2018 FIAT 500X tow

once the key has been removed,
refit lower cover C fig. 159, make sure it
locks correctly and tighten the fixing
screws B firmly.
IMPORTANT
84) It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the refitting procedure
carried out. If you would like to proceed
autonomously, special attention must be
paid to the correct coupling of the retaining
clips. Otherwise, noise might be heard due
to an incorrect fastening of the lower cover
with the upper cover.
TOWING THE
VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
163) 164) 165)
The tow hook provided is located in the
tool box inside the boot.
Front
Proceed as follows:
release cap A fig. 161, operating in
the point shown by the arrow;
take tow hook B and screw it fully
onto the front threaded pin.
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161F1B0196C
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IN AN EMERGENCY

Rear
Proceed as follows:
release cap A fig. 162, operating in
the point shown by the arrow;
take tow hook B and screw it fully
onto the rear threaded pin
WARNING
163) For versions with key without remote
control, before towing, turn the ignition key
to MAR and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is removed
and the wheels cannot be steered. Also
check that the gearbox is in neutral (on
versions equipped with automatic
transmission, check that the gear lever is in
N position). For versions with electronic
key, move the ignition device to MAR and
then to STOP, without opening the door. 164)
The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore need to apply more force on
the brake pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible ropes when towing, and avoid
jerky movements. During towing, make
sure that the trailer hitch does not damage
any components it is touching. When
towing the car, you must comply with all
specific traffic regulations and adopt an
appropriate driving behaviour. Do not start
the engine while towing the car. Before
tightening the ring, clean the threaded
housing thoroughly. Make sure that the ring
is fully screwed into the housing before
towing the car.
165) The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks MUST NOT
be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices. In compliance with the
above conditions, towing must take place
with the two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance and/or time intervals, as
described in the Service Schedule.
To keep the car’s efficiency in tip-top
condition, in the following Scheduled
Service plan pages a few additional
checks are listed that should be carried
out more frequently with respect to the
normal coupon redemption schedule.
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to fixed time
or kilometres/miles intervals. If, during
each operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out with the owner's explicit
agreement only. If your car is used
frequently for towing, the interval
between one scheduled servicing
operation and the next should be
reduced.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
interventions are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to comply with the
schedule may invalidate the warranty.
We advise sharing any doubts
regarding the car’s proper operation
with your Fiat Dealership, before waiting
for the next coupon redemption.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000 km 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.
Every 3,000 km, 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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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

WEIGHTS
Weights (kg) 1.4 T-Jet LPG 120 HP 1.4 Turbo MultiAir(°°)1.4 Turbo MultiAir(°)1.6 E.Torq
Unladen weight (with all
fluids,
fuel tank filled to
90% and without
optional equipment) 1320 1320 1430
1275 / 1320
(**)
Payload including the
driver(*)555555 / 540(**)670600 / 555(**)
Maximum permitted
loads(***)
– front axle 1050105011501050
– rear axle 9309001000 900
– total 1875187521001875
Towable loads
– braked trailer 9001200 1200 800
Maximum load on tow
hitch (trailer with brakes) 60
(*****)60
6060
Maximum load on
roof
(****)50 505050
(°°) Manual transmission versions with dual clutch (°) Versions with AT9 automatic transmission
(**) Version for specific markets (*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permissible loads.
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
(*****) For some versions/markets, trailers cannot be towed so there are no provisions for fitting a tow hook. (****) With carrier rack
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Weights (kg)2.4 Tigershark(*)1.3 Multijet 1.6 Multijet
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel
tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment) 1505 1320 1320
Payload including the driver
(**)595 555
555 / 580(*****)
Maximum permitted loads(***)
– front axle 115010501050
– rear axle 1000900900
– total 20801875
1875 / 1900
(*****)
Towable loads
– braked trailer 1200
(°)/ 900(°°)10001200 / 900(*****)
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes) 60 60 60
Maximum load on roof
(****)50 5050
(*) Version for specific markets
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permissible loads.
(*****) Automatic transmission versions with dual clutch (***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
(°) 4x4 version
(°°) 4x2 version (****) With carrier rack
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weights (kg)2.0 Multijet(*)2.0 Multijet(**)
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled
to 90% and without optional equipment) 1430 1495
Payload including the driver
(***)620 605
Maximum permitted loads
(****)
– front axle 11501150
– rear axle 10001000
– total 20502100
Towable loads
– braked trailer 12001200
Maximum load on tow hitch (braked trailer) 6060
Maximum load on roof
(*****)50 50
(*) Versions with manual transmission
(**) Versions with AT9 automatic transmission
(***) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permissible loads.
(****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
(*****) With carrier rack
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The following voice commands can be
given after pressing the
button on
the steering wheel:
Find "POI"
"Go to" “address”
Go to "city name" centre
Drive towards a town centre
Navigate home
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Add this position to “My places”
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Recent Destinations
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MOPAR®CONNECT
(where provided)
These services let you keep your
vehicle under control at all times and
receive assistance in the event of
accident, theft or breakdown.
To have these services, install the
Mopar
®Connect Device on your
vehicle from the country (list
available on the
www.driveuconnect.eu website)
and request activation by following
the instructions received at the
email address given when your
vehicle was handed over to you.
To use the connected services, you
must download the Uconnect™LIVE
App or access the
www.driveuconnect.eu portal.
You can find all the details about the
services in the Mopar
®Connect
section of the
www.driveuconnect.eu portal.
PRIVACY MODE
Privacy mode lets you disable the “Find
car”, “Notify Area” and “Notify Speed”
services, which allow registered
customers to locate their cars, for a
fixed time.
IMPORTANT Vehicle position tracing
remains active for the assistance
services, where provided, in the event
of accident or vehicle theft, but is not
visible to the customer.
PRIVACY MODE activation
procedure
Proceed as follows:
take note of the total odometer
reading;
make sure that the instrument panel
is off;
Send the following text message to
+393424112613: “PRIVACY

” (e.g.:
PRIVACY
ZFA3340000P123456 12532). You can
find the chassis number in the
registration document;
before starting the engine, wait to
receive the text message confirming
that Privacy mode has been activated
and indicating when it expires.
When you have received the
confirmation, you can start your trip in
the knowledge that the vehicle will not
be traced until the indicated expiry time.
If it expires while you are still travelling,
Privacy mode will be extended until you
turn off the engine (instrument panel
off).
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