FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Owners Manual

AUTO-Down Feature — If EquippedThe 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 auto-
matically.
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.
Push To Activate AUTO-Down Feature
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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.
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 trigger
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.
Lift To Activate AUTO-Up Feature
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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 windowcompletely 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 par-
tially 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 to-
gether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening 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
key turned to the MAR/RUN position.
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 accessible
to children. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the power sun-
roof while operating the power sunroof 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 sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Operation Switch
1 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
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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.
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 occur-
rence 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 is manually operated and can be
adjusted in any position.
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Anti-Pinch Safety Device
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of
the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob-
struction 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 bagin 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.
Emergency Key And Key Hole
1 — Allen Key
2 — Key Hole
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CAUTION!
•When refitting sunroof, be careful to avoid fingers,
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 the STOP/OFF position and wait for at least 10 seconds. 3. Bring the ignition to the position MAR/RUN.
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 5 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.
HOOD
Opening
The hood release lever (to open the primary latch) and
safety latch (to open the secondary latch) must be re-
leased to open the hood.
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1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driversside of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle.
3. Push the safety latch release lever toward the passen- ger 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 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 transmis-
sion 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 6 inches (15 cm) from the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure
that the hood is completely closed.
Hood Prop System
1 — Locking Tab
2 — Support Rod
2 — Support Rod Seat
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
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.
LIFTGATE
The Liftgate release function is disabled when the vehicle
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
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