2018 FIAT 500X brake

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.
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114F1B0615C
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STARTING AND DRIVING

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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release the tabs shown by the arrows
and extract the bulb holder assembly D
fig. 124;
identify the bulb to be replaced
(1 Positions/Stop - 2 Direction indicator
- 3 Rear fog light (where provided) or
Reverse);
all bulbs are "bayonet-fitted"; to
replace them, press slightly and turn at
the same time: anticlockwise to extract;
clockwise to insert;
reposition the bulb holder assembly
D correctly in the headlight body;
proceed until you hear the tabs click;
fasten the two screws C fig. 123 and
reconnect the central connector B;
refit the lens by screwing the two
screws A completely;
close the tailgate.
3
rdbrake lights
The 3rdbrake lights are LED-based. To
replace them, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Number plate lights
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
using the screwdriver provided,
remove the lenses A fig. 125 working in
the point shown;
turn the bulb holder B
fig. 126 anticlockwise, extract the bulb
C and replace it.
finally, refit the lenses.
NOTE Before removing the lens unit,
put a protection (e.g. cloth) on the tip of
the screwdriver, in order not to damage
the lens itself.
WARNING
139) Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER OF
SCALDING!
140) Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
141) Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
142) Only replace the light bulbs when the
engine is off and in a position that does not
interfere with traffic and lets you safely
replace them (see the description in the
“Replacement” paragraph). Also ensure
that the engine is cold, to prevent the risk
of burns.
IMPORTANT
77) Halogen bulbs must be handled
holding the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the event of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and let the bulb dry.
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126F1B0154C
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WARNING
143)If the replaced fuse blows again,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
144) Never replace a fuse with another
with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF
FIRE
145) If a fuse NOT indicated in this or the
previous page is used, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
146) Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition device is at STOP, that the
key, if mechanical, has been removed and
that all devices are switched off and/or
disconnected.
IMPORTANT
78) Never replace a fuse with metal wires
or anything else.
79) If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motor
with the water jet.
CHANGING A WHEEL
JACK
154) 155)
Please note that:
the jack weight is 2.8 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in
the event of a fault it must be replaced
by another genuine one;
no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
Maintenance
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions for non-use
temperatures below −40°C;
on sandy or muddy ground;
on uneven ground;
on steep roads;
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc...
in direct contact with the engine or
for repairs under the car;
on boats.
CHANGING PROCEDURE
147) 148) 149) 150) 151) 152) 153)
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the electric parking
brake;
engage first gear or reverse or, for
versions with automatic transmission,
move the lever to position P (Park);
wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law) before getting out
of the car;
open the luggage compartment and
set the adjustable load platform in the
diagonal position (see "Luggage
Compartment" section of the "Getting
to know your car" chapter);
take out the tool bag supplied,
anchored to the boot mat by special
fasteners. The bag contains fig. 133:
jack A; screwdriver B; adaptor C for
refuelling in the event of an emergency;
pin D for centring the wheel (where
provided, to be used in the spare wheel
fitting procedure); special anti-theft nut
E (where provided, to be used in the
wheel stud bolt fitting/removal
procedure); chock F for blocking the
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153)Never tamper with the inflation valve.
Never introduce tools of any kind between
the rim and the tyre. Check tyre and
space-saver wheel pressures regularly,
complying with the values given in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
154) The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on other
vehicles of the same model. Any other use,
e.g. to jack up other vehicle models or
different things, is strictly prohibited. Never
use it to carry out maintenance or repairs
under the vehicle or to change
summer/winter wheels and vice versa: we
advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
Never go under the raised vehicle: use it
only in the positions indicated. Do not use
the jack for loads higher than the one
shown on its label. Never start the engine
with car raised. If the car is raised more
than necessary, everything can become
more unstable, with the risk of the car
dropping violently. Thus, lift the car only as
needed in order to access the space-saver
spare wheel.
155) When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The moving
components of the jack ("worm screw" and
joints) can also cause injuries: do not touch
them. If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.FIX&GO AUTOMATIC
KIT
(where provided)
156) 157)
80)
DESCRIPTION
The Fix&Go quick tyre repair kit
fig. 142 is located in the boot, inside a
dedicated container and consists of:
one cartridge 1 containing sealant
and fitted with: transparent tube for
injecting the sealant 4 and sticker 3 with
the wording “Max. 80 km/h” to be
placed in a clearly visible position (e.g.
on the dashboard) after repairing the
tyre;
one compressor 2;
one leaflet containing instructions for
using the kit;
a pair of gloves located in the hose
compartment of the cartridge 4.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can carry out the procedure safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking brake;
wear the reflective safety jacket
before getting out of the car (anyway
comply with the laws in force in the
country you are driving in);
Insert the cartridge 1 containing the
sealant in the proper compartment of
the compressor 2, pressing it down
hard fig. 142. Remove the speed limit
sticker 3 and apply it in a clearly visible
position fig. 143;
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wear the gloves;
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect and firmly tighten the
transparent tube of the sealing fluid 4
fig. 142. If a 250 ml cartridge is present
the housing of the transparent tube is
provided with removable ring to
facilitate extraction. Make sure that the
ON-OFF button 5 fig. 144 is in the off
position (button not pressed);
insert the electrical connector 6
fig. 145 into the 12V socket on the car;
operate the compressor by pressing
the ON-OFF button 5 fig. 144. When
the pressure shown in the Owner
Handbook or on the specific label
appears on the pressure gauge 7, stop
the compressor by pressing the
ON-OFF button 5 again;
disconnect the cartridge 1 from the
compressor, by pressing the release
button 8 and lifting the cartridge
1 upwards fig. 146. If the pressure gauge 7
fig. 144 indicates a pressure lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi 15 minutes after
starting the compressor, switch off the
compressor, disconnect the sealing
fluid tube 4 from the tyre valve and
remove the cartridge 1 from the
compressor fig. 146.
Move the car by approximately 10 m to
distribute the sealant; stop the car
safely, engage the handbrake and use
the black inflation pipe 9 fig. 147 to
reach the required pressure. If also in
this case, the pressure is lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi after 15 minutes, do not
resume driving but contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

