2018 FIAT 500X Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING
134)The ABS with which the car is
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
135) Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car’s hydraulic system.
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REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
136) 137) 138)
PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 95
(EN228 specification).
IMPORTANT Never introduce leaded
petrol to the tank, even in small
amounts in an emergency, as this
would damage the catalytic converter
beyond repair.
DIESEL ENGINES
76)
Only use Diesel for motor vehicles (EN
590 specification).
When using or parking the vehicle for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel. In this case, it is
also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
LPG ENGINES
The gas filler is located next to the
petrol filler cap. It has a check valve,
located in the filler body itself.
To access the LPG filler, open the
access flap A fig. 113and undo the cap
B.
Observe the following precautions
during the refuelling operation:
switch off the engine;
engage the electric parking brake;
put the ignition device in the STOP
position;
do not smoke;
hand the special adapter A
fig. 114over to the qualified LPG
refuelling personnel.
IMPORTANT Depending on the country,
there are various types of adapters for
LPG refuelling pumps. The filler adapter
A fig. 114, supplied with the vehicle and
located in a special case, is specifically
designed for the country in which the
vehicle is sold. If you are in a different
country, find out what type of adaptor is
used there.
113F1B0614C
114F1B0615C
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IMPORTANT Before refuelling with LPG,
the qualified personnel must make sure
that the adapter is correctly screwed
onto the filler.
IMPORTANT Look after the LPG
adapter carefully so that it does not get
damaged.
IMPORTANT Only use LPG for motor
vehicles.
IMPORTANT Only use the adapter
supplied with the vehicle as it is
equipped with a dedicated fuel
pre-filter.
REFUELLING
PROCEDURE
"Capless Fuel" is a device at the
opening for the fuel tank which opens
and re-closes automatically when the
fuel supply gun is introduced/removed.
The "Capless Fuel" device is provided
with an inhibitor which prevents
refuelling with incorrect fuel.
Opening the flap
To refuel proceed as follows:
open the flap A fig. 115 after
releasing it by pressing in the point
shown;
introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds
in order for the fuel to flow inside the
tank;
then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap A.
The flap is provided with a dust cover
gaiter B which prevents deposits of
impurities and dust at the end of the
filler when the flap is closed.
Emergency refuelling
Proceed as follows:
open the boot and take adaptor C
fig. 116, located in the tool box or in the
Fix&Go kit container (according to the
versions);
open flap A fig. 115, as described
previously;
introduce the adaptor in the filler as
shown and refuel;
after refuelling, remove the adapter
and close the flap;
finally refit the adaptor in the boot.
Fuel - Vehicle
compatibility
identification Graphic
symbol for informing
consumers in
accordance with
EN16942
The symbols shown below facilitated
recognising the correct fuel type to be
used on your car.
Before proceeding with refuelling, check
the symbols inside the fuel filler flap
(where provided) and compare them
with the symbols shown on the fuel
pump (where provided).
115F1B0164C116F1B0165C
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Symbols for petrol powered cars
E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228
E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228
Symbols for diesel powered cars
B7: Diesel containing up to 7% (V/V) of
FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with theEN590specification
B10: Diesel containing up to 10% (V/V)
of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with the EN16734
specification Symbols for petrol/LPG bi-fuel cars
E5: Unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228
E10: Unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with
EN228
LPG: Automotive LPG compliant with
EN589
WARNING
136)
Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided for
the car. The use of non-compliant
objects/plugs could cause a pressure
increase inside the tank, resulting in
dangerous situations.
137) Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
138) Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
IMPORTANT
76) Vehicles with a diesel engine must only
be filled with diesel fuel for motor vehicles,
in compliance with European Standard EN
590. The use of other products or mixtures
may damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty, due
to the damage caused. If you accidentally
introduce other types of fuel into the tank,
do not start the engine. Empty the tank. If
the engine has been run for even an
extremely limited amount of time, you must
not only drain the fuel tank, but the rest of
the supply circuit as well.
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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.....148
BULB REPLACEMENT.........148
REPLACING FUSES ..........154
CHANGING A WHEEL .........159
FIX&GO AUTOMATIC KIT .......163
EMERGENCY STARTING .......166
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM .......168
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
LEVER UNLOCK ............168
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -
KEY REMOVAL .............169
DUAL CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION - LEVER
UNLOCK .................170
DUAL CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION - REMOVING
THEKEY .................171
TOWING THE VEHICLE ........172
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
CONTROL
Press the button fig. 117 to switch the
lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on,
the
andwarning lights flash.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway code
of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the
hazard warning lights switch on
automatically as well as warning lights
andin the instrument panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
BULB
REPLACEMENT
139) 140) 141) 142)
77)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Before replacing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
replace blown bulbs with others of
the same type and power;
after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“Replacing fuses” in this chapter.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after heavy rain or washing,
the surface of headlights or rear lights
may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is a
natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of
the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.
The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from the
centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges.
117F1B0632C
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TYPES OF BULBS
The vehicle is equipped with the following bulbs:
Glass bulbs (type A):
they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.
Bayonet-type bulbs (type B): to remove them from their holder,
press the bulb and turn it anticlockwise, then extract it.
Tubular bulbs (type C): release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen bulbs (type D): to remove the bulb, turn the connector to
the side and pull it out.
Halogen bulbs (type E): to remove the bulb, turn it anticlockwise.
Xenon gas discharge bulb (type F): to remove the bulb, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
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Light bulbsTypePowerFigure reference
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) W21W21W B
Rear
side/brake light P21W21W B
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (halogen) H460/55W D
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D5S25W F
Front direction indicators PY21W21W B
Rear direction indicators P21W21W B
Side direction indicators (on door mirror) WY5W5WA
Third brake light LED––
Number plate W5W5WA
Fog lights H835W E
Rear fog light P21W21W B
Reversing light P21W21W B
Front ceiling light C5W5W A
Front roof lights (sun visors) C5W5W A
Rear ceiling light (versions without sunroof) XENON6WA
Rear ceiling lights (versions with sunroof) C5W5W C
Boot ceiling lights W5W5WA
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