2022 FIAT 500X child seat

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INTRODUCTION
SYMBOLS KEY ...........................................................8
ROLLOVER WARNING ............................................. 8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .............9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY.................................................9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ....................................................................... 14 Key Fob .............................................................14
SENTRY KEY ........................................................... 17
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................. 17
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition .........................17
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 18
How To Use Remote Start ................................19
To Exit Remote Start Mode ..............................19
Remote Start Front Defrost Activation —
If Equipped........................................................20
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped .......................................................20
Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer
And Rear Defrost Activation — If Equipped.....20
Remote Start Cancel Message —
If Equipped........................................................20
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ..... 21
To Arm The System .........................................21
To Disarm The System ....................................21
Disabling ...........................................................21 DOORS .....................................................................22
Manual Door Locks ..........................................22
Power Door Locks ............................................22
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry
(If Equipped) .....................................................23
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .............24
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ........................................................24
STEERING WHEEL ..................................................25
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .....25
SEATS ......................................................................26
Manual Adjustment (Front Seats) ...................26
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ....................27
Power Adjustment Front Seats —
If Equipped........................................................28
Heated Seats — If Equipped ...........................29
Head Restraints ..............................................30
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION .........................32
Introducing Voice Recognition.........................32
Get Started .......................................................32
Basic Voice Commands ...................................32
Additional Information .....................................32
MIRRORS ...............................................................33
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................................33
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors —
If Equipped .......................................................33
Outside Mirrors ................................................34
Power Mirrors ...................................................34
Folding Mirror ...................................................34
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped ..............35
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped..........................35 EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 36
Headlight Switch ............................................. 36
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) —
If Equipped ...................................................... 36
High Beams ...................................................... 36
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped .......................................................37
Flash-To-Pass ................................................... 37
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .............. 37
Parking Lights ................................................... 37
Headlight Time Delay ...................................... 37
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......................38
Turn Signals...................................................... 38
Lane Change Assist ......................................... 38
Courtesy Lights/Approaching Lights ............... 38
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 38
Front Courtesy Light......................................... 38
Cargo Area Lights ............................................. 40
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 40
Windshield Wiper Operation ........................... 40
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ................41
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ........................... 42
Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped ........ 42
CLIMATE CONTROLS ............................................ 43
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions .......................................................... 43
Manual Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions .......................................................... 46
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ........... 48
Climate Voice Recognition............................... 48
Operating Tips .................................................48

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 188 Occupant Restraint Systems ........................ 188
Important Safety Precautions....................... 188
Seat Belt Systems ......................................... 189
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 195
Child Restraints ............................................ 204
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 214
Transporting Passengers .............................. 214Transporting Pets .......................................... 215
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 215Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 216Exhaust Gas .................................................. 216
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 217
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 218
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 218
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 218
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage —
If Equipped..................................................... 219
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 220
SEMI–AUTO KIT ................................................... 223
Description..................................................... 223
Inflation Procedure........................................ 224
Sealant Cartridge Replacement ................... 226 JUMP STARTING .................................................. 226
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 227
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 227
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY .............................. 229
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 229
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 230
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 231
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 232
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ...................... 232Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped ...................... 232
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 234
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 234
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.............................. 235
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 236
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 240
1.3L Turbo Engine ......................................... 240
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 241
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 241
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 241Pressure Washing ......................................... 242
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 242
Engine Oil ...................................................... 242
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 243Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 243
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 243Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 244
Body Lubrication ........................................... 244 Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 245
Exhaust System ............................................ 246
Cooling System.............................................. 247
Brake System ............................................... 250
Automatic Transmission ............................... 251
FUSES ............................................................ 252
BULB REPLACEMENT .................................... 259
TIRES ..................................................................... 269
Tire Safety Information ................................. 269
Tires — General Information ......................... 276
Tire Types....................................................... 279Spare Tires — If Equipped............................. 280Wheel And Wheel Trim Care......................... 282
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 283
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 284
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................... 285
Treadwear...................................................... 285
Traction Grades ............................................. 285Temperature Grades..................................... 285
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 286
BODYWORK .......................................................... 286
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 286
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 286
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 286
INTERIORS ........................................................... 287
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 287
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 287
Leather Surfaces........................................... 288
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 288

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24GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
detected outside the vehicle. The vehicle will not
unlock the doors when any of the following condi -
tions are met:
The doors are manually locked using the door
lock knobs.
There is a valid Passive Entry key fob outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either Passive
Entry door handle.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fobs
within 5 ft (1.5 m) of either front door handles,
pushing the Passive Entry lock button will lock the
vehicle.

