ESP FIAT 500X 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

STARTING THE
ENGINEBefore starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors,
the door mirrors and fasten the seat
belt correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on
the display.ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURE
103) 104) 105) 106)33) 34) 35) 36)
Versions with manual gearboxProceed as follows:
❒engage the electric parking brake
and place the gear lever in neutral;
❒bring the ignition device to MAR. On
Diesel versions, warning light
lights up in the instrument panel:
wait for the warning light to switch off;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition device to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts;❒if the engine does not start within 10
seconds, bring the ignition device
back to STOP and wait for 10-15
seconds before repeating the starting
procedure.
❒after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Versions with automatic
transmissionProceed as follows:
❒engage
the electric parking brake
and set the gear lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral);
❒fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator;
❒set the ignition device to AVV;
❒if the engine does not start, bring the
ignition device back to STOP and
wait for 10-15 seconds before
repeating the starting procedure;
❒after the manoeuvre has been
repeated, if the problem persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
ENGINE STARTING
F
AILURE
Starting the engine with electronic
key battery (Keyless Go) run down
or flatIf the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed the
electronic key battery might be run
down or flat. Therefore, the system
does not detect the presence of the
electronic key on board the vehicle and
displays a dedicated message. In this
case, rest the rounded edge of the
electronic key (the side opposite the
metal insert) on the ignition device and
press the button using the electronic
key. The ignition device is thus
activated and the engine can be
started.
WARNING
103)Do not try to start the engine by
pouring fuel or other flammable fluid inside
the throttle body air intake: this might
damage the engine and injury people
nearby.
104)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and produces carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
105)The brake servo is not operational
until the engine has been started; therefore
you need to apply much more force than
usual to the brake pedal.
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106)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
WARNING
33)In the first period of use, i.e. in the first
1,600 km, we recommend not to demand
maximum performance from the vehicle
(for instance excessive accelerations,
extended travel at maximum speed,
sudden braking, etc.).
34)With the engine off, do not leave the
ignition device at MAR to prevent the
battery from draining.
35)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to turbocharged
engines.
36)Warning light
will flash after
starting or during prolonged cranking to
indicate a fault with the glow plug heating
system. If the engine starts, the vehicle can
be used as normal, but a Fiat Dealership
must be contacted as soon as possible.
ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE (EPB)The vehicle is equipped with electric
parking brake (EPB) to guarantee better
use and optimal performance
compared to a manually operated
parking brake.
The electric parking brake features a
switch, located on the central tunnel fig.
89, a motor with caliper for each rear
wheel and an electronic control module.
IMPORTANT Always engage the
electric parking brake before leaving the
vehicle.IMPORTANT In addition to parking the
vehicle with the parking brake always
engaged, the wheel steered, chocks or
stones positioned in front of the wheels
(when on a steep slope), a gear must
always be engaged (the 1st gear with
the vehicle parked uphill or the reverse
gear with the vehicle parked downhill).
On versions with automatic
transmission, place the gear lever at P
(Park).
IMPORTANT Should the vehicle battery
be faulty, to unlock the electric parking
brake the battery must be replaced.
The electric parking brake can be
engaged in two ways:
❒manuallypull the fig. 89 switch
located on the central tunnel, in the
direction shown by the arrow;
❒automaticallyin "Safe Hold" or "Auto
Apply" conditions.
Engaging the parking brake
manually
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Briefly pull the switch located on the
central tunnel to manually engage the
electric parking brake when the vehicle
is stationary.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle when engaging the electric
parking brake.
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A slight movement of the brake pedal
may be detected when engaging the
electric parking brake with the brake
pedal pressed.
With the electric parking brake
engaged, the
warning light on the
instrument panel and the LED on the
switch fig. 89 turn on.
IMPORTANT With the EPB failure
warning light on, some functions of the
electric parking brake are deactivated.
In this case the driver is responsible
for brake activation and vehicle parking
in complete safety conditions.
