2019 FIAT 500X Owner handbook (in English)

FAULT INDICATIONS
In the case of system and selector
faults, the mode change option will be
automatically disabled. The system will
automatically set itself to "Auto" mode.
In these cases the display will show a
dedicated warning. Go to a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible to have
the system checked.
PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM
(where provided)
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Version with 4 sensors:The parking
sensors, located in the rear bumper
fig. 103, are used to detect the
presence of any obstacles near the rear
part of the car.
Version with 8 sensors:The parking
sensors, located in the frontfig. 103 and
rear fig. 104bumpers, are used to
detect the presence of any obstacles
near the front and rear part of the
vehicle.
The sensors warn the driver with
acoustic signals and, where provided,
with visual signals on the instrument
panel screen.
On/off
To disengage the system press button
fig. 105.
When the system passes from engaged
to disengaged and vice versa, it is
always accompanied by a dedicated
message on the instrument panel
display.
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The LED on the button is off when the
system is switched on by the driver. The
LED is on if the system is deactivated
by the driver, faulty or temporarily
deactivated.
If the button is pressed with a system
failure, the LED flashes for about
5 seconds, then it stays on constantly.
When the ignition device is set to MAR
the Park Assist system keeps the last
status when the engine was switched
off (activated or deactivated) in its
memory.
After having been switched off, the Park
Assist system will stay in this condition
until the following engagement, even if
the ignition device is switched from
MAR to STOP and then again to MAR.Using wheels with different sizes from
those mounted at the time the car was
purchased could affect the system, not
allowing it to function properly.
System on activation/deactivation
(versions with 4 sensors)
Activation
The system is automatically activated
when reverse is engaged.
Deactivation
The system is automatically deactivated
whenever a gear other than reverse is
engaged.
System on activation/deactivation
(versions with 8 sensors)
Activation
The system, when it is on, is
automatically activated in the following
conditions:
when a forward gear is selected
(versions with manual transmission) or
D (Drive) position (versions with
automatic transmission/dual clutch
automatic transmission);
or
when reverse gear is selected
(versions with manual transmission) or
R position (versions with automatic
transmission/dual clutch automatic
transmission);
or
when the manual gear stick is in
neutral or the automatic transmission/
dual clutch automatic transmission lever
is in N (neutral) position and the car is
moving. The system stays on in case of
movement (either forwards or
backwards).
Deactivation
The system is automatically deactivated
in the following conditions:
if a gear other than reverse is
engaged, the rear sensors are
deactivated, while the front sensors
remain active until 15 km/h are
exceeded;
or
at speeds higher than 11 km/h with
reverse engaged (in this case, the LED
on the button on the instrument panel
switches on);
or
when with the car standing the
manual gear stick is in neutral or the
automatic transmission/dual clutch
automatic transmission lever is in P
(park) position.
Operation with a trailer
Versions with 4 sensors
The operation of the sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer electric cable plug is inserted in
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the tow hook socket of the car. In this
case, the LED on the button on the
dashboard fig. 105 is on. The sensors
are automatically reactivated when the
trailer's cable plug is removed.
Versions with 8 sensors
The operation of the rear sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer's electric cable plug is inserted in
the tow hook socket of the car, while
the front sensors stay active and can
provide acoustic and visual warnings. In
this case, the LED on the button on the
dashboard fig. 105 stay off. The rear
sensors are automatically reactivated
when the trailer's cable plug is
removed.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick
paint, on the surface of the sensor;
the sensor may detect a non-existent
obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the vehicle, in rain
(strong wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems of trucks or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle;
parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced by
the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by changing
tyres, overloading the car or fitting
specific trims that require the car to be
lowered;
the presence of a tow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the rear parking
sensors. Before using the Park Assist
system, it is recommended to remove
the tow hook ball assembly and the
relevant attachment from the vehicle
when the latter is not used for towing
operations. Failure to comply with this
prescription may cause personal injuries
or damage to vehicles or obstacles
since, when the continuous acoustic
warning is emitted, the tow hook ball is
already in a position that is much closer
to the obstacle than the rear bumper. If
you wish to leave the tow hook fitted
without towing a trailer, it is advisable to
contact a Fiat Dealership for the
relevant Park Assist system update
operations because the tow hook couldbe detected as an obstacle by the
central sensors.
