FIAT 500X 2014 2.G Owners Manual

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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could lurch forward, once the brakes release a few
seconds later. If the Brake Control event stops the
vehicle completely, the system will hold the vehicle at
standstill for two seconds and then release the brakes.
If a Brake Control event begins at a speed below 20 mph
(32 km/h), the system may provide the maximum
braking possible to mitigate the potential forward col-
lision. If the Brake Control event stops the vehicle
completely, the system will hold the vehicle at standstill
for two seconds and then release the brakes.When the system determines a collision with the vehicle
in front of you is no longer probable, the warning
message will be deactivated.
NOTE:
•
The minimum speed for Brake Control activation is
4 mph (7 km/h).
• The maximum speed for Brake Control activation is
124 mph (200 km/h).
• The Brake Control alerts may be triggered on objects
other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts
based on the course prediction. This is expected and
is a part of normal Brake Control activation and
functionality.
• The Brake Control system is intended for on-road use
only. If the vehicle is taken off-road, the Brake
Control system should be deactivated to prevent
unnecessary warnings to the surroundings.
• The active braking is enabled only if the front seat
belts are fastened.
Brake Control Message
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WARNING!
Brake Control is not intended to avoid a collision
on its own, nor can Brake Control detect every type
of potential collision. The driver has the responsi-
bility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle
via braking and steering. Failure to follow this
warning could lead to serious injury or death.
Turning Brake Control On Or Off
The Brake Control menu setting is located in the
Uconnect settings.
NOTE:The default status of Brake Control is “Warning
+ Active Braking.” This allows the system to warn you
of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you
and enable the active braking.
• Changing the Brake Control status to “Off” deacti-
vates the system, so no warning or active braking
will be available in case of a possible collision
• Changing the Brake Control status to “Only Warn-
ing” prevents the system from providing limited
active braking, or additional brake support if the driver is not braking adequately in the event of a
potential frontal collision, but maintains the audible
and visual warnings.
Changing the status of the system is only possible with
the vehicle at a complete stop.
NOTE: The Brake Control system state is not kept in
memory from one key cycle to the next. If the system is
turned off, it will turn on when the vehicle is restarted.
Changing Brake Control Sensitivity
By changing the settings on the menu of the Uconnect
system, you can change the sensitivity of the system by
choosing one of the following three options: Near,
Medium orFar. Refer to “Multimedia” for further
information.
The default option is Medium. This setting provides
that the system notify the driver of a possible accident
with the vehicle ahead of it when the latter is at a
standard distance, intermediate between the other two
possible settings.
By setting the sensitivity of the system to Far, the
system will warn the driver of a possible accident with
the vehicle in front when the latter is at a greater
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a more limited and gradual. This setting gives the
driver the maximum possible time of reaction to pre-
vent a possible accident.
By changing the option toNear, the system will warn
the driver of a possible accident with the vehicle ahead
of it when the latter is a reduced distance. This setting
offers a reaction time to the driver lower than the
settings Medium andFar, in the case of a potential
accident, while a more dynamic driving of the car.
The setting of the sensitivity of the system is maintained
in memory when the engine is switched off.
Brake Control Limited Warning
If the instrument cluster display will read “Brake Con-
trol Limited Functionality” or “Brake Control Limited
Functionality Clean Front Windshield” momentarily,
there may be a condition that limits Brake Control
functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable un-
der normal conditions, the active braking may not be
fully available. Once the condition that limited the
system performance is no longer present, the system
will return to its full performance state. If the problem
persists, see your authorized dealer.
Service Brake Control Warning
If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster
display displays:
• Brake Control Unavailable Service Required
This indicates there is an internal system fault. Al-
though the vehicle is still drivable under normal con-
ditions, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
“Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warn-
ing
The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily
Blocked” warning will display when conditions tempo-
rarily limit system performance. This most often occurs
at times of poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain.
The system may also become temporarily blinded due
to obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases,
the instrument cluster display will display “Brake Con-
trol Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked” and the
system will deactivate.
