2022 FIAT 500X engine

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS293
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend using Mopar® SAE 0W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which
meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-13340.
Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-30 engine oil can be used but must have the
API Starburst trademark Ú
page 242.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend using a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter. If a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter
is unavailable, only use filters that meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 Filter
Performance Requirements.
Fuel Selection 91 Octane (R+M)/2 Recommended, 87 Octane (R+M)/2 Acceptable, 0-15%
Ethanol.
Component
Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar® ZF 8 & 9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) We recommend using Mopar® Front Axle/PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-90 (API GL-5).
Rear Differential Module (RDM) We recommend using Mopar® Rear Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-90 (API GL-5).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend using Mopar® DOT 4.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE295
PUERTO RICO AND U.S. VIRGIN
I
SLANDS
FCA Caribbean LLC
P.O. Box 191857
San Juan 00919-1857
Phone: (888) 242-6342
Fax: (787) 782-3345
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FOR THE
H
EARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED
(TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties,
FCA US LLC has installed special TDD (Telecommu -
nication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its
customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United
States, can communicate with FCA US LLC by
dialing 1-800-380-2479.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that
require assistance can use the special needs relay
service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers,
dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay
Service operator.
SERVICE CONTRACT

You may have purchased a service contract for a
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of
unexpected repairs after FCA US LLC's New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires. The Mopar® Vehicle
Protection plans are the ONLY vehicle extended
protection plans authorized, endorsed and backed
by FCA US LLC to provide additional protection
beyond your vehicle’s warranty. If you purchased a
Mopar® Vehicle Protection Plan, you will receive
Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in
the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about the service
contract, call the FCA US LLC’s Service Contract
National Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922
(Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English /
(800) 387-9983 French).

FCA US LLC is not responsible for any service
contract you may have purchased from another
manufacturer. If you require service after the FCA
US LLC New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires,
please refer to the contract documents, and
contact the person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major
investment when you purchased the vehicle. An
authorized dealer has also made a major
investment in facilities, tools, and training to
assure that you are absolutely delighted with the
ownership experience.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to
this vehicle and market. Refer to www.mopar.com/
om for further information.
See the Warranty Information for the terms and
provisions of FCA Canada Inc. warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market. Refer to
www.owners.mopar.ca/en for further information.
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines
only), some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain, or
emit, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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296CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
MOPAR® PARTS
Mopar® original equipment parts & accessories
and factory filled fluids are available from an
authorized dealer. They are recommended for your
vehicle to keep it operating at its best and maintain
its original condition.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
W
ASHINGTON, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect that could cause a crash or cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in
addition to notifying FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, an authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); or go to http://
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety
from http://www.safercar.gov.IN CANADA
If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers who
wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to
wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/
PCDB-BDPP.
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either
the website or the phone numbers listed below.
Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide a
complete working knowledge of the vehicle,
system, and/or components and is written in
straightforward language with illustrations,
diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with
diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These
manuals make it easy to find and fix problems on
computer-controlled vehicle systems and features.
They show exactly how to find and correct
problems, using step-by-step troubleshooting and
drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and
a complete list of all tools and equipment.
To order a hard copy of your Service or Diagnostic
Procedure manuals, visit:
www.techauthority.com (US and Canada).
Owner's Manuals
These Owner's Manuals have been prepared with
the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with specific FCA
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 289Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)............................................................ 94Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 248Adding Fuel.................................................... 111Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 241Additives, Fuel............................................... 290Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 160Air Bag........................................................... 196Air Bag Operation...................................... 197Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 198Enhanced Accident Response......... 201, 234Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 234Front Air Bag............................................. 196If Deployment Occurs................................ 201Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 197Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 204Maintenance............................................. 204Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............196Side Air Bags............................................. 198Transporting Pets...................................... 215Air Bag Light.................................................. 215Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter)............................................................. 243Air Conditioner Maintenance......................... 244
Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 244Air Conditioner System................................. 244Air Conditioning................................................ 43Air Conditioning Filter..............................49, 244Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 48Air Filter........................................................ 243Air PressureTires......................................................... 276AlarmArm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Security Alarm...................................... 21, 72All Wheel Drive (AWD)...................................... 90Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto........................................ 162, 164Android Auto™
S
........................................ 162Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 248, 292Disposal................................................... 249Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 174Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 72Apple CarPlay....................................... 162, 165Apple CarPlay® ¹.......................................... 164Assist, Hill Start............................................. 177Audio Settings............................................... 148Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 122
Auto Down Power Windows..............................53Auto Up Power Windows..................................53Automatic Door Locks......................................24Automatic Headlights.......................................37Automatic High Beams.....................................37Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............48Automatic Transmission......................... 85, 251Adding Fluid..................................... 251, 293Fluid And Filter Change............................. 251Fluid Change............................................. 251Fluid Level Check...................................... 251Fluid Type........................................ 251, 293Special Additives...................................... 251Axle Fluid....................................................... 293Axle Lubrication............................................ 293
B
Battery................................................... 70, 241Charging System Light.................................70Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................15Belts, Seat.................................................... 215Blind Spot Monitoring................................... 178BluetoothConnecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 156Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 244
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300 B-Pillar Location
............................................. 273Brake Assist System...................................... 175Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 175Brake Fluid.................................................... 293Brake System...................................... 250, 289Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 289Fluid Check............................................... 293Master Cylinder......................................... 250Warning Light.............................................. 70Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 39Bulbs, Light.................................................... 216
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 110Capacities, Fluid............................................ 292Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 240Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 249Car Washes................................................... 286Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 216, 217CD.................................................................. 150Cellular Phone............................................... 173Certification Label......................................... 112Chains, Tire.................................................... 283Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 270Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................................................... 78Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 214Checks, Safety............................................... 214Child Restraint............................................... 204
Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 207Child Seat Installation.............................. 213How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 211Infant And Child Restraints....................... 206LATCH Positions....................................... 208Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 210Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 208Older Children And Child Restraints......... 206Seating Positions...................................... 207Cigar Lighter.................................................... 52Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 290CleaningWheels..................................................... 282Climate Control................................................ 43Clutch........................................................... 250Fluid......................................................... 250Coin Holder...................................................... 51Cold Weather Operation.................................. 80Compact Spare Tire...................................... 280Console............................................................ 51Floor............................................................ 51Contract, Service.......................................... 295Controls........................................................ 142Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 249Cooling System............................................. 247Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 248Coolant Level............................................ 249Cooling Capacity....................................... 292
Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 249Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 248Inspection........................................ 247, 249Points To Remember................................ 249Pressure Cap............................................ 249Radiator Cap............................................. 249Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 248, 292, 293Corrosion Protection..................................... 286Cruise Control (Speed Control).........................93Cruise Light............................................... 76, 77Customer Assistance.................................... 294Customer Programmable Features............... 123Cybersecurity................................................ 122
D
Daytime Running Lights...................................36Defroster, Rear Window...................................42Defroster, Windshield................................... 215De-Icer, Remote Start......................................20Deleting A Phone........................................... 156Diagnostic System, Onboard............................78Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................36DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 241Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 232Disc Drive...................................................... 150Disconnecting............................................... 156

