2022 FIAT 500X Owners Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE39
Push the driver or passenger light switch to
operate the reading lamps individually.
NOTE:
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the
interior lights are turned off. This will prevent the
battery from discharging once the doors are
closed.
If a light is left on it will automatically be turned
off after approximately 15 minutes after the
ignition is in the OFF position.
Dome Light Timing
The dome light will automatically illuminate when
the doors are unlocked, the doors are opened or
after the doors are closed.
Timing Entering The Vehicle
The dome lights illuminate in the following ways:
When the doors are unlocked, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately 27 seconds.
When one of the doors is opened, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately three minutes.
When the doors are closed, the dome light will
automatically shut off after approximately
27 seconds.
NOTE:The timing stops once the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position. The dome light will turn off under any of the
following conditions:
The dome light is disabled when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
The dome lights will turn off automatically when
the doors are locked.
The dome lights will automatically turn off after
approximately 15 minutes of inactivity to
preserve the battery.
Timing Exiting The Vehicle
The dome light will illuminate under the following
conditions when the ignition is placed in the OFF
position:
The dome light will illuminate for 27 seconds
after the key is removed from the vehicle.
The opening of one of the doors (approximately
three minutes).
After closing a door (approximately 27 seconds).
The dome light timing is disabled when the doors
are locked.
Dimmer Controls
Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or
downward to increase or decrease the brightness
of the ambient light located in the overhead
console, lower instrument panel lights, and cubby
bin lights. With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
instrument panel dimmer control upward or
downward to increase or decrease the brightness
of the instrument panel. At the top detent of the
instrument panel dimmer, all the interior lights will
also illuminate. At the bottom most setting of the
thumb wheel, all the interior lights will be turned to
their lowest dimmable setting.

Headlight Switch

1 — Ambient Light Control (If Equipped)
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
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Rear Dome Light — If Equipped
Push the switch on the rear dome light once to turn
the light on, the light will remain on at all times.
Push the switch a second time to turn the light off,
the light will remain off until a door is opened.

Rear Dome Light On/Off Switch

Retractable Roof Lights
For vehicles equipped with a retractable roof, there
are two interior lights located below the grab
handles of the rear doors.
The lights come on by opening any of the doors.
CARGO AREA LIGHTS
An interior light is located on the left side panel in
the cargo area.
This light automatically turns on/off when the
liftgate is opened and closed, regardless of the
position of the ignition.
NOTE:In order to preserve the life of the battery, the light
will turn off after 15 minutes.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located
on the lever on the right side of the steering
column. The front wipers are operated by rotating
a switch, located on the end of the lever.

Windshield Wiper Lever

WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotate the windshield wiper knob to one of the first
two detent positions for intermittent settings, the
third detent for low wiper operation and the fourth
for high wiper operation.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and
hold. If the lever is pulled while in the intermittent
setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for
several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and
then resume the intermittent interval previously
selected.
If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off
position, the wipers will operate for several wipe
cycles, then turn off.
1 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Pull For Front Washer
5 — Push Up For Mist
CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the “park” position. If the windshield
wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot
return to the “park” position, damage to the
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Mist
Push the lever upward to the Mist position and
release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:The Mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on
the windshield. The wash function must be used in
order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,
see Ú page 245.
RAIN SENSING WIPERS — IF EQUIPPED
This feature senses moisture on the windshield
and automatically activates the wipers. Rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to one of two detent
positions for intermittent settings to activate this
feature.
NOTE:If the windshield wiper lever is rotated from the O
(off) position to the first intermittent setting or from the first intermittent setting to the second inter
-
mittent setting, the wipers will perform an imme -
diate wipe cycle to clean the windshield.

