2017 FIAT 500X child seat

complementary to the seat belts, which
should always be worn, as specified by
law in Europe and most non-European
countries.
In a crash, those not wearing a seat
belt are projected forwards and may
come into contact with the bag which is
still inflating. The protection offered by
the bag is compromised in these
circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:
frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail, etc.);
car wedging under other cars or
protective barriers (e.g. trucks or guard
rails).
Failure to deploy in the conditions
described above is due to the fact that
the airbags may not provide any
additional protection compared with
seat belts, so their activation would be
inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does
not indicate a system malfunction.
The driver's and passenger's front
airbags have been designed and
calibrated to protect front seat
occupants wearing seat belts. At their
maximum inflation, their volume fills
most of the space between the steeringwheel and the driver and between the
dashboard and the passenger.
The airbags are not deployed in the
event of minor frontal impacts (for which
the restraining action of the seat belts is
sufficient). Seat belts must always be
worn. In the event of a frontal collision,
they ensure the correct positioning of
the occupant.
Driver's side front airbag
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special
compartment in the centre of the
steering wheel fig. 83.
Passenger’s side front airbag
This consists of an instantly inflating
bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboard fig. 84; this bag has a larger
volume than that of the driver's.Passenger's front airbag and child
restraint systems
Rearward facing child restraint systems
mustNEVERbe fitted on the front seat
with an active passenger airbag since in
the event of an impact the airbag
activation may cause fatal injuries to the
transported child.
ALWAYScomply with the instructions
on the label stuck on the passenger
side sun visor fig. 85.
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Driver knee bag
(where provided)
It is located in a specific compartment
arranged under the dashboard under a
specific cover fig. 86. It provides
additional protection in the event of a
frontal collision.Deactivating passenger front airbag
and seat-mounted side bag for
pelvis, chest and shoulders
protection
If a child must be carried on the front
seat in a rearward facing child restraint
system, deactivate the passenger side
front airbag and front side bag.
To deactivate the airbags use the
display Menu (see the instructions in the
"Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter).
The
OFFandONLEDs are
present at the centre of the instrument
panel fig. 87.Moving the ignition device to MAR, the
two LEDs switch on for a few seconds.
If not, contact a Fiat Dealership.
During the first seconds, the activation
of the LEDs does not actually show the
passenger protection status, but only
checks its correct operation. After a
check lasting a few seconds, the LEDs
will indicate the status of the passenger
airbag protection.
Passenger protection activated: the
LEDONturns on fixed.
Passenger protection deactivated:
the
OFFLED turns on fixed.
The LEDs may light up with various
intensity levels depending on the car
conditions. The intensity may vary
during the same key cycle.
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88)Always drive with your hands on the
rim of the steering wheel so that the airbag
can inflate freely if required. Do not drive
with your body bent forward. Keep your
back straight against the backrest.
89)When there is an active passenger
airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing
child restraint systems on the front seat.
Deployment of the airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the child
regardless of the severity of the impact.
Therefore, always deactivate the passenger
side airbag when a rearward facing child
restraint system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front passenger seat
must also be positioned back as far as
possible in order to prevent the child
restraint system from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate
the passenger airbag as soon as the child
restraint system has been removed.
90)To deactivate the airbags using the
instrument panel menu, see the description
in the "Knowing the instrument panel"
chapter, "Menu Options" paragraph.
91)Do not affix rigid objects to the
garment hooks or support handles.
92)Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, windows or the area in which
the Window bag is located to avoid
possible injury during airbag inflation.
93)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.94)If, when the ignition device is turned to
MAR, thewarning light does not switch
on or stays on whilst driving, a fault may
have occurred in the restraint systems. In
this case the airbags or pretensioners may
not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower
number of cases, they may be deployed
accidentally. Contact a Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system checked.
95)In some versions, in the event of a LED
OFFfailure (located on the dashboard
trim), thewarning light on the
instrument panel turns on and the
passenger side airbags are deactivated. In
some versions, in the event of a LED
ONfailure (located on the dashboard
trim), thelight on the console turns on.
96)On cars with side bags, do not cover
the front seat backrests with extra covers.
