gearbox FIAT 500X 2015 2.G Owners Manual

Dear Customer,We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing a Fiat.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best
performance from the technical features of your Fiat 500X.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and
above all with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on
different road surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care
and maintenance of your Fiat 500X over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains
on board the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Fiat offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new vehicle and the service provided by the
people at Fiat.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all Fiat 500X versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific markets or
versions are not explicitly indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the information which
is related to the trim level, engine and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the
production of the model, outside the specific request of options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the
wording(where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way.
FCA Italy S.p.A. aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the
right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact a Fiat Dealership.
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READ THIS CAREFULLYREFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as
damage fundamental components of the supply system.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may
damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Versions with manual gearbox (petrol engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the
clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV or press the ignition device button; release the key or the
button as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with manual gearbox (diesel engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the
clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
warning light to switch off. Bring the
ignition key to AVV or press the ignition device button; release the key or the button as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with automatic transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N (Neutral),
depress the brake pedal, without pressing the accelerator pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV or press the ignition device button; release
the key or the button as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs unchanged in time.
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WARNING
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by
law in the special containers or taken to
a Fiat Dealership, which will take care
of their disposal.
IGNITION DEVICEVersions with key without remote
controlThe key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 4:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked (with
key removed). Some electrical devices
(e.g. central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) are still available;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are available;
❒AVV: engine starting.
2) 3)
Versions with electronic key
(Keyless Go system)To activate the ignition device fig. 5 the
electronic key must be inside the
passenger compartment.
The ignition device activates also if the
electronic key is inside the boot or
on the parcel shelf.
The ignition device has the following
possible states:
❒STOP: engine off, steering locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central
door locking system, alarm, etc.) are
still available;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are available. This state can be
entered by pressing the ignition device
button once, without pressing the brake
pedal (versