2022 FIAT 500X key

232IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
This vehicle must be towed with all four wheels OFF
the ground.
If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the RUN position.
If the key fob is unavailable or the vehicle's battery
is discharged, find Instructions on shifting the
transmission out of PARK in order to move the
vehicle Ú page 230.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) MODELS
FCA US LLC requires towing with all four wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow
the vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of the
vehicle raised and the opposite end on a towing
dolly.
TOW EYE USAGE — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be
used to move a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye, be sure to follow the Tow
Eye Usage Precautions below.

Tow Eye

Tow Eye Usage Precautions
Towing
Condition Wheels OFF
The Ground ALL WHEEL
DRIVE
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear
NOT ALLOWED
Front NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLOK
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may
result from improper towing.
CAUTION!
DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will
result.
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used (if
the remaining wheels are on the ground).
Internal damage to the transmission or power
transfer unit will occur if a front or rear wheel
lift is used when towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
The tow eye must only be used for roadside
emergencies. Use with an appropriate device
in accordance with highway code (a rigid bar
or rope) to maneuver the vehicle in prepara -
tion for transport via a tow truck.

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Tow Eye Warning Label

Front Tow Eye Installation
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind an
access door, located on the right side of the front
fascia/bumper. To install the tow eye, open the
access door using the vehicle key or a small
screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into the
receptacle.
Insert the wheel bolt wrench handle through the
eye and tighten. The tow eye must be fully seated
to the attaching bracket through the lower front
fascia/bumper as shown. If the tow eye is not fully
seated to the attaching bracket, the vehicle should
not be towed.
Front Tow Eye Access Door
Front Tow Eye Installed

The tow eye must not be used to move the
vehicle off the road or where there are obsta -
cles.
Do not use the tow eyes for tow truck hookup
or highway towing.
Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle
Ú page 231.
Damage to your vehicle may occur if these
guidelines are not followed Ú page 232.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
eyes.
CAUTION!
Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains may
break, causing serious injury or death.
Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow
straps may break or become disengaged,
causing serious injury or death.
Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may
cause components to break resulting in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
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234IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Rear Tow Eye Installation
The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a
access door on the rear fascia/bumper.
To install the tow eye, open the access door using
the vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread
the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the wheel bolt wrench handle through the
eye and tighten. The tow eye must be fully seated
to the attaching bracket through the lower rear
fascia/bumper. If the tow eye is not fully seated to
the attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be
towed.

Rear Tow Eye Access Door Rear Tow Eye Installed

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that
takes effect in the event of an impact
Úpage 201.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed under certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle Úpage 204.

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258SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CavityMini Fuse Description
F317.5 Amp Brown Fan Air Conditioning, Power Socket
F33 20 Amp Yellow Power Window Front (Passenger Side)
F34 20 Amp Yellow Power Window Front (Driver’s Side)
F36 15 Amp Blue Supply Uconnect System, Air Conditioning, USB Port, Rear lateral ceiling light in case of open roof, EOBD port
F37 10 Amp RedSystem Power Forward Collision Warning Plus, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), IPC, Central stack switches, Brake Pedal
Switch (NC)
F38 20 Amp Yellow Central Locking
F42 7.5 Amp Brown BSM - Brake Control Module, EPS - Electric Power-Assisted Steering
F43 20 Amp Yellow Bi-directional Pump Washer
F47 20 Amp Yellow Power Rear Window (Driver Side)
F48 20 Amp Yellow Power Rear Window (Passenger Side)
F49 7.5 Amp Brown Supply ParkSense, Spot Lights Front Dome, Internal Electrochromic Mirror, Heated Front Seats, SGW, Sunroof
Motor.
F50 7.5 Amp Brown Supply Air Bag
F51 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning Compressor, Plaque Automatic Transmission, Rear Camera, Air Conditioning, LDW - Lane
Departure Warning, ASS - Auxiliary Stack Switch, DSU - Drive Selector Unit, Reverse gear switch, side mirrors
and rear window defrost
F53 7.5 Amp Brown Supply IPC/Starter Device/System Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ , Brake Pedal Switch (NA), EPB - Electric Parking
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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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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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.......................................................... 73Materials Added........................................ 290Methanol................................................... 291Octane Rating................................. 290, 293Specifications............................................ 293Tank Capacity............................................ 292Full Brake Control System............................. 182Fuses............................................................. 252
G
Gasoline, (Fuel)............................................. 290Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 290Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 290GaugesFuel............................................................. 73Gear Selector Override.................................. 230Glass Cleaning............................................... 288Gross Axle Weight Rating............................... 113GVWR............................................................ 112
H
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
I
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
J
Jack Location................................................ 219Jack Operation.............................................. 220Jacking Instructions...................................... 220Jump Starting................................................ 226
K
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
L
Lane Change And Turn Signals........................38Lane Change Assist..........................................38LaneSense.................................................... 108

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304 Monitor, Tire Pressure System
....................... 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
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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
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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