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Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
....................... 249Disturb........................................................... 159Door Ajar.......................................................... 71Door Ajar Light................................................. 71Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 24Remote Keyless Entry................................. 22Drag & Drop................................................... 140Driver Memory Presets.................................. 147Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 26DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
..................................... 120
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 175Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 174Traction Control System............................ 178Electric Park Brake.......................................... 82Electric Parking Brake..................................... 82Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 52Electrical Power Outlets................................... 52Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................176Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 71Emergency Refueling..................................... 229Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher............................ 218Jacking...................................................... 218Jump Starting............................................ 226
Overheating.............................................. 229Towing...................................................... 232Emission Control System Maintenance........... 78Engine........................................................... 240Air Cleaner................................................ 243Break-In Recommendations........................ 82Checking Oil Level.................................... 241Compartment........................................... 240Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 293Cooling..................................................... 247Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 216, 217Fails To Start............................................... 81Flooded, Starting......................................... 81Jump Starting........................................... 226Oil........................................... 242, 292, 293Oil Filler Cap............................................. 240Oil Filter.................................................... 243Oil Selection.................................... 242, 292Overheating.............................................. 229Starting........................................................ 80Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 201, 234Ethanol......................................................... 291Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 216, 217Exhaust System................................... 216, 246Exterior Lighting............................................... 36Exterior Lights.........................................36, 216
F
FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 243Air Conditioning................................. 49, 244Engine Oil........................................ 243, 293Engine Oil Disposal................................... 243FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 218Turn Signals................................ 38, 77, 216Flash-To-Pass...................................................37Flooded Engine Starting...................................81Floor Console...................................................51Fluid Capacities............................................ 292Fluid Leaks.................................................... 216Fluid Level ChecksEngine Oil................................................. 241Fluid, Brake................................................... 293Fog Lights........................................................38Folding Rear Seats...........................................26Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 231Front And Rear Park Assist System............... 102Fuel............................................................... 290Adding...................................................... 111Additives................................................... 290Clean Air................................................... 290Ethanol..................................................... 291Gasoline................................................... 29011