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock

NOTE:DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the
door handle lock button. This could unlock the
door(s).
DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

NOTE:
After pushing the door handle button, you must
wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock
the doors, using any Passive Entry door handle.
This is to allow you to check if the vehicle is
locked by pulling the door handle without the
vehicle unlocking.
The Passive Entry system will not operate if the
key fob battery is depleted.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the
lock button located on the vehicle’s interior door
panel.
Activation/Deactivation Of Keyless Enter ‘n Go™
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ can be activated or
deactivated through the instrument cluster display
or through the Uconnect system Ú page 297.
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS —
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F EQUIPPED
When the auto door lock feature is enabled, if all of
the doors are closed properly, the door locks will
lock automatically when the vehicle's speed
exceeds 12 mph (20 km/h). The auto door lock
feature is enabled/disabled within Uconnect
Settings Ú page 123.
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK
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YSTEM — REAR DOORS
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are
equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock
system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat
blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate
the dial to the lock or unlock position. When the
system on a door is engaged, that door can only be
opened by using the outside door handle even if
the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

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4. Pull the seatback release lever to fold the left or right rear seatback completely forward.

Seatback Release Lever

Seatback Repositioning
NOTE:If interference from the cargo area prevents the
seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty
returning the seat to its proper position.

1. Move the safety belts to the seat belt guides on the top edge of the seat to ensure the
seatbacks properly latch.

2. Lift the seatbacks, pushing them back until they lock on both the latches. Verify the red
notches are no longer visible on the release
lever. If the red notches are visible, the
seatback is not secure.
Rear Seat Latch

POWER ADJUSTMENT FRONT SEATS —
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F EQUIPPED
The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the seat.
Use the switch to move the seat up/down,
forward/rearward, tilt (if equipped) and to set the
angle of the seatback.
Power Seat Switches

NOTE:The power seat adjustment switches can only be
used when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position
and for 20 minutes after the ignition is placed in
the OFF position. The devices will automatically be
deactivated when the ignition is in the OFF position
if the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and
rearward by using the power seat switch. The seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position has been
reached.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position the seat will not provide the
proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could
cause serious injury.
1 — Power Seat Switch
2 — Power Recline Switch
3 — Power Lumbar Switch

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SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The sunroof has two glass panels (the front one is
operational and the rear one fixed) and is
equipped with two manual operated sunshades,
front and rear.
The power sunroof can be operated only when the
ignition is placed in ON/RUN.
The power sunroof switches are located in the
overhead console.

Operation Switch

OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUNROOF
To retract the front panel to the open position,
push the open/close switch and the sunroof will
fully open. The sunroof can be stopped in any
position by pushing the switch a second time while
is opening.
To close the front panel completely, pull the open/
close switch from the open position. The sunroof
can be stopped in any position by pulling the
sunroof switch a second time while it is closing.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically
retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs.
VENTING SUNROOF
To vent the sunroof, push the vent switch.
NOTE:The vent switch has the automatic function only at
the opening of the sunroof. During the closing of
the sunroof, the switch must be held until closed.
1 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
2 — Front Panel Vent Switch
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave
the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a loca
-
tion accessible to children. Occupants, partic -
ularly unattended children, can become
entrapped by the power sunroof while oper -
ating the power sunroof switch. Such entrap -
ment may result in serious injury or death.
In a collision, there is greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be seriously injured or killed.
Always fasten your seat belt properly and
make sure all passengers are properly
secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object to project through the
sunroof opening. Injury may result.
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POWER FOLDING ROOF — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with a Power Folding
Roof, the control switch can be found on the
overhead console.

