2016 FIAT 500X warning light

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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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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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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ESC System Disabled•What Does It Mean
By placing the ignition in the MAR/RUN
position, the indicator light illuminates, but
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.
The warning light will come on to indicate
the safety systems have been partially or
totally disabled. For more information of the system,
refer to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in the
Safety section.
By reactivating the ESC system, the light goes out.
Engine Malfunction •What Does It Mean
The light is an integral part of the diagnos-
tic system of the vehicle, called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emis-
sions, engine, and automatic transmission control
systems.
The light comes on briefly (as a bulb check) when the
ignition is turned to the MAR/RUN. If the light does
not illuminate, it means that there is a failure.
In some conditions, such as the poor quality of the
fuel, the light may come on only after starting the
engine.
•
What To Do
Under these conditions, you can continue driving.
Avoid heavy efforts to the engine or high speeds. The
prolonged use of the car with the light illuminated
can cause damage to the engine.
Please contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Amber
Warning Light
Amber
Warning Light
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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
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Front Fog Lights•What Does It Mean
The light comes on by activating the fog
lights.
Left/Right Turn Signals •What Does It Mean
The indicator lights flash when the multi-
function lever is moved up/down to
show proper operation of the front and
rear turn signal lights (down (left signal)
up (right signal). It is also used along with
the right arrow when the Hazard Warning
flashers are turned on. Headlights On
•What Does It Mean
The indicator light comes on by turning on
the headlights.
Cruise SET Indicator — If Equipped •What Does It Mean
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET.
Glow Plug Icon •What Does It Mean
This icon blinking indicates that the engine
cranking is inhibited in order to prevent
possible engine damage while starting at
low temperatures.
Green
Warning Light
Green
Direction
Indicators
Blue
Warning Light
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Symbols Displayed In The EVIC
Oil Pressure Warning Light•What Does It Mean
This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure.
If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle
and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime
will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is cor-
rected. This light does not show how much oil is in
the engine. The engine oil level must be checked
under the hood.
NOTE: If the symbol comes on while driving, stop the
engine immediately and see an authorized dealer as soon
as possible. Air Bag Warning Light
•What Does It Mean
Illumination of the Air Bag Warning Light
indicates a failure of the air bag system
when the ignition switch is placed in the
MAR/RUN position.
The display shows the message dedicated.
• What To Do
If the light is either not on during starting, stays on,
or turns on while driving, have the system inspected
at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Charging System Light •What Does It Mean
This light shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the light stays on or comes on
while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine speed
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