If, under exceptional circumstances, the
use of the parking brake is required
with the vehicle in motion, keep the
switch on the central tunnel pulled as
long as the brake action is necessary.
The
warning light may switch
on with the hydraulic system
temporarily unavailable; in this case
braking is controlled by the motors.
The brake lights (stop) also come
on automatically.
Release the switch on the central tunnel
to stop the braking action with the
vehicle in motion.
If, through this procedure, the vehicle is
braked until a speed below 3 km/h is
reached and the switch is kept pulled,
the parking brake will definitively
engage.IMPORTANT Driving the vehicle with
the electric parking brake engaged, or
using it several times to slow down
the vehicle, may cause severe damage
to the braking system.
Disengaging the electric parking
brake
manuallyTo manually disengage the parking
brake, the ignition device must be at
MAR. It is also necessary to press the
brake pedal, then briefly press the
fig. 89 switch.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle and a slight movement of the
brake pedal may be detected during
disengagement.
After disengaging the electric parking
brake, the warning light
on the
instrument panel and the LED on the
switch turn off.
If the
warning light on the
instrument panel remains on with the
electric parking brake disengaged, this
indicates a fault: in this case contact
a Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT On versions with
automatic transmission never use the P
(Park) position instead of the electric
parking brake. Always engage the
electric parking brake when parking the
vehicle to prevent injury or damage
caused by the unexpected movement
of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT For vehicles equipped
with manual gearbox, if the clutch pedal
is released simultaneously with the
press of the accelerator, the electric
handbrake automatically releases.
ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE
OPERATING
MODESThe electric parking brake may operate
as follows:
❒"Dynamic operating mode": this
mode is activated by pulling the fig. 89
switch repeatedly whilst driving;
❒"Static engagement and release
mode": with the vehicle stationary, the
electric parking brake can be activated
by pulling the switch once. On the other
hand, press the switch and the brake
pedal at the same time to disengage
the brake;
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DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICELightly pressing the brake pedal or
pressing the CANC button deactivates
the electronic Cruise Control without
deleting the stored speed.DEACTIVATING THE
DEVICEThe electronic Cruise Control is
deactivated by pressing button A fig. 95
or bringing the ignition device to STOP.
WARNING
115)While travelling with the device
activated, do not move the gear lever to
neutral.
116)In the event of device faults or failures,
go to a Fiat Dealership.
117)The electronic Cruise Control can be
dangerous if the system cannot keep a
constant speed. In specific conditions
speed may be excessive, resulting in the
risk of losing control of the vehicle and
causing accidents. Do not use the device
in heavy traffic or on winding, icy, snowy or
slippery roads.
MOOD SELECTOR
(driving mode
selector)The Mood Selector is a device that
allows the driver to select three different
driving modes (vehicle response)
according to their needs and to the
road and traffic conditions, by manually
adjusting the central tunnel knob ring
nut A fig. 96.- "Auto" mode- "Traction" mode (4x4 or 4x2 versions
depending on the trim level)- "All Weather" mode (only 4x2 versions
depending on the trim level)- "Sport" mode.The device, through the on-board
electronic system, operates on the
vehicle's dynamic control systems:
engine, steering, ESC system, 4x4
system (if available), gearbox/
transmission, and is interfaced with the
instrument panel.
The rotating ring nut is monostable
type. In other words, it always returns
to the central position when released.
The acceptance by the system of
the requested driving mode is signalled
by the LED, located besides the
symbol, coming on, and by the
corresponding symbol appearing on the
instrument panel display.
When the engine is started the system
normally stays in the driving mode
that was active before switching off; for
versions/markets where provided the
system always sets itself to "Auto"
mode at start-up.
