emergency towing FIAT 500X 2015 2.G Owners Manual

The direction indicators will blink twice
and the internal roof light will
simultaneously come on when the boot
is opened; the roof light will
automatically switch off when the
tailgate is closed (see also "Interior
lights").
If the tailgate is left open, the roof light
will automatically switch off to preserve
the battery charge.Emergency opening from the insideProceed as follows:
❒lower the head restraints and fold the
backrests;
❒identify and remove yellow guard A
fig. 44, which is press-fitted on the lock,
using the screwdriver provided;
❒insert the screwdriver in order to
activate tab B fig. 45, for mechanical
release of the lock.
CLOSINGGrip handle A fig. 46 and lower the
tailgate, pressing next to the lock until it
clicks.
IMPORTANT Before closing the boot
make sure that you have the keys since
the boot is automatically locked.
BOOT INITIALISATIONIMPORTANT If the battery is
disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the boot opening/closing
mechanism must be reinitialised as
follows:
❒close all the doors and the boot;
❒press the
"FIAT" button on the
remote control;
❒press thebutton on the remote
control.
LOAD COMPARTMENT
Reconfigurable load platform
12)
The vehicle is equipped with a
reconfigurable load platform A, which
makes the boot volume modular.
The load platform can be set to 2
different positions:
❒Floor level (low)fig. 47: allows you
to exploit the entire volume of the boot.
❒Threshold level (high)fig. 48: in
conjunction with the lowering of the rear
seat and front passenger side seat
backrests, permits long objects to be
loaded. It also facilitates loading/
unloading of objects in the boot. It also
allows the space underneath (false
bottom) to be used as a further
compartment for stowing objects which
are more fragile or small.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere
with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or
international universal freephone
number to search for the nearest Fiat
Dealership.HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS...........122
BULB REPLACEMENT....................122
REPLACING FUSES........................128
CHANGING A WHEEL ....................133
FIX&GO AUTOMATIC KIT ................136
EMERGENCY STARTING ................138
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................140
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER UNLOCKING.............140
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..................142
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WARNING
57)It is advisable to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the refitting procedure
carried out. If you would like to proceed
autonomously, special attention must
be paid to the correct coupling of
the retaining clips. Otherwise, noise might
be heard due to an incorrect fastening
of the lower cover with the upper cover.
TOWING THE
VEHICLEATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
153) 154) 155)
The tow hook provided is located in the
tool box inside the boot.FrontProceed as follows:
❒release cap A fig. 136, operating in
the point shown by the arrow;
❒take tow hook B and screw it fully
onto the front threaded pin.RearProceed as follows:
❒release cap A fig. 137, operating in
the point shown by the arrow;
❒take tow hook B and screw it fully
onto the rear threaded pin
WARNING
153)For versions with key without remote
control, before towing, turn the ignition
key to MAR and then to STOP without
removing it. The steering column will
automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be
steered. Also check that the gearbox is in
neutral (on versions equipped with
automatic transmission, check that the
gear lever is in N position). For versions
with electronic key, bring the ignition device
to MAR and then to STOP, without
opening the door.
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