clutch FIAT 500X 2014 2.G User Guide

CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL
can cause severe transmission damage. Refer to
“Recreational Towing” in “Starting And Operating”
and “Towing A Disabled Vehicle” in “In Case Of
Emergency” for further information.
Drive (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The
DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris-
tics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading con-
ditions, in hilly terrain, traveling into strong head
winds or while towing a heavy trailer), use the
AutoStick shift control (refer to “AutoStick” in this
section for further information) to select a lower gear.
Under these conditions, using a lower gear will im-
prove performance and extend transmission life by
reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup. If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat-
ing limits, the transmission controller may modify the
transmission shift schedule, reduce engine torque,
and/or expand the range of torque converter clutch
engagement. This is done to prevent transmission dam-
age due to overheating.
If the transmission becomes extremely hot, the “Trans-
mission Temperature Warning Light” may illuminate
and the transmission may operate differently until the
transmission cools down.
During cold temperatures, transmission operation may
be modified depending on engine and transmission
temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature
improves warm up time of the engine and transmission
to achieve maximum efficiency. Engagement of the
torque converter clutch, and shifts into 8th or 9th gear,
are inhibited until the transmission fluid is warm.
Normal operation will resume once the transmission
temperature has risen to a suitable level.
AutoStick
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature
providing manual shift control, giving you more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine
braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
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Sport Mode –This mode is designed to increase
steering feedback to the driver with a slight increase in
effort and changes the transmission shift schedules for
more aggressive shifting. This driving mode is useful
while driving on twisty roads where more steering
precision is desired in spirited cornering.
Warning Messages
In the event of a system fault, the system automatically
defaults to Automode and a message will appear in
the instrument cluster display.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
BRAKE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Brake Control
The Brake Control system with mitigation provides the
driver with audible warnings, visual warnings (within
the instrument cluster display), and may apply a brake
jerk to warn the driver when it detects a potential
frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking are
intended to provide the driver with enough time to
react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision. NOTE:
•
Brake Control monitors the information from the
forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic
Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of
a forward collision. When the system determines that
a forward collision is probable, the driver will be
provided with audible and visual warnings and may
provide a brake jerk warning.
• If the driver does not take action based upon these
progressive warnings, then the system will provide a
limited level of active braking to help slow the
vehicle and mitigate the potential forward collision.
If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and
the system determines that the driver intends to
avoid the collision by braking but has not applied
sufficient brake force, the system will compensate
and provide additional brake force as required.
Vehicles With A Manual Transmission: After the end
of the intervention of automatic braking, the engine
could stall, unless the driver can depress the clutch
pedal.
Vehicles With Automatic Transmission: After the end
of the intervention of automatic braking, the transmis-
sion may remain in last gear stored: therefore the car
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NOTE:Push the ESC Off switch (if necessary), to
place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to
“Electronic Brake Control” in “Safety” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage,
or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may
lead to transmission overheating and failure. Al-
low the engine to idle with the transmission in
NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five
rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize over-
heating and reduce the risk of clutch or transmis-
sion failure during prolonged efforts to free a
stuck vehicle.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/ SECOND gear and REVERSE, do
not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h),
or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too
fast may lead to transmission overheating and
failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin
the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear
(no transmission shifting occurring).
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 333

