FIAT 500X 2014 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
in PARK. Always block or chockthe trailer
wheels.
• GCWR must not be exceeded.
• Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following
four ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500
miles (805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The
engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph
(80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
This helps the engine and other parts of the
vehicle wear in at the heavier loads.
Towing Requirements — Tires
•Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
• Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Op-
erating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
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Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
•Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the
trailer. This could cause inadequate braking and
possible personal injury.
• An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped
with a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an
electronic brake controller is not required.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
• Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for
additional space between your vehicle and the
vehicle in front of you. Failure to do so could
result in a collision.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
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Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring (If Equipped)
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are
required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved
trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness. The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
•
Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the vehicle
before launching a boat (or any other device plugged
into vehicle’s electrical connect) into water.
• Be sure to reconnect after clear from water area.
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Four-Pin Connector
1 — Female Pins
2—MalePin
3 — Ground4 — Park
5 — Left Stop/Turn
6 — Right Stop/Turn
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery
2 — Backup Lamps
3 — Right Stop/Turn
4 — Electric Brakes5 — Ground
6 — Left Stop/Turn
7 — Running Lamps
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Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Select the DRIVE range when towing. The transmission
controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent
shifting when towing. However, if frequent shifting
does occur while in DRIVE, you can use the AutoStick
shift control to manually select a lower gear.
NOTE:Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions will improve perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat build up. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
AutoStick
• When using the AutoStick shift control, select the
highest gear that allows for adequate performance
and avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose
“5” if the desired speed can be maintained. Choose
“4” or “3” if needed to maintain the desired speed. •
To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous
driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as nec-
essary to avoid extended driving at high RPM.
Return to a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade
and road conditions allow.
Speed Control — If Equipped
• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
• When using the speed control, if you experience
speed drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disen-
gage until you can get back to cruising speed.
• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads
to maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the
transmission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle
speed.
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Highway Driving
Reduce speed.Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
TOWING CONDITION
WHEELS OFF THE
GROUND FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
(FWD) ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
(AWD)
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow REARNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FRONT OKNOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLBEST METHOD OK
NOTE: When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and pro-
vincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
NOTE: You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake
feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid
inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto
Park Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the
Customer Programmable Features in the Uconnect Set-
tings.
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Recreational Towing
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front
wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished
using a tow dolly (front wheels off the ground) or
vehicle trailer (all four wheels off the ground). If using
a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
•Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
• Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
• Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB). Place the trans-
mission in PARK. Turn the engine OFF.
• Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, follow-
ing the dolly manufacturer’s instructions.
• Cycle the ignition to the RUN mode, but do not start
the engine.
• Press and hold the brake pedal. •
Release the Electric Park Brake (EPB).
• Cycle the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and
release the brake pedal.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires
towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the
ground.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released,
and remains released, while being towed.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the
ground, or using a towing dolly) is NOT ALLOWED.
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer
provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the
ground can cause severe transmission and/or power
transfer unit damage. Damage from improper tow-
ing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ..........289
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................289
▫ General Information ...................289
▫ Replacement Bulbs ...................290
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ...............291
▫ Replacing Interior Bulbs ................300
 FUSES ............................. .305
▫ General Information ...................305
▫ Access To The Fuses ..................307
▫ Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution
Unit ............................. .307
▫ Body Computer Fuse Center .............312
▫ Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit. . . .314
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .........315▫
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage — If
Equipped ......................... .315
▫ Preparations For Jacking ...............317
▫ Jacking Instructions ..................318
▫ Road Tire Installation ..................322
 TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE .............323
▫ Tire Service Kit — If Equipped ..........324
 JUMP STARTING .....................327
▫ Preparations For Jump Start .............327
▫ Jump Starting Procedure ...............328
 REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ............330
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..........330
 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............331
 FREEING
A STUCK VEHICLE ............332
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ..........334
▫ Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models .........335
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ..........335
 TOW EYE USAGE — IF EQUIPPED .........336
▫ Front Tow Eye Installation ..............338 ▫
Rear Tow Eye Installation ...............339
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ............................ .340
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ..........340
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