2019 FIAT 500X wipers

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BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
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wiper moves with active control.
Releasing the stalk will activate three
strokes.
With the ring nut A fig. 32 turned to
positionLOorHI, the smart washing
function is not carried out.
IMPORTANT If the stalk is activated for
less than half a second, only the
windscreen washer jet is activated. Do
not prolong the activation of the "Smart
Washing" function for more than
30 seconds. Do not activate the
windscreen washer control when the
reservoir is empty.
RAIN SENSOR
(where provided)
9) 10)
This is located behind the interior
rear-view mirror fig. 33, in contact with
the windscreen and can measure the
amount of rain and, consequently,
manage the automatic wiping mode of
the windscreen in accordance with the
amount of water on the screen.
The rain sensor will be activated when
the ignition device is turned to MAR. If
no rain is detected, the wiper will not
carry out any strokes. If it is raining, the
windscreen wiper moves according to
the amount of rain measured by the
sensor.The device is able to recognise, and
automatically adjust itself in the
presence of the following conditions:
presence of dirt on the surface (e.g.
salt, dirt, etc.);
presence of streaks of water caused
by the worn window wiper blades;
difference between day and night.
The rain sensor will be deactivated only
when the ignition device is turned to
STOP.
IMPORTANT Keep the glass in the
sensor area clean.
AUTOMATIC WIPING
Activation
The automatic wiping can be chosen by
selecting the rain sensor from the
display Menu or on theUconnect™
system and rotating the ring nut A
fig. 32 to position
or.These will be used to set the sensitivity
level of the rain sensor: in position
,
the sensor has a lower sensitivity and
the windscreen wipers will activate
when there is a significant amount of
water on the windscreen; while in
position
, the windscreen wipers will
be activated by a minimum amount of
rain measured.
The activation of the automatic wiping
will be notified to the driver by a single
stroke.
The same stroke will be visible every
time the sensor sensitivity is increased,
by rotating the ring nut from position
to position.
The "Smart Washing" function activates
the normal washing cycle, after which
the automatic wiping function is
restored. The failure of the sensor is
indicated by the
symbol lighting up
on the display.
If the rain sensor malfunctions, the
wiper mode can be modified according
to requirements. The malfunction signal
remain active during the operation time
of the sensor or until the device is reset.
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Inhibition
If the ignition device is turned to STOP,
leaving the ring nut A in position
or
, when the engine is next started
(ignition device at MAR), no wiping
cycle occurs for system protection
reasons.
This temporary inhibition prevents
unwanted activation of the wipers when
the car is started (i.e. when the
windscreen is being washed by hand or
the wipers are stuck to the windscreen
by ice).
It is possible to reactivate the automatic
wiping mode in three ways:
by rotating the ring nut to positionO
and then again to position
or
by moving the stalk upwards to
position MIST
upon exceeding the 5 km/h speed
with the rain sensor
When the windscreen wiper is
reactivated using any of the
manoeuvres described above,
reactivation is indicated by a single
stroke of the windscreen wipers,
regardless of the condition of the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT For automatic
transmission vehicles with rain sensor,
engaging the gear N (Neutral) inhibits
the automatic wiping mode.
Deactivation
It is possible to deselect the automatic
wiping through the display Menu or the
Uconnect™system, or by rotating ring
nut A to any non-intermittent position (
or).
Service Position
The function allows the driver to replace
the windscreen wiper blades more
easily, protecting them also from ice
and/or snow.
Activation
To activate this function deactivate the
windscreen wiper (ring nut A fig. 32 in
position
) before setting the ignition
device to STOP. This function can only
be activated within 2 minutes of setting
the ignition device to STOP.
To activate this function, move the lever
upwards (unstable position) for at least
half a second.
Each time the function is activated
correctly, the wiper blades move to
signal the correct reception of the
command. The command can be
repeated up to a maximum of the three
times. The fourth repetition of the
command deactivates the function.
If, after using the function, the ignition
device is set back to MAR with the
blades in a position other than rest
position (at the base of the windscreen),they will only return to rest position
following a command given using the
stalk (stalk upwards, into unstable
position) or when a speed of 5 km/h is
exceeded.
IMPORTANT Before activating the
function, make sure that when the
engine is turned on the windscreen
wiper is free of snow or ice
Deactivation
The function is deactivated if:
2 minutes have passed since the
ignition device was set to STOP;
the ignition device is set to MAR and
the blades are in rest position;
the ignition device is set to MAR and
a wiping command is carried out.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/
WASHER
Turn the ring B fig. 32 to set the
rearscreen wiper to operate in the
following modes:
continuous: when ring is in the
position;
intermittent: when ring is in the
position and the windscreen wiper is
stationary;
synchronous: when the rearscreen
wiper ring is in the
position and the
windscreen wiper is moving or set to
AUTO. In this mode, the rear window
wiper makes one stroke for each two
strokes of the windscreen wiper;
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single wipe: with the selector in the
position, the windscreen wiper on
and reverse gear engaged.
