2017 FIAT 500X warning light

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Check the cleanliness of the bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)●●
Visually inspect condition of toothed timing drive belt
(excluding 1.3 Multijet 16V version)●●
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level (except
2.0 Multijet 4x4 versions)●●
Check oil level of electro-hydraulic actuator and top up, if
necessary (1.6 Multijet versions with dual-clutch automatic
transmission)(2)
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Check rear differential fluid level (2.0 Multijet 4x4 versions)●●
Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter(3)
Replace the accessory drive belt(s)(4)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message on the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the car is mainly used in towns and cities,
change the engine oil and filter every year.
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum distance 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is
60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120

PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
law enforcement (or security service),
taxi service;
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Service Schedule:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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BATTERY
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78)
6)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water.
A periodic check carried out at a Fiat
Dealership is, however, necessary to
check efficiency.
Replacing the battery
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
Manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
Useful advice for extending the life
of your battery
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the passenger
compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which switches
all interior lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable.
If, after purchasing the vehicle, you wish
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
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IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel (or symbol on the
display) switches on to indicate this. To
carry out this procedure, simply turn the
steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other or drive in a straight line for
about a hundred metres.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing itscapacity and efficiency at start-up. The
battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (at temperatures of -10°C).
Refer to the "Vehicle inactivity"
paragraph in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
WARNING
169)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of
fire.
170)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned.
171)If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler cap, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium cap (where
provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
172)The cooling system is pressurised. If
the cap needs replacing, do so with
another original or the effectiveness of the
system may be compromised. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
173)Do not travel if the windscreen
washer reservoir is empty: using the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Repeated operation of
the system without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some system
components.
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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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PLASTIC AND COATED
PARTS
91)
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp
cloth (if possible made from microfibre),
and a solution of water and neutral,
non-abrasive detergent.
To clean oily or persistent stains, use
specific products free from solvents and
designed to maintain the original
appearance and colour of the
components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre
cloth, if necessary moistened with
water. The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
GENUINE LEATHER
PARTS
(where provided)
Use only water and mild soap to clean
these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.
Before using a specific product for
cleaning interiors, make sure that it
does not contain alcohol and/or
alcohol-based substances.
WARNING
189)Never use flammable products, such
as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean
the inside of the car. The electrostatic
charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a
fire.
190)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
they might explode. Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can
greatly exceed this value.
191)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure
that mats are always flat and do not
interfere with the pedals.
IMPORTANT
91)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
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When the USB memory stick is full, the
dedicated messages are shown on the
radio display.
When theeco:Drive™data are not
transferred to the USB memory stick for
a long time, the internal memory of the
Uconnect™LIVEsystem may be full:
in this case, follow the
recommendations provided in the
messages on theUconnect™display.
my:Car
my:Car allows you to keep the
condition of your vehicle always under
control.
my:Car can detect malfunction in real
time and inform the user about the
expiry of the servicing interval. Press the
"my:Car" button to interact with the
application.
The display will show a screen with the
"care:Index" section, which provides all
the detailed information about the
status of the vehicle. Press the "Active
warnings" button to show (if present)
the details of the vehicle's faults which
caused a warning light to switch on.
The vehicle status can be seen both on
www.DriveUconnect.eu or through the
App Uconnect™LIVE.
SETTINGS
Press thebutton on the front panel
to display the main "Settings" menu.
NOTE The menu items displayed vary
according to the versions.
The menu includes the following items:
Display;
Units;
Voice commands;
Clock & Date;
Safety/Assistance (where provided);
Lights (where provided);
Doors & Locks;
Vehicle Off Options;
Audio;
Phone/Bluetooth;
SiriusXM Setup (where provided);
Radio Setup;
Restore Settings
Safety/Assistance(where provided)
This function can be used to carry out
the following adjustments:
"Rear View camera"(where
provided): this function can be used to
carry out the following adjustments:
- "Active Guidelines" (where provided):
permits the activation of dynamic grids
that indicate the route of the vehicle on
the display.
- "Rear View cam.delay" (where
provided): permits a delay in thedisappearance of images from the
camera when reverse is disengaged.
"Frnt Coll. Warning"(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the Full Brake Control system
intervention mode.
The options available are:
- "Off": the system is deactivated;
- "Only warning": the system intervenes
only by providing the driver with an
acoustic warning (where provided);
- "Only active braking": the system
intervenes by activating automatic
braking (where provided);
- "Warning + active braking": the
system intervenes by providing the
driver with an acoustic warning and
activating automatic braking.
"Fwd Coll. Sensitivity"(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the "readiness" of the system to
intervene, on the basis of distance from
the obstacle.
The options available are "Near",
"Med", "Far".