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
16,000
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Check tire condition/wear and
adjust pressure, if necessary,
check TIREKIT expiration date
(if provided). ••• •••••• • • • • • •
Check operation of lighting
system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning
lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instru-
ment panel warning lights,
etc.). ••• •••••• • • • • • •
Check and, if necessary, top
up fluid levels (brakes/
hydraulic clutch, windshield
washer, battery, engine cool-
ant, etc.). ••• •••••• • • • • • •
Check engine control system
operation (via diagnostic tool). ••• •••••• • • • • • •
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WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnor-
mally high brake temperatures, excessive lining
wear, and possible brake damage. Riding the
brakes may also reduce braking capacity in an
emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately
if the “Brake Warning Light” is on.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area
before removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring
the fluid level up to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir. Fluid level can be expected to fall
as the brake pads wear. The brake fluid level should be
checked when the pads are replaced. However, low
fluid level may be caused by a leak and a checkup may
be needed.NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transmission, the brake fluid reservoir supplies fluid to
both the brake system and the clutch release system.
The two systems are separated in the reservoir, and a
leak in one system will not affect the other system. The
manual transmission clutch release system should not
require fluid replacement during the life of the vehicle.
If the brake fluid reservoir is low and the brake system
does not indicate any leaks or other problems, it may be
a result of a leak in the hydraulic clutch release system.
See your local authorized dealer for service.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in the
“Technical Data” section for further information.
WARNING!
• Use only manufacturer ’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in the “Technical Data” section for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
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WARNING!(Continued)
original factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during
hard or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden
brake failure. This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should
be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
CAUTION!
Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall
clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids
may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of
clutch function and the ability to shift the transmis-
sion.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmis-
sion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Technical Data” for further information.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The
fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole
and a point not more than 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) below the
bottom of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar C Series Manual & Dual
Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If Equipped We recommended you use Mopar Front Axle/PTU
Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5).
Rear Differential (RDM) – If Equipped We recommended you use Mopar Rear Axle/RDM
Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-90 (API GL-5).
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 4. If DOT 4 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 3 is acceptable.
DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every 2 years
regardless of mileage.
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TECHNICAL DATA 409

Axle Lubrication........................ .409
Battery ........................... .135, 358
Charging System Light ..................135
Belts, Seat ............................. .207
Blind Spot Monitoring .....................59
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................360
B-Pillar Location ........................ .384
Brake Assist System ..................... .157
Brake Fluid ........................... .409
Brakes ............................ .154, 368
Brake System ....................... .154, 368
Fluid Check ......................... .409
Master Cylinder ...................... .369
Warning Light ....................... .133
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................74
Bulbs, Light ........................... .209
Camera, Rear .......................... .255
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .407
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ......................... .356
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............206, 265
Car Washes ........................... .373
Certification Label ....................... .268Chains, Tire
........................... .397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................315, 379
Chart, Tire Sizing ....................... .381
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .343
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .............205
Checks, Safety ......................... .205
Child Restraint ......................... .188
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................ .192
Child Restraints ...................... .188
Child Seat Installation ...................202
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ......200
Infants And Child Restraints ..............190
LATCH Positions ..................... .195
Locating

The LATCH Anchorages ..........198
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .....195
Older Children And Child Restraints ........191
Seating Positions ...................... .194
Clean Air Gasoline ...................... .262
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .374
Windshield Wiper Blades .................360
Climate Control ..........................80
Manual ..............................80
Clutch ............................... .369
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INDEX 461

Clutch Fluid........................... .369
Coin Holder ............................115
Cold Weather Operation ...................216
Connector UCI............................... .445
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) .........445
Console ...............................115
Console, Floor ...........................115
Contract, Service .........................10
Cooling System ......................... .364
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............366
Coolant Capacity ..................... .407
Coolant Level .....................364, 367
Disposal Of Used Coolant ................367
Drain, Flush, And Refill ..................365
Inspection .......................... .367
Points To Remember .................367, 368
Pressure Cap ........................ .367
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .365, 407, 408
Corrosion Protection ..................... .372
Cruise Light ........................ .151, 152
Cupholders ............................116
Customer Assistance ........................8
Customer Programmable Features ............415Daytime Running Lights
....................68
Dealer Service .......................... .344
Defroster, Rear Window ....................78
Defroster, Windshield .....................207
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................69
Disabled Vehicle Towing ...................334
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............367
Door Ajar ............................. .136
Door Ajar Light ........................ .136
Door Locks Door Locks ...........................36
KeyFob .............................36
Remote ..............................36
Remote Keyless Entry ....................36
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ......................46
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. .271
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .......112
Electric

Park Brake ...................... .218
Electric Parking Brake .....................218
Electronic Brake Control System Anti-Lock Brake System .................155
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