Push the stalk towards the dashboard
(rocking position) to activate the rear
window washer jet. Keep pushing the
lever to automatically activate both the
rear window washer jet and the rear
window wiper with a single movement.
Releasing the stalk will activate three
strokes, as described for the
windscreen wiper. The smart wash
cycle will not be performed if the ring is
in the
position.
Deactivation
The function stops when the stalk is
released.
WARNING
20)If the window needs to be cleaned,
make sure the device is deactivated or the
ignition button and the key are on STOP.
IMPORTANT
7)Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
subsequently restored, even after restarting
the engine, contact a Fiat Dealership.
8)Do not operate the windscreen wiper
with the blades lifted from the windscreen.
9)Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.
10)Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
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hold button A down for at least
10 seconds, then you should hear the
mechanical stop of the roof motor;
within 5 seconds hold button A
down: the roof will perform a complete
automatic opening and closing cycle (to
indicate that the initialisation procedure
has been successful). If this does not
occur, the procedure must be restarted
from the beginning.
WARNING
22)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key (where present) from the
ignition to avoid the risk of injury due to
accidental operation of the sun roof.
Improper use of the roof can be
dangerous. Before and during operation,
always check that no-one is exposed to
the risk of being injured by the moving
sunroof or by objects getting caught or hit
by it.
IMPORTANT
11)Do not open the sun roof if a roof rack
or crossbars are fitted. Do not open the
sun roof if there is snow or ice on it: you
may damage it.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 41 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
operate lever B fig. 42, in the
direction indicated by the arrow, and
raise the bonnet;
release bonnet stay C fig. 43 from its
locking device D, then insert its end in
housing E on the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,
make sure that the arms of the wipers
are not raised from the windscreen and
that the wiper is not operational.
23) 24) 25)
CLOSING
26)
Proceed as follows:
hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the stay C
fig. 43 from the housing E and fit it back
in the locking device D;
lower the bonnet to approximately
40 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
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bring the ignition device to STOP
and wait at least 10 seconds;
bring the ignition device to MAR;

the additional snow signal will appear
if the outside temperature is equal to or
lower than 3°C and the windscreen
wipers are working;
the additional rain signal will appear if
the windscreen wipers are working.
WARNING
130)The system only detects the preset
traffic signs. If the minimum visibility
conditions and distance from the sign are
met it can detect all traffic signs.
131)The system is an aid for driving and
does not relieve the driver of responsibility
for driving the car. Always respect the
highway code of the country you are
driving in.
132)When the system is active, the driver
is responsible for controlling the car and
monitoring the system, and must be ready
to intervene as appropriate if necessary.
IMPORTANT
64)Functionality may be limited or the
system may not work if the sensor is
obstructed.
65)The system may have limited operation
or not work at all in weather conditions,
such as heavy rain, hail, thick fog and low
temperatures. Strong light contrasts can
influence the recognition capability of the
sensor.66)The area surrounding the sensor must
not be covered with stickers or any other
object.
67)Do not tamper or perform any
operations in the area of the windscreen
directly surrounding the sensor.
68)Clean the windscreen from foreign
matters such as bird droppings, insects,
snow or ice. Use specific detergents and
clean cloths to avoid scratching the
windscreen.
INTELLIGENT SPEED
ASSIST
(where provided)
The system can be used to set a speed
limit equal to that indicated on the road
sign detected by the “Traffic Sign
Recognition” system (see the respective
paragraph in this chapter for more
information), indicated to the driver by
means of an indication on the
instrument panel.
The maximum speed can be set both
with car stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
30 km/h.
SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
The system can be activated if the
driver has activated the systems
beforehand:
Speed Limiter
Traffic Sign Recognition
A message indicating that a speed limit
switch to that detected by the Traffic
Sign Recognition system can be
programmed with these systems active.
If the speed is higher than the current
speed level stored by the Speed Limiter,
message A fig. 109 will appear on the
instrument panel.
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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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We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we really know every single detail.
At Fiat Service authorised workshopsyou can find technicians directly trained by us,
offering quality and professionalism for all service operations.
Fiat workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks
and practical recommendations by our experts.
With Original Parts distributed by MOPAR
®, you maintain the reliability, comfort
and performance features that you bought your new car for over time.
Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components used on our cars; we recommend them because
they come from our steady commitment in research and development of highly innovative technologies.
For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones designed
by FCA for your car.
SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS