FIAT 500X 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Rear Tow Eye Installation
The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a access
door on the rear bumper fascia.
To install the tow eye, open the access door using the
vehicle key or a small screwdriver, and thread the tow
eye into the receptacle.
Insert the wheel bolt wrench handle through the eye
and tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire Changing” for
further information. The tow eye must be fully seated to
the attaching bracket through the lower rear fascia. If
the tow eye is not fully seated to the attaching bracket,
the vehicle should not be towed.
Rear Tow Eye Installation
1 — Access Door
2—TowEye8
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ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in
“Safety” for further information on the Enhanced Acci-
dent Response System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data
that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s sys-
tems performed under certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in
“Safety” for further information on the Event Data
Recorder (EDR).
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CONTENTS
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ........................ .343
 REPLACEMENT PARTS .................344
 DEALER SERVICE ....................344
 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............344
▫ Maintenance Chart ...................346
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
ENGINE ........................... .353
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ENGINE . . .354
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..........354
▫ Engine Oil ........................ .355
▫ Engine Oil Filter .....................357
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...............357
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ..............358
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............358▫
Body Lubrication ....................360
▫ Wiper Blades ...................... .360
▫ Adding Washer Fluid .................362
▫ Exhaust System .....................362
▫ Cooling System .....................364
▫ Brake System ...................... .368
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ......370
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped . . . .371
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ......................... .372
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ................379
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ............380
▫ Tire Markings ...................... .380
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..........383
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▫Tire Terminology And Definitions .........384
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ..........384
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION .......389
▫ Tire Pressure ...................... .389
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ................390
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . .391
▫ Radial Ply Tires .....................391
▫ Tire Types ......................... .392
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ............393
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ..............393
▫ Tire Spinning ...................... .394
▫ Tread Wear Indicators .................394 ▫
Life Of Tire ....................... .395
▫ Replacement Tires ....................395
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) ......397
 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .......398
▫ Treadwear ......................... .398
▫ Traction Grades ..................... .398
▫ Temperature Grades ...................398
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .399
 STORING THE VEHICLE ................400
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control sys-
tem. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Main-
tenance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is
not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is readyfor testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, or recently had a dead battery or a battery
replacement. If the OBD II system should be deter-
mined not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail
the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check
if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON mode, but do not crank or start the engine. NOTE:
If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition to the ON mode, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you cycle the
ignition OFF or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off
position or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is readyand you can proceed
to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replace-
ment, you may need to do nothing more than drive
your vehicle as you normally would in order for your
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OBD II system to update. A recheck with the above test
routine may then indicate that the system is nowready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle ser-
viced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station
can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the
engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine parts for normal/scheduled mainte-
nance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the
designed performance. Damage or failures caused by
the use of parts which are not quality-equivalent to
genuine parts for maintenance and repairs will not be
covered by the manufacturer ’s warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person-
nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service
operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are
available which include detailed service information for
your vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before
attempting any procedure yourself. NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems may void your warranty and could result in
civil penalties being assessed against you.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you
have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate in the instrument
cluster. This means that service is required for your
vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-
trips, trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or
“Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe
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Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message
to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last
reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indica-
tor message after completing the scheduled oil change.
If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone
other than your authorized dealer, the message can be
reset by referring to the steps described under “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve
months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever
comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is
generally only a concern for fleet customers. Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment
or is operated predominately at idle or only very low
engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered
Severe Duty.
NOTE:
The Oil Change Indicator will not illuminate
under these conditions.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for un-
usual wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.Maintenance Chart
Required Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses. Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses. Check and adjust hand brake.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
Refer to the “Maintenance Chart” on the following page
for the required maintenance intervals.
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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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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
Visually inspect condition of:
exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system -
brakes), rubber elements
(boots, sleeves, bushings,
etc.). •••• • • •
Check windshield/rear window
wiper blade position/wear. •• ••• • • •
Check operation of windshield
washer system and adjust jets
if necessary. •• ••• • • •
Check cleanliness of hood
and tailgate locks and cleanli-
ness and lubrication of link-
ages. •• ••• • • •
Visually check the condition
and wear of the front and rear
brakes. ••• •••••• • • • • • •
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