2017 FIAT 500X charging

EMERGENCY
STARTING
69)
If the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and the
cables of another vehicle, or using an
auxiliary battery. In all cases, the battery
used must have a capacity equal to or
a little higher than the flat one.
IMPORTANT
Do not use an auxiliary battery or any
other source of external supply with a
voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the vehicle could be
damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is frozen. The battery could
break and explode!
JUMP STARTING
The vehicle battery is located in the
engine compartment, behind the left
light cluster.
161) 162) 163) 164)
IMPORTANT The positive terminal (+) of
the battery is shielded by a protective
element. Raise it to access the terminal.
Proceed as follows:
operate the parking brake, move the
lever to P (Park), for versions equipped
with automatic transmission, or neutral,
for versions with manual gearbox, then
set the ignition device to STOP;
switch off all the other electrical
appliances in the vehicle;
should you be using the battery of
another vehicle, park the other vehicle
within the range of the cables used for
the connection, operate the parking
brake and ensure that its ignition is off.
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly, it can cause
severe injury to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the
instructions given below.
Cable connection
70)
Proceed as follows to carry out bump
starting fig. 140:
connect one end of the cable used
for positive (+) to the positive terminal
(+) of the vehicle with flat battery;
connect the other end of the cable
used for positive (+) to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery;
connect one end of the cable used
for negative (–) to the negative terminal
(–) of the auxiliary battery;
Connect the other end of the cable
used for negative (–) to an engine earth
(a visible metal part of the engine or
gearbox/transmission of the vehicle
with flat battery) away from the battery
and the fuel injection system;
start the vehicle engine with the
auxiliary battery, let it run for a few
minutes at idling. Start the engine of the
vehicle with flat battery.
Cable disconnection.
Once the engine is started, remove the
leads, reversing the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not persist but contact a
Fiat Dealership.
If it is often necessary to perform an
emergency starting, have the vehicle
battery and the recharging system
checked by a Fiat Dealership.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING.......171
ENGINE COMPARTMENT......181
BATTERY RECHARGING.......190
SERVICING PROCEDURES.....191
LIFTING THE VEHICLE.........194
WHEELS AND TYRES.........194
BODYWORK...............196
INTERIORS................197
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

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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connect the positive cable (+) of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable (–) to
sensor terminal D as shown;
turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
after having disconnected the
charging device, reconnect connector A
to the sensor C as shown.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
80) 81) 82)
The following pages contain the rules
on therequiredmaintenance
envisaged by the technical personnel
who designed the vehicle.
In addition to these specific
maintenance instructions specified for
routine scheduled servicing, there are
other components which may require
intervention or replacements over the
vehicle’s life cycle.
ENGINE OIL
83)
Engine oil level check
To ensure correct engine lubrication, the
oil must always be kept at the
prescribed level (see "Engine
compartment" in this chapter).
AIR CLEANER
180)
Replacing the air cleaner
See the "Scheduled servicing plan" for
the correct servicing intervals.
It is advisable to replace it with a
genuine spare part, designed especially
for this vehicle.
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
84) 85)
To ensure the best possible
performance, the air conditioning
system must be checked and undergo
maintenance at a Fiat Dealership at the
beginning of the summer.
WINDOWS
When cleaning the heated windscreen
and rear window be careful, if the
defrosting function is active, regarding
the temperature of the glass; also make
sure that children do not come into
contact with the heated surface. The
glass may be hot.
Never use an abrasive detergent to
clean the surface of the windows.
Do not use scrapers or sharp items that
might scratch the windows.
Spray the detergent on the cloth to be
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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