2017 FIAT 500X key

surface during tight parking
manoeuvres using the brake pedal only.
GEAR ENGAGEMENT
INHIBITION
This system prevents you from moving
the gear lever from position P (Park) or
N (Neutral) if the brake pedal has not
been previously depressed.
When the ignition device is in MAR
(engine on or off):
to shift the gear to a position
different from P (Park) or from N to R,
you need to press the brake pedal and
the button A fig. 93 on the knob of the
gear lever;
to shift the lever from position N to
position D, press the brake pedal.
In case of a failure or when the vehicle's
battery is flat, the lever remains locked
in position P. To manually unlock the
lever, see paragraph "Automatic
transmission - lever unlocking" in the "In
an emergency" chapter.
VEHICLE SHUTDOWN
Versions equipped with the Keyless
Go system: this function requires the
gear lever to be positioned at P (Park);
then bring the ignition device to STOP.
Versions equipped with key without
remote control: this function requires
the gear lever to be positioned at P(Park) before extracting the key from the
ignition device.
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position. To remove the key
manually see paragraph "Automatic
transmission - key removal" in the
chapter "In an emergency".
"RECOVERY" OPERATION(where provided)
Transmission operation is constantly
monitored to detect any fault. If a
condition that might damage the
transmission is detected, the "recovery"
function is activated.
In this condition, the transmission stays
in 4
thgear, regardless of the selected
gear.
Positions P (Parking), R (Reverse) and N
(Neutral) still work. Icon
might light
up in the display.
In the case of "recovery" operation
immediately contact the nearest Fiat
Dealership.
Temporary failure
In the event of a temporary failure,
correct transmission operation can be
restored for all the forwards gears by
proceeding as follows:
stop the vehicle;
bring the transmission lever to P
(Park).
bring the ignition device to STOP;
wait for about 10 seconds, then
restart the engine;
select the desired gear: correct
transmission operation should be
restored.
IMPORTANT In the event of a
temporary failure it is in any case
recommended to contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
111)Never use position P (Park) instead of
the electric parking brake. Always engage
the electric parking brake when parking the
vehicle to avoid the accidental movement
of the vehicle.
112)If the P (Park) position is not engaged,
the vehicle could move and injure people.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that
the gear lever is in position P and that the
electric parking brake is engaged.
113)Do not shift the gear lever to N
(Neutral) and do not stop the engine when
driving on a downhill road. This type of
driving is dangerous and reduces the
possibility of intervening in the case of
variation of the road traffic or surface. You
risk losing control of your vehicle and
causing accidents.
114)Never leave children alone in an
unattended vehicle; make sure that when
you move away from the vehicle, you have
the key with you.
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IMPORTANT
36)Before moving the gear lever from
position P (Park), bring the ignition device
to position MAR and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, the gear lever may get
damaged.
37)Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed and
accelerator fully released.
38)If the car is on a gradient, always
engage the electric parking brake BEFORE
placing the gear lever in P.
39)Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed and
accelerator pedal fully released.
40)Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard ) could
break them.
TWIN CLUTCH
TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER
The fig. 95 lever has the following
positions:
P= Park
R= Reverse
N= Neutral
D= Drive, (automatic forward speed)
"AutoStick": + shifting to higher
gear in sequential driving mode; –
shifting to lower gear in sequential
driving mode.
115) 116) 117) 118)
41) 42) 43)
To select the "sequential" mode, shift
the lever from D (Drive) towards the left.
The reachable positions are + (higher
gear) or - (lower gear). These positionsare unstable: the lever always returns to
central position.
The lever has a button A fig. 95, which
must be pressed to move the lever to P
or R.
Shifting from P to any other position of
the selector lever, with ignition key in
MAR-ON position, must be made
pressing the brake pedal and using the
button A fig. 95.
To shift from R to P, press the button A
fig. 95 when the engine is idle.
To shift from position N to D or R, you
need to press the brake pedal. It is
advisable not to accelerate and to
make sure that the engine is stabilised
at idle speed.
Shifting from D to N is free, while
shifting from D to R or P can only be
made by pressing the button A fig. 95.
AUTOMATIC DRIVING
MODE
To select the automatic driving mode,
you need to shift the gear lever to D
(Drive): the best ratio is selected by the
electronic transmission control unit
depending on vehicle speed, engine
load (accelerator pedal position) and
gradient of the road.
D can be selected from sequential
operation in any driving conditions.
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MOVING THE CAR
To move the car, from P press the brake
pedal and, using the button on the gear
lever, move the lever to the desired
position (D, R or "Sequential mode").
