2022 FIAT 500X ECU

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE19
HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push and release the Remote Start button on the
key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle
doors will lock, the parking lights will flash, and the
horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle. Pushing
the Remote Start button a third time shuts the
engine off.
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,
the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10
seconds.
The parking lights will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power sunroof
operation (if equipped) are disabled when the
vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ON/RUN posi -
tion before the Remote Start sequence can be
repeated for a third cycle. All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear Selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
PANIC button not pushed
System not disabled from previous Remote
Start event
Vehicle Security Light flashing
Ignition in OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle Security system is not signaling an intru
-
sion
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not illumi -
nated
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start
system, push and release the START/STOP ignition
button while pressing the brake pedal prior to the
end of the 15 minute cycle.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off
with another push and release of the Remote Start
button on the key fob, or if the engine is allowed to
run for the entire 15 minute cycle. Once the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the
climate controls will resume the previously set
operations (temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains
Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and
colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and
can cause serious injury or death when
inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation
of the Remote Start system, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious
injury or death.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE21
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security system monitors the vehicle
doors, hood, liftgate, and the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™
Ignition for unauthorized operation. While the
Vehicle Security system is armed, interior switches
for door locks and liftgate release are disabled. If
something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
system will provide the following audible and
visible signals:
The horn will pulse
The turn signals will flash
The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument
cluster will flash
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security
system:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in
the OFF position.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push the lock button on the interior power
door lock switch with the driver and/or
passenger door open.
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive
Entry door handle with a valid key fob avail -
able in the same exterior zone Ú page 23.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using
any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock
the door Ú page 23.
Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position to
disarm the system.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder cannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security system.
The Vehicle Security system remains armed
during liftgate entry. If someone enters the
vehicle through the liftgate and opens any door,
the alarm will sound.
When the Vehicle Security system is armed, the
interior power door lock switches will not unlock
the doors. The Vehicle Security system is designed to protect
your vehicle. However, you can create conditions
where the system will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has
occurred, the Vehicle Security system will arm,
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.
If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the
alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle
Security system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle
Security system will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will flash,
and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security system.
DISABLING
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. in the case of
long inactivity of the car), lock the doors by turning
the emergency key in the exterior door lock
cylinder.
NOTE:If the batteries in the key fob discharge in the event
of a failure to the system or to switch off the alarm,
place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE23
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — PASSIVE
E
NTRY (IF EQUIPPED)
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to
the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry system and a
feature of Keyless Enter ‘n Go™. This feature
allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s)
without having to push the key fob lock or unlock
buttons.
NOTE:
Passive Entry may be programmed on/off
through Uconnect Settings Ú page 123.
The key fob may not be detected by the vehicle
Passive Entry system if it is located next to a
mobile phone, laptop, or other electronic device;
these devices may interfere with the key fob’s
wireless signal and prevent the Passive Entry
system from locking and unlocking the vehicle.
If wearing gloves, or if it has been raining/
snowing on the Passive Entry door handle, the
unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a
slower response time.
If the vehicle is unlocked by the Passive Entry
door handle, and no door goes ajar within
60 seconds, the vehicle will relock and if
equipped, the Vehicle Security system will arm. To Unlock From The Driver Or Passenger Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the door handle, grab the handle to
unlock the vehicle. Grabbing the driver’s door
handle will unlock the driver’s door automatically.
Grabbing the passenger door handle will unlock all
doors and the liftgate automatically.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

NOTE:
Either the driver door only or all doors will unlock
when you grab hold of the front driver’s door
handle, depending on the selected setting in the
Uconnect system Ú page 123.
All doors will unlock when the front passenger
door handle is grabbed regardless of the
driver’s door unlock preference setting. Frequency Operated Button Integrated Key
(FOBIK-Safe)
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally
locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle,
the Passive Entry system is equipped with an
automatic door unlock feature.
FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with Passive
Entry. There are three situations that trigger a
FOBIK-Safe search in any Passive Entry vehicle:
A lock request is made by a valid Passive Entry
key fob while a door is ajar.
A lock request is made by the Passive Entry door
handle while a door is ajar.
A lock request is made by the door panel switch
while the door is ajar.
When any of these situations occur, after all ajar
doors are shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be
executed. If it detects a Passive Entry key fob
inside the car, and it does not detect any Passive
Entry key fobs outside the car, then the car will
unlock and alert the customer.
NOTE:The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid
Passive Entry key fob is detected inside the
vehicle, and no valid Passive Entry key fob is
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28GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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 —
I
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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE31
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push
the adjustment button, located at the base of the
head restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint.

Rear Head Restraint

Front Removal
To remove the head restraint recline the backrest
of the seat to avoid interference with the roof.
Raise the head restraint as far as it can go then
push the release button and adjustment button at
the base of each post while pulling the head
restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the
head restraint posts into the holes and push
downward. Then adjust it to the appropriate height.
NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain addi -
tional clearance to the back of the head.
Rear Removal
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it
can go then push the release button and
adjustment button at the base of each post while
pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the head
restraint, put the head restraint posts into the
holes and push downward. Then adjust it to the
appropriate height.
NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain addi -
tional clearance to the back of the head.
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE55
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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE57
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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62GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Displacement Load Floor
To position the load from the lower to the upper
position, proceed as follows:

1. Grab the load floor handle and lift up the load floor.

2. Correctly place the load floor on the side panel guides and on the rear cross member.
Access To Tire Service Kit Or Spare Tire
To access the Tire Service Kit or spare tire and
container carrier, proceed as follows:

1. Grab the load floor handle and remove the floor.

2. Pull the tab and lift up on the carpet. Anchoring Of The Load
The cargo tie-downs, located on the trim panels
around the cargo area floor, should be used to
safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving.

Tie-Downs

Cargo Box — If Equipped
The cargo area contains a preformed cargo box
that can be used for the storage of objects that
allows you to obtain a uniform level when loading.
Cargo Box

NOTE:The cargo box is sized for a maximum capacity of
distributed weight equal to 242 lb (110 kg).

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