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Lap/Shoulder Belts
....................................... 190Latches.......................................................... 216Hood........................................................... 58Leaks, Fluid................................................... 216Life Of Tires................................................... 278Liftgate............................................................ 60Closing........................................................ 60Opening....................................................... 60Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 42Light Bulbs..................................................... 216Lighter Cigar............................................................ 52Lights............................................................. 216Adaptive Cruise Control............................... 72Air Bag....................................................... 215Audio System.............................................. 72Automatic Headlights.................................. 37Brake Warning............................................ 70Coolant Temperature.................................. 70Cruise................................................... 76, 77Daytime Running......................................... 36Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 36Drive Mode.................................................. 73Electric Power Steering............................... 71Electronic Park Brake.................................. 72Electronic Stability Control................... 72, 73Exterior............................................... 36, 216Exterior Bulb................................................ 76External Light.............................................. 73Fog....................................................... 38, 76
Fuel Cutoff................................................... 76Fuel Level.................................................... 76Full Brake Control........................................ 76Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 218Headlight Switch.......................................... 36Headlights................................................... 36Headlights On Reminder............................. 37High Beam............................................ 36, 77Hood Open.................................................. 71Icy Road Condition....................................... 76Immobilizer Fail........................................... 76Instrument Cluster....................................... 36Intensity Control.......................................... 39Interior......................................................... 38LaneSense.................................... 73, 76, 77Light Sensor................................................ 77Lights On Reminder..................................... 37Loose Fuel Filler Cap................................... 73Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).......... 73Park............................................................. 76Passing........................................................ 37Seat Belt Reminder..................................... 71Security Alarm............................................. 72Service........................................................ 74Service LaneSense...................................... 73Service Stop Start........................................ 74Speed.......................................................... 77StopStart Active........................................... 77Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).............. 185Transmission Fault...................................... 72
Transmission Temperature..........................75Trunk Open..................................................72Turn Signals................................ 38, 77, 216Vanity Mirror................................................33Loading Vehicle............................................. 112Tires.......................................................... 273LocksAutomatic Door............................................22Child Protection...........................................24Low Tire Pressure System............................. 185Lubrication, Body.......................................... 244Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 289
M
Maintenance Free Battery............................ 241Maintenance Schedule................................. 235Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).....73ManualService...................................................... 296Master CylinderBrakes...................................................... 250Media Mode.................................................. 150Methanol....................................................... 291Mirrors.............................................................33Heated.........................................................35Outside........................................................34Rearview......................................................33Vanity...........................................................33Modifications/AlterationsVehicle........................................................... 9
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....................... 185Mopar Parts................................................... 296MP3 Control.................................................... 51
N
New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 82
O
Occupant Restraints...................................... 188Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 290, 293Oil Change Indicator........................................ 65Reset........................................................... 65Oil Filter, Change........................................... 243Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 243Oil Pressure Light............................................ 71Oil, Engine........................................... 242, 293Capacity.................................................... 292Checking................................................... 241Dipstick..................................................... 241Disposal.................................................... 243Filter................................................ 243, 293Filter Disposal........................................... 243Identification Logo..................................... 242Materials Added To................................... 243Pressure Warning Light............................... 71Recommendation............................ 242, 292Viscosity.................................................... 292Onboard Diagnostic System............................ 78Operating Precautions..................................... 78
Operator Manual Owner's Manual........................................ 296Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 34Overheating, Engine...................................... 229
P
Paint Care..................................................... 286Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone
S
..................................................... 154Park Assist.................................................... 102Park Assist System, Front And Rear.............. 102Parking Brake.................................................. 82Personalized Main Menu Bar........................ 140Pets.............................................................. 215Phone Mode................................................. 152Pinch Protection.............................................. 55Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 273PowerBrakes...................................................... 289Mirrors......................................................... 34Sunroof........................................................ 55Power Folding Roof.......................................... 57Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 193Preparation For Jacking................................ 218Presets......................................................... 147
R
Radial Ply Tires............................................. 277Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........... 249
RadioPresets..................................................... 147Radio Controls.............................................. 142Radio Mode................................................... 142Radio Operation................................... 142, 173Radio Remote Controls................................. 141Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................41Rear Camera................................................. 110Rear Cross Path............................................ 181Rear Seats, Folding..........................................26Rear Window Defroster....................................42Rear Wiper/Washer.........................................42Recreational Towing...................................... 119Reformulated Gasoline................................. 290Refrigerant.................................................... 244Release, Hood..................................................58Reminder, Lights On........................................37Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 189Remote ControlStarting System...........................................18Remote Keyless Entry......................................14Arm The Alarm.............................................21Disarm The Alarm........................................21Keyless Enter-N-Go......................................23Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 141Remote StartingUconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures
..................................................20Uconnect Settings.......................................20Remote Starting System..................................18

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