2019 FIAT 500X check engine

REGULAR CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of windscreen
washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear
window wiper blades;
check and top up AdBlue® (UREA)
diesel emissions additive level (where
provided).
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
law enforcement (or security service),
taxi service;
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner;
restore AdBlue® (UREA) Diesel
emissions additive level (where
provided), when the warning light
comes on or the message on the
instrument panel appears.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECKING LEVELS
166) 167)
80)
1.0 versions
A - Engine oil level dipstick-B-Engine oil Cap/Filler-C-Engine coolant-D-Windscreen/rear window washer - E - Brake
fluid-F-Battery
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ENGINE OIL
168)
81)
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the vehicle parked on level ground.
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX lines on the dipstick A.
NOTE For 1.0 and 1.3 versions, the
dipstick A is integral with the cap B.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN
line, add oil through the filler B until it
reaches the MAX line.
Take out the engine oil dipstick A, clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract it again and check that the level
is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the dipstick.
Engine oil consumption
82)
3)
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to be run in; therefore the engine oil
consumption can only be considered
stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
IMPORTANT After adding or changing
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few
seconds and wait a few minutes after
turning it off before you check the level.
ENGINE COOLANT
169)
83)
If the level is too low, unscrew the cap
of reservoir C and add the fluid
described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
170) 171)
If the level is too low, lift reservoir cap D
and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
IMPORTANT The headlight washer
system (present) will not operate when
the fluid level is low, even though the
windscreen/rear window washer
continues to operate.
BRAKE FLUID
172) 173)
84)
Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo reservoir cap E and add the
fluid described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
IMPORTANT Carefully clean the cap of
the reservoir and the surrounding
surface. Take great care to ensure that
impurities do not enter the reservoir
when the cap is opened.
For topping-up, always use a funnel
with integrated filter with mesh equal to
or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this
reason, if the vehicle is mainly used in
areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid should
be replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan".
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION / TWIN
CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
ACTUATION SYSTEM OIL
4)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at a Fiat Dealership.
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BATTERY
174) 175) 176)
85)
5)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water.
A periodic check carried out at a Fiat
Dealership is, however, necessary to
check efficiency.
Replacing the battery
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
Manufacturer’s instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
Useful advice for extending the life
of your battery
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
when you park the vehicle, ensure
that the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the passenger
compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the
vehicle: the vehicle is however
equipped with a system which switches
all interior lights off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable.
If, after purchasing the vehicle, you wish
to install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a Fiat Dealership,
whose qualified staff will evaluate the
overall electrical consumption.
86)
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel (or symbol on the
display) switches on to indicate this. To
carry out this procedure, simply turn the
steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other or drive in a straight line for
about a hundred metres.IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up. The
battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (at temperatures of -10°C).
Refer to the "Vehicle inactivity"
paragraph in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the vehicle is left parked for a
long time.
WARNING
166)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of
fire.
167)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is
hot: you may get burned.
168)If the engine oil is being topped up,
wait for the engine to cool down before
loosening the filler cap, particularly for
vehicles with aluminium cap (where
provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
169)The cooling system is pressurised. If
the cap needs replacing, do so with
another original or the effectiveness of the
system may be compromised. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.
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sensor terminal D as shown;
turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
after having disconnected the battery
charger, reconnect connector A to the
sensor C as shown.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
87) 88) 89)
The following pages contain the rules
on therequiredmaintenance
envisaged by the technical personnel
who designed the vehicle.
In addition to these specific
maintenance instructions specified for
routine scheduled servicing, there are
other components which may require
intervention or replacements over the
vehicle’s life cycle.
ENGINE OIL
90)
Engine oil level check
To ensure correct engine lubrication, the
oil must always be kept at the
prescribed level (see "Engine
compartment" in this chapter).
AIR CLEANER
177)
Replacing the air cleaner
See the "Scheduled servicing plan" for
the correct servicing intervals.It is advisable to replace it with a
genuine spare part, designed especially
for this vehicle.
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
91) 92)
To ensure the best possible
performance, the air conditioning
system must be checked and undergo
maintenance at a Fiat Dealership at the
beginning of the summer.
WINDOWS
When cleaning the heated windscreen
and rear window be careful, if the
defrosting function is active, regarding
the temperature of the glass; also make
sure that children do not come into
contact with the heated surface. The
glass may be hot.
Never use an abrasive detergent to
clean the surface of the windows.
Do not use scrapers or sharp items that
might scratch the windows.
Spray the detergent on the cloth to be
used for cleaning the rear view mirror.
Do not spray the detergent directly on
the glass.
Cleaning the window with hot water
could cause the removal of any labels.
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connect the positive cable (+) of the
battery charger to the positive battery
terminal E and the negative cable (–) to

