2018 FIAT 500X brake sensor

IMPORTANT If the device predicts that
the braking level is not sufficient to hold
the set distance, the driver is warned by
a message indicating that the vehicle
ahead is too close appears on the
display. An acoustic warning is also
emitted. In this case, it is advisable to
brake immediately as necessary to hold
a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
IMPORTANT The driver is responsible
for ensuring that there are no
pedestrians, other cars or objectives
along the direction of the car. Failure to
comply with these precautions may
cause serious accidents and injuries.
IMPORTANT The driver is fully
responsible for holding a safe distance
from the vehicle ahead respecting the
highway code in force in the respective
country.
DEACTIVATION
The device is deactivated and the set
speed is cancelled if:
thebutton is pressed on the
Adaptive Cruise Control;
thebutton is pressed on the
electronic Cruise Control;
the Speed Limiter button is pressed;
the ignition device is in the STOP
position.
The device is cancelled (the set speed
and distance are stored):
when the CANC button is pressed;
when the conditions shown in the
“Setting the desired speed” paragraph
occur;
when the car speed drops under the
minimum set speed (e.g. in presence of
slow cars).
If these conditions occur while the
system is decelerating with respect to a
vehicle ahead, the system could
continue the deceleration, if necessary,
also after it is cancelled or deactivated
within the minimum speed settable on
the system.
ELECTRONIC CRUISE
CONTROL MODE
Electronic Cruise Control mode is
available for travelling at constant speed
in addition to the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) mode.
If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
function is implemented on the vehicle,
the electronic Cruise Control works in
the same manner as the ACC (by
pressing the
button of the Cruise
Control) with the difference that:
it does not hold the distance from the
vehicle ahead;
the device keeps working if the radar
sensor is obstructed.
Before returning to the previously set
speed, bring the speed close to that
value, then press the RES button and
release it.
WARNING
126) Pay the utmost attention while driving
at all times and be always ready to press
the brakes if needed.
127) The system is an aid for the driver,
who must always pay full attention while
driving. The responsibility always rests with
the driver, who must take into account the
traffic conditions in order to drive in
complete safety. The driver must always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front.
128) The device is not activated in
presence of pedestrians, oncoming
vehicles in the opposite direction of travel
or moving in the crosswise direction and
stationary objects (e.g. a vehicle standing
in a queue or a broken down vehicle).
129) The device cannot take account of
road, traffic and weather conditions, and
conditions of poor visibility (e.g. fog).
130) The device does not always fully
recognise complex driving conditions that
could cause it to determine the safe
distance to be held incorrectly or not at all.
131) The device cannot apply the
maximum braking force: the car will not be
stopped completely.
IMPORTANT
58) The system may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such
as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow.
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Detection distances
If several obstacles are detected by the
sensors, only the nearest one is
considered.
Indication on display
The indications regarding the Park
Assist system are shown on the
instrument panel display only if the
"Acoustic signal and display" item in the
"Settings" menu of theUconnect™
system is selected (for more
information, see the description in the
dedicated chapter).
The system indicates the presence of
an obstacle by displaying a single arc in
one of the possible areas, in
accordance with the distance of the
object and the position in relation to the
vehicle. If the obstacle is detected in the
rear central area, a single arc will be
displayed as the obstacle approaches,
first constant, then flashing, in addition
to an acoustic signal.
OPERATION WITH
TRAILER
68)
The operation of the sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer's electrical connection is inserted
in the vehicle's tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated on removing
the trailer's electrical connection. Before using the Park Assist system, it
is recommended to remove the tow
hook ball assembly and the relevant
attachment from the vehicle. Failure to
comply with this prescription may
cause personal injuries or damage to
vehicles or obstacles since, when the
continuous acoustic signal is emitted,
the tow hook ball is already in a position
that is much closer to the obstacle than
the rear bumper.
GENERAL WARNINGS
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence of: ice, snow, mud, paint,
etc. on the surface of the sensor;
the sensor may detect a
non-existent obstacle ("echo
interference") due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing
the vehicle, in rain (strong wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems of trucks or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle;
Parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced by
the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by changing
tyres, overloading the vehicle or fitting
specific trims that require the vehicle to
be lowered;
the presence of a tow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the parking
sensors. If you wish to leave the tow
hook fitted without towing a trailer, it is
advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership
for the relevant Park Assist system
update operations because the tow
hook could be detected as an obstacle
by the central sensors.
