ESP FIAT 500X 2015 2.G Owner's 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.
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❒turn on the battery charger. At the
end of the charging process, switch the
battery charger off;
❒after having disconnected the
charging device, reconnect connector
A to the sensor C as shown.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
65) 66) 67)
The following pages contain the rules
on therequiredmaintenance
envisaged by the technical personnel
who designed the vehicle.
In addition to these specific
maintenance instructions specified for
routine scheduled servicing, there
are other components which
may require intervention or
replacements over the vehicle’s life
cycle.ENGINE OIL
68)
Engine oil level checkTo ensure correct engine lubrication,
the oil must always be kept at the
prescribed level (see "Engine
compartment" in this chapter).AIR CLEANER
167)
Replacing the air cleanerSee the "Scheduled servicing plan" for
the correct servicing intervals.
It is advisable to replace it with a
genuine spare part, designed especially
for this vehicle.
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
69) 70)
To ensure the best possible
performance, the air conditioning
system must be checked and undergo
maintenance at a Fiat Dealership at
the beginning of the summer.WINDOWSWhen cleaning the heated windscreen
and rear window be careful, if the
defrosting function is active, regarding
the temperature of the glass; also make
sure that children do not come into
contact with the heated surface. The
glass may be hot.
Never use an abrasive detergent to
clean the surface of the windows.
Do not use scrapers or sharp items that
might scratch the windows.
Spray the detergent on the cloth to be
used for cleaning the rear view mirror.
Do not spray the detergent directly
on the glass.
Cleaning the window with hot water
could cause the removal of any labels.
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERReplacing the windscreen wiper
bladesProceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press button A
fig. 143 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
❒fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
❒lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper
bladeProceed as follows:
❒widen the two tabs as shown by the
arrows and rotate cover A fig. 144
outwards;
❒undo nut B and remove arm C from
the central pin;
❒correctly align the new arm;
❒fully tighten nut B and then refit cover
A.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the rear
window wiper with the blade lifted from
the rear window.Windscreen washerThe window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine compartment” in
this chapter). Only use the prescribed
fluid; do not use only water.Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged; use a needle to unblock
them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
Rear window washerThe rear window washer nozzle is fixed.
The jet nozzle is located at the side of
the third brake light.EXHAUST SYSTEM
168) 169)71)
Adequate maintenance of the engine
exhaust system represents the best
protection against leaks of carbon
monoxide into the passenger
compartment.AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
72)
Use only a gearbox fluid with the same
characteristics as those indicated in
the "Fluids and lubricants" table (see
"Technical specifications" chapter).
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WARNING
167)The air intake system (air cleaner,
rubber hoses, etc.) can be a protection in
the case of blowbacks from the engine.
DO NOT REMOVE this system unless you
need to carry out repair or servicing
operations. Before starting the engine
make sure the system is not dismantled:
failure to comply with this precaution
may cause serious injuries.
168)Exhaust emissions are very
dangerous and may be fatal. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colourless and
odourless gas which, if inhaled, may cause
fainting and poisoning.
169)The exhaust system can reach high
temperatures and cause a fire if the vehicle
is parked on flammable material. Dry grass
or leaves can also catch fire if they come
into contact with the exhaust system.
Do not park or use the vehicle in a place in
which the exhaust system might come
into contact with flammable material.
WARNING
65)It is recommended to have the vehicle
serviced by a Fiat Dealership. When
carrying out normal periodic operations
and small servicing interventions personally
on the vehicle, it is recommended to use
suitable equipment, genuine spare parts
and the necessary fluids. Do not carry out
any interventions if you don't have the
necessary experience.66)Incorrect maintenance of the vehicle or
failure to carry out operations or repairs
(when necessary) may lead to more
expensive repairs, damage to other
components or have a negative impact on
the vehicle performance. Have any
operating faults immediately checked by a
Fiat Dealership.
67)The vehicle is equipped with fluids
optimised for protecting its performance
and duration, and to extend servicing
intervals. Do not use chemicals for washing
these components since they may
damage the engine, the gearbox or the
climate control system. This damage is not
covered by the vehicle’s warranty. If, due
to malfunction of a component, washing is
needed, only use the fluid specific for
that procedure.
68)An excessive or insufficient amount of
oil in the block is extremely harmful for
the engine. Make sure it is always at an
adequate level.
69)Always require the use of only
compressor coolants and lubricants
approved and suitable for the specific air
conditioning system fitted on the vehicle.
Some non-approved coolants are
flammable and may explode, with the risk
of injuries. The use of non-approved
coolants or lubricants may adversely affect
system efficiency, leading to expensive
repairs.
70)The air conditioning system contains
high-pressure coolant: to prevent damage
to people or the system, any topping up
with fuel or repairs that involves
disconnection of the pipes must be carried
out by a Fiat Dealership.71)Vehicles equipped with a catalytic
converter must be exclusively supplied with
unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol would
permanently damage the catalytic
converter and eliminate its ability to reduce
polluting emissions, seriously
compromising the engine performance,
which would be irreparably damaged. If the
engine does not work correctly, especially
if it starts irregularly or if there is a reduction
of its performance, immediately go to a
Fiat Dealership. Prolonged and faulty
operation of the engine may cause
overheating of the catalytic converter and,
as a consequence, possible damage to
it and the vehicle.
72)Using a gearbox fluid different from the
prescribed one may compromise
gearshifting quality and/or cause
anomalous vibration of the gearbox.
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LIFTING THE
VEHICLEIf the vehicle needs to be jacked up, go
to a Fiat Dealership, which is equipped
with shop jacks and jack arms.
The vehicle lifting points are marked on
the side skirts with the
symbols
(see illustration in fig. 145).
WHEELS AND TYRES
170) 171) 172) 173)
RIMS AND TYRESFor the type of wheel rims and tyres
fitted on the vehicle see the "Wheels"
paragraph in the "Technical data"
chapter.SNOW CHAINS
73)
Front Wheel Drive and All Wheel
Drive versions7-mm snow chains can be used on
215/60 R16 95H and 215/55 R17 94V
tyres.
225/45 R18 91V and 225/45 R18 91Y
tyres cannot be fitted with snow chains.ImportantThe use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations of
each country. In certain countries, tyres
marked with code M+S (Mud and
Snow) are considered as winter
equipment; therefore their use is
equivalent to that of the snow chains.
The snow chains may be applied only
to the front wheel tyres.
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.IMPORTANT Using snow chains with
tyres with non-original dimensions may
damage the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using different size or type
(M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between front
and rear axle may adversely affect
vehicle driveability, with the risk of losing
control of the vehicle and resulting
accidents.
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT
THE ROTATION OF THE
TYRES
174)
The front and rear tyres are subject to
different loads and stress due to
steering, manoeuvres and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To resolve this problem, tyres should be
rotated at the appropriate time. Tyre
rotation means moving the wheels to a
different position, with respect to the
vehicle. The single wheel will therefore
operate on a different axle and, where
possible, on the opposite side of the
vehicle.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
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ENGINE
178)
1.4 Turbo MultiAir
Stop/Start versions
Type code 55263624 55263842
Cycle Otto Otto
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72 x 84 77 x 85.8
Total displacement (cm³) 1368 1598
Compression ratio 10.0 ± 0.2 11 ± 0.15
Maximum power (EEC) (kW)
103 / 100
(*)
81
Maximum power (EEC) (HP)
140 / 136
(*)
110
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5000 5500
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm) 230 152
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 1750 4500
Spark plugs NGK IKR9J8NGK - SINGLE IR - ZKRFBI - 10 JAPAN
C128
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 RON (EN 228
Specification)Unleaded petrol 95 RON (EN 228
Specification)
(*) Version for specific markets
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1.6 E.torQ/1.6 E.torQ
Versions

Versions 1.6 MultiJet 2.0 MultiJet manual gearbox2.0 MultiJet AT9 automatic
transmission
Type code 55260384 55263087 55263088
Cycle Diesel Diesel Diesel
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 79.5 x 80.5 83 x 90.4 83 x 90.4
Total displacement (cm³) 1598 1956 1956
Compression ratio 16.5 ± 0.4 16.5 ± 0.4 16.5 ± 0.4
Maximum power (EEC) (kW)
88 / 84,4
(*)
103 / 100
(*)
103 / 100
(*)
Maximum power (EEC) (HP)
120 / 115
(*)
140 / 136
(*)
140 / 136
(*)
corresponding engine speed
(rpm)3750 4000 3750
Maximum torque (EEC) (Nm) 320 350 350
corresponding engine speed
(rpm)1750 1750 1500
FuelDiesel for motor vehicles (EN 590
Specification)Diesel for motor vehicles (EN 590
Specification)Diesel for motor vehicles (EN 590
Specification)(*) Version for specific markets
WARNING
178)Modifications or repairs to the supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not take the system technical specifications into
account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)When the tyres are warm, the inflation pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the prescribed value. However, recheck that
the value is correct with the tyre cold.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
If it is necessary to raise the vehicle, refer to the "Raising the vehicle" paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter.Ty r e sUnladen/medium load Full load
Space-saver
wheel
Front Rear Front Rear215 / 60 R16 95H 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6
4.2 215 / 55 R17 94V 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6
225 / 45 R18 91V 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6
225 / 45 R18 91Y 2.4 2.4 2.6 2.6
WARNING
179)If winter tyres with a lower speed rating than that indicated in the Registration Document are used, do not exceed the maximum speed
corresponding to the speed rating of the tyres used.
180)DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using integral hub caps fixed (with springs) to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided with Rim
Protector. The use of unsuitable tyres and hub caps may cause sudden loss of tyre pressure.
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DIMENSIONSDimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tyres. Height is measured with
vehicle unladen. Small variations with respect to the reported values are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims.
AB C D E FGH I877 2570 801 4248
1600 / 1608
(*)
1545 1545 2025 1796
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Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tyres. Height is measured with
vehicle unladen. Small variations with respect to the reported values are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims.
AB C D E FGH I902 2570 801 4273
1608 / 1620
(*)
1545 1545 2025 1796
(*) 4x4 versionsBoot volume: 350 litres. With rear seats folded: 1000 litres.150
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