Rain Sensor Location

The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with
the windshield wiper lever. Wiper delay position
one is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position
two is the most sensitive. Place the wiper switch in
the O (off) position when not using the system.
NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when
the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed posi -
tion.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function prop -
erly when ice or dried salt water is present on
the windshield.
Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or sili-
cone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and
off through Uconnect Settings Ú page 123.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features
for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate
under the following conditions:
Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition
is first placed in the ON/RUN position, the Rain
Sensing system will not operate until the wiper
switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than
0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature is
greater than 32°F (0°C).
Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the
ignition is in the ON/RUN position, and the auto -
matic transmission is in the NEUTRAL position,
the Rain Sensing system will not operate until
the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is
greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with the Remote Start system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Once the
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, rain
sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has
been selected, and no other inhibit conditions
exist.
Rain Sensing Wipers — Inhibition — When the
user changes the ignition position from OFF to
ON/RUN with the windshield wiper lever already
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden
icing of the windshield during freezing weather,
warm the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
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(Continued)
in the intermittent position, no wipe cycle is
performed for safety reasons. This temporary
inhibition avoids accidental activations of the
wiping (e.g. during the hand washing of the
windshield, blocking the blades in ice/snow
conditions).
The user can activate the Rain Sensing Wipers in
three ways:
Moving the lever from the O (off) position to the
intermittent positions.
One Mist command actuation.
The vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h) and
the rain sensor detects the presence of rain.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the
windshield wiper lever on the right side of the
steering column. The rear wiper/washer is
operated by rotating a switch, located at the
middle of the lever.
NOTE:If the front wiper is moving and the vehicle is
shifted in REVERSE, the rear wiper will perform one
round up to clean the rear window. Rotate the center portion of the lever
upward to the first detent for intermittent
operation and to the second detent for
continuous rear wiper operation. To use the washer, push the lever
forward and hold while spray is desired. If
the lever is pushed while in the
intermittent setting, the wiper will turn on
and operate for several wipe cycles after the end of
the lever is released, and then resume the
intermittent interval previously selected.
NOTE:As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the
switch is held for more than 30 seconds. Once the
lever is released, the pump will resume normal
operation.
If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off
position, the wiper will operate for several wipe
cycles, then turn off.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
placed in the OFF position, the wiper will
automatically return to the “park” position.WINDSHIELD WIPER DE-ICER —
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F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield
Wiper De-Icer feature that may be activated under
the following conditions:
Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be activated automatically
when the rear defrost is turned on and the
ambient temperature is below 40°F (4.4°C).
Activation By Remote Start Operation — When
Remote Start is active and the outside ambient
temperature is less than 40°F (4.4°C), the
Windshield Wiper De-Icer will activate. Exiting
Remote Start will resume its previous operation.
If the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was active, the
timer and operation will continue.CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners
on the interior surface of the window. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Labels can
be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
CAUTION!

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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are
located on the touchscreen (if equipped) and on
the instrument panel below the radio.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Automatic Climate Controls

MAX A/C Setting
MAX A/C sets the system for maximum
cooling performance. Rotate the driver
temperature control adjust knob
counterclockwise for MAX A/C. Both
driver and passenger temperature displays will
show MAX A/C LO. In MAX A/C, the blower speed
and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings will cause the
MAX A/C operation to switch to the selected setting
and MAX A/C to exit.
A/C Button
Push the A/C Control button to change
the current setting. The A/C indicator
illuminates when A/C is on. Pushing the
AUTO control button will cause the A/C
operation to change to AUTO mode and the A/C
indicator will turn off.
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the air conditioning
system is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow
through the outlets into the cabin. For improved
fuel economy, press the A/C button to turn off the
air conditioning and manually adjust the blower
and airflow mode settings. Also, make sure to
select only Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor modes.
NOTE:If your air conditioning performance seems lower
than expected, check the front of the A/C
condenser (located in front of the radiator), for an
accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle
water spray from the front of the radiator and
through the condenser.
SYNC Button
Push the Sync button to toggle the Sync
feature on/off. The Sync indicator
illuminates when Sync is on. Sync
synchronizes the passenger temperature
setting with the driver temperature setting.
Changing the passenger temperature setting while
in Sync mode will automatically exit this feature
and return to the separate management of air
temperatures in the two zones.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change
the system between Recirculation mode
and outside air mode. The Recirculation
indicator illuminates when Recirculation
is on. Recirculation can be used when outside
conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high
humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in
all modes. Recirculation may be unavailable if
conditions exist that could create fogging on the
inside of the windshield. Continuous use of the
Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy
and window fogging may occur. Extended use of
this mode is not recommended. Recirculation
mode may automatically adjust to optimize
customer experience for warming, cooling,
dehumidification, etc.
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In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation feature may be unavailable if
conditions exist that could create fogging on the
inside of the windshield.
AUTO Button
Set your desired temperature and press
AUTO. AUTO will achieve and maintain
your desired temperature by
automatically adjusting the blower speed
and air distribution. AUTO mode is highly
recommended for efficiency. Air Conditioning (A/C)
may be active during AUTO operation to improve
performance. Push the button on the faceplate to
turn AUTO on. The AUTO indicator illuminates when
AUTO is on. Toggling this function will cause the
system to switch between manual mode and
automatic mode Ú page 48.
MAX Defrost Button
Push the MAX Defrost button to change
the current airflow setting to Defrost
mode. The MAX Defrost indicator
illuminates when MAX Defrost is on.
Performing this function will cause the automatic
climate controls to change to manual mode. The
blower speed increases to full (all LEDs on) when
MAX Defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning
compressor is turned on (LED on), both driver and
passenger temperature controls are set to (HI),
defrost mode is selected (LED on), rear defroster is turned on (LED on) and the air recirculation is
turned off (LED off). If the MAX Defrost mode is
turned off, the climate system will return to the
previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Push the Rear Defrost button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated
outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear
Defrost indicator illuminates when the
rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after 20 minutes.
Driver And Passenger Temperature Knobs
The passenger temperature knob provides the
passenger with independent temperature control.
The driver temperature knob provides the driver
with independent temperature control. Rotate the
adjustment knob to set the desired temperature.
Rotating the temperature knob clockwise
increases the temperature.
Rotating the temperature knob
counterclockwise decreases the
temperature.
The set temperature is shown on the display.
Turning the temperature knob completely in one
direction or the other activates the HI (maximum
heating) or LO (maximum cooling) functions shown
in the display, respectively. Rotate the driver
temperature knob fully counterclockwise for
maximum A/C (LO).
To deactivate these functions, turn the
temperature knob to the desired temperature.
NOTE:Rotating the passenger temperature control knob
while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners
on the interior surface of the window. Use a
soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping
parallel to the heating elements. Labels can
be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or
abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.