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Therefore, take care not to
place adhesives on the sensors.
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WARNING
133)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The camera is an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never allow
his/her attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds. Always keep a
slow speed, so as to promptly brake in the
case of obstacles.
IMPORTANT
75) It is vital, for correct operation, that the
camera is always kept clean and free from
any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not
to scratch or damage the camera while
cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The camera must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing stations
which use steam or high-pressure jets,
clean the camera quickly, keeping the
nozzle more than 10 cm away from the
sensors. Also, do not apply stickers to the
camera.
TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT
134) 135)
For towing caravans or trailers the
vehicle must be fitted with an approved
tow hook and an adequate electrical
system. Should aftermarket installation
be requested, this must be carried out
by specialists.
Install any specific and/or additional
door mirrors as specified by the
Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, braking
distances increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight
of the trailer. Engage a low gear when
driving downhill, rather than constantly
using the brake. The weight the trailer
exerts on the vehicle tow hook reduces
the vehicle's loading capacity by the
same amount. To make sure that the
maximum towable weight is not
exceeded (given in the vehicle
registration document) account should
be taken of the fully laden trailer,
including accessories and luggage. Do not exceed the speed limits specific
to each country you are driving in, in the
case of vehicles towing trailers. In any
case, the top speed must not exceed
100 km/h.
Any electric brake must be powered
directly by the battery through a cable
with a cross-section of no less than
2.5 mm
2. In addition to the electrical
branches, the vehicle electrical system
can only be connected to the supply
cable for an electric brake and to the
cable for an internal light for the trailer,
not exceeding 15 W. For connections,
use the preset control unit with a
battery cable with section not less than
2.5 mm
2. The use of auxiliary loads
other than external lights (e.g. electric
brake) must take place with engine
running.
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Front roof light...............29
Front seat electric heating ........20
Front seats (manual adjustments) . . .19
Fuel consumption ............226
Fuel cut-off system ...........168
Full Brake Control (system) .......80
Fuse boxes ................154
Fuses (replacement) ...........154
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) ........49
Hazard warning lights.........148
emergency braking .........148
Head restraints ...............21
Headlight alignment adjustment ....28
Headlight alignment corrector .....28
Headlights (cleaning) ..........203
Heavy-duty use of the car (scheduled servicing) ........186
HHC (system) ................75
i-Size child restraint systems .....100
Identification data
chassis marking ...........207
engine marking ............207
VIN plate ................207
Ignition device ...............12
Important information and recommendations ..........263
Interior lights ................29
Interiors (cleaning) ............204 ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation) ...............97
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) ..........84
Jump starting..............166
Keyless Entry (system) .........16
Keys electronic key .............11
key with remote control .......11
Lane Assist system...........137
Lane Change ................28
Lifting the vehicle .............201
Light switch .................25
Main beam headlights ..........27
Main menu .................50
Manual climate control system .....33
Manual gearbox .............118
Monochrome display ...........47
Mood Selector / Drive Mode (drive mode selector) ........133
Mopar Connect .............261
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement) ..............153
Occupant protection systems .....87
Official type approvals .........262
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance) .............203
Park Assist (system) ...........135
Parking lights ................26 Parking the vehicle
...........115
PBA (system) ................75
Performance (top speed) ........225
Periodic checks (scheduled servicing) ................186
Pre-tensioners ...............91
load limiters ...............91
Prescriptions for handling the car at the end of its life ..........231
Rain sensor................30
RCP system ................79
Read this carefully ..............2
Rear fog light ................26
Rear light cluster (bulb replacement) ..............152
Rear seats ..................20
Rear view camera ............139
Rear View Camera ............139
Rear view mirrors .............23
Rear window washer windscreen/rear window
washing fluid level ..........194
Rear window wiper/washer .......32
Reconfigurable load platform ......42
Refuelling procedure ..........145
emergency refuelling ........145
Refuelling the vehicle ..........144
Replacing a bulb .............148
Replacing an external bulb ......151
Rims and tyres (dimensions) ......211
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