2019 FIAT 500X dashboard

"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
115)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.
116)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.117)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.
118)Never leave children unattended in
the car. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and take the key with
you.
IMPORTANT
42)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.
43)If the car is on a gradient, always
engage the electric parking brake BEFORE
placing the gear lever in P.
44)Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed and
accelerator pedal fully released.
45)Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles
pushed towards the dashboard ) could
break them.
START&STOP
SYSTEM
(where provided)
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the car 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 sound
pollution.
IMPORTANT The system is activated
automatically whenever the engine is
started, regardless of the condition
(system on or off) present before the
engine was stopped.
119)
46)
OPERATING MODE
Stopping the engine
Versions with manual transmission
With the vehicle stopped, the engine
stops with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
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Versions with automatic
transmission
With car at a standstill and brake pedal
pressed, the engine switches off if the
gear lever is in a position other than R.
NOTE On versions with automatic
transmission, when stopping uphill, the
engine stop is disabled to activate the
"Hill Start Assist" function (which works
only with running engine).
The
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on to signal that the
engine was stopped.
Restarting the engine
Versions with manual transmission
To restart the engine, press the clutch
pedal. If the vehicle does not start when
the clutch is pressed, place the gear
lever in neutral and repeat the
procedure. If the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Versions with automatic
transmission
To restart the engine, release the brake
pedal.
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is
in automatic mode - D (Drive) - the
engine can be restarted by moving the
lever to R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is
in "AutoStick" mode, the engine can berestarted moving the lever to "+" or "–",
or R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).
When the engine has been stopped
automatically, keeping the brake pedal
pressed, the brake can be released
keeping the engine off by quickly
shifting the gear lever to P (Park).
To restart the engine, just move the
lever out of position P.SYSTEM MANUAL
ACTIVATION /
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the fig. 95 button
located on the dashboard.
System activation
The system activation is indicated by a
message shown on the display. In this
case, the LED on the button fig. 95 is
off.System deactivation
A message will appear on the display
when the system is deactivated. In this
condition, the LED on the fig. 95 button
is on.
SAFETY FUNCTIONS
When the engine is stopped through
the Start&Stop system, if the driver
releases their seat belt or opens the
driver's or passenger's door, the engine
can be restarted only by using the
ignition device.
This condition is indicated to the driver
both through a buzzer and a message
on the display.
WARNING
119)If the battery needs to be replaced,
always contact a Fiat Dealership. Replace
the battery with one of the same type
(HEAVY DUTY) and with the same
specifications.
IMPORTANT
46)If the climate comfort is to be favoured,
the Start&Stop system can be deactivated,
for a continuous operation of the climate
control system.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

