2022 FIAT 500X fuel cap

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY229
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY
The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel for
a Cap-Less Fuel System. It is located under the
load floor of the rear storage compartment. If
refueling is necessary, while using an approved
gas can, insert the refueling funnel into the filler
neck opening. Take care to open both flappers with
the funnel to avoid spills.

Fuel Funnel Location

NOTE:In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on
the fuel door to break the ice buildup and
re-release the fuel door by pulling the fuel door tab
outwards. Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A
funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling
with a gas can.
See below steps for refueling:

1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage
area.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel

3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper doors open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening. 5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior
to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce
the potential for overheating your engine by taking
the appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, put transmission
in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle
speed.CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place fuel
containers on the ground while filling.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE241
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the
oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel
stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is
about five minutes after a fully warmed up engine
is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
NOTE:The dipstick is integral with the cap.
Engine Oil Cap/Dipstick Installation
Install the oil cap/dipstick aligning arrow on the
cap with arrow on the engine cover and then screw
the cap down. There are four possible dipstick types:
Crosshatched zone.
Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the
range.
Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the
MIN and the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE:Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1 liter) of oil when the reading is at
the low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil
level to the high end of the range marking.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in
the engine compartment, and the fluid level should
be checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent (not engine
coolant/ antifreeze) Ú
page 240.
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. You will never have to add water, and
periodic maintenance is not required.
1 — Oil Cap/Dipstick Arrow
2 — Engine Cover Arrow
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could
damage your engine.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer
solvents are flammable. They could ignite and
burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or
working around the washer solution.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or
on skin, flush the area immediately with large
amounts of water Ú page 226.

Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than 12 Volts. Do
not allow cable clamps to touch each other.

Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso -
ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
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276SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
(Continued)
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the
safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
Four primary areas are affected by improper tire
pressure:
Safety
Fuel Economy
Tread Wear
Ride Comfort and Vehicle Stability
Safety Both underinflation and overinflation affect the
stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of
sluggish response or over responsiveness in the
steering.
NOTE:
Unequal tire pressures from side to side may
cause erratic and unpredictable steering
response.
Unequal tire pressure from side to side may
cause the vehicle to drift left or right.
Fuel Economy
Underinflated tires will increase tire rolling
resistance resulting in higher fuel consumption. Tread Wear
Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause
abnormal wear patterns and reduced tread life,
resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable
ride. Overinflation produces a jarring and
uncomfortable ride.
Tire Inflation Pressures
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver's side B-pillar or rear edge of the driver's
side door.
At least once a month:
Check and adjust tire pressure with a good
quality pocket-type pressure gauge. Do not
make a visual judgment when determining
proper inflation. Tires may look properly inflated
even when they are under-inflated.
Inspect tires for signs of tire wear or visible
damage.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and
can cause collisions.
Underinflation increases tire flexing and can
result in overheating and tire failure.
Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes
can cause damage that result in tire failure.
Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect
vehicle handling and can fail suddenly,
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your
vehicle.
Unequal tire pressures from one side of the
vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to
drift to the right or left.
Always drive with each tire inflated to the
recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure,
always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will
prevent moisture and dirt from entering the
valve stem, which could damage the valve stem.

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292TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FUEL SYSTEM CAUTIONS
NOTE:Intentional tampering with the emissions control system can result in civil penalties being assessed against you.
FLUID CAPACITIES
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance:
The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance and damage the emissions control system.
An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some
light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact an authorized dealer for service assistance.
The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of meth -
anol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of the manufacturer
and may void or not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
US Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
1.3L Turbo 12.7 Gallons48 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
1.3L Turbo 4.8 Quarts4.5 Liters
Cooling System *
1.3L Turbo 8.8 Quarts8.3 Liters
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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
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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
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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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302 Gauge
.......................................................... 73Materials Added........................................ 290Methanol................................................... 291Octane Rating................................. 290, 293Specifications............................................ 293Tank Capacity............................................ 292Full Brake Control System............................. 182Fuses............................................................. 252
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Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 290Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 290Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 290GaugesFuel............................................................. 73Gear Selector Override.................................. 230Glass Cleaning............................................... 288Gross Axle Weight Rating............................... 113GVWR............................................................ 112
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
........................ 120Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 218Head Restraints............................................... 30HeadlightsAutomatic.................................................... 37Cleaning.................................................... 286Delay........................................................... 37
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 36Lights On Reminder..................................... 37Passing........................................................ 37Switch.......................................................... 36Time Delay................................................... 37Heated Mirrors................................................. 35Heated Seats................................................... 29High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch.............................................................. 36Hill Start Assist.............................................. 177HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 115Holder, Coin..................................................... 51Hood Prop........................................................ 58Hood Release.................................................. 58
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Ignition............................................................. 17Switch.......................................................... 17Inside Rearview Mirror..................................... 33Instrument Cluster........................................... 63Display......................................................... 64Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 288Interior Appearance Care.............................. 287Interior Lights................................................... 38Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).................. 40iPod/USB/MP3 Control.................................... 51
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Jack Location................................................ 219Jack Operation.............................................. 220Jacking Instructions...................................... 220Jump Starting................................................ 226
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Key FobArm The Alarm
.............................................21Disarm The Alarm........................................21Keyless Entry...............................................23Remote Keyless Entry..................................14Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................15Keyless Enter 'n Go™Enter The Trunk...........................................23Lock The Vehicle’s Doors................... 23, 132Passive Entry...............................................23Passive Entry Programming.........................23Remote Control............................................23Unlock From The Driver’s Side.....................23Unlock From The Passenger’s Side.............23Keyless Entry...................................................14Keys.................................................................14Replacement...............................................16
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................38Lane Change Assist..........................................38LaneSense.................................................... 108

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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
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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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304 Monitor, Tire Pressure System
....................... 185Mopar Parts................................................... 296MP3 Control.................................................... 51
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 82
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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
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Paint Care..................................................... 286Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone
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..................................................... 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
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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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