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Therefore, take care not to
place stickers on the sensors.
WARNING
129)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are
an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
54)The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
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55)Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only by
a Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
56)Only have the bumpers repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the area
of the sensors carried out by a Fiat
Dealership. Incorrect paint application
could affect the operation of the parking
sensors.
57)The rear sensors may provide a false
reading, interpreting the tow hook ball
assembly and the respective attachment as
an obstacle in the area behind the car.LANE ASSIST
SYSTEM (lane
crossing warning)
DESCRIPTION
58) 59) 60) 61) 62) 63)
The Lane Assist system makes use of a
camera located on the windscreen to
detect the lane limits and calculate the
position of the car within such limits, in
order to make sure that it remains
inside the lane.
When the one of the lane lines is
detected and the car crosses it without
the awareness of the driver (direction
indicator off), the Lane Assist system
provides a tactile warning by applying
torque to the steering wheel (vibration),
thus advising the driver that he must
take an action to remain in the lane.
IMPORTANT The torque applied to the
steering wheel by the system is
sufficient for the driver to notice it, but
always limited, so that they can easily
override it, and the driver always
maintains control of the car. The driver
can therefore turn the steering wheel as
required at all times.
If the vehicle continues going beyond
the line of the lane without any
intervention from the driver, the
warning light (or the icon on the
display) will be displayed on the
instrument panel to urge the driver to
bring the vehicle back into the limits of
the lane.
IMPORTANT The system monitors the
presence of the driver's hands on the
steering wheel. If they are not detected,
the system emits an acoustic warning
and deactivates until it is reactivated by
pressing the dedicated button (see
description below).
SYSTEM ON/OFF
The Lane Assist system can be
enabled/disabled using button A
fig. 106, located on the left stalk.
Each time the engine is started, the
system keeps the activation status
there was when it was previously
switched off.
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On some versions, a dedicated
message appears on the display when
it is activated and deactivated.
Activation conditions
Once switched on, the system
becomes active only if the following
conditions are met:
the driver always keeps at least one
hand on the steering wheel;
vehicle speed ranges between
60 km/h and 180 km/h;
one of the lane lines is perfectly
visible;
there are suitable visibility conditions;
the road is straight or with wide
radius bends;
a suitable distance is kept from the
vehicle in front;
the direction indicator (for leaving the
lane) is not active;
NOTE The system does not apply the
vibration to the steering wheel every
time a safety system is activated
(brakes, ABS, ASR system, ESC
system, Full Brake Control system,
etc.).
IMPORTANT
58)Projecting loads on the roof of the
vehicle may interfere with the correct
operation of the camera. Before starting
make sure the load is correctly positioned,
in order not to cover the camera operating
range.
59)If the windscreen must be replaced due
to scratches, chipping or breakage, contact
exclusively a Fiat Dealership. Do not
replace the windscreen on your own, risk of
malfunction! It is advisable to replace the
windscreen if it is damaged in the area of
the camera.
60)Do not tamper with nor operate on the
camera. Do not close the openings in the
aesthetic cover located under the interior
rear view mirror. In the event of a failure of
the camera, contact a Fiat Dealership.
61)Do not cover the operating range of the
camera with stickers or other objects. Also
pay attention to other objects on the
bonnet (e.g. a layer of snow) and make
sure they do not interfere with the camera.
62)The camera may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such
as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow,
formation of ice layers on the windscreen.63)Camera operation may also be
compromised by the presence of dust,
condensation, dirt or ice on the
windscreen, by traffic conditions (e.g.
vehicles that are driving not aligned with
yours, vehicle driving in a transverse or
opposite way on the same lane, bend with
a small radius of curvature), by road
surface conditions and by driving
conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make sure
the windscreen is always clean. Use
specific detergents and clean cloths to
avoid scratching the windscreen. The
camera operation may also be limited or
absent in some driving, traffic and road
surface conditions.