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WARNING
118)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are
an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
WARNING
41)The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
42)Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only by
a Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
LANE ASSIST
SYSTEM (lane
crossing warning)DESCRIPTION
43) 44) 45) 46) 47) 48)
The Lane Assist system makes use of a
camera located on the windscreen to
detect the lane limits and calculate
the position of the vehicle within such
limits, in order to make sure that it
remains inside the lane.
When both limits of the lane are
detected and the vehicle crosses one of
them without the awareness of the
driver (direction indicator off), the Lane
Assist system provides a tactile warning
by applying torque to the steering
wheel (vibration), thus advising the
driver that he must take an action to
remain in the lane.
IMPORTANT The torque applied to the
steering wheel by the system is
sufficient for the driver to notice it, but
always limited, so that they can easily
override it, and the driver always
maintains control of the vehicle. The
driver can therefore turn the steering
wheel as required at all times.If the vehicle continues going beyond
the line of the lane without any
intervention from the driver, the
warning light (or the icon on the
display) will be displayed on the
instrument panel to urge the driver to
bring the vehicle back into the limits of
the lane.
IMPORTANT The system monitors the
presence of the driver's hands on
the steering wheel. If they are
not detected, the system emits an
acoustic signal and deactivates until it is
reactivated by pressing the dedicated
button (see description below).
When one limit of the lane is detected
and the vehicle crosses it (direction
indicator off), warning light
(or the
icon on the display) will be displayed on
the instrument panel to urge the driver
to bring the vehicle back into the lane.
In this case, the tactile warning
(vibration on the steering wheel) is not
provided.
SYSTEM ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATIONThe Lane Assist system can be
enabled/disabled using button A fig. 98,
located on the left stalk.
Each time the engine is started, the
system keeps the activation status
there was when it was previously
switched off.
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REAR VIEW CAMERADESCRIPTIONThe camera A fig. 99 is located on the
tailgate.
119)49)
Every time reverse is engaged, the
display fig. 100 shows the area around
the vehicle, as seen by the rear camera.
SYMBOLS AND
MESSAGES ON THE
DISPLAYA superimposed central broken line
indicates the centre of the vehicle
to facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow
hook alignment. The various coloured
areas indicate the distance from the
rear of the vehicle.
The table below shows the
approximate distances for each area
fig. 100:
AreaDistance from the
rear of the vehicleRed (A) 0–30 cm
Yellow (B) 30–100 cm
Green (C) 1 m or more
IMPORTANT When parking, take the
utmost care over obstacles that may be
above or under the camera range.
WARNING
119)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The camera is an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never allow
his/her attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds. Always maintain a
moderate speed, so as to be able to
brake promptly in the case of obstacles.
WARNING
49)It is vital, for correct operation, that the
camera is always kept clean and free
from mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not
to scratch or damage the camera while
cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The camera must be washed
using clean water, with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing stations
which use steam or high-pressure jets,
clean the camera quickly, keeping the
nozzle more than 10 cm away from the
sensors. Do not apply stickers to the
camera.
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HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTSCONTROLPress the fig. 104 button to switch the
lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on,
the
and
warning lights flash.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway
code of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
Emergency brakingIn the event of emergency braking the
hazard warning lights switch on
automatically as well as the
and
warning lights in the instrument
panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
BULB
REPLACEMENT
125) 126) 127)51)
GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS❒Before replacing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
❒replace blown bulbs with others of
the same type and power;
❒after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
❒when a light is not working, check
that the corresponding fuse is intact
before replacing the bulb. For the
location of fuses, refer to the paragraph
“Replacing fuses” in this chapter.IMPORTANT When the weather is cold
or damp or after heavy rain or washing,
the surface of headlights or rear lights
may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is
a natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside
of the glass which does not indicate a
fault and does not compromise the
normal operation of lighting devices.
The mist disappears quickly when the
lights are turned on, starting from
the centre of the diffuser, extending
progressively towards the edges.
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WARNING
51)Halogen bulbs must be handled by
holding the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the case of accidental
contact, rub the lamp with a cloth and
alcohol and leave to dry.
