2018 FIAT 500X gas type

LPG TANK
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The car has a pressurised tank for
storing LPG in a liquid state. It is
toroidal and is located in the spare
wheel compartment with suitable
protection.
LPG tank certification
The LPG tank is certified in
accordance with the regulations in
force.
In Italy, the tank has a life of
10 years starting from the car
registration date. If the car has
been registered in a country other
than Italy, the duration and the
testing/inspection procedures of
the LPG tank can vary depending
on the national provisions in force
in that country. In all case, when the
time limit for your country has
expired, go to a Fiat Dealer to have
the tank replaced.
LPG/PETROL SWITCH
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This engine normally runs on LPG
except during starting when it runs on
petrol.
Switching to LPG is automatic: the
green warning light
on the
instrument panel turns off.
To change fuel type, press the
button on the dashboard fig. 54with
the car stationary and engine running,
or while driving.
If the LPG runs out during LPG
operation, the system automatically
switches over to running on petrol.
The four bars on the digital indicator
near the letters LPG on the instrument
panel indicate the level of LPG in the
tank.
REFUELLING
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LPG
Maximum refuelling capacity (including
reserve) (*): 38 litres
(*) The figure already takes into account
the 80% tank filling limit and the
residual fluid required for priming; it is
the maximum permitted capacity. In
addition, after different refuelling
processes, this figure may vary due to
differences between the network pump
supply pressures, pumps having
different supply/locking features, tank
not completely run out of fuel.
Note that when using a fuel such as
LPG, the range is very variable
because, in addition to the vehicle
driving and servicing conditions, it also
depends on the composition of the gas
which may vary, not only seasonally, but
also from supplier to supplier. LPG is, in
effect, a composition of gas (butane
and propane) mixed in a way that may
not be standardised.
IMPORTANT In order to avoid
inconsistent information by the LPG
gauge on the instrument panel, it is
recommended to refill with at least
10 litres each time.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position. To remove the key
manually see paragraph "Twin clutch
automatic transmission - key removal"
in the chapter "In an emergency".
"RECOVERY"
FUNCTIONS
In case of a gear lever failure, the
instrument panel display could show a
dedicated message recommending that
the driver continues driving without
shifting the lever to the P position.
In this case, the transmission will
maintain the forward gear (with reduced
performance) even if the lever is
positioned at R or N.
Once the lever is positioned at P, or
after shutting down the vehicle,
selecting R or any other forward gear
will no longer be possible. In this case,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
118)Never use position P (Park) instead of
the electric parking brake. Always engage
the electric parking brake when parking the
vehicle to avoid the accidental movement
of the vehicle. 119)
If the P (Park) position is not engaged,
the vehicle could move and injure people.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that
the gear lever is in position P and that the
electric parking brake is engaged.
120) Do not shift the gear lever to N
(Neutral) and do not stop the engine when
driving on a downhill road. This type of
driving is dangerous and reduces the
possibility of intervening in the case of
variation of the road traffic or surface. You
risk losing control of your vehicle and
causing accidents.
121) Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and take the key with
you.
IMPORTANT
53) Before moving the gear lever from
position P (Park), bring the ignition device
to position MAR and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, the gear lever may get
damaged.
54) If the car is on a gradient, always
engage the electric parking brake BEFORE
placing the gear lever in P.
55) Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed and
accelerator pedal fully released.
56) Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard ) could
break them.
START&STOP
SYSTEM
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the vehicle
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and noise
pollution.
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OPERATING MODE
Engine stopping mode
Versions with manual gearbox
With the vehicle stopped, the engine
stops with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
Versions with automatic
transmission
With vehicle at a standstill and brake
pedal pressed, the engine switches off
if the gear lever is in a position other
than R.
In the event of stops uphill, engine
switching off is disabled to make the
"Hill Hold Control" function available
(works only with running engine).
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REFUELLING THE
VEHICLE
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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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STARTING AND DRIVING

TYPES OF BULBS
The vehicle is equipped with the following bulbs:
Glass bulbs (type A):
they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.
Bayonet-type bulbs (type B): to remove them from their holder,
press the bulb and turn it anticlockwise, then extract it.
Tubular bulbs (type C): release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen bulbs (type D): to remove the bulb, turn the connector to
the side and pull it out.
Halogen bulbs (type E): to remove the bulb, turn it anticlockwise.
Xenon gas discharge bulb (type F): to remove the bulb, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
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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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IN AN EMERGENCY