2018 FIAT 500X ignition

fully depress the brake pedal and
hold it down;
insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole B fig. 151 and
adjust the release lever;
place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
refit the gear lever gaiter and trim
correctly;
start the engine.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION -
KEY REMOVAL
83)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
using the provided key A
fig. 152 (located in the casing
containing the on-board documents),
undo the fixing screws B fig. 153 for the
lower cover C;
remove the lower steering wheel
cover C fig. 153 by releasing it from its
housing;
pull tab D fig. 154 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
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fully depress the brake pedal and
hold it down;
insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole B fig. 157 and
adjust the release lever;
place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
refit the gear lever gaiter and trim
correctly;
start the engine.
DUAL CLUTCH
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION -
REMOVING THE KEY
83)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
using the provided key A
fig. 158 (located in the casing
containing the on-board documents),
undo the fixing screws B fig. 159 for the
lower cover C;
remove the lower steering wheel
cover C fig. 159 by releasing it from its
housing;
pull tab D fig. 160 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
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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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BATTERY
RECHARGING
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
To carry out this operation contact a
Fiat Dealership.
IMPORTANT After setting the ignition
device to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery, make sure that the ignition
device is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.IMPORTANT The cables of the
electrical system must be correctly
reconnected to the battery, i.e. the
positive cable (+) to the positive
terminal and the negative cable (–) to
the negative terminal. The battery
terminals are marked with the positive
(+) and negative (–) symbols, and are
shown on the battery cover. The battery
terminals must also be corrosion-free
and firmly secured to the terminals. If a
"quick-type" battery charger is used
with the battery fitted on the vehicle,
before connecting it disconnect both
cables of the battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the charger;
when it is recharged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
reconnect the negative battery
terminal.
VERSIONS WITH
START&STOP SYSTEM
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the connector A
fig. 170 (pressing the button B) from the
sensor C monitoring the battery
conditions, on the negative pole (–) D of
the battery;
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WINDSCREEN / REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
Raising the windscreen wipers
If you need to lift the windscreen wiper
blades (e.g. in case of snow or when
they need to be replaced), you need to
activate the "Service Position" function
(see paragraph "Windscreen/Rear
window wiper" in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter).
To lower the blades, set the ignition
device to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Place the blades back in
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper again
and/or setting the ignition device to
MAR-ON.
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press button A
fig. 171 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper
blade
Proceed as follows:
widen the two tabs as shown by the
arrows and rotate cover A
fig. 172 outwards;
undo nut B and remove arm C from
the central pin;
correctly align the new arm;
fully tighten nut B and then refit
cover A.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the rear
window wiper with the blade lifted from
the rear window.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine compartment” in
this chapter). Then check that the
nozzle holes are not clogged; use a
needle to unblock them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
Rear window washer
The rear window washer nozzle is fixed.
The jet nozzle is located at the side of
the third brake light.
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Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at the
windscreen/rear window wiper motors.
Have this operation performed at a
specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition device in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
IMPORTANT
101)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle. 102)
Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois
leather. Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid (if at all possible) parking the vehicle
under trees; remove vegetable resins
immediately as, when dried, it may only be
possible to remove them with abrasive
products and/or polishes, which is highly
inadvisable as they could alter the typical
opaqueness of the paint. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning the
front windscreen and rear window; dilute it
min. 50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.IMPORTANT
6) Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
INTERIORS
186) 187) 188)
Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, which could
cause oxidation of the sheet metal.
SEATS AND FABRIC
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a
moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub
the seats with a sponge moistened with
a solution of water and mild soap.
LEATHER SEATS(where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a slightly
damp buckskin or cloth, without
exercising too much pressure.
Remove any liquid or grease stains
using an absorbent dry cloth, without
rubbing. Then clean with a soft cloth or
buckskin cloth dampened with water
and mild soap. If the stain persists, use
specific products and observe the
instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make
sure that the cleaning products used
contain no alcohol or alcohol
derivatives, even in small quantities.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Ending a call
Press the "End" button or the
button on the steering wheel
controls (where present) to end a call in
progress.
