2017 FIAT 500X Owner handbook (in English)

Warning light What it means
LANE ASSIST SYSTEM
The warning light switches on as follows:
Warning light continuously on (white):the system is activated, but the lane limits were not detected (the
lane lines are grey).
Warning light on and flashing (amber):the vehicle has approached the lane line and is about to pass it.
Warning light switched on continuously (green):the system has detected the limits of both lanes. The
system will act on the steering wheel if the lane was passed unintentionally.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING (Diesel versions)
This warning light comes on when the ignition device is brought to MAR and will switch off when the glow
plugs have reached the preset temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light
switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning light comes on for a very short time only.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE (Diesel versions)
The warning light will flash to indicate a failure in the glow plug preheating system. In this case, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
FULL BRAKE CONTROL OFF
The warning light switches on in the event of Full Brake Control system deactivation by the driver or in the
event of automatic deactivation following a temporary system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon
as possible.
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Warning light What it means
FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
This warning light or the icon on the display comes on when about 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
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SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when side lights or dipped beam headlights are turned on.
This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition device was
placed in STOP position ("Follow me" function).
AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
This warning light comes on when the automatic main beam headlights are turned on.
FOG LIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the fog lights are turned on.
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved downwards or, together
with the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
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Warning light What it means
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together
with the left indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
START&STOP SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The symbol turns on to indicate that the engine has been switched off by the Start&Stop system.
Activation: the symbol turns on when the system is activated; in this case the LED on the button is off.
Deactivation: a dedicated message appears on the display when the Start&Stop system is deactivated;
in this case the LED on the button is on.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
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SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY
Symbol What it means
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The symbol switches on, together with a message on the display, if there is insufficient engine oil
pressure.
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IMPORTANT Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been eliminated. The switching on of the symbol
does not indicate the quantity of oil in the engine: the oil level must be checked manually.
AIRBAG FAILURE
If the symbol switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
BONNET NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the bonnet is not properly shut. Close the bonnet properly.
TAILGATE NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the tailgate is not properly shut. Close the tailgate correctly.
AT9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE / TWIN CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The symbol comes on when a fault is detected in the automatic transmission or in the twin clutch
transmission. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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Symbol What it means
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol with engine on corresponds to an alternator failure. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
The symbol switches on when one or more doors are not completely shut. An acoustic signal is activated
with the doors open and the vehicle moving. Close the doors properly.
FULL BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbols switch on (with the displayed message) in the case of failure of the Full Brake Control
system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
LANE ASSIST SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol comes on in the case of permanent Lane Assist system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
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Symbol What it means
FIAT CODE SYSTEM FAILURE/BREAK-IN ATTEMPT
Fiat CODE system failure
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure of the Fiat CODE system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
Break-in attempt
The symbol switches on when the ignition device is moved to MAR position, to indicate a possible break-in
attempt detected by the alarm system.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system intervention.
For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to the description in the "Fuel cut-off system" section in the "In
an emergency" chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel supply, contact a Fiat Dealership.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
EXCESSIVE AT9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE / EXCESSIVE TWIN CLUTCH
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE
The symbol switches on in the case of transmission overheating, after a particularly demanding use. In this
case an engine performance limitation is carried out. With engine off or at idle speed, wait until the symbol
switches off.
AUDIO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the audio system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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Symbol What it means
DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on along with a message on the display in the event of dusk sensor failure. Contact
a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the rain sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
START&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Start&Stop system. The display will show a dedicated
message. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
KEYLESS GO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Go system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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Symbol What it means
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol turns on when the outside temperature falls to or below 3°C.
IMPORTANT In the case of outside temperature sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are
replaced by dashes.
SPEED LIMITER FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the Speed Limiter device. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.
4x4 DRIVE SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol turns on to indicate that there is a failure in the 4x4 drive system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs); parking
lights; side lights; direction indicators; rear fog light; reversing light; number plate lights; stop lights.
The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical
connection.
AUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the automatic main beam headlights. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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