After driving for about 8 km / 5 miles,
position the car in a safe and suitable
area and engage the handbrake. Take
the compressor and restore pressure
using the black inflation tube 9 fig. 147.
If the pressure shown is higher than
1.8 bar / 26 psi, restore the pressure
and drive safely to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible. If, however, the
pressure is lower than 1.8 bar / 26 psi,
do not resume driving but contact a Fiat
Dealership.
INFLATION PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car safely, as described
above, and operate the handbrake;
extract the black inflation tube 9
fig. 147 and screw it firmly onto the tyre
valve. Follow the instructions shown in
fig. 145 and fig. 147.
Press the air release button 10
fig. 144 to adjust any tyre overpressure.
CARTRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
Proceed as follows:
only use original Fix&Go cartridges,
which can be purchased from the Fiat
Dealership.
to remove the cartridge 1 fig. 142,
press the release button 8 fig. 146 and
lift it.
WARNING
156) The information required by the
applicable regulation is indicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Carefully read the
label on the cartridge before use, avoid
improper use. The kit should be used by
adults and cannot be used by children. 157)
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Avoid sudden acceleration or braking. The
kit provides a temporary repair, therefore
the tyre must be examined and repaired by
a specialist as soon as possible. Before
using the kit, ensure that the tyre is not
excessively damaged and that the rim is in
good condition, otherwise do not use it
and call roadside assistance. Do not
remove foreign bodies from the tyre. Do
not let the compressor turned on for more
than 20 consecutive minutes - overheating
hazard.
IMPORTANT
80) The sealant is effective with external
temperatures of between -40°C and
+55°C. The sealant has an expiry date. It is
possible to repair tyres which have been
damaged on tread up to a diameter of
6 mm. Show the cartridge and the label to
the personnel charged with handling the
tyre treated with the tyre repair kit.
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