Brake FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section), has been disabled and the “ESC Off
Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Par-
tial Off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of
TCS is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability
offered by the ESC system is reduced.
WARNING!
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, in-
cluding those resulting from excessive speed in
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turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing. ESC also cannot prevent accidents resulting
from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate
driver input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive,
and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capa-
bilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user ’s safety or the safety of
others.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver ’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate
of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed
are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then
applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce
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not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
air bag system service. If your seat, including your
trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any
way (including removal or loosening/tightening of
seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your
authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved
seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to
modify the air bag system for persons with dis-
abilities, contact your authorized dealer.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
•
How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts
were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
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•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
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Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected, or if fuel or brake fluid leaks are
suspected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING THE ENGINE ................273
▫ Tip Start Feature ..................... .274
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................274
▫ Cold Weather Operation ................275
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................276
▫ After Starting — Warming Up The Engine . . . .277
▫ Stopping The Engine ...................277
▫ Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped . . .278
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .278
 ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) ............279▫
Auto Park Brake ..................... .283
▫ SafeHold .......................... .284
▫ Brake Service Mode ....................285
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION ...............286
▫ Shifting ............................ .287
▫ Downshifting ....................... .288
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............290
▫ Shift Lever ......................... .292
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .294
▫ Transmission Limp Home Mode ...........300
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▫Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............300
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .301
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .........301
▫ Activation .......................... .302
▫ Setting A Desired Speed .................303
▫ Deactivation ........................ .303
▫ Resume Speed ....................... .303
▫ Varying The Speed .....................304
▫ Accelerating For Passing ................305
 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .305
 DYNAMIC SELECTOR — IF EQUIPPED ......306
▫ Warning Messages .....................307
 BRAKE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .........307▫
Brake Control ....................... .307
▫ Turning Brake Control ON Or OFF .........309
▫ Changing Brake Control Sensitivity .........310
▫ Brake Control Limited Warning ............311
▫ Service Brake Control Warning ............311
▫
Precautions While Driving With Brake Control . .313
▫ General Information ...................315
 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .316
▫ ParkSense Sensors .....................316
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .........318
▫ Service The Rear Park Assist System ........319
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions .......320
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
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Keyless Enter-N-Go in the MAR/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Manual Transmission
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) and put the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, without pressing the accelerator.
3. Cycle the ignition to the AVV/START position and release it as soon as the engine is started.
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4. If the engine does not start, place the ignition in theSTOP/OFF position and wait 10-15 seconds before
attempting to restart the engine.
Automatic Transmission
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Electric Park Brake (EPB) and put the shift lever in the PARK or NEUTRAL position.
2. Press on the brake pedal, without pressing the accel- erator.
3. Cycle the ignition to the AVV/START position and release it as soon as the engine is started.
4. If the engine does not start, place the ignition in the STOP/OFF position and wait 10-15 seconds before
attempting to restart the engine.Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch
briefly to the AVV/START position and release it. The
starter motor will continue to run but will automatically
disengage when the engine is running.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
Normal Starting orExtreme Cold Weather procedure,
and has not experienced an extended park condition as
identified in Extended Park Starting procedure it may
be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the
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CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as a problem.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Park Brake
System (EPB) that offers simple operation, and some
additional features that make the parking brake more
convenient and useful. The parking brake is primarily intended to prevent the
vehicle from rolling while parked. Before leaving the
vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is applied.
Also, be certain to leave the transmission in PARK.
The EPB switch is located in the center console.
You can engage the EPB in two ways;
•
Manually, by pulling up on the park brake switch
momentarily to apply.
• Automatically, by enabling the Auto Park Brake fea-
ture in the customer programmable features section of
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To apply the EPB manually, pull up on the switch
momentarily. You may hear a slight whirring sound from
the back of the vehicle while the EPB engages. Once the
parking brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE warning
lamp in the instrument cluster and an indicator on the
switch will illuminate. If your foot is on the brake pedalwhile you apply the EPB, you may notice a small amount
of brake pedal movement. The EPB can be applied even
when the ignition switch is in the STOP/OFF position
but the BRAKE warning lamp will not illuminate, how-
ever, it can only be released when the ignition switch is in
the MAR/RUN position.
NOTE:
The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB
switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in either the
released or applied position. The light will extinguish
upon releasing the switch.
If the Auto Park Brake feature is enabled, the EPB will
automatically engage whenever the transmission is
placed into PARK, or with a manual transmission, when
the ignition switch is in the STOP/OFF position. If your
foot is on the brake pedal, you may notice a small amount
of brake pedal movement while the EPB is engaging.
Electric Park Brake Switch
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