2019 FIAT 500X headlights

Warning light What it means
yellowFUEL RESERVE / LIMITED RANGE
This warning light or the icon on the display comes on when about 5 to 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
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greenSIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the side lights or dipped headlights are turned on.
This function allows the headlights to remain on for a long time after the ignition device was turned to the
STOP position ("Follow me" function).
greenAUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
This warning light comes on when the automatic main beam headlights are activated.
greenFOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the front fog lights are turned on.
greenLEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved downwards or, together
with the right direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
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Warning light What it means
greenRIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with
the left direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
greenSTART&STOP SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The warning light appears to indicate that the Start&Stop system is operating (engine off). When the engine
is restarted the warning light switches off (for the engine restarting modes see the "Start&Stop system"
paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter).
greenRUNNING ON PETROL
The warning light turns on when running on petrol.
blueMAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
whiteBRIGHTNESS SENSOR
This sensor measures the light in the passenger compartment and autonomously adjusts the instrument
panel brightness.
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(where provided)

Symbol What it means
yellowPOSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol turns on when the outside temperature falls to or below 3°C.
IMPORTANT In the event of outside temperature sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are
replaced by dashes.
yellowSPEED LIMITER FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the Speed Limiter device. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.
yellow4x4 ALL-WHEEL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol turns on to indicate that there is a failure in the four-wheel drive system. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
yellowEXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs); parking
lights; side lights; direction indicators; rear fog light; reversing light; number plate lights; brake lights, LED
dipped beam headlights (where provided).
The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical
connection.
yellowAUTOMATIC MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the automatic main beam headlights. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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63)The iTPMS does not relieve the driver
from the obligation to check the tyre
pressure every month; it is not even to be
considered a replacing system for
maintenance or a safety system.
64)Tyre pressure must be checked with
tyres cold. Should it become necessary for
whatever reason to check pressure with
warm tyres, do not reduce pressure even
though it is higher than the prescribed
value, but repeat the check when tyres are
cold
65)The iTPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre
pressure drops (e.g. if a tyre bursts). In this
case, stop the vehicle, braking with caution
and avoiding abrupt steering.
66)The system only warns that the tyre
pressure is low: it is not able to inflate
them.
67)Insufficient tyre inflation increases fuel
consumption, reduces the tread duration
and may affect the capacity to drive safely.
IMPORTANT
22)The system may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such
as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow.
23)The section of the bumper before the
sensor must not be covered with
adhesives, auxiliary headlights or any other
object.
24)System intervention might be
unexpected or delayed when other vehicles
transport loads projecting from the side,
above or from the rear, with respect to the
normal size of the vehicle.25)Operation can be adversely affected by
any structural change made to the vehicle,
such as a modification to the front
geometry, tyre change, or a heavier load
than the standard load of the vehicle.
26)Incorrect repairs made on the front part
of the vehicle (e.g. bumper, chassis) may
alter the position of the radar sensor, and
adversely affect its operation. Go to a Fiat
Dealership for any operation of this type.
27)Do not tamper with nor carry out any
intervention on the radar sensor or on the
camera on the windscreen. In the event of
a sensor failure, contact a Fiat Dealership.
28)When towing a trailer (with modules
installed after purchasing the vehicle), a
vehicle or during loading manoeuvres on a
vehicle transporter (or in vehicle for
transport), the system must be deactivated
via theUconnect™system.
29)Do not wash with high-pressure jets in
the bumper lower area: in particular do not
operate on the system's electrical
connector.
30)Be careful in the case of repairs and
new paintings in the area around the
sensor (panel covering the sensor on the
left side of the bumper). In the event of a
frontal impact the sensor may automatically
deactivate and display a warning to indicate
that the sensor needs to be repaired. Even
without a malfunction warning, deactivate
the system operation if you think that the
position of the radar sensor has changed
(e.g. due to low-speed frontal impact as
during parking manoeuvres). In these
cases, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
radar sensor realigned or replaced.
OCCUPANT
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
The most important safety equipment
of the vehicle comprises the following
protection systems:
seat belts;
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care. It is of
fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see paragraph "Head
restraints" in chapter "Knowing your
vehicle".
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WARNING
123)Pay the utmost attention while driving
at all times and be always ready to press
the brakes if needed.
124)The system is an aid for the driver,
who must always pay full attention while
driving. The responsibility always rests with
the driver, who must take into account the
traffic conditions in order to drive in
complete safety. The driver must always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front.
125)The device is not activated in
presence of pedestrians, oncoming
vehicles in the opposite direction of travel
or moving in the crosswise direction and
stationary objects (e.g. a vehicle standing
in a queue or a broken down vehicle).
126)The device cannot take account of
road, traffic and weather conditions, and
conditions of poor visibility (e.g. fog).
127)The device does not always fully
recognise complex driving conditions that
could cause it to determine the safe
distance to be held incorrectly or not at all.
128)The device cannot apply the
maximum braking force: the car will not be
stopped completely.
IMPORTANT
47)The system may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such
as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow.48)
49)Operation can be adversely affected by
any structural change made to the vehicle,
such as a modification to the front
geometry, tyre change, or a heavier load
than the standard load of the vehicle.
50)Incorrect repairs made on the front part
of the car (e.g. bumper, chassis) may alter
the position of the radar sensor, and
adversely affect its operation. Go to a Fiat
Dealership for any operation of this type.
51)Do not tamper with or carry out any
intervention on the radar sensor or on the
camera on the windscreen. In the event of
a sensor fault, contact a Fiat Dealership.
52)Do not wash with high-pressure jets in
the bumper lower area: in particular do not
operate on the system's electrical
connector.
53)Be careful in the case of repairs and
new paintings in the area around the
sensor (panel covering the sensor on the
left side of the bumper). In the event of a
frontal impact the sensor may automatically
deactivate and display a warning to indicate
that the sensor needs to be repaired. Even
without a malfunction warning, deactivate
the system operation if you think that the
position of the radar sensor has changed
(e.g. due to low-speed frontal impact as
during parking manoeuvres). In these
cases, go to a Fiat Dealership to have the
radar sensor realigned or replaced.
DRIVE MODE
SELECTOR
(where provided)
This device allows drivers to select
three different driving modes ("car
response") according to their needs and
to the road and traffic conditions, by
manually adjusting the knob ring A
fig. 102 on the central tunnel.
- "Auto" mode
- "All Weather” mode
- "Sport" mode.
Via the on board electronics, the device
acts on the car's dynamic control
system: engine, steering wheel, ESC
system, 4x4 system, transmission,
interfacing the instrument panel as well.
The rotating ring nut is monostable
type. In other words, it always returns
to the central position when released.
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The section of the bumper before the
sensor must not be covered with
adhesives, auxiliary headlights or any other
object.

HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
CONTROL
Press the button fig. 118 to switch the
lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on,
the
andwarning lights flash.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway code
of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the
hazard warning lights switch on
automatically as well as warning lights
andin the instrument panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
BULB
REPLACEMENT
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GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Before replacing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
replace blown bulbs with others of
the same type and power;
after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“Replacing fuses” in this chapter.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after heavy rain or washing,
the surface of headlights or rear lights
may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is a
natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of
the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from the
centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges.
118F1B0632C
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Light bulbs Type Power Figure reference
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LED – –
Rear side/brake light LED – –
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (halogen) H4 60/55W D
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (LED) LED – –
Front direction indicators WY21W 21W B
Rear direction indicators WY21W 21W B
Side direction indicators (on door mirror) WY5W 5W A
3rd stop LED – –
Number plate W5W 5W A
Fog
lights
IBMPHFO
H11 55W E
Rear fog light P21W 21W B
Reverse gear P21W 21W B
Front ceiling light C5W 5W A
Front roof lights (sun visors) C5W 5W A
Rear ceiling light (versions without sun roof) C5W 5W A
Rear roof lights (versions with sun roof) C5W 5W C
Boot ceiling lights W5W 5W A
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Fog
lights
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REPLACING AN
EXTERNAL BULB
Main beam/dipped beam headlights
(halogen)
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
working from inside the engine
compartment, remove the rubber cap A
fig. 119, using the dedicated tab;
press
the
electric
connector
B
fig.
120
downwards
to
release
the

bulb
and
bulb
holder
assembly
from

the
housing;
pull
out
the
bulb
holder
outwards;
disconnect
the
electrical
connector
B

and
replace
the
bulb
C.
then
insert
the
bulb
and
bulb
holder

assembly
in
its
housing
and
press
it

until
you
hear
it
lock.
Make
sure
it
is

locked
correctly;
refit
the
rubber
cap
A.
IMPORTANT
Only
replace
the
bulb

when
the
engine
is
off.
Also
ensure
that

the
engine
is
cold,
to
prevent
the
risk
of

burns.
LED
main
beam/dipped
beam

headlights

GPH
MJHIUT
For
replacing
these
bulbs,
contact
a

Fiat
Dealership.
Side
lights/daytime
running
lights

(DRL)
The
side
lights/daytime
running
lights
(DRL)
are
LED-type.
To
replace
them,

contact
a
Fiat
Dealership.
Front direction indicators
To replace the bulbs, proceed as
follows:
steer the car wheels completely
inwards;
undo screws A fig. 121 using the
screwdriver provided and remove
inspection flap B;
identify the direction indicator bulb;
119F1B0146C
120F1B0710
121F1B0147
122F1B0253C
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