brake fluid FIAT 500X 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal
when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: serious and less serious failures. Serious failures are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious failures are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause
of the failure is eliminated.
Warning light What it means
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID / ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ON
Low brake fluid level
The warning light switches on when the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, possibly
due to a leak in the circuit. Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the warning light has switched
off. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership.
Electric parking brake on
The warning light switches on when the electric parking brake is engaged. Release the electric parking
brake, then check that the warning light has switched off. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
EBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red) and(amber) warning lights with the engine on
indicates either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear
wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on
the display.
ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURE
103) 104) 105) 106)
31) 32) 33) 34)
Versions with manual gearbox
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake
and place the gear lever in neutral;
bring the ignition device to MAR. On
Diesel versions, warning light
lights
up in the instrument panel: wait for the
warning light to switch off;
fully depress the clutch pedal
without touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition device to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts;
if the engine does not start within
10 seconds, bring the ignition deviceback to STOP and wait for
10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure.
after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Versions with automatic
transmission
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake
and set the gear lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral);
fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator;
set the ignition device to AVV;
if the engine does not start, bring
the ignition device back to STOP and
wait for 10-15 seconds before
repeating the starting procedure;
after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE STARTING
FAILURE
Starting the engine with electronic
key battery (Keyless Go) run down
or flat
If the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed the
electronic key battery might be run
down or flat. Therefore, the system
does not detect the presence of the
electronic key on board the vehicle anddisplays a dedicated message. In this
case, rest the rounded edge of the
electronic key (the side opposite the
metal insert) on the ignition device and
press the button using the electronic
key. The ignition device is thus activated
and the engine can be started.
WARNING
103)Do not try to start the engine pouring
fuel or other flammable fluid inside the
throttle body air intake: this might damage
the engine and injury people nearby.
104)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in
oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
105)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
106)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
31)We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km, you do
not drive to full car performance (e.g.
excessive acceleration, long journeys at top
speed, sharp braking, etc.).
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a compressor D complete with
pressure gauge and connectors;
an instruction leaflet, to refer to for
prompt and correct use and that must
be then given to the personnel dealing
with the tyre treated with sealant;
a pair of gloves located in the side
compartment of the compressor;
some adaptors, for inflating different
elements.
IMPORTANT The sealing fluid is
effective with external temperatures of
between –20°C and +50°C. The sealing
fluid has an expiry date.
TYRE REPAIRING AND
PRESSURE RESTORING
PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
place the car in a safe and suitable
area, engaging the parking brake. Take
the kit from the specific compartment.Remove the speed limit sticker and
apply it in a clearly visible position. Wear
the protective gloves provided. Remove
the valve cap of the punctured tyre and
connect and firmly tighten the
transparent tube of the sealant
Afig. 138 and tighten nut B on the tyre
valve;
ensure that the ON-OFF button A
fig. 139 is in the0(off) position. Ifprovided, open the compressor cover,
insert the electrical connector in the
car’s 12V socket and start the car
engine;
activate the compressor moving
"ON-OFF" button toI(ON) position.
When the pressure gauge B
fig. 139 shows the required pressure for
the car (see “Wheels” paragraph in the
“Technical data” chapter), switch off the
compressor moving "ON-OFF" button
to0(off) position. If after 5 minutes from
starting the compressor, the pressure
gauge indicates a pressure lower than
1.8 bar / 26 psi, switch off the
compressor, disconnect the sealant
tube from the tyre valve, re-screw the
valve cap and move the car about
10 meters to allow the sealing fluid to
distribute in the tyre. Stop the car safely
and repeat the operation above until the
required pressure is reached. If after
other 5 min. after running the
compressor the pressure gauge still
indicates a pressure lower than 1.8 bar
/ 26 psi, the TYRE IS TOO DAMAGED
AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. Remove
and place the kit in the specific
compartment and contact a Fiat
Dealership;
if the required pressure is reached,
restart driving. Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Avoid sudden acceleration or braking.
After driving for about 8 km (or
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equivalent in miles), place the car in a
safe and suitable area, engaging the
electric parking brake. Pick up the kit,
ensure the "ON-OFF" button is in0(off)
position, insert the electrical connector
in the 12V socket of the car. Remove
the valve cap of repaired tyre,
disconnect and pull out the black
inflation tube, connect it to the valve
and lock it with the lever. Check the tyre
pressure shown on the pressure gauge;
if the pressure is lower than 1.8 bar /
26 psi, the TYRE IS TOO DAMAGED
AND CANNOT BE REPAIRED. Remove
and place the kit in the specific
compartment and contact a Fiat
Dealership;
if the pressure is equal to or higher
than 1.8 bar / 26 psi, switch on the
compressor and reach the required
pressure. Disconnect and replace the
kit in the specific compartment. Drive
carefully drive to a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.
WARNING
153)Punctures on the sides of the tire may
not be repaired. Do not use the Fix&Go
automatic kit if the tyre was damaged as a
result of being used when underinflated.
154)Wear the protective gloves provided
with the Fix&Go automatic kit.155)Apply the adhesive label where it can
be easily seen by the driver as a reminder
that the tyre has been treated with the
Fix&Go automatic kit. Drive carefully,
particularly on bends. Do not exceed
80 km/h. Avoid sudden acceleration or
braking.
156)If the pressure has fallen below
1.8 bar, do not drive any further: the
Fix&Go automatic kit cannot guarantee
proper hold because the tyre is too
damaged. Contact a Fiat Dealership.
157)You must always indicate that the tyre
was repaired using the Fix&Go automatic
kit. Give the booklet to the technicians who
will be handling the tyre that was treated
using the Fix&Go Automatic kit.
158)Repairs are not possible in the case of
damage to the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do not remove
foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
159)Never operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes. Risk
of overheating. The Fix&Go Automatic kit is
not suitable for definitive repairs, so the
repaired tyres may only be used
temporarily.160)As required by current regulations,
the information on chemical substances for
the protection of human health and the
environment and on the safe use of the
sealing fluid are on the cannister label.
Compliance with the indications on the
label is an essential condition to ensure the
safety and the effectiveness of the product.
Remember to carefully read the label
before use; the user of the product is
responsible for any damages caused by
improper use. The sealing fluid has an
expiry date. Replace the bottle if the
sealant has expired.
IMPORTANT
68)In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to
repair tyres showing damage on the tread
or shoulder up to max. 4 mm diameter.
IMPORTANT
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE (1.4 Turbo Multi Air and 2.4 Tigershark versions)
The checks listed in the Service Schedule, after reaching 120,000 km/8 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the first
interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check the operation of the
engine management systems, emissions and, for
versions/markets where provided, engine oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen washer system and
adjust the jets, if necessary●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190

Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check the cleanliness of the bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)●●
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions only)●
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level
(4x4 versions)●●
Check rear differential fluid level (4x4 versions)●●
Check oil level of electro-hydraulic actuator and top up, if
necessary (1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions with dual-clutch
automatic transmission)(2)
●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (1.4 Turbo Multi Air
versions)(3) (O) (●)●●●●●
Change engine oil and oil filter (2.4 Tigershark versions)(4)●●●●●●●●●●
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every year.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
(4) The engine oil and oil filter must be replaced when the warning light on the instrument panel switches on or, in any case, every year.
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90

Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Replace spark plugs (1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions) (5)●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (2.4 Tigershark versions)●●●
Replace the accessory drive belt(s)(6)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (1.4 Turbo Multi Air
versions only)(6)
Change the brake fluid(7)
Replace the air filter cartridge (8)
●●●●●
Replace the passenger compartment filter (8) (O) (●)●●●●●
(5) For 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as
follows: only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine"
paragraph in the "Technical specifications" chapter); strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan. It is advisable to contact a FIAT Dealership for plug replacement.
(6) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum distance 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is
60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(7) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every 2 years, irrespective of the mileage.
(8) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
NOTE change automatic transmission oil and replace oil filter every 240,000 km.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90

SERVICE SCHEDULE (1.6 E.Torq versions)
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
The checks listed in the Service Schedule, after reaching 150,000 km/10 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the
first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check the operation of the
engine management systems, emissions and, for
versions/markets where provided, engine oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen washer system and
adjust the jets, if necessary●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check the cleanliness of the bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●●●●●●●●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)●●●●●●●●●●
Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter●●●●●●●●●●
Replace the spark plugs●●●●●
Replace the accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace the air filter cartridge (2)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid(3)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (2) (O) (●)
●●●●●
(2) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner should be replaced every 15,000 km.
(3) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every 2 years, irrespective of the mileage.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Obligatory operations

SERVICE SCHEDULE (Diesel versions)
The checks listed in the Service Schedule, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the first
interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen washer system and
adjust the jets, if necessary●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.177
Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120