trailer FIAT 500X 2015 2.G User Guide

154)The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed.
You will therefore need to apply more force
on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Do not use flexible cables when towing,
and avoid jerky movements. While towing,
make sure that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it is touching.
When towing the vehicle, you must comply
with all specific traffic regulations and
adopt an appropriate driving behaviour. Do
not start the engine while towing the
vehicle. Before tightening the ring, clean
the threaded housing thoroughly. Make
sure that the ring is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the vehicle.
155)The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway
code (a rigid bar), to move the vehicle on
the road in readiness for towing or
transport via a breakdown vehicle. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles
and/or for towing operations using ropes or
other non-rigid devices. Respecting the
above conditions, towing must take place
with two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
143
15-12-2014 8:23 Pagina 143

PERIODIC CHECKSEvery1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
❒engine coolant level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE
VEHICLEIf the vehicle is used mainly under one
of the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or motorhome;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:❒check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (boots/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
On versions equipped with automatic
transmission AT9, change the
transmission oil and replace filters after
90,000 km (or 2 years) if the vehicle
is used in the following conditions: city
driving, short and repeated journeys
(less than 7-8 km) or frequent towing of
trailers or caravans.
155
15-12-2014 8:23 Pagina 155

WEIGHTS
Weights (kg) 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1.6 E.torQ
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled
to 90% and without optional equipment)1320 1275
Payload including the driver
(*)
555 / 540
(**)
600
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 1050 1050
– rear axle 900 900
– total: 1875 1875
Towable loads
– braked trailer 1200 800
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with
brakes)60 60
Maximum load on roof
(****)
50 50
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permitted loads.
(**) Version for specific markets
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
(****) With roof rack bars
180
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
15-12-2014 8:23 Pagina 180

Weights (kg) 1.6 MultiJet 2.0 MultiJet manual gearbox2.0 MultiJet AT9 automatic
transmission
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment)1320 1430 1495
Payload including the driver
(*)
555 620 605
Maximum permitted loads
(***)
– front axle 1050 1150 1150
– rear axle 900 1000 1000
– total: 1875 2050 2100
Towable loads
– braked trailer 1200 1200 1200
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes)60 60 60
Maximum load on roof
(****)
50 50 50
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sun roof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen vehicle weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permitted loads.
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted
loads.
(****) With roof rack bars
181
15-12-2014 8:23 Pagina 181

SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system ......................................... 77
Scheduled servicing ....................... 145
Scheduled Servicing Plan ....... 146-149
Seat belts....................................... 75
Seats ............................................. 15
Servicing procedures ..................... 164
Side bags....................................... 96
Side direction indicators (bulb
replacement) ................................ 126
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL) (bulb replacement) .............. 125
Single-colour display ...................... 39
Snow chains .................................. 167
Speed Limiter................................. 108
SRS (supplementary restraint
system) ........................................ 92
Starting the engine ......................... 100
Start&Stop system ......................... 107
Steering lock .................................. 10
Steering wheel ............................... 19
Supplies ......................................... 182
Symbols......................................... 3
TC (system)................................... 63
Technical specifications .................. 173
The keys ........................................ 8
Third brake lights (bulb
replacement) ................................ 127
Towing the vehicle .......................... 142
Towing trailers ................................ 117
Trip Computer ................................ 43
TSC (system) ................................. 64
Tyres (inflation pressure) ................. 177V
ehicle changes/alterations........... 3
W
arning lights and messages ....... 44
Weights.......................................... 180
Wheels and tyres ........................... 167
Window bag .................................. 96
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 169
Windscreen/rear window wiper ...... 25
Windscreen wiper
– replacing wiper blades............... 165
Windscreen wiper/washer .............. 25
– Smart washing function ............. 25
INDEX
FCA Italy S.p.A. - MOPAR
- Technical Services - ServiceEngineering
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040
Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Print no. 603.99.7 - 0 /201 5 -
Edition 07 2 2