2019 FIAT 500X instrument panel

PARKING LIGHTS
These can be turned on by turning the
light switch ring to the
position.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
IMPORTANT NOTE Do not select this
light switch position when the car is
moving, but only to indicate that the car
is parked when prescribed by the
regulations in force in the country where
you are driving (Highway Code).
To turn the lights off, turn the light
switch ring to theOposition
HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY
(Follow me home)
Activation
With multifunction display and
Uconnect™Radio: turn the ignition
device to STOP. Within 2 minutes, pull
the left stalk to headlight flashing mode:
the headlight off delay is activated for
30 seconds. The function can be
activated for 7 times in sequence, i.e.
up to a total of 210 seconds.
With reconfigurable multifunction
display and/orUconnect™7'': the
headlight off delay can be set (from 0,
30, 60 to 90 seconds) in the Menu.
If the headlight off delay is set to
0 seconds, it is possible to turn on the
lights for a predefined time of
30 seconds using the main beamheadlights stalk within 2 minutes after
stopping the engine. It is possible to
turn on the lights 7 times, for a
maximum of 210 seconds.
If the value set on the Menu is different
from 0, the lights can be switched of for
the predetermined time by taking the
ring from position
(with the engine
running) to positionO(with the engine
off).
The function can be activated
automatically on versions with dusk
sensor: turn the ring to theAUTO
position with the engine running. The
dipped beam headlights will be turned
on if the sensor detects a low level of
light. The headlights off delay is enabled
automatically when the ignition device is
turned to STOP with the low beam
headlights on for the time selected in
the Menu.
Deactivation
If the function is activated by using the
left steering wheel stalk, the function
can be deactivated by holding the left
lever in "main beam flashing" mode for
longer than 2 seconds or by waiting for
the deactivation time shown on the
display.
The function cannot be deactivated if it
is activated using the light line. The
headlights will be switched off at the
end of the set time.Turning the ignition device to the MAR
position will deactivate the function.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the fixed main beam
headlights, with the ignition device in
MAR, push left lever A fig. 29 towards
the dashboard. The light switch should
be turned toAUTOwith the dipped
beam headlights on, or it should be
turned to position
.
With main beam headlights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
Flashing the headlights
Pull the lever A fig. 29 towards you;
when released it returns automatically
to the stable, central position.
With main beam headlights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
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Automatic main beam headlights
(where provided)
In order not to disturb other road users,
the main beam headlights are
automatically turned off when
approaching oncoming vehicles or
when following a vehicle travelling in the
same direction.
This function can be set using the
display Menu (see the instructions in the
"Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter); to activate
it, turn the light switch ring to AUTO.
To activate the function, push the lever
towards the instrument panel (it will
hold this position): the
light
illuminates on the instrument panel. If
the main beam headlights are on, the
light also illuminates. If the car is
stopped with the setting just described,
when it is restarted the automatic main
beam headlight function will have to be
set again: return the lever to the central
position and push it towards the
instrument panel as before.
When the speed is over 40 km/h and
the function is active, returning the lever
to the stable central position
deactivates the function and switches
the main beam headlights off.When the speed is lower than 15 km/h
and the function is active, the system
automatically switches main beam
headlights off.
If the lever is pulled back to the central
stable position and then pushed
towards the instrument panel again and
left there, this is interpreted as a request
for permanent main beam headlights:
the light illuminates on the instrument
panel and the main beam headlights
remain on until the car's speed rises
back above 40 km/h. Above this speed,
the function is automatically reactivated
and the
light illuminates again on
the instrument panel.
To disable the function, turn the light
switch ring to the
position.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring left lever A fig. 29 to the (stable)
position:
upwards: activates the right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates the left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light respectively
will flash on the instrument panel.
The direction indicators switch off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened or when the daytime
running lights (DRL) are switched on."Lane Change" function
To indicate a change of lane with the
car moving, move the left lever to the
non-stable position for less than half a
second.
The direction indicator on the side
selected will be activated for 5 flashes
and then go out automatically.
COURTESY LIGHTS
With the ignition device in the MAR
position, this function can be used to
activate the side/tail lights and the
number plate lights for 25 seconds
whenever the doors are unlocked using
the remote control or the Keyless Entry
function.
The courtesy light function can be
adjusted through the display Menu or
theUconnect™system.
The function is automatically disabled
once the activation time elapses
(25 seconds), or when the car doors
are locked again, or by turning the
ignition device to a position other than
MAR.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

To adjust rotate ring nut A fig. 30.
Position 0: 1 or 2 occupants on
front seats;
Position 1: 4 or 5 occupants
Position 2: 4 or 5 occupants+ load
in the boot
Position 3: driver + maximum
admissible load stowed only in the
luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the headlight
alignment each time the weight of the
load transported changes.INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
CONTROL BUTTON
GRAPHIC BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
With side lights or headlights on, turn
ring nut B fig. 30 upwards to increase
light brightness of the instrument panel
and of the control button graphics, or
turn the ring nut downwards to
decrease it.
WARNING
18)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped headlights for
driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
19)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
Switch A fig. 31 is used to switch on/off
the roof light bulbs.
Switch A positions:
central position: lights B and E
switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (OFF): lights B and
E are always switched off;
pressed to the right (): lights B
and E are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch C switches light B on/off.
Switch D switches light E on/off.
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HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
Headlight alignment corrector
The headlight alignment corrector
operates with ignition device at MAR
and dipped headlights on.

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD
INSTRUMENTS..............47
DISPLAY..................48
TRIP COMPUTER.............50
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES................51
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge and reserve warning light / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer with
overheating warning light / E. Tachometer.
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. 52 will show the
following information:
A: time, Gear Shift Indicator (where
provided), gear engagement (versions
with automatic transmission only),
outdoor temperature, compass
readings (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. 53.
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:
SPEED
TRIP
DRIVE MODE SELECTOR (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;
Safety;
Safety & 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 Selector Repetition”
(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".
Safety
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
ONLED comes on constantly in
the instrument panel dashboard.
Passenger's protection not
active: the
OFFLED comes on
constantly in the instrument panel
dashboard.Safety & Assistance
For possible adjustments see
paragraphUconnect™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 theUconnect™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)To reset the values, press and hold
down theOKfig. 54 button on the
steering wheel.
NOTE "Range" and "Instant
consumption" values cannot be reset.
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