FIAT 500X 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped
The driver and passenger power window switches have
an Auto-down feature. Push the switch for half a second
and release it; the window will go down automatically.
To partially open the window, push the window switch
and release it when you want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-down operation, pull up on the switch
briefly when the when the window has reached the
desired position.Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped
Lift and hold the window switch for half a second,
release, and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during
the Auto operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To partially close the window, lift the window switch
and release it when you want the window to stop.
Push To Activate Auto-Down Feature
Lift To Activate Auto-Up Feature
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NOTE:
•If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-
closure, it will reverse direction and then go back
down. Remove the obstacle and use the window
switch again to close the window.
• Any impact due to rough road conditions may trig-
ger the auto-reverse function unexpectedly during
auto-closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly
and hold to close the window manually.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window
probably needs to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:
1. Pull the window switch up to close the window completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence
and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the
rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting
occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof open-
ing to minimize the buffeting or open any window.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The sunroof has two glass panels (the front one is
operational and the rear one fixed) and is equipped
with two manual operated sun blinds, front and rear.
The power sunroof can be operated only with the
ignition is placed in RUN mode.
The power sunroof switches are located in the overhead
console.
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WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle or in a location acces-
sible to children. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
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switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are properly secured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts,
or any object to project through the sunroof
opening. Injury may result.
Opening The Sunroof
To retract the front panel to the open position, push the
open/close button and the sunroof will fully open. The
sunroof can be stopped in any position by pushing the
switch a second time while is opening.
Venting The Front Panel
To vent the sunroof push and hold the vent switch.
NOTE: The vent switch has the automatic function only
at the opening of the roof, during the closing of the roof,
the expected functionality is only that manual.
Operation Switch
1 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
2 — Front Panel Vent Switch
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Closing The Sunroof
To close the front panel completely, pull the sunroof
switch from the open position. The sunroof can be
stopped in any position by pulling the sunroof switch a
second time while it is closing.
NOTE:During the open/close or vent operation any
push on the switches will stop the closing of the panel.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting
occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and
rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
Sun Shade
The two sun shades are manually operated and can be
adjusted in any position.
Anti-Pinch Safety Device
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an
obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruc-
tion if this occurs. Next, push the switch forward and
release to Express Close.
Emergency Operation
If the power sunroof switch fails, the sunroof can be
operated manually as follows:
1. Remove the protective cap located on the inner lining.
2. Remove the Allen Key that is supplied in the tool bag in the cargo area.
3. Insert the Allen Key into the key hole and turn it clockwise to open the roof or counter-clockwise to
close.
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CAUTION!
•When refitting sunroof, be careful to avoid fin-
gers, scarves, ties and items of clothing from
getting caught under the panel.
• Do not open the roof in the presence of snow or
ice. There is risk of damage.
Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure
As a result of any abnormal behavior of the roof or as a
result of an emergency operation, and you must relearn
the automatic operation of the sunroof.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the open/close button to move the roof in the fully closed position.
2. Bring the ignition to STOP mode and wait for at least 10 seconds.
3. Bring the ignition to the RUN mode.
4. Pull the open/close button and hold it for at least 10 seconds, after which you should feel the mechanical
stop of the electric motor of the roof.
5. Within five seconds, pull to close and hold the open/close button, the roof makes a complete cycle
of opening and closing automatically (to indicate
that the relearn procedure has been successful). If
this does not happen and you need to repeat the
procedure from the beginning.
Emergency Key And Key Hole
1 — Allen Key
2 — Key Hole
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HOOD
Opening
The hood release lever (to open the primary latch) and
safety latch (to open the secondary latch) must be
released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driver ’sside of the instrument panel. 2. Move to the outside of the vehicle.
3. Push the safety latch release lever toward the pas-
senger side of the vehicle. The safety latch is located
behind the center front edge of the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the locking tab and insert it into the seat located on the underside of the
hood.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Latch Release lever Location
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NOTE:
•Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper arms are
not in motion and not in the lifted position.
• While lifting the hood, use both hands.
• Vehicle must be at a stop and the automatic trans-
mission must be in PARK. Manual transmission
vehicles must have the electric park brake engaged.
Closing
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand remove the support rod from its seat and
reinsert it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure
that the hood is completely closed.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block
your vision. Failure to follow this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood
to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood
is fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both latches en-
gaged.
Hood Prop System
1 — Locking Tab
2 — Support Rod
2 — Support Rod Seat
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LIFTGATE
The liftgate release function is disabled when the ve-
hicle is in motion.
Opening
Opening From Outside
To unlock the liftgate from the outside, squeeze the
electronic liftgate release and pull the liftgate open with
one fluid motion.
When opening the door, the turn signal lights will flash
twice and the interior dome light will illuminate. Theinterior dome light will turn off automatically by clos-
ing the liftgate. Refer to “Interior Lights” in “Getting To
Know Your Vehicle.”
If the liftgate is left open, the interior dome light will
shut off after a few minutes to conserve battery life.
Internal Emergency Release
Proceed as follows:
1. Lower the headrests and fold the seatbacks.
2. Using the supplied screwdriver (located under cargo
floor in tool kit), remove the yellow tab.
Electronic Liftgate Release
1 — Yellow Tab
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3. Insert the screwdriver into the release tab slot totrigger the release tab of the liftgate.Closing
Grasp the liftgate closing handle and lower the liftgate.
NOTE: Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in
possession of the key because the liftgate will be locked
automatically.
Cargo Area Features
Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped
The vehicle is equipped with a load floor that can be
adjusted as needed.
2 — Release Tab SlotLiftgate Closing Handle
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Position 1 (Floor Flush):
This position allows you to make the load floor flat for
ease of loading/unloading objects from the cargo area.
This position also makes it possible to use the space
below as another compartment for storing fragile or
smaller objects.
Position 2 (Elevated Position):
When the rear seatbacks and front passenger seat is
folded flat, it will allow for loading objects of long
dimensions. It is recommended to use this position only
during the actual transporting of the objects, then bring
the load floor in position 1.
NOTE:With a full size spare, the floor will be at the
elevated position.
Access To The Loading Floor
To access the double load compartment, proceed as
follows:
1. Lift up on the Load Floor Handle. 2. Place the desired objects inside the compartment.
3. Reposition the load floor.
Load Floor Handle
1 — Cargo Load Floor
2 — Cargo Load Floor Handle
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