Power Folding Roof Open/Close Switch

NOTE:
The Power Folding Roof is non-removable.
The Power Folding Roof will not open in
temperatures below -2°F (-18°C) or above
176°F (80°C).
The Power Folding Roof will not operate at
vehicle speeds above 62 mph (100 km/h).
NOTE:A slight pause in audio may be heard when
opening and closing the Power Folding Roof as a
result of the Uconnect system switching between
Power Roof Closed and Power Roof Open audio
modes.OPENING THE POWER FOLDING ROOF
Express Mode
Push the open/close switch and release it within
one-half second and the power roof will open
automatically from any position. The power roof
will open fully and stop automatically. Push the
open/close switch and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically
from any position and it stops 7.9 inches (20 cm)
before full closure. For full closure, push and hold
the open/close switch.
During Express Open or Express Close operation,
any other movement of the power roof switch will
stop the sunroof.
Manual Mode
To open the power roof manually, push and hold
the open/close switch to the full open position,
then release. To close the power roof manually,
push and hold the open/close switch to the fully
closed position, then release.
Any release of the switch during open or close
operation will stop the power roof movement. The
power roof will remain in a partially opened
position until the switch is operated and held
again.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a
location accessible to children. Do not leave
the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in the ACC or
ON/RUN position. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become entrapped
by the power roof while operating the power
roof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open power
roof. You could also be seriously injured or
killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly
and make sure all passengers are also prop -
erly secured.
Do not allow small children to operate the
power top. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object, to project through
the power roof opening. Injury may result.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat,
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your
seat belt, and if present, instruct all other
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Start the engine with the gear selector in the
NEUTRAL or PARK position. Apply the brake before
shifting to any driving range.Normal Starting
Proceed as follows:

1. Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) and put the
gear selector in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position.

2. Press on the brake pedal, without pressing the accelerator.
3. Press the START/STOP ignition button and release it as soon as the engine is started.
4. If the engine does not start, place the ignition in the OFF position and wait 10-15 seconds
before attempting to restart the engine.
TIP START FEATURE
Do not press the accelerator. Briefly press the
START/STOP ignition button and release it. The
starter motor will continue to run but will
automatically disengage when the engine is
running.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
To ensure reliable starting under extreme cold
conditions an externally powered electric block
heater (if equipped) is required below -20°F
(-29°C). To prevent possible engine damage while starting
at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine
cranking when the ambient temperature is less
than -20°F (-29°C), and the oil temperature
sensor reading indicates an engine block heater
has not been used. The message “Plug in Engine
Heater” will be displayed in the instrument cluster
when the ambient temperature is below -4°F
(-20°C) at the time the engine is shut off as a
reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next
cold start.
EXTENDED PARK STARTING
NOTE:Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 30 days.

1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to
the battery to ensure a full battery charge
during the crank cycle.

2. Press the START/STOP ignition button and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, place the ignition in the OFF position, wait
10 to 15 seconds to allow the starter to cool,
then repeat the Extended Park Starting
procedure.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children), and do
not leave the ignition in the ON or RUN posi -
tion. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

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NOTE:The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch
is held for longer than 60 seconds in either the
released or applied position. The light will extin -
guish upon releasing the switch.
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the EPB
will automatically engage whenever the
transmission is moved into PARK when the ignition
switch is in the STOP/OFF position. If your foot is on
the brake pedal, you may notice a small amount of
brake pedal movement while the EPB is engaging.
The EPB will be automatically released if the
driver’s seat belt is buckled (in case of automatic
transmission) and driver's intention to start (in
forward or reverse direction) is recognized by the
system
To release the EPB manually, the ignition must be
in the RUN position. Put your foot on the brake
pedal, then push the EPB switch down
momentarily. You may hear a sound from the back
of the car while the parking brake disengages. You
may also notice a small amount of movement in
the brake pedal. Once the EPB is fully disengaged,
the Brake Warning Light in the instrument cluster
and the LED indicator on the switch will extinguish.
NOTE:When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply
the EPB before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission locking
mechanism may make it difficult to move the gear
selector out of PARK. The EPB should always be
applied whenever the driver is not in the vehicle.
If exceptional circumstances should make it
necessary to engage the EPB while the vehicle is in
motion, maintain upward pressure on the EPB
switch for as long as engagement is desired. The
brake warning lamp could illuminate in case of the
hydraulic system is not available. The rear stop
lamps will also be illuminated automatically while
the vehicle remains in motion.
To disengage the EPB while the vehicle is in
motion, release the switch. If the vehicle is brought
to a complete stop using the EPB, when the vehicle
reaches approximately 1.9 mph (3 km/h) the EPB
will remain engaged.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil-
dren to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmis -
sion gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
(or in a location accessible to children), and do
not leave the ignition in the ON or RUN posi -
tion. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to
brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and cause
damage or injury. Also be certain to leave the
transmission in PARK. Failure to do so may
allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or
injury.
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on
with the parking brake released, a brake system
malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
WARNING!
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