The display will show the gear engaged.
When the brake pedal is released, the
car starts moving forwards or
backwards, as soon as the manoeuvre
is activated ("creeping" effect). The
accelerator should not be pressed in
this case.
IMPORTANT The inconsistency
between the speed actually engaged
(shown on the display) and the position
of the gear lever is indicated by the
letter corresponding to the position of
the lever flashing on the trim (also
accompanied by an acoustic signal).
This condition should not be interpreted
as an operational fault, but simply as a
request by the system to repeat the
manoeuvre.
GEAR ENGAGEMENT
INHIBITION
This system prevents you from moving
the gear lever from position P (Park) or
N (Neutral) if the brake pedal has not
been previously depressed.
When the ignition device is in MAR
(engine on or off):
to shift the gear to a position
different from P (Park) or from N to R,
you need to press the brake pedal and
the button A fig. 95 on the knob of the
gear lever;
to shift the lever from position N to
position D, press the brake pedal.
In case of a failure or when the vehicle's
battery is flat, the lever remains locked
in position P. To manually unlock the
lever, see paragraph "Twin clutch
automatic transmission - lever
unlocking" in the "In an emergency"
chapter.
VEHICLE SHUTDOWN
Versions equipped with the Keyless
Go system: this function requires the
gear lever to be positioned at P (Park);
then bring the ignition device to STOP.
Versions equipped with key without
remote control: this function requires
the gear lever to be positioned at P
(Park) before extracting the key from the
ignition device.
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position. To remove the key
manually see paragraph "Twin clutch
automatic transmission - key removal"
in the chapter "In an emergency".
"RECOVERY"
FUNCTIONS
In case of a gear lever failure, the
instrument panel display could show a
dedicated message recommending that
the driver continues driving without
shifting the lever to the P position.
In this case, the transmission will
maintain the forward gear (with reduced
performance) even if the lever is
positioned at R or N.
Once the lever is positioned at P, or
after shutting down the vehicle,
selecting R or any other forward gear
will no longer be possible. In this case,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
115)Never use position P (Park) instead of
the electric parking brake. Always engage
the electric parking brake when parking the
vehicle to avoid the accidental movement
of the vehicle.
116)If the P (Park) position is not engaged,
the vehicle could move and injure people.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that
the gear lever is in position P and that the
electric parking brake is engaged.
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117)Do not shift the gear lever to N
(Neutral) and do not stop the engine when
driving on a downhill road. This type of
driving is dangerous and reduces the
possibility of intervening in the case of
variation of the road traffic or surface. You
risk losing control of your vehicle and
causing accidents.
118)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and take the key with
you.
IMPORTANT
41)Before moving the gear lever from
position P (Park), bring the ignition device
to position MAR and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, the gear lever may get
damaged.
42)If the car is on a gradient, always
engage the electric parking brake BEFORE
placing the gear lever in P.
43)Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed and
accelerator pedal fully released.
44)Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard ) could
break them.
START&STOP
SYSTEM
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and noise
pollution.
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OPERATING MODE
Engine stopping mode
Versions with manual gearbox
With the vehicle stopped, the engine
stops with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
Versions with automatic
transmission
With vehicle at a standstill and brake
pedal pressed, the engine switches off
if the gear lever is in a position other
than R.
In the event of stops uphill, engine
switching off is disabled to make the
"Hill Hold Control" function available
(works only with running engine).The
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on to signal that the
engine was stopped.
Engine restarting mode
Versions with manual gearbox
To restart the engine, press the clutch
pedal. If the vehicle does not start when
the clutch is pressed, place the gear
lever in neutral and repeat the
procedure. If the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Versions with automatic
transmission
To restart the engine, release the brake
pedal.
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is
in automatic mode - D (Drive) - the
engine can be restarted by moving the
lever to R (Reverse) or N (Neutral) or
"AutoStick".
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is
in "AutoStick" mode, the engine can be
restarted moving the lever to "+" or "–",
or R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).
When the engine has been stopped
automatically, keeping the brake pedal
pressed, the brake can be released
keeping the engine off by quickly
shifting the gear lever to P (Park).
To restart the engine, just move the
lever out of position P.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest Fiat
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS.....143
REPLACING A BULB..........143
REPLACING FUSES..........149
CHANGING A WHEEL.........155
FIX&GO AUTOMATIC KIT.......159
EMERGENCY STARTING.......162
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM.......163
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
LEVER UNLOCK............164
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
KEY REMOVAL.............165
DUAL CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION - LEVERS
UNLOCK.................166
DUAL CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION - KEY REMOVAL .167
TOWING THE VEHICLE........168
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WARNING
139)If the replaced fuse blows again,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
140)Never replace a fuse with another
with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF
FIRE
141)If a fuse NOT indicated in this or the
previous page is used, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
142)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition device is at STOP, that the
key, if mechanical, has been removed and
that all devices are switched off and/or
disconnected.