SETTINGS
Press the MENU button on the front
panel to display the "Settings" menu.
NOTE The menu items displayed can
vary according to the versions.
The menu includes the following items:
System Settings: Language, Reset
Default Value, System Power Off,
Power on Volume Limit, Auto-On Radio.
Radio Settings: Browse FM Station
List, Traffic Announcements, Regional,
Alternative Frequency.
Radio off delay: allows the system
to be kept on for a preset time after the
ignition device has been turned to
STOP.
Audio settings: access the audio
settings menu.
Telephone: access to the telphone
settings menu.
AUDIO SETTINGS
This option accesses the audio settings
menu.
The menu includes the following items:
TREBLE: adjustment of high tones;
MID: adjustment of mid tones;
BASS: adjustment of bass tones;
FADER: balancing of front/rear
speakers;
BALANCE: balancing of left/right
speakers;
SVC: speed adjustment according to
vehicle speed;
LOUDNESS: audio improvement at
low volume;
AUX OFFSET: alignment of the
portable device volume with that of the
other sources.
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MULTIMEDIA

eco:Drive™
Theeco:Drive™ application allows you
to display your driving behaviour in real
time, in order to help you achieve a
more efficient driving style as far as
consumption and emissions are
concerned.
In addition, the data can be saved on a
USB flash drive, and the data analysis
can be made on your personal
computer thanks to the eco:Drive™
desktop application, available on
www.fiat.it (for Italy) or www.fiat.com
(for other countries) or
www.driveuconnect.eu
Driving style is evaluated by means of
four indices which monitor the following
parameters:
Acceleration
Deceleration
Transmission
Speed
Display of the eco:Drive™
Press the eco:Drive™ button to
interact with the function. A screen will
be displayed showing the 4 indices
described above.
These indices are grey until the system
has enough data to evaluate the driving
style. Once sufficient data are available,
the indices will have 5 colours
depending on the evaluation: dark
green (very good), light green, yellow,
orange and red (very bad). In the event of extended inactivity the
display will show the average of the
indices up to that moment (“Average
index”) then the indices will be coloured
again in real time as soon as the car is
restarted.
Recording and transferring trip data
The trip data can be stored in the
system memory and transferred
through a properly configured USB
memory stick or by the
Uconnect™LIVE App. This allows you
to display the history of the collected
data, showing the complete analysis of
the trip data and of your driving style.
For further information visit the
www.driveuconnect.eu website
IMPORTANT Do not remove the USB
memory stick nor unpair the
smartphone and the
Uconnect™LIVE
App before the system has
downloaded the data, since these
could be lost. During the transfer of
data to the devices, Uconnect™
messages may appear on the display
to guide the user correctly through the
operation; follow these instructions.
These messages are only displayed
with the ignition device at STOP and
when a delay in the Uconnect™
system switching off is set. The data
are automatically transferred to the
devices when the engine is switched off. Transferred data will be deleted
from the system memory in this
manner. You can choose to store the
trip data or not, by pressing the
"Settings" button and by setting the
storage activation and the transfer
mode (USB or Cloud), as required.
When the USB memory stick is full, the
dedicated messages are shown on the
Uconnect™
system display.
When the eco:Drive™ data have not
been transferred to the USB key for a
while, the Uconnect™ system internal
memory could become saturated: in
this case, follow the recommendations
provided by the messages on the
display.
my:Car
my:Car allows you to keep the
condition of your car always under
control. The my:Carapplication is
capable of detecting malfunctioning in
real time and lets the driver know about
the expiry of maintenance coupons, To
interact with the application, press "
my:Car" button: a screen will appear
on the display showing the "care:Index"
section which contains detailed
information on car status. Press the
"Active warnings" button to show the
details of any faults on the car which
caused a warning light to switch on.
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