REPLACING FUSESINTRODUCTION
128) 129) 130) 131)52) 53)
Fuses protect the electrical system:
they intervene (blow) in the event of a
failure or improper action on the
system.Fuse extracting pliersTo replace a fuse, use the pliers hooked
to the side of the engine compartment
fuse box cover (see fig. 114).
The pliers have two different ends,
specifically designed to remove the
different types of fuses present in the
vehicle.
To take out the pliers, grab them from
the upper tabs, press and pull upwards.
After being used, the pliers should be
positioned properly in their housing,
grabbing them from the upper tabs,
pressing and pushing them until a click
is heard.
FUSE LOCATIONFuses are grouped together in the fuse
boxes located in the engine
compartment, under the dashboard
and inside the boot.ENGINE COMPARTMENT
FUSE BOXThe fuse box is located by the side of
the battery fig. 115.
To access the fuses, proceed as
follows:
❒fully tighten screw A fig. 116, using
the screwdriver provided;
❒at the same time slowly rotate the
screw anticlockwise, until resistance is
encountered (do not overtighten);
❒slowly release the screw;
❒opening is indicated by the entire
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❒remove cover B, sliding it upwards on
the side guides, as indicated in the
figure.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is shown on the cover.
Once the fuse has been replaced,
proceed as follows:
❒correctly refit the cover B in the side
guides of the casing;
❒slide it down completely from the top;❒fully tighten screw A, using the
screwdriver provided;
❒at the same time slowly rotate the
screw clockwise, until resistance is
encountered (do not overtighten);
❒slowly release the screw;
❒closure is indicated by the securing
of the entire screw head in its housing.
DASHBOARD FUSE BOXThe fuse box fig. 117 is located near
the left side of the steering column and
the fuses can be accessed easily from
the lower part of the dashboard.
For fuse replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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❒place the punctured tyre in the boot
upside down (with the outer part facing
upwards), then reposition the jack
and the used tools;
❒reposition the boot mat then
reposition the reconfigurable load
platform in a flat position (see "Boot" in
the "Knowing your vehicle" chapter).
Restore the standard wheel as soon as
possible, because, once placed in the
associated compartment, the boot load
platform is rendered uneven as the
standard wheel is larger than the
space-saver wheel.
WARNING
132)If left in the passenger compartment,
the punctured wheel and jack constitute
a serious risk to the safety of occupants in
the event of accidents or sharp braking.
Therefore, always place both the jack and
punctured wheel in the dedicated housing
in the boot.
133)It is extremely dangerous to attempt
to change a wheel on the side of the
vehicle next to the driving lane: make sure
that the vehicle is at a sufficient distance
from the road, to avoid being run over.
134)Alert other drivers that the vehicle is
stationary in compliance with local
regulations: hazard warning lights, warning
triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the vehicle, especially if it is
heavily laden. Passengers should stay
away from on-coming traffic while the
wheel is being changed. For safety
reasons, always block the wheels with the
chocks provided.135)The vehicle's driving characteristics
will be modified with the space-saver wheel
fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and
braking, abrupt steering and fast cornering.
The overall duration of the space-saver
wheel is about 3000 km, after which the
relevant tyre must be replaced with another
one of the same type. Never install a
standard tyre on a rim that is designed for
use with a space-saver wheel. Have the
wheel repaired and refitted as soon as
possible. Using two or more space-saver
wheels at the same time is forbidden.
Do not grease the threads of the stud bolts
before fitting them: they might slip out
when driving!
136)The space-saver wheel is specific to
your vehicle: do not use it on other models,
or use the space-saver wheel of other
models on your vehicle. The space-saver
wheel must only be used in the event of an
emergency. It must only be used for the
distance necessary to reach a service point
and the vehicle speed must not exceed
80 km/h. The space-saver wheel has
an orange label that summarises the main
cautions for use and limitations. Never
remove or cover the sticker.
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