2022 FIAT 500X ignition

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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22GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
DOORS
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
To lock each door from the inside, rotate the door
lock button on each door trim panel forward. To
unlock the doors from the inside, pull the inside
door handle to the first detent or rotate the door
lock button until the lock symbol is no longer
visible.
If the lock symbol is visible when the door is shut,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the key fob
is not inside the vehicle before closing the door.

Manual Lock/Unlock Switch

NOTE:The manual lock knob unlocks each individual
door separately.POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock switches are located on each
front door panel. Push the switch to lock or unlock
the doors and liftgate.
Push the lock button on the driver or passenger
door trim panel to lock the doors.
With the doors locked, push the unlock button to
unlock the doors.
Power Lock/Unlock Switch

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with
the Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry system (if
equipped).
1 — Door Unlocked
2 — Door Locked
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 children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil -
dren 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 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in
the ON/RUN position. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.

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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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34GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
The outside mirror(s) can be adjusted to the center
of the adjacent lane of traffic to achieve the
optimal view.
POWER MIRRORS
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s
door trim panel.
To adjust the mirror, rotate the mirror selection
switch to the left or to the right and then push the
mirror adjustment switch in the four directions
indicated by arrows.
NOTE:
To adjust the power mirrors, the ignition must be
in the ON/RUN position.
Once the mirror is adjusted, rotate the control to
the neutral position to avoid accidental move -
ments.
The power mirror switches will remain active for
up to three minutes after the ignition is placed
in the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.

Power Mirror Switch

FOLDING MIRROR
The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror
to pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage.
The mirror has three detent positions: full forward,
normal and full rearward.
Folding Exterior Mirror

WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on side
convex mirrors could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.
1 — Mirror Selector Switch
2 — Mirror Adjustment Switch

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POWER FOLDING MIRRORS —
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F EQUIPPED
If equipped, the outside mirrors can be folded
using the power folding mirror switch, located on
the driver’s door trim panel. The power mirror
switch will operate with the ignition in the ON/RUN
position, and for three minutes after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. This feature will disable
if either front door is opened.

Power Folding Mirror Switch
To fold the outside mirrors, push the power folding
mirror switch. Push the switch a second time to
unfold the mirrors to the driving position. Any push
of the power folding mirror switch will reverse the
operation.

Power Folding Mirrors

NOTE:The outside mirrors must always be in the unfolded
position when the vehicle is in motion, except
when driving through narrow locations. Automatic Power Folding Mirrors
When the Automatic Fold Mirrors feature is
enabled, the exterior mirrors will fold in when
exiting the vehicle (the ignition is OFF, all doors are
closed, and the doors are locked).
If the exterior mirrors were auto-folded, they will
unfold when the ignition is placed in the ON
position or when the doors are unlocked.
If the exterior mirrors were manually folded,
they will not automatically unfold.
NOTE:The Automatic Fold/Unfold Mirrors feature can be
turned on and off using the Uconnect system
Ú
page 123.
HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or
ice. This feature will be activated
whenever you turn on the rear window
defroster (if equipped) Ú page 43.
1 — Mirror Selector Switch
2 — Mirror Adjustment Switch
3 — Power Folding Mirror Switch
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36GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. The headlight switch
controls the operation of the headlights, parking
lights, daytime running lights, fog lights and the
dimming of the instrument cluster and interior
lighting.

Headlight Switch
Turning on the headlights will illuminate the
instrument cluster and the controls located on the
instrument panel.NOTE:On vehicles sold in Canada, both the rear position
lights and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn
on when the headlight switch is rotated to the
O (off) position.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) —
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F EQUIPPED
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), if enabled
through Uconnect Settings, will turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position and the
park brake is not applied.
NOTE:
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side
of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
HIGH BEAMS
To activate the high beam headlights, push the
multifunction lever forward (toward the front of the
vehicle), and an indicator will illuminate in the
instrument cluster display.
To deactivate the high beam headlights, pull the
multifunction lever rearward (toward the rear of
the vehicle).

High Beam And Turn Signal Controls

NOTE:The headlights must be on for the high beams to
activate.
1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Ambient Lighting Control
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
4 — Front Fog Light Switch

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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control through the use
of a digital camera mounted on the windshield.
This camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 123.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to
the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc -
tions on the windshield or camera lens will
cause the system to function improperly.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
This system automatically turns the headlights on
or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the
system on, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to
the last detent (AUTO position) for automatic
headlight operation. To turn the automatic system
off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the ON/RUN or START
position before the headlights will come on in the
automatic mode.
Light Sensor
The light sensor is equipped with an infrared LED,
located on the windshield. It detects changes in
light intensity outside the vehicle, based on the
sensitivity of light set by using the menu on the
display or on the Uconnect system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lesser the amount of
external light required for controlling the lighting.
PARKING LIGHTS
Rotate the headlight switch to the first position to
turn on the parking lights. The parking light
indicator in the cluster will illuminate.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
This feature provides the safety of headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds when leaving
your vehicle in an unlit area.
The time delay of the headlights is programmable
between 0, 30, 60 and 90 seconds within
Uconnect Settings Ú page 123.
Headlight Delay Activation
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in
the OFF position while the headlights are still on.
Then, turn off the headlights within two minutes.
The delay interval begins when the headlight
switch is turned off.
Headlight Delay Deactivation
The feature is disabled by turning on the
headlights, the parking lights or by placing the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
If you shut off the lights before the ignition is
turned on, they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within two minutes of
placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate
this feature.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The front fog light switch is built into the headlight
switch.

Front Fog Light Switch

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push the fog
light button on the headlight switch. To turn off the
front fog lights, push the headlight switch a second
time or turn off the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster
illuminates when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:
The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights or parking lights on. Selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
The fog lights also function as cornering lights.
Therefore there will be times when only one light
is on.
If the ignition is placed in the OFF position with
the fog lights on, they will remain on when the
ignition is placed back in the ON/RUN position.
For vehicles sold in Canada, if the selector is
moved to the parking lights position and the
front fog lights are activated, the DRL will be
deactivated and the front parking lights will be
activated. Once the front fog lights are deacti -
vated, the DRL will be activated again.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down to
activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side
of the instrument cluster display flash to show
proper operation.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST
Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down,
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal will flash five times then automatically turn
off.
COURTESY LIGHTS/APPROACHING
L
IGHTS
The courtesy lights feature allows you to activate
the low beam, parking lights, and side marker lights for 25 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
The courtesy lights feature can be activated or
deactivated through the Uconnect Settings. When
a door is open with the feature active, the
activation of the lights is extended for 10 seconds.
The feature is disabled when the vehicle is locked
or when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT COURTESY LIGHT
The courtesy lights will automatically turn on when
the door is open or closed. The light switches in the
overhead console are for reading lamps.

Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

1 — Courtesy/Reading Lights
2 — Light Switches

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