97)Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between your
lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
98)If the car has been stolen or in the case
of attempt to steal it, if it has been
subjected to vandalism or floods, have the
airbag system checked by a Fiat
Dealership.99)If the ignition device is at MAR, even if
the engine is switched off, airbags may be
deployed when the vehicle is stationary
and hit by another vehicle. Therefore, even
if the vehicle is stationary, when an active
front passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT
install rearward facing child restraint
systems on the front passenger seat.
Deployment of the airbag following an
impact could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always deactivate the
passenger side airbag when a rearward
facing child restraint system is installed on
the front passenger seat. The front
passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent
the child restraint system from coming into
contact with the dashboard. Immediately
reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as
the child restraint system has been
removed. Also remember that, if the
ignition device is set to STOP, none of the
safety devices (airbags or pretensioners)
will be deployed in the event of collision.
Non-deployment in such cases does not
indicate a system malfunction.
100)Malfunction of the
warning light is
indicated by the activation of an airbag
failure icon and dedicated message on the
instrument panel display. The pyrotechnic
charges are not disabled. Contact a Fiat
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked
101)The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners. For
collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
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is released simultaneously with the
press of the accelerator, the electric
handbrake automatically releases.
ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE OPERATING
MODES
The electric parking brake may operate
as follows:
"Dynamic operating mode": this
mode is activated by pulling the switch
fig. 91 repeatedly whilst driving;
"Static engagement and release
mode": with the car stationary, the
electric parking brake can be activated
by pulling the switch once. On the other
hand, press the switch and the brake
pedal at the same time to disengage
the brake;
"Drive Away Release": the electric
parking brake will automatically
disengage with the driver side seat belt
fastened and the detection of an action
performed by the driver to move the car
(forward gear or reverse gear);
"Safe Hold": if the car speed is lower
than 3 km/h and, for the versions with
automatic transmission, the gear lever
is not in P (Park) position and the driver
intention of leaving the car is detected,
the electric parking brake will
automatically engage to hold the car in
safety conditions;
"Auto Apply": if the car speed islower than 3 km/h, the electric parking
brake will automatically engage with the
gear lever moved to P (Park) position
(versions with automatic transmission),
or with the ignition device at STOP
(versions with manual transmission).
The LED on the switch will light up
together with the
warning light on
the instrument panel when the parking
brake is engaged and applied to the
wheels. Each automatic parking brake
engagement can be cancelled by
pressing the switch on the central
tunnel and at the same time moving the
gear lever for the automatic
transmission to position P (Park) or the
ignition device to STOP (versions with
manual transmission). This mode can
be managed through theUconnect™
system Menu.
SAFE HOLD
It is a safety function that automatically
engages the electric parking brake in
the event of a dangerous condition for
the vehicle.
If:
the vehicle speed is below 3 km/h;
the gear lever is not at P (Park)
(versions with automatic transmission);
the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
the driver side door is open;
no attempted operation of the brake
pedal or the accelerator pedal, or, inversions with manual gearbox, the
clutch pedal is detected
the electric parking brake engages
automatically to prevent vehicle
movement.
The Safe Hold function can be
temporarily disabled by pressing the
switch located on the central tunnel and
the brake pedal at the same time, with
the vehicle stationary and the driver
side door open.
Once disabled, the function will activate
again when the vehicle speed reaches
20 km/h or the ignition device is moved
to STOP and then to MAR.
WARNING
107)In the case of parking manoeuvres on
roads on a gradient, steer the wheels,
engage the parking brake, the first gear if
uphill and the reverse if downhill; on
versions with automatic transmission, set
the lever to "P". If the car is parked on a
steep slope block the wheels with a wedge
or stone.
108)Never leave children alone in an
unattended vehicle; make sure that when
you move away from the vehicle, you have
the key with you.
109)The electric parking brake must
always be engaged when leaving the
vehicle.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGSDo not travel with the storage compartment open: it may injure the front seat occupants in the event of an accident.The cigar lighter gets extremely hot. Handle it carefully and make sure that children don’t use it: risk of fire and/or burns.Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it may catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
Before driving, make sure that the transversal bars have been fitted properly.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS
The catalytic converter and particulate filter (DPF) reach very high temperatures during operation. Therefore do not park the vehicle on
flammable materials (e.g. grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire hazard.
