2016 FIAT 500X the ignition key

NOTE:
•Driving with this light illuminated may cause serious
damage to the engine. If the overheated oil comes in
contact with the engine or exhaust components, a fire
may occur.
• If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible.
SENTRY KEY / Vehicle Security Alarm System Failure •What Does It Mean
System Failure Sentry Key
After placing the ignition to the MAR/
RUN position, if there is a problem with the
system, the Vehicle Security Light will illuminate.
This condition will result in the engine being shut off
after two seconds.
• What To Do
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Enhanced Accident Response System
•What Does It Mean
The light illuminates when there is a fuel
system shut off.
• What To Do
To reactivate the fuel system shut off, refer to En-
hanced Accident Response System inIn Case Of
Emergency for more information. If you cannot
restore the supply of fuel, contact an authorized
dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure •What Does It Mean
This light indicates engine oil pressure sen-
sor failure. Please contact an authorized
dealer.
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▫Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............300
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .301
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .........301
▫ Activation .......................... .302
▫ Setting A Desired Speed .................303
▫ Deactivation ........................ .303
▫ Resume Speed ....................... .303
▫ Varying The Speed .....................304
▫ Accelerating For Passing ................305
 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .305
 DYNAMIC SELECTOR — IF EQUIPPED ......306
▫ Warning Messages .....................307
 BRAKE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .........307▫
Brake Control ....................... .307
▫ Turning Brake Control ON Or OFF .........309
▫ Changing Brake Control Sensitivity .........310
▫ Brake Control Limited Warning ............311
▫ Service Brake Control Warning ............311
▫
Precautions While Driving With Brake Control . .313
▫ General Information ...................315
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .316
▫ ParkSense Sensors .....................316
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .........318
▫ Service The Rear Park Assist System ........319
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions .......320
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
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Keyless Enter-N-Go in the MAR/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Manual Transmission
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) and put the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, without pressing the accelerator.
3. Cycle the ignition to the AVV/START position and release it as soon as the engine is started.
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floor and hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than
15 seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the MAR/
RUN position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously
crank the engine for more than 25 seconds at a time.
Wait 60 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
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•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump-Starting” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.
Cold Weather Operation
To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold conditions
an externally powered electric block heater (available
from your authorized dealer) is required for the 1.4L
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After Starting — Warming Up The Engine
Proceed as follows:
•Travel slowly, letting the engine run at a reduced RPM,
without accelerating suddenly.
• It is recommended to wait until the engine coolant
temperature gauge starts to rise for maximum perfor-
mance.
Stopping The Engine
Vehicles Equipped With A Mechanical Key Fob:
To turn off the engine with, proceed as follows:
1. Park the car in a position that does not cause a traffic hazard.
2. Place the transmission in gear (models with a manual transmission) or place the transmission in PARK (P)
(models with automatic transmission). 3. With the engine idling, place the ignition in the
STOP/OFF position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition when the engine is shut off.
Vehicles Equipped With Electronic Key (Keyless Enter-
N-Go):
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed greater than
5 mph (8 km/h) you must push and hold the ignition or
push the START/STOP button three times consecutively
within a few seconds. The engine will shut down and the
ignition will be placed in the RUN position.
Turning Off the car (placing the ignition from the RUN
position to the STOP position), the power supply to the
accessories are maintained for a period of three minutes.
Opening the driver side door with the ignition RUN will
sound a short chime, to remind the driver to place the
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WARNING!(Continued)
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make
sure the keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode,
remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the
vehicle
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine STOP/OFF, and remove the Key
Fob. When the ignition is in the STOP/OFF (key
removal) position, the transmission is locked in
PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF position, remove the
Key Fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
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WARNING! (Continued)
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go) in the or MAR/RUN position.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in RE-
VERSE. You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
EPB, shift the transmission into PARK, turn the
engine OFF, and remove the Key Fob. When the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF (key removal) posi-
tion, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF position, remove the
Key Fob from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go) in the MAR/RUN position. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
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