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Blower Control Knob
Blower Control is used to regulate the
amount of air forced through the Climate
Control system. Adjusting the blower will
cause automatic mode to switch to
manual operation. The speeds can be selected by
rotating the Blower Control adjustment knob.
Mode Control
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode
buttons to change the airflow distribution
mode. The airflow distribution mode can
be adjusted so air comes from the
instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost
outlets and demist outlets.
Front Defrost Button
Push and release the button on the
faceplate to change the current airflow
setting to Defrost mode. The Front
Defrost indicator illuminates when Front
Defrost is on. Air comes from the windshield and
side window demist outlets. When the defrost
button is selected, the blower level may increase.
Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature
settings for best windshield and side window
defrosting and defogging. When toggling the front
defrost mode button, the Climate Control system
will return to the previous setting.
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the
instrument panel. Each of these outlets
can be individually adjusted to direct the
flow of air. The air vanes of the center
outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and
down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
There is a shut-off wheel located below the air
vanes to shut-off or adjust the amount of airflow
from these outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister
outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode is obtained by pressing
both the Panel Mode button and the
Floor Mode button, activating them both.
Air comes from the instrument panel
outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window
demister outlets.
NOTE:Bi-Level Mode is designed under comfort condi -
tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Mix Mode
Mix Mode is obtained by pressing both
the Windshield Mode button and the
Floor Mode button, activating them both.
Air is directed through the floor, defrost,
and side window demister outlets. This setting
works best in cold or snowy conditions that require
extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good
for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture
on the windshield.
Hi-Level Mode
Hi-Level Mode is obtained by pushing the
Defrost Mode button and the Panel Mode
button. Air comes from the instrument
panel outlets and the defrost outlets. A
slight amount of air is directed through the side
window demister outlets.
Tri-Level Mode
Tri-Level Mode is obtained by pressing
the Defrost Mode button, the Panel Mode
button, and the Floor Mode button. Air
comes from the instrument panel
outlets, the defrost outlets, and floor outlets. A
slight amount of air is directed through the side
window demister outlets.
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Climate Control Power Button
Press and release the Climate Control
Power button to turn the Climate Control
on/off.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Manual Climate Controls

MAX A/C Setting
Set the temperature control knob to the
MAX A/C setting to change the current
setting to the coldest output of air.
Moving the temperature control knob
away from the MAX A/C setting causes the MAX
A/C operation to exit.
A/C Button
Push the A/C button to engage the Air
Conditioning (A/C). The A/C indicator
illuminates when A/C is on.
NOTE:
For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in
Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be
turned off, but the A/C system shall remain
active to prevent fogging of the windows.
If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side
glass, select Defrost mode, and increase blower
speed if needed.
If your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the A/C
condenser (located in front of the radiator), for
an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a
gentle water spray from the front of the radiator
and through the condenser.
Recirculation Button
Push the Recirculation button to change
the system between recirculation mode
and outside air mode. The Recirculation
indicator and the A/C indicator illuminate
when the Recirculation button is pressed.
Recirculation can be used when outside
conditions, such as smoke, odors, dust, or
humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in
all modes except for Defrost. Recirculation may be
unavailable if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C
can be deselected manually without disturbing the
mode control selection. Continuous use of the
Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy
and window fogging may occur. Extended use of
this mode is not recommended.
On systems with Manual Climate Controls, if
equipped, the Recirculation mode is not allowed in
Defrost mode to improve window clearing
operation. Recirculation is disabled automatically
if this mode is selected. Attempting to use
Recirculation while in this mode causes the LED in
the control button to blink and then turns off.
Front Defrost Setting
Turn the mode control knob to the Front
Defrost mode setting. Air comes from the
windshield and side window demist
outlets. When the defrost button is
selected, the blower level may increase. Use
Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings
for best windshield and side window defrosting
and defogging.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost
Control button to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator

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