2017 FIAT 500X ignition

BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After setting the ignition
device to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery, make sure that the ignition
device is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the vehicle,
before connecting it disconnect both
cables of the battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector A
fig. 161 (pressing the button B) from the
sensor C monitoring the battery
conditions, on the negative pole (–) D of
the battery;
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used for cleaning the rear view mirror.
Do not spray the detergent directly on
the glass.
Cleaning the window with hot water
could cause the removal of any labels.
WINDSCREEN / REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
Raising the windscreen wipers
If you need to lift the windscreen wiper
blades (e.g. in case of snow or when
they need to be replaced), you need to
activate the "Service Position" function
(see paragraph "Windscreen/Rear
window wiper" in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter).
To lower the blades, set the ignition
device to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Place the blades back in
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper again
and/or setting the ignition device to
MAR-ON.
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press button A
fig. 162 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper
blade
Proceed as follows:
widen the two tabs as shown by the
arrows and rotate cover A
fig. 163 outwards;
undo nut B and remove arm C from
the central pin;
correctly align the new arm;
fully tighten nut B and then refit
cover A.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the rear
window wiper with the blade lifted from
the rear window.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine compartment” in
this chapter). Then check that the
nozzle holes are not clogged; use a
needle to unblock them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
Rear window washer
The rear window washer nozzle is fixed.
The jet nozzle is located at the side of
the third brake light.
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BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
89)
7)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the vehicle: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment in which the vehicle is
used. For example, it is advisable to
wash the vehicle more often in areas
with high levels of atmospheric pollution
or salted roads.
Some parts of the vehicle may be
covered with a matt paint which, in
order to be maintained intact, requires
special care: see the instructions in the
warning at the end of this paragraph
90).
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
if the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial from the roof;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from thebodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Build up of water could
cause damage to the vehicle in the long
term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the vehicle after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle.
IMPORTANT
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at the
windscreen/rear window wiper motors.
Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition device in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure
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USB/iPod SOURCE
To activate the USB/iPod mode insert
the corresponding device (USB or iPod)
in the USB port present on the vehicle.
SETTINGS
Press the MENU button on the front
panel to display the "Settings" menu.
NOTE The menu items displayed can
vary according to the versions.
The menu includes the following items:
System Settings: Language, Reset
Default Value, Ignition time, Volume
limit, Audio-On Radio.
Radio Settings: FM Browse, Traffic
Announcement, Regional, Alternative
Frequency.
Radio off delay: permits the system
to be kept on for a preset time after the
ignition key is turned to STOP.
AUDIO MODE
To access the "Audio" settings menu
briefly press the AUDIO button on the
front panel.
The menu includes the following items:
TREBLE: adjustment of high tones;
MID: adjustment of mid tones;
BASS: adjustment of bass tones;
FADER: balancing of front/rear
speakers;
BALANCE: balancing of left/right
speakers;
SVC: speed adjustment according to
vehicle speed;
LOUDNESS: audio improvement at
low volume;
AUX OFFSET: radio on or off when
the vehicle is started.
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If the navigation system is installed in
the radio, accessing the
Uconnect™LIVEservices enables use
of the TomTom "LIVE" services. Further
information about the "LIVE" functions
is available in the dedicated chapter.
eco:Drive™
Theeco:Drive™application allows you
to display your driving behaviour in real
time, in order to help you reach a more
efficient driving style as far as
consumption and emissions are
concerned.
In addition, the data can be saved on a
USB device or through theApp
Uconnect™LIVE; the analysis can be
carried out on your personal computer
thanks to theeco:Drive™desktop
application, available on www.fiat.it or
www.driveuconnect.eu
Evaluation of the driving style is
dependent on four indices that monitor
the following parameters:
Acceleration
Deceleration
Gearbox
Speed
eco:Drive™ DISPLAYING
Press theeco:Drive™button to use
the function
A screen will be displayed on the radio,
showing the 4 indices described above.These indices are grey until the system
has enough data to evaluate the driving
style.
Once sufficient data is available, the
indices will have 5 colours depending
on the evaluation: dark green (very
good), light green, yellow, orange and
red (very bad).
"Current route index" refers to the
entire value calculated in real time
based on the average of the described
indices. It represents eco-friendliness of
the driving style: from 0 (low) to 100
(high).
In the event of extended inactivity the
display will show the average of the
indices until that moment (the "Average
index"), then the indices will be
coloured again in real time as soon as
the vehicle is restarted.
To check the data average of previous
route (the "route" starts when the
ignition key is turned to MAR and stops
when it is turned to STOP), select the "
Previous route" button.
The details of the previous trip can also
be displayed by pressing the "Details"
button, in which journey duration (time
and mileage) and average speed will be
reported.
TRIP DATA STORAGE
AND TRANSFER
The trip data can be stored in the
system memory and transferred
through a properly configured USB
memory stick or theApp
Uconnect™LIVE. This allows you to
display the history of the collected data,
showing the complete analysis of the
trip data and of your driving style.
Further information is available at
www.driveuconnect.eu
IMPORTANT Do not remove the USB
memory stick nor unpair the
smartphone and theApp
Uconnect™LIVEbefore the system
has downloaded the data, since these
could be lost. During the transfer of
data to the devices, messages may
appear on the radio display to guide the
user correctly through the operation;
follow these instructions. These
messages are only displayed with the
ignition key at STOP and when a delay
in the system switching off is set. The
data are automatically transferred to the
devices when the engine is switched
off. The data transferred are deleted
from the system memory. You can
choose to store the trip data or not, by
pressing the "Settings" button and by
setting the storage activation and the
USB or Cloud transfer mode.
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MULTIMEDIA

DASHBOARD
1. Adjustable side air diffusers 2. Passenger front airbag 3. Upperrefrigerated(where provided) storage compartment 4. Start&Stop, Hazard warning
lights passengerairbag status LEDs 5. Display: radio /Uconnect™6. Left stalk: direction indicators, main beam headlights, flashing, Lane change
function 7. Comandi al volante: menu display, trip computer, multimedia, telefono, riconoscimento vocale 8. Quadro strumenti 9. Right stalk:
windscreen wiper/washer, rear window wiper/washer, rain sensor sensitivity level setting 10. Control panel: light switch, headlight alignment
corrector 11. Ignition device (key or button) 12. Steering wheel controls: Cruise control, Speed Limiter 13. Driver front airbag 14. Knee bag
15. Buttons on the central console: seat heating, steering wheel heating, control panel for USB port + AUX socket and SD Card reader (where
provided) 16. Climate control system controls 17. Lower glove compartment 18. Adjustable central air diffusers
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS

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
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