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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FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped together in the fuse
boxes located in the engine
compartment, under the dashboard
and inside the boot.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
FUSE BOX
The fuse box is located by the side of
the battery fig. 131.
To access the fuses, proceed as
follows:
fully tighten screw A fig. 132, using
the screwdriver provided;
at the same time slowly rotate the
screw anticlockwise, until resistance is
encountered (do not overtighten);
slowly release the screw;
opening is indicated by the entire
screw head coming out of its housing;
remove cover B, sliding it upwards
on the side guides, as indicated in the
figure.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is shown on the cover.
Once the fuse has been replaced,
proceed as follows:
correctly refit the cover B in the side
guides of the casing;
slide it down completely from the
top;
fully tighten screw A, using the
screwdriver provided;
at the same time slowly rotate the
screw clockwise, until resistance is
encountered (do not overtighten);
slowly release the screw;
closure is indicated by the securing
of the entire screw head in its housing.
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DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
The fuse box fig. 133 is located near
the left side of the steering column and
the fuses can be accessed easily from
the lower part of the dashboard.
For fuse replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT FUSE
BOX
Open the inspection cover A
fig. 134 and access the fuses in the
fusebox B fig. 135.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
USERSFUSE AMPERE
HornF10 10
Power supply for cigar lighter/power socket F84 20
DASHBOARD FUSE BOX
USERSFUSE AMPERE
Front electric window (passenger side) F33 20
Front electric window (driver side) F34 20
Power supply toUconnect
™system, Climate Control System,
Rear-view mirror folding system, EOBD system, USB / AUX port
(where provided), Rear side roof light (convertible version)F36 15
Dead Lock device (Driver side door unlocking for
versions/markets, where provided)/Door unlocking/Central
locking/Electric tailgate unlockingF38 20
Rear left electric window F47 20
Rear right electric window F48 20
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152)The space-saver wheel cannot be
fitted with snow chains. If a front (drive) tyre
is punctured and chains are needed, use a
standard wheel from the rear axle and
install the space-saver wheel on the rear
axle. In this way, with two normal drive
wheels at the front axle, it is possible to
use snow chains (this instruction is also
valid for 4x4 versions).
153)Never tamper with the inflation valve.
Never introduce tools of any kind between
the rim and the tyre. Check tyre and
space-saver wheel pressures regularly,
complying with the values given in the
"Technical specifications" chapter.
154)The jack is a tool developed and
designed only for changing a wheel, if a
tyre gets punctured or damaged, on the
vehicle with which it is supplied or on other
vehicles of the same model. Any other use,
e.g. to jack up other vehicle models or
different things, is strictly prohibited. Never
use it to carry out maintenance or repairs
under the vehicle or to change
summer/winter wheels and vice versa: we
advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
Never go under the raised vehicle: use it
only in the positions indicated. Do not use
the jack for loads higher than the one
shown on its label. Never start the engine
with car raised. If the car is raised more
than necessary, everything can become
more unstable, with the risk of the car
dropping violently. Thus, lift the car only as
needed in order to access the space-saver
spare wheel.155)When turning the jack handle make
sure that it can turn freely without scraping
your hand against the ground. The moving
components of the jack ("worm screw" and
joints) can also cause injuries: do not touch
them. If you come into contact with
lubricating grease, clean yourself
thoroughly.FIX&GO KIT
(where provided)
156) 157)
75)
DESCRIPTION
The
Fix&Go
quick
tyre
repair
kit
fig.
145
is
located
in
the
boot,
inside
a

dedicated
container
and
consists
of:
one
cartridge
1
containing
sealant

and
fitted
with:
transparent
tube
for

injecting
the
sealant
4
and
sticker
3
with

the
wording
“Max.
80
km/h”
to
be

placed
in
a
clearly
visible
position

(e.g.

on
the
dashboard)
after
repairing
the

tyre;
one
compressor
2;




a
pair
of
gloves
located
in
the
hose

compartment
of
the
cartridge
4.
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FUEL CUT-OFF
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
the interruption of the fuel supply
with the engine consequently switching
off;
the automatic unlocking of the doors;
turning on the lights inside the car;
deactivation of climate control
system ventilation;
switching on of the hazard warning
lights (to deactivate the lights press the
button on the dashboard).
On some versions, the intervention of
the system is indicated by a message
shown on the display. In the same way,
a dedicated message on the display
warns the driver if system operation is
compromised.
IMPORTANT Carefully check the vehicle
for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the vehicle or near
the tank area. After a collision, bring the
ignition device to STOP to prevent the
battery from running down.FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
RESET
162)
To restore correct operation of the car,
carry out the following procedure (this
procedure must be started and
completed within less than 1 minute):
with direction indicator lever in
neutral position, turn the ignition device
to STOP;
turn the ignition device to MAR;
activate the right direction indicator
and then the left one;
activate the right direction indicator
and then the left one again;
deactivate the left direction indicator;
turn the ignition device to STOP and
then to MAR.
WARNING
162)If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of
fire.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION -
LEVER UNLOCK
In the event of a fault, to move the gear
lever from P (Park), proceed as follows:
stop the engine;
engage the electric parking brake;
working carefully at the point
indicated by the arrow, remove the trim
A fig. 152 (complete with gaiter) lifting it
upwards (see also fig. 153 );
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