2019 FIAT 500X cruise control

DASHBOARD
1. Adjustable side air diffusers 2. Left stalk: direction indicators, main beam headlights, flashing, Lane change
function 3. Instrument panel 4. Controls on the steering wheel: Cruise Control, Speed Limiter 5. Right stalk: windscreen
wiper/washer, rear window wiper/washer, rain sensor sensitivity level setting 6.Uconnect™7. Start&Stop, hazard lights,
passenger airbag LED status 8. Refrigerated upper storage compartment (for versions/markets, where
provided) 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Adjustable central air diffusers 11. Lower compartment box 12. Climate
controls 13. Buttons on central console: seat heater, Park Assist system, USB port + AUX port (where provided) 14. Knee
bag 15. Ignition device (key or button) 16. Driver's front airbag 17. Steering wheel controls: display menu, trip computer,
multimedia, telephone, voice recognition 18. Control panel: light switch, headlight adjuster.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

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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Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and our
wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE.......114
PARKING THE VEHICLE........115
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) .115
MANUAL GEARBOX..........118
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. . . .119
DUAL-CLUTCH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION.............122
START&STOP SYSTEM........125
SPEED LIMITER.............127
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL .128
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
(ACC)....................129
DRIVE MODE SELECTOR.......133
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM........135
LANE ASSIST SYSTEM (lane crossing
warning)..................138
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION . . .140
INTELLIGENT SPEED ASSIST. . . .141
REAR VIEW CAMERA.........143
TOWING TRAILERS..........144
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE.....147
AdBlue (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL
EMISSIONS................150
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ELECTRONIC
CRUISE CONTROL
This is an electronically controlled
driving assistance device that allows the
desired vehicle speed to be maintained,
without having to press the accelerator
pedal. This device can be used at a
speed above 30 km/h on long stretches
of dry, straight roads with few variations
(e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
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To activate the device press button A
fig. 97.
Activation of the device is indicated by
the
symbol on the display switching
on and, on some versions, by a
dedicated message.
If the Speed Limiter is activated, button
A fig. 97 must be pressed twice to
activate the Cruise Control (because the
first press deactivates the Speed
Limiter, and the second press activates
the Cruise Control).The device cannot be engaged in 1
st
gear, reverse gear or neutral: it is
advisable to engage it in 3rdgear or
higher.
IMPORTANT It is dangerous to leave
the device on when it is not used. There
is a risk of inadvertently activating it and
losing control of the car due to
unexpected excessive speed.
SETTING THE DESIRED
SPEED
Proceed as follows:
to activate the device press button A
fig. 97;
when the vehicle has reached the
desired speed, press button SET + (or
SET –) and release it to activate the
device. When the accelerator is
released, the vehicle will keep the
selected speed automatically.If needed (e.g. when overtaking), you
can increase speed simply by pressing
the accelerator; when you release the
pedal, the vehicle goes back to the
speed stored previously.
When travelling downhill with the device
active, the vehicle speed may slightly
exceed the set one.
IMPORTANT Before pressing the SET +
or SET – buttons, the vehicle must be
travelling at a constant speed on a flat
surface.
SPEED INCREASE
Once the electronic Cruise Control has
been activated, the speed can be
increased by pressing button SET +.
SPEED DECREASE
With the device activated, the speed
can be decreased by pressing button
SET – .
RECALLING THE SPEED
For versions with automatic
transmission operating in D mode (Drive
- automatic), press and release the RES
button to recall the previously set
speed.
For versions with manual gearbox or
automatic transmission in Autostick
(sequential) mode, before recalling the
previously set speed you should
accelerate until getting close to it, then
press and release the RES button.
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DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
Lightly pressing the brake pedal or
pressing the CANC button deactivates
the electronic Cruise Control without
deleting the stored speed.
The Cruise Control may be deactivated
also by applying the electric parking
brake (EPB) or when the braking
system is operated (e.g. operation of
the ESC system).
DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICE
The electronic Cruise Control is
deactivated by pressing button A
fig. 97 or bringing the ignition device to
STOP.
WARNING
120)When travelling with the device active,
never move the gear lever to neutral.
121)In case of a malfunction or failure of
the device, contact a Fiat Dealership.
122)The electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous if the system cannot keep a
constant speed. In specific conditions
speed may be excessive, resulting in the
risk of losing control of the vehicle and
causing accidents. Do not use the device
in heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or
slippery roads.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
(where provided)
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DESCRIPTION
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a
driver assist device which combines the
Cruise Control functions with one for
controlling the distance from the vehicle
ahead.
The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) uses
a radar sensor, located behind the front
bumper fig. 98 and a camera, located
in the middle of the windscreen fig. 99,
to detect the presence of a vehicle
close ahead.There are two operating modes:
“Adaptive Cruise Control”mode
to maintain an adequate distance
between vehicles (the message
“Adaptive Cruise Control” is shown on
the instrument panel display);
electronic “Cruise Control” mode
to hold the vehicle at a constant
preset speed.