"Park Assist"(where provided): this
function can be used to select the type
of warning provided by the Park Assist
system.
The options available are:
- "Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present
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CLOCK
Pressing the time at the middle of the
top of the display allows you to set the
time.
General information
The general information about the
vehicle is displayed in the central part of
the display:
the outside temperature, expressed
in the selected unit of measurement;
mobile phone battery charge (when a
mobile is paired);
theicon (if aBluetooth®device is
connected);
phone network signal intensity (if a
mobile phone is connected).
COMPASS
Press the "Compass" button to display
the direction in which you are driving
and "Navigation mode" information.
TRIP
Press the "Trip" button to access the
screens containing the Trip Computer
information processed by the
instrument panel.
UconnectTM LIVE(if present)
By pressing the "Uconnect™LIVE"
buton, you can access the
Uconnect™LIVEservices. For further
information, see paragraphUconnect™5" Radio LIVE /
Uconnect™5" Radio Nav LIVE.
SETTINGS
Press thebutton 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:
Display;
Units;
Voice commands;
Clock & Date;
Safety & Driving Assistance;
Lights;
Doors & Locks;
Vehicle Shutdown Options;
Audio;
Phone/Bluetooth;
Sirius XM Setup (where provided);
Radio Setup;
System Information;
Restore Default Settings;
Clear Personal Data.
Driving safety and assistance
(where provided)
This function can be used to carry out
the following adjustments:
"Rear View Camera" (where
provided): allows you to activate the
display of images from the camera
when reverse is engaged.
"Rear view camera delayed
deactivation" (where provided): allows
you to delay the disappearance of
images from the rear camera when
reverse is disengaged.
"Guidelines for load platform camera"
(where provided): allows you to activate
dynamic grids that indicate the route of
the vehicle.
"Frnt Coll. Warning" (where
provided): allows you to select the Full
Brake Control system operation mode.
The options available are:
- "Off": the system is deactivated;
- "Only warning": the system intervenes
only by providing the driver with a
warning (where provided);
- "Only active braking": the system
intervenes by activating automatic
braking (where provided);
- "Warning + active braking": the
system intervenes by providing the
driver with a warning and activating
automatic braking.
"Forward Collision System
Sensitivity" (where provided): allows you
to select the intervention readiness for
the system according to the distance of
the obstacle. The options available are
"Near", "Med", "Far".
"Park Assist" (where provided):
allows you to select the type of warning
provided by the Park Assist system.
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The available options are:
- "Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic warnings only, via the
speakers in the vehicle;
- "Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in
the vehicle) and visual (on the
instrument panel) warnings.
"Front Park Assist vol." (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings for the
front Park Assist system;
"Rear Park Assist vol." (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings for the
rear Park Assist system,
"Lane Assist Warning" (where
provided): allows you to select the Lane
Assist system intervention readiness;
"Lane Assist Strength" (where
provided): allows you to select the force
to apply to the steering wheel to put the
vehicle back in the lane through the
electric steering system, in the event of
Lane Assist system intervention.
"Side Assist" (where provided):
allows you to select the type of warning
from the Side Sensor system. The
options available are:
- "Off": the system is off;
- "Sound Only": the system warns thedriver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic warnings only, via the
speakers in the vehicle;
- "Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in
the vehicle) and visual (on the
instrument panel) warnings.
"Side Assist volume" (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings from
the Side Sensor system.
"Blind Spot Alert" (where provided):
this function can be used to select the
type of warning ("Sound Only" or
"Sound & Display") to indicate the
presence of objects in the blind spot of
the door mirror.
"Rain sensor" (where provided):
allows you to activate/deactivate the
automatic switching on of the wipers in
the case of rain.
"Brakes" (where provided): this
function can be used to select the
following submenus:
- "Brake Service" (where provided):
allows you to activate the procedure for
carrying out braking system servicing;
- "Electric Park Brake" (where
provided): allows you to activate/
deactivate the electric park brake
engagement.Lights (where provided)
This function can be used to carry out
the following adjustments:
"Interior lights" (where provided):
allows you to select the interior light
brightness;
"Headlamp sensor" (where provided):
adjustment of headlamp activation
sensitivity;
"Follow me" (where provided):
permits the setting of the headlamp
deactivation delay after switching off the
engine;
"Courtesy lights": activation/
deactivation of courtesy lights (where
provided);
"Day lights": activation/deactivation
of the daytime running lights (DRLs)
(where provided);
"Auto high beams" (where provided):
allows you to deactivate the main beam
headlights when approaching a vehicle
coming from the opposite direction;
"Flash Lights w/Lock" (where
provided): permits the activation of light
flashing when the doors are locked.
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