2019 FIAT 500X Owner handbook (in English)

Symbol What it means
yellowRAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the rain sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
yellowSTART&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Start&Stop system. The display will show a dedicated
message. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
yellowKEYLESS GO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Go system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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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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Symbol What it means
yellowWATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Diesel versions)
The symbol switches on constantly when driving (along with a message in the display), to indicate the
presence of water in the diesel filter.
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yellowDPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in progress (diesel versions with DPF only)
(where provided)
The symbol switches on constantly to indicate that the DPF system needs to eliminate the trapped
pollutants (particulate) through the regeneration process.
The symbol stays off during the entire DPF regeneration and lights up only when driving
conditions require the driver to be notified. The symbol does not switch on during every DPF
regeneration, but only when driving conditions require that the driver is notified. To turn off the symbol,
keep the vehicle in motion until the regeneration process is over. The process normally takes about
15 minutes. Optimal conditions for completing the process are achieved by travelling at 60 km/h with
engine speed above 2000 rpm.
When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate a fault and thus it should not be taken to a workshop.
On some versions, together with the symbol switching on, the display shows a dedicated message.
IMPORTANT Failure to observe the appropriate procedure for a long distance when the symbol
comes on, can cause the
warning light to come on, resulting in the need to go
to a Fiat Dealership to restore correct DPFoperation.18)
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Symbol What it means
yellowGPF CLEANING (PARTICULATE TRAP) IN PROGRESS (petrol versions with GPF only)
(where provided)
The symbol comes on when the ignition device is brought to ON, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The symbol lights up fixed, and a message appears on the display, to notify the driver that the GPF system
needs to eliminate captured pollutants (particulate) through the regeneration process.
The symbol does not light up on during every GPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions require
that the driver is notified.
To turn off the symbol, keep the vehicle in motion until the regeneration process is over. The optimal
conditions for completing the process are achieved by varying the speed of the car (press and release the
accelerator pedal).
Hold a speed faster than 60 km/h, on extra-urban roads, with the engine running fastener than 2000 rpm,
until the symbol and the message disappear from the display.
When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate an anomaly and thus it should not be taken to a
workshop.
yellowGPF FAILURE (PARTICULATE TRAP) (petrol versions with GPF only)
(where provided)
The symbol lights up fixed together with the
warning light and dedicated messages appear on the
display in case of failure to the GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter).
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
yellowINDICATION OF AdBlue® (UREA) DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL
(where provided)
The AdBlue® (UREA) Diesel Emissions Additive low level symbol lights when the AdBlue® (UREA) level is
low.
Top up the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA). If topping
up is done with remaining range of AdBlue® (UREA) in the tank equal to zero, you may need to wait
2 minutes before starting the vehicle.
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Symbol What it means
yellowFUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel level sensor failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
yellowENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(where provided)
Diesel versions: the symbol turns on and is displayed for 3 minute cycles and intervals of 5 seconds until
the oil is changed.
The symbol is displayed until the problem is solved.
Petrol versions: the symbol switches on and then is not displayed when the display cycle is completed.
IMPORTANT After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will continue to switch on
as described above until the oil is changed.
If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault on the vehicle, rather it simply reports that it is
now necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the vehicle.
The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated by using the vehicle for short drives, preventing the engine
from reaching operating temperature.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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yellowENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on constantly together with the message in the display in the case of engine oil
pressure sensor failure.
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Symbol What it means
yellowTRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION SYSTEM FAILURE (where provided)
The symbol comes on, on some versions together with a message, in the event of Traffic Sign Recognition
system failure.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
yellowADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol turns on (together with a message on the display) to indicate an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
yellowSCHEDULED SERVICING (SERVICE)
The “Service Schedule” includes car maintenance at fixed intervals (refer to the "Maintenance and care"
chapter). When the next scheduled service is approaching, the symbol will be displayed, followed by the
number of kilometres/miles or days (where provided) left, when the ignition device is turned to MAR.
This is displayed automatically, with ignition device at MAR, 2000 km before servicing or, where provided,
30 days before servicing. It is also displayed each time the ignition device is turned to MAR. The display will
be in km or miles depending on the unit of measurement set.
Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" operations will be performed and the
message will be reset.
whiteThis symbol turns on to indicate that the clutch pedal must be pressed to enable starting.
whiteThis symbol appears to suggest engaging a higher gear (upshifting).
whiteThe symbol appears to suggest engaging a lower gear (downshifting).
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Symbol What it means
whiteSPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The (white) symbol switches on when the speed limit (e.g. 110 km/h) set through the menu of the display is
exceeded (the inner value updates according to the set speed).
whiteELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL
The symbol switches on if the electronic Cruise Control is activated.
whiteSPEED LIMITER
The symbol switches on if the Speed Limiter device is activated.
Symbol What it means
greenINTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVATION (where present)
The symbol comes on in the event of a Intelligent Speed Assist system failure.
greenELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL
The symbol comes on in the event of a Cruise Control system failure.
greenSPEED LIMITER
The symbol comes on in the event of a Speed Limiter system failure.
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Messages on the display
Message on display
BLIND SPOT ASSISTBLIND SPOT ASSIST SYSTEM
Sensor locking: in case of failure of the Blind Spot Assist system sensor, a
message will appear on the display. In this case, the LEDs on the door mirrors are
switched on continuously. Free the bumper of any obstacles or clean it.
System not available: in case the Blind Spot Assist system is not available, a
message will appear on the display. In this case, the LEDs on the door mirrors are
switched on continuously. The failed operation of the system might be due to the
insufficient voltage from the battery or other failures on the electrical system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to have the electrical system
checked.
Blind Spot Assist system failure: in case of a failure of the Blind Spot Assist
system, a message will appear on the display. In this case, the LEDs on the door
mirrors are switched off. An acoustic signal is also emitted. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
DYNAMIC STEERING TORQUEDST SYSTEM (Dynamic Steering Torque)
A dedicated message is displayed in the case of a DST system failure. Contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
PARK ASSISTACTIVE PARK ASSIST (where provided)
Temporary parking sensors failure: a dedicated message is displayed in case
of a temporary failure of the parking sensors. If the problem is still present after
cleaning the parking sensor area, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Permanent parking sensors failure: a dedicated message is displayed in case
of a permanent failure of the parking sensors. The failed operation of the system
might be due to the insufficient voltage from the battery or other failures of the
electrical system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
LANE ASSISTLANE ASSIST SYSTEM
Camera obstructed: a dedicated message is shown on the display in the case
of dirt on the windscreen, which may adversely affect correct operation of the
camera. Clean the windscreen using a soft clean cloth, taking care not to scratch
it. Should the failure persist, contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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