IMPORTANT
ROOF RACK/SKI RACKThe use of transversal bars on longitudinal ones prevents the use of the sunroof, because the latter, while opening, interferes with the bars.
Therefore do not move the sunroof if transversal bars have been fitted.
Fully comply with the regulations in force concerning maximum clearance.

INDEX
ABS (system)...............71
Active safety systems...........71
Adaptive Cruise Control........125
Airbag
Front airbags.............103
Airbags
Side bags...............107
Airbags (SRS supplementary
restraint system)...........103
Alarm.....................14
Automatic dual zone climate
control system.............35
Automatic light control (AUTO
function).................24
Automatic main beam headlights . . .26
Automatic transmission.........116
Battery..................188
advice for extending its life.....188
replacement..............188
Battery recharging............190
Blind Spot Assist (system)........75
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............196
Bonnet....................40
Boot.....................41
Boot (extension)..............20
Brakes
brake fluid level............187Bulbs
types of bulbs............144
Carrying children safely.........90
Changes/alterations to the car......4
Changing a wheel............155
Checking levels..............181
Child restraint systems..........90
Child safety device............17
Climate control system..........33
CO2 emissions..............224
Control buttons..............46
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............44
Daytime running lights (DRL)......25
Dead Lock (device)............17
Dimensions................208
Dipped beam headlights.........25
Dipped/main beam headlights
(bulb replacement)..........146
Direction indicators............27
Display....................46
Doors.....................15
Drive mode/Mood Selector.....130
Driving assistance systems.......75
DST (system)................73
DTC (system)................71
Electric Parking Brake (EPB).....112
Electric sun roof..............38
Electric windows..............37
Electrically adjustable front seats....19
Electronic Cruise Control........124
Emergency starting...........162
Engine...................201
engine coolant level.........187
marking................200
Engine compartment..........181
Engine compartment (washing). . . .196
Engine oil
consumption.............187
level check..............187
EPB (Electric Parking Brake).....112
ERM (system)................73
ESC (system)................71
Exterior lights................24
Fiat Code (system)............14
Fix&Go automatic kit..........159
Fluids and lubricants..........217
Fog lights..................25
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....147
Follow Me Home.............25
Front roof light...............28

Front seat electric heating........19
Front seats (manual adjustments) . . .18
Fuel consumption............221
Fuel cut-off system...........163
Full Brake Control (system).......77
Fuse boxes................150
Fuses (replacement)...........149
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)........46
Hazard warning lights.........143
Emergency braking.........143
Head restraints...............21
Headlight alignment adjustment....27
Headlight alignment corrector.....27
Headlights (cleaning)..........196
Heavy-duty use of the car
(scheduled servicing)........180
HHC (system)................72
i-Size child restraint systems......97
Identification data
chassis marking...........200
engine marking............200
VIN plate................200
Ignition device...............12
Important information and
recommendations..........264
Interior lights................28
Interiors (cleaning)............197ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............94
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)..........81
Jump starting..............162
Keyless Entry (system).........16
Keys
electronic key.............11
key with remote control.......11
Lane Assist system...........134
Lane Change................27
Lifting the vehicle.............194
Light switch.................24
Main beam headlights..........26
Main menu.................47
Manual climate control system.....33
Manual gearbox.............115
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)..............148
Occupant protection systems.....84
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............196
Park Assist (system)...........132
Parking lights................25
Parking the vehicle...........112
PBA (system)................72
Performance (top speed)........220
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................180
Pre-tensioners...............88Prescriptions for handling the car
at the end of its life..........226
Pretensioners
Load limiters..............88
Rain sensor................30
RCP system................76
Read this carefully..............2
Rear fog light................25
Rear light cluster (bulb
replacement)..............148
Rear seats..................20
Rear view camera............135
Rear View Camera............135
Rear view mirrors.............23
Rear window washer
windscreen/rear window
washing fluid level..........187
Rear window wiper/washer.......31
Reconfigurable load platform......42
Refuelling procedure..........140
Emergency refuelling........140
Refuelling the vehicle..........140
Replacing a bulb.............143
Replacing an external bulb......146
Rims and tyres (dimensions)......205
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system..................86
Scheduled servicing...........171
Seat belts..................84
Seats.....................18
INDEX