To change the operating mode, use the
button on the steering wheel (see that
described on the following pages).
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Activation
To activate the device, press and
release the
button (see fig. 100 ).
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IMPORTANT It is dangerous to leave
the device activated when it is not
used. There is a risk of inadvertently
activating it and losing control of the
vehicle due to unexpected excessive
speed.
Deactivation
With the device active, to deactivate it
press and release the
button. The
display will show a dedicated message.
SETTING THE DESIRED
SPEED
The device can only be set when the
speed is over 30 km/h (or equivalent
in mph) and under 180 km/h (or
equivalent in mph).
When the vehicle reaches the desired
speed, press and release the button
SET + or SET to set the speed to the
current speed.The display will show the set speed.
Then take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
When the system has been set, the
dedicated icon on the display (see
paragraph above) is grey on models
with a monochrome display, and green
on versions with a colour display.
IMPORTANT Press the accelerator
pedal to make the car go faster than
the set speed.
While the accelerator pedal is pressed:
a dedicated message is displayed for
a few seconds;
the device will not be able to control
the distance between the vehicle and
the one ahead. In this case the speed
will be determined only by the position
of the accelerator pedal.
The device will return to normal
operation as soon as the accelerator
pedal is released.
The systemcannotbe set
when pressing the brake pedal;
when the brakes are overheated;
when the electric parking brake is
engaged;
when the shift lever is in the P (park),
R (reverse) or N (neutral) positions
(versions with automatic transmission or
automatic transmission with double
clutch);
when the shift lever is in the R
(reverse), neutral or in 1st(first gear
engaged) positions (versions with
manual transmission);
when the clutch is pressed (versions
with manual transmission);
when the engine speed exceeds a
maximum threshold (versions with
manual transmission and versions with
automatic transmission/automatic
transmission with double clutch) or
goes below a minimum threshold (only
versions with manual transmission);
when the car speed is not within the
settable speed range;
when the ESC (or ABS or other
stability control systems) are operating
or have just operated;
during automatic braking by the Full
Brake Control system (where provided);
when the Speed Limiter is active;
when the electronic Cruise Control is
active;
in case of failure of the device;
when the engine is off;
in case of obstruction of the radar
sensor (in this case the bumper area
where it is located must be cleaned).
In case of system set, the conditions
described above also cause a
cancellation or deactivation of the
system with times that may vary
according to the conditions.
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1-bar setting) to 2 seconds (for the
maximum distance 4-bar setting).
The setting is 4 (maximum) the first time
the device is used. After the distance
has been modified by the driver, the
new distance will be stored also after
the system is deactivated and
reactivated.
To decrease the distance
Press and release the
button to
decrease the distance setting.
The distance setting decreases by one
bar (shorter) every time the button is
pressed.
The set speed is held if there are no
cars ahead. Once the shortest distance
has been reached, a further press of
the button will set the longest distance.
The car holds the set distance until:
the vehicle ahead accelerates to a
speed higher than the set speed;
the vehicle ahead leaves the lane or
the detection field of the Adaptive
Cruise Control device sensor;
the distance setting is changed;
the Adaptive Cruise Control device is
deactivated/cancelled.
IMPORTANT The maximum breaking
applied by the device is limited. The
driver may apply the brakes in all cases
if needed.IMPORTANT If the device predicts that
the braking level is not sufficient to hold
the set distance, the driver is warned by
a message indicating that the vehicle
ahead is too close appears on the
display. An acoustic warning is also
emitted. In this case, it is advisable to
brake immediately as necessary to hold
a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
IMPORTANT The driver is responsible
for ensuring that there are no
pedestrians, other cars or objectives
along the direction of the car. Failure to
comply with these precautions may
cause serious accidents and injuries.
IMPORTANT The driver is fully
responsible for holding a safe distance
from the vehicle ahead respecting the
highway code in force in the respective
country.
DEACTIVATION
The device is deactivated and the set
speed is cancelled if:
thebutton is pressed on the
Adaptive Cruise Control;
thebutton is pressed on the
electronic Cruise Control;
the Speed Limiter button is pressed;
the ignition device is in the STOP
position.
The device is cancelled (the set speed
and distance are stored):
when the CANC button is pressed;
when the conditions shown in the
“Setting the desired speed” paragraph
occur;
when the car speed drops under the
minimum set speed (e.g. in presence of
slow cars).
If these conditions occur while the
system is decelerating with respect to a
vehicle ahead, the system could
continue the deceleration, if necessary,
also after it is cancelled or deactivated
within the minimum speed settable on
the system.
ELECTRONIC CRUISE
CONTROL MODE
Electronic Cruise Control mode is
available for travelling at constant speed
in addition to the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) mode.
If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
function is implemented on the vehicle,
the electronic Cruise Control works in
the same manner as the ACC (by
pressing the
button of the Cruise
Control) with the difference that:
it does not hold the distance from the
vehicle ahead;
the device keeps working if the radar
sensor is obstructed.
Before returning to the previously set
speed, bring the speed close to that
value, then press the RES button and
release it.
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