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TRAFFIC SIGN
RECOGNITION
(where provided)
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64) 65) 66) 67) 68)
The system automatically detects the
recognisable road signs by means of a
sensor located on the windscreen
fig. 107:
speed limits;
no overtaking;
signs indicating the end of the
prohibitions indicated above.
The system always checks the traffic
signs indicating the current speed limit
and possible no overtaking signs.
IMPORTANT The system is designed to
read roads signs complying with the
specifications of the Vienna convention
and ENCAP 2018 requirements.
USE OF THE TRAFFIC
SIGN RECOGNITION
System switching on and off
The system may be activated/
deactivated using the menu on
Uconnect™7” HD LIVEand
Uconnect™7” HD Nav LIVEsystems
(where provided).
NOTE On versions with
Uconnect™Radio, the system may be
activated/deactivated on the instrument
panel (see the “Display” paragraph in
the “Knowing the instrument panel“
chapter).
NOTE The system will be activated
whenever the engine is started.
The system state is shown on the
instrument panel display in the “Driver
Assist” area fig. 108(see the “Display”
paragraph in the “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter):A. Speed limit indication;
B. Speed limit indication in combination
with additional specification signals;
C. No overtaking indication.
The system can identify an additional
road sign, e.g. a lower speed limit
applied in case of rain. This will be
shown in the area of the instrument
panel display only when the following
conditions occur:
the additional fog signal will appear if
the front or rear fog lights are on;
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the additional snow signal will appear
if the outside temperature is equal to or
lower than 3°C and the windscreen
wipers are working;
the additional rain signal will appear if
the windscreen wipers are working.
WARNING
130)The system only detects the preset
traffic signs. If the minimum visibility
conditions and distance from the sign are
met it can detect all traffic signs.
131)The system is an aid for driving and
does not relieve the driver of responsibility
for driving the car. Always respect the
highway code of the country you are
driving in.
132)When the system is active, the driver
is responsible for controlling the car and
monitoring the system, and must be ready
to intervene as appropriate if necessary.
IMPORTANT
64)Functionality may be limited or the
system may not work if the sensor is
obstructed.
65)The system may have limited operation
or not work at all in weather conditions,
such as heavy rain, hail, thick fog and low
temperatures. Strong light contrasts can
influence the recognition capability of the
sensor.66)The area surrounding the sensor must
not be covered with stickers or any other
object.
67)Do not tamper or perform any
operations in the area of the windscreen
directly surrounding the sensor.
68)Clean the windscreen from foreign
matters such as bird droppings, insects,
snow or ice. Use specific detergents and
clean cloths to avoid scratching the
windscreen.
INTELLIGENT SPEED
ASSIST
(where provided)
The system can be used to set a speed
limit equal to that indicated on the road
sign detected by the “Traffic Sign
Recognition” system (see the respective
paragraph in this chapter for more
information), indicated to the driver by
means of an indication on the
instrument panel.
The maximum speed can be set both
with car stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
The system can be activated if the
driver has activated the systems
beforehand:
Speed Limiter
Traffic Sign Recognition
A message indicating that a speed limit
switch to that detected by the Traffic
Sign Recognition system can be
programmed with these systems active.
If the speed is higher than the current
speed level stored by the Speed Limiter,
message A fig. 109 will appear on the
instrument panel.
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If the speed shown by the Traffic Sign
Recognition is lower than the current
speed level stored by the Speed Limiter,
the following message B fig. 109 will
appear on the instrument panel.SYSTEM ACTIVATION
To activate the system, press the RES A
fig. 110 button on the steering wheel, to
store the speed limit equal to the one
indicated by the Traffic Sign
Recognition system.
Activation of the system is indicated by
the symbol
fig. 111 which appears
on the instrument panel display.
SYSTEM DEACTIVATION
The system is deactivated under the
following conditions:
when the Traffic Sign Recognition
system is deactivated;
when the Speed Limiter system is
deactivated;
when the Traffic Sign Recognition
system shows a new speed limit;
when the Traffic Sign Recognition
system shows the end of the speed
limit;
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