
under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pres-
sure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
Amber
Warning LightAmber
Warning Light
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proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s respon-
sibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is
not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale
will flash for approximately one minute and then
remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long
as the malfunction exists. When the malfunctionindicator is illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea-
sons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check
the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
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CAUTION!(Continued)
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an after-
market tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealership to have your
sensor function checked.
•What To Do
Do not drive your vehicle with one or more tires
deflated because the driveability of the car could be
compromised. Stop the car and avoid braking and
sharp turns. Contact your authorized dealer as soon
as possible. ESC System
•What Does It MeanIntervention ESC System: The light will start
to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and
the ESC system becomes active. If the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” be-
gins to flash during acceleration, ease up on
the accelerator and apply as little throttle as
possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure ESC System: If the light remains permanently
on after four second of the engine running, there may
be a failure in ESC system.
System Failure Hill Start Assist: The warning light comes
on to indicate a failure of the system Hill Start Assist.
• What To Do
Please contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Amber
Warning Light
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