WINDSCREEN / REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
Raising the windscreen wipers
If you need to lift the windscreen wiper
blades (e.g. in case of snow or when
they need to be replaced), you need to
activate the "Service Position" function
(see paragraph "Windscreen/Rear
window wiper" in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter).
To lower the blades, set the ignition
device to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Place the blades back in
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper again
and/or setting the ignition device to
MAR-ON.
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press button A
fig. 177 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper
blade
Proceed as follows:
widen the two tabs as shown by the
arrows and rotate cover A
fig. 178 outwards;
undo nut B and remove arm C from
the central pin;
correctly align the new arm;
fully tighten nut B and then refit
cover A.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the rear
window wiper with the blade lifted from
the rear window.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine compartment” in
this chapter). Then check that the
nozzle holes are not clogged; use a
needle to unblock them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
Rear window washer
The rear window washer nozzle is fixed.
The jet nozzle is located at the side of
the third brake light.
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INDEX
ABS (system)...............75
Active safety systems...........75
Adaptive Cruise Control........129
AdBlue® (additive top-up
procedure)...............148
AdBlue® (UREA) additive for
diesel emissions...........150
Airbag
Front airbags.............107
Side bags...............111
Airbags (SRS supplementary
restraint system)...........107
Alarm.....................14
Auto On Comfort........20,35,37
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............36
Automatic light control (AUTO
function).................26
Automatic main beam headlights . . .28
Automatic transmission.........119
Automatic transmission - key
removal.................173
Automatic transmission - lever
unlock..................172
Battery..................201
advice for extending its life.....201
replacement..............201
Battery recharging............203
Blind Spot Assist System........79Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............209
Bonnet....................42
Boot.....................43
Boot (extension)..............20
Brake lights (bulb replacement). . . .156
Brakes
brake fluid level............200
Carrying children safely.........94
Changes/alterations to the car......5
Changing a wheel............163
Checking levels..............192
Child restraint systems..........94
Child safety device............18
Climate control system..........34
CO2 emissions..............235
Control buttons..............48
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............47
Courtesy lights...............28
Daytime running lights (DRL)......26
Dead Lock (device)............18
Dimensions................219
Dipped beam headlights.........26
Dipped/main beam headlights
(bulb replacement)..........155
Direction indicators............28
Display....................48
Doors.....................15Drive Mode Selector..........133
Driving assistance systems.......79
DST (system)................76
DTC (system)................75
Dual clutch automatic
transmission - lever unlock.....174
Dual clutch automatic
transmission - removing the
key....................175
Dual-clutch automatic
transmission..............122
Electric Parking Brake (EPB).....115
Electric sunroof..............40
Electric windows..............39
Electrically adjustable front seats....19
Electronic Cruise Control........128
Emergency starting...........170
Engine...................214
engine coolant level.........200
marking................213
Engine compartment..........192
Engine compartment (washing). . . .209
Engine oil
consumption.............200
level check..............200
EPB (Electric Parking Brake).....115
ERM (system)................77
ESC (system)................75
Exterior lights................25

Fiat Code (system)............14
Fix&Go kit.................167
Fluids and lubricants..........230
Fog lights..................26
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....156
Follow Me Home.............27
Front direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............155
Front roof light...............29
Front seat electric heating........20
Front seats (manual adjustments) . . .19
Fuel consumption............235
Fuel cut-off system...........172
Full Brake Control (system).......81
Fuse boxes................159
Fuses (replacement)...........158
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)........48
Hazard warning lights.........152
emergency braking.........152
Head restraints...............21
Headlight alignment adjustment....28
Headlight alignment corrector.....28
Headlights (cleaning)..........209
Heavy-duty use of the car
(scheduled servicing)........191
HSA (system)................76
i-Size child restraint systems.....101
Identification data
chassis marking...........213engine marking............213
VIN plate................213
Ignition device...............12
Important information and
recommendations..........268
Intelligent Speed Assist system. . . .141
Interior lights................29
Interiors (cleaning)............210
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............98
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)..........85
Jump starting..............170
Keyless Entry (system).........16
Keys
electronic key.............11
key with remote control.......11
Lane Assist system...........138
Lane Change................28
Lifting the vehicle.............207
Light bulbs
Bulbs types..............153
Light switch.................25
Main beam headlights..........27
Main menu.................49
Manual climate control system.....34
Manual gearbox.............118
Mopar Connect.............266
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)..............157
Occupant protection systems.....87
Official type approvals.........267
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............209
Park Assist (system)...........135
Parking lights................27
Parking the vehicle...........115
PBA (system)................76
Performance (top speed)........234
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................191
Pre-tensioners...............92
load limiters...............92
Prescriptions for handling the car
at the end of its life..........236
Rain sensor................31
RCP system................80
Read this carefully..............2
Rear direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............157
Rear fog light................26
Rear fog light (bulb replacement) . . .157
Rear fog lights (changing a bulb) . . .157
Rear seats..................20
Rear view camera............143
Rear view mirrors.............23
Rear window washer
windscreen/rear window
washing fluid level..........200
Rear window wiper/washer.......32
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