The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily
Blocked” message can sometimes be displayed while
driving in highly reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with
reflective tiles, or ice and snow). The system will
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recover after the vehicle has left these areas. Under rare
conditions, when the radar is not tracking any vehicles
or objects in its path this warning may temporarily
occur.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal
of an obstruction. The sensor is located behind the
lower grille. In absence of visible obstructions on the
bumper, it could be necessary to wipe off the radar
directly on the surface, after having the radar cover
removed. It’s recommended that your authorized
dealer perform’s this operation.
NOTE:
•If the “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporar-
ily Blocked” message occurs frequently (e.g. more
than once on every trip) without any snow, rain,
mud, or other obstruction, have the radar sensor
realigned at your authorized dealer.
• Installing a snow plow, front-end protector, an after-
market grille or modifying the grille is not recom-
mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit
Brake Control operation.Precautions While Driving With Brake Control
In certain driving conditions, such as:
• Driving in the vicinity of a curve
• Small vehicles and/or not aligned to the lane
• Lane changing of other vehicles
• Passing of vehicles in an oncoming intersection
The intervention of the system could be unexpected or
delayed. The driver must therefore always pay particu-
lar attention, while maintaining control of the car to
drive in complete safety.
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Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve
Entering or exiting a large curve, the system could
detect the presence of a vehicle that is in front of the car,
but that does not preside in the same lane. In cases such
as this, the system might respond.Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane
The system is not able to detect the presence of vehicles
that are in front of the car but placed outside the field of
action of the radar sensor and could therefore not react
in the presence of small vehicles such as bicycles or
motorcycles.
Driving In The Vicinity Of A Curve
Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane
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Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles
Vehicles that suddenly change lane, while standing in
the traffic lane of their car and inside the field of action
of the radar sensor may cause the intervention of the
system.Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection
The system could temporarily react to a vehicle that
crossed the range of the radar sensor, in an oncoming
intersection.
Lane Changing Of Other Vehicles
Passing Of Vehicles In An Oncoming Intersection
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General Information
This vehicle has systems that operate on radio fre-
quency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Com-
munications Commission (FCC) rules and with Indus-
try Canada Standards RSS- GEN/210/220/310.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interference.
2. The device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to any of these systems by
other than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance between the rear
fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
during a parking maneuver. Refer to ParkSense System
Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and
recommendations
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition
is changed to RUN mode.
ParkSense can be active only when the gear selector is
in REVERSE.
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ParkSense Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detect
obstacles from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 59
inches (150 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the
horizontal direction, depending on the location, type
and orientation of the obstacle.Chime
By shifting the vehicle in REVERSE and in the case of
the presence of a rear obstacle, an acoustic signal that
varies with the distance of the obstacle from the bumper
is activated.
The frequency of the acoustic signal:
•
Increases with the distance between car and object
decreases.
• Becomes continuous when the distance that sepa-
rates the car from the obstacle is less than approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm), while terminates immedi-
ately if the distance to the obstacle increases.
• Remains constant if the distance between car and
obstacle remains unchanged. If this situation occurs
for the side sensors, the signal is stopped after
approximately three seconds to avoid, for example, it
activates in case of maneuver along a wall.
When the system emits a beeping sound, the volume of
the Uconnect system, if turned on, is automatically
lowered by ParkSense.
Parking Sensors
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Detection Distances
If the sensors detect more obstacles, it is taken into
account only what is the shorter distance.
Instrument Cluster Display
ParkSense is displayed on the instrument cluster only if
you have selected the itemSound And Displayinside
the Settings menu of the Uconnect system.
If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the
display will show a single solid arc in the center rear
region and will produce a one-half second tone. As the
vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will
show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the
sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continu-
ous.
If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear
region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the
left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast
sound tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle,
the display will show the single arc moving closer to the
vehicle and the tone will change from fast to continu-
ous. In general, the car is closest to the obstacle when the
display shows only a flashing arc and the chime be-
comes continuous.
The color on the display depends on the distance and
location of the obstacle.
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the
ParkSense switch.
When the ParkSense switch is pushed to
disable the system, the instrument cluster will
display the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for
approximately five seconds. Refer to “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information. When the
gear selector is moved to REVERSE and the system is
disabled, the instrument cluster display will show the
“PARKSENSE OFF” message for as long as the vehicle
is in REVERSE.
The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense
is disabled or requires service. The ParkSense switch
LED will be off when the system is enabled. If the
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