IMPORTANT
66)Never replace a fuse with metal wires
or anything else.
67)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motor
with the water jet.
CHANGING A WHEEL
JACK
150) 151)
Please note that:
the jack weight is 2.8 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another genuine one;
no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
Maintenance
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions for non-use
temperatures below −40°C;
on sandy or muddy ground;
on uneven ground;
on steep roads;
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc...
in direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the car;
on boats.
CHANGING PROCEDURE
143) 144) 145) 146) 147) 148) 149)
Proceed as follows:
stop the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic
where you can change the wheel safely.
The ground should be flat if possible,
and sufficiently firm;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the electric parking
brake;
engage first gear or reverse or, for
versions with automatic transmission,
move the lever to position P (Park);
wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law in certain countries)
before getting out of the vehicle;
open the boot and position the
reconfigurable load platform in an
inclined position (see "Boot" in the
"Knowing your vehicle" chapter);
take the tool bag provided, which is
secured to the luggage compartment
cover with specific fastenings. This bag
contains fig. 128: jack A; screwdriver B;
adaptor C for refuelling in the event of
an emergency; pin D for centring the
wheel (where provided, to be used in
the spare wheel fitting procedure);
special anti-theft nut E (where provided,
to be used in the wheel stud bolt
fitting/removal procedure); wedge F
wheels and the vehicle;
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(where provided) for blocking the

tow hook G; wrench H for the wheel
stud bolts and the jack; Allen key I for
emergency operation of the sun roof
(where provided);
raise the mat A fig. 129 and take the
space-saver wheel B;
bring the space-saver wheel and the
tool bag near the wheel to be replaced;
take the chock A fig. 130 (where
provided) and fold it out as shown
place the chock A on the wheel
diagonally opposite the one to be
replaced (see fig. 131) to prevent the
vehicle from moving irregularly when it
is lifted from the ground;
use the key A fig. 132 to loosen the
fixing stud bolts by about one turn. With
alloy rims it is recommended to "shake"
the vehicle to facilitate detachment of
the rim from the wheel hub;
position the jack under the vehicle,
near the wheel to be changed;
insert the key A fig. 133 on the
hexagonal part of the jack B to extend it
until the top splined area fits correctly
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in the diagram;

into the sidemember C of the vehicle,
next to the symbol
on the
sidemember itself;
alert any bystander that the vehicle is
about to be raised; all persons should
be kept away from the vehicle and
nobody must touch it until it has been
lowered;
use the key A to operate the jack
(clockwise) and lift the vehicle until the
wheel is several centimetres off the
ground;
use the key A to undo the stud bolts
completely and remove the punctured
tyre;
make sure the contact surfaces
between space-saver wheel and hub
are clean and free from impurities so
that the fixing stud bolts will not come
loose;
in order to facilitate fitting of the
space-saver wheel, tighten the centringpin in the higher hole of the wheel hub,
then fit the space-saver wheel,
screwing in the first stud bolt by hand
for at least two threads;
remove the centring pin and screw
in the other stud bolts by hand;
tighten all the retaining stud bolts
using the key A;
operate the key A (anticlockwise) on
the hexagonal part of the jack, in order
to lower the vehicle, then extract it;
use the key A to fully tighten the stud
bolts in a criss-cross fashion as per the
numerical sequence shown in fig. 134;
place the punctured tyre in the boot
upside down (with the outer part facing
upwards), then reposition the jack and
the used tools;
reposition the boot mat then
reposition the reconfigurable load
platform in a flat position (see "Boot" in
the "Knowing your vehicle" chapter).Restore the standard wheel as soon as
possible, because, once placed in the
associated compartment, the boot load
platform is rendered uneven as the
standard wheel is larger than the
space-saver wheel.
CHANGING A WHEEL
(versions with
subwoofer)
Versions with space-saver wheel
On these versions, the tools for
replacing the wheel are located in a
dedicated bag in the luggage
compartment.
In the case of a puncture, proceed as
follows:
open the luggage compartment and
then lift up the mat;
unscrew the locking device A
fig. 135, remove the space-saver spare
wheel B and fit it in place of the
punctured tyre, carrying out the
procedures described previously.
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