2018 FIAT 500X Owner handbook (in English)

CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH MONOCHROME DISPLAY
A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge and reserve warning light / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer with
overheating warning light / E. Tachometer.
For LPG versions: the temperature indicator D is replaced by the LPG fuel level and the “Coolant temperature” is shown on the
instrument panel display.
Warning light present on Diesel versions only.
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
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VERSIONS WITH COLOUR DISPLAY
A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge and reserve warning light / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer with
overheating warning light / E. Tachometer
For LPG versions: the temperature indicator D is replaced by the LPG fuel level and the “Coolant temperature” is shown on the
instrument panel display.
Warning light present on Diesel versions only.
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
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DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
The vehicle is equipped with a display
that can show useful information to the
driver while driving.
The display fig. 57 will show the
following information:
A: time, Gear Shift Indicator (where
provided), gear engagement (versions
with automatic transmission only),
outside temperature, compass
indications (where provided), date.
B: vehicle speed, warning
messages/any failure indications.
C: total kilometres (or miles) run and
icons of any failure indications.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
(where provided)
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system
advises the driver when to change gear
through a special indication on the
display
Through the GSI, the driver is informed
that the gear change will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption to be
obtained.
When the SHIFT UP icon (
SHIFT) is
shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a higher
gear, while the SHIFT DOWN (
SHIFT) icon advises the driver to
engage a lower gear.
The indication in the display remains
until a gear is shifted or the driving
conditions go back to a situation where
gearshifting is not required to improve
consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS
These are located on the left side of the
steering wheel fig. 58.
They allow the driver to select and
interact with the items in the Main menu
of the display (see paragraph "Main
menu").
/: press and release the
buttons to access the Main menu and
to scroll the menu and the submenus
upwards or downwards.
/: press and release the
buttons to access the information
displays or the submenus of an item of
the Main menu.
OK: press this button to
access/select the info displays or the
submenus of an item of the Main menu.
Hold the button pressed for 1 second
to reset the displayed/selected
functions.
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MAIN MENU
The Menu includes the following items:
TRIP
MOOD SELECTOR (or DRIVE MODE
depending on the market) (where
provided) / GSI
VEHICLE INFO
DRIVER ASSIST
AUDIO
PHONE
NAVIGATION
ALERTS
VEHICLE SET-UP
Vehicle setup (Change car settings)
This menu item allows you to change
the settings for:
"Vehicle off" (where provided);
"Display";
"Units";
"Clock & Date";
"Security"
"Security & Assistance";
"Lights";
"Doors & Locks".
“Vehicle off” (where provided)
This is used to switch off the engine in
the event of a Keyless Enter-N-Go
system fault, following the procedure
described on the display. Display
By selecting item "Display" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: "Language", "See phone",
"See navigation", "Automatic Trip B
reset", "Drive Mode Repeat" (or “Mood
Selector Repeat” depending on the
market) (where provided), "Display
settings".
"Units"
Select item "Units" to choose the unit of
measurement between: "Imperial",
"Metric", "Custom".
"Clock & Date"
Select item "Clock & Date" to make the
following adjustments: "Set time", "Time
format", "Set date".
"Security"
Select item "Security" to make the
following adjustments: "Passenger
AIRBAG", "Speed beep", "Seat belt
buzzer", "Hill Hold Control".
"Passenger AIRBAG" adjustment allows
you to activate/deactivate the
passenger airbag:
Passenger's protection active:
the
ON LED comes on constantly in
the instrument panel dashboard.
Passenger's protection not
active: the
OFF LED comes on
constantly in the instrument panel
dashboard. "Security & Assistance"
For possible adjustments see
paragraph
Uconnect™ in the
dedicated chapter.
"Lights"
Select item "Lights" to make the
following adjustments: "Interior Ambient
lighting", "Headlight sensor", "Follow
me", "Headlights while opening", "Auto
high beams", "Daytime Lights",
"Cornering lights".
"Doors & Locks"
Select item "Doors & Locks" to make
the following adjustments: "Autoclose",
"Aut. unl. on exit", "Flsh.Light w/Lock",
"Horn with Lock", "Horn with remote
start", "Remote unlock", "Door Unlock"
(versions with Keyless Entry), "Keyless
Entry".
NOTE With the Uconnect™system,
some Menu items are shown and
managed on the display of the latter
and not on the instrument panel display
(refer to the Multimedia chapter or to
the supplement available online).
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TRIP COMPUTER
The "Trip computer" is used to display
information on vehicle operation when
the ignition device is at MAR.
This function is characterised by two
separate memories, called "Trip A" and
"Trip B", where the vehicle's "complete
missions" (journeys) are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner.
“Trip A” and “Trip B” are used to display
the values relating to:
Distance travelled
Average fuel consumption
Average speed
Trip time (driving time)
On LPG versions, the “Range”,
“Average consumption” and
“Instantaneous consumption” values
are available for both petrol and LPG. To reset the values, press and hold
down the
OKfig. 59 button on the
steering wheel.
NOTE "Range" and "Instant
consumption" values cannot be reset.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal
when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: serious and less serious failures. Serious failures are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious failures are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause
of the failure is eliminated.
Warning lightWhat it means
redINSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID / ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ON
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit. Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the warning light has
switched off. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Electric parking brake on
The warning light switches on when the electric parking brake is engaged. Release the electric parking
brake, then check that the warning light has switched off. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
red
yellow EBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red) and(amber) warning lights with the engine on indicates
either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.
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Warning lightWhat it means
redELECTRONIC ALARM
The warning light turns on when the electronic alarm is activated (deterrent function).
red SEAT BELTS REMINDER
The warning light switches on constantly if the car is stationary and the driver side and/or passenger side
seat belt (with passenger seated) is not fastened. The warning light flashes and an acoustic warning will
sound if the car is in motion and the driver side and/or passenger side seat belt (with passenger seated) is
not correctly fastened. Fasten the seat belt.
red
AIR BAG FAILURE
If the warning light switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system.
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Warning lightWhat it means
redENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
The warning light (or the icon on the display on some versions) switches on when the engine is overheated.
In normal driving conditions: stop the car, stop the engine and check that the water level in the reservoir
is not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open
the cap, top up with coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir
itself. Also check visually for any fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warning light switches on (or the icon is
displayed) again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions
(e.g. in high-performance driving): slow down and,
if the warning light stays on, stop the vehicle. Stop for two or three minutes with the engine running and
slightly accelerated to facilitate better coolant circulation, then turn the engine off. Check that the coolant
level is correct as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine running and slightly accelerated for
a few minutes before turning it off.
red POWER STEERING FAILURE
This warning light (or symbol in the display) switches on when the ignition device is brought to MAR, but it
should switch off after a few seconds. If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on, you could
not have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be increased;
steering is, however, possible. On some versions the display shows the dedicated message. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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