ignition FIAT 500X 2014 2.G Owner's Manual
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn on when
the engine is started and remain on unless the head-
lights are turned on or the engine is shut off.
The DRLs will be disabled during turn signal operation
and resume operation when the turn signal operation
has ended.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is built into the headlight
switch.To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and
push the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog
lights, push the headlight switch a second time or turn
off the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on. NOTE:
•
The fog lights will operate with the low beam head-
lights or parking lights on. Selecting the high beam
headlights will turn off the fog lights.
• The fog lights also function as cornering lights.
Therefore there will be times when only one light is
on.
Parking Lights
Rotate the headlight switch to the first position to turn
on the parking lights. The parking light indicator in the
cluster will illuminate.
Headlight Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumina-
tion for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in
an unlit area.
The time delay of the headlights is programmable
between 0, 30, 60 and 90 seconds. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
Headlight Delay Activation
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the
STOP position while the headlights are still on. Then,
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turn off the headlights within two minutes. The delay
interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
Headlight Delay Disable
The feature is disabled by turning on the headlights, the
parking lights or by placing the ignition in RUN mode.
If you shut off the lights before the ignition is turned on,
they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within two
minutes of placing the ignition in STOP mode to
activate this feature.
High Beams
To turn on the high beam headlights, push the turn
signal lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle)
and an indicator will illuminate in the cluster. To turn
off the high beams, pull the turn signal lever rearward
(toward the rear of the vehicle). NOTE:
The headlights must be on for the high beams to
activate.
High Beam And Turn Signal Controls
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NOTE:
•Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the interior
lights are turned off. This will prevent the battery
from discharging once the doors are closed.
• If a light is left on it will automatically be turned off
after approximately 15 minutes after the ignition is in
STOP mode.
Dome Light Timing
The Dome Light will automatically illuminate when the
doors are unlocked, the doors are opened or after the
doors are closed.
Timing Entering The Vehicle
The dome lights illuminate in the following ways:
• When the doors are unlocked, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 27 seconds.
• When one of the doors is opened, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately three minutes.
• When the doors are closed, the dome light will
automatically shut off after approximately 27 sec-
onds. NOTE:
The timing stops once the ignition is placed in
the RUN or START mode.
The dome light will turn off under any of the following
conditions:
• The dome light is disabled when the ignition is
placed in the RUN or START mode.
• The dome lights will turn off automatically when the
doors are locked.
• The dome lights will automatically turn off after
approximately fifteen minutes of inactivity to pre-
serve the battery.
Timing Exiting The Vehicle
The dome light will illuminate under the following
conditions when the ignition is turned to the STOP
mode:
• The dome light will illuminate for 27 seconds after
the key is removed from the vehicle.
• The opening of one of the doors (approximately three
minutes).
• After closing a door (approximately 27 seconds).
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The dome light timing is disabled when the doors are
locked.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is located on each sun
visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and
swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on
automatically. Closing the mirror cover will turn the
light off.
Lower Glove Compartment Light
An interior light is located is the lower glove compart-
ment.
This light automatically turn on/off when the glove
compartment is opened and closed, regardless of the
position of the ignition.
NOTE:In order to preserve the life of the battery, the
light will turn off after 15 minutes.
Vanity Mirror Light
Lower Glove Compartment Light
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Rear Dome Light — If Equipped
Push the switch on the rear dome light once to turn the
light on, the light will remain on at all times. Push the
switch a second time to turn the light off, the lights will
remain off until a door is opened.
Vehicles With Retractable Roof
For vehicles equipped with a retractable roof, there are
two interior lights located below the grab handles of the
rear doors.The lights come on by opening any of the doors.
Cargo Area Lights
An interior light is located on the left side panel in the
cargo area.
This light automatically turn on/off when the liftgate is
opened and closed, regardless of the position of the
ignition.
Rear Dome Light On/Off Switch
Rear Interior Light
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wiper sensitivity. Setting two can be used if the driver
desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the
off (O) position when not using the system.
NOTE:
•The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly
when ice, or dried salt water is present on the
windshield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone
may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off
using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions: •
Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is
first turned to RUN, the Rain Sensing system will not
operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle
speed is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside
temperature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
• Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the
ignition is in RUN mode, and the automatic trans-
mission is in the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sens-
ing system will not operate until the wiper switch is
moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h),
or the gear selector is moved out of the NEUTRAL
position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped
with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are
not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start
mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has
placed the ignition switch in RUN mode, rain sensing
wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and
no other inhibit conditions (mentioned previously) ex-
ist.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the lever
on the right side of the steering column. The rear
wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located
at the middle of the lever.Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to
the first detent for intermittent operation and to
the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
To use the washer, push the lever forward
and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is
pushed while in the intermittent setting, the
wiper will turn on and operate for several
wipe cycles after the end of the lever is released, and
then resume the intermittent interval previously se-
lected. NOTE:
•
As a protective measure, the pump will stop if the
switch is held for more than 30 seconds. Once the
lever is released, the pump will resume normal
operation.
• When front wipers are continuous and the vehicle is
shifted in REVERSE, the rear wiper will perform one
round up to clean the rear window.
If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off
position, the wiper will operate for several wipe cycles,
then turn off.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
turned to the STOP mode, the wiper will automatically
return to the “park” position.
Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located
with the Climate Controls on the instrument
panel. Push this button to turn on the rear window
defroster. An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20
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WINDOWS
Driver’s Door Controls
The power window switch is located on the driver ’s
door panel. The driver ’s power window switch controls
the operation of all the windows.There are single window controls on each passenger
door trim panel, which operate the passenger door
windows. The window controls will operate only when
the ignition is in the ON/RUN or START position.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Uconnect, the
power window switches will remain active for up to
three minutes after the ignition is cycled to the STOP/
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and
do not let children play with power windows. 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 Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become en-
trapped by the windows while operating the power
window switches. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
Power Window Switches
1 — Opening/Closing Left Front Window
2 — Opening/Closing Right Front Window
3 — Opening/Closing Right Rear Window
4 — Window Lockout Switch (Rear Doors)
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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 trig-
ger 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.
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 window completely 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
partially 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
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting
occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof open-
ing 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 is placed in RUN mode.
The power sunroof switches are located in the overhead
console.
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CAUTION!
•When refitting sunroof, be careful to avoid fin-
gers, 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 STOP mode and wait for at least 10 seconds.
3. Bring the ignition to the RUN mode.
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 five 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.
Emergency Key And Key Hole
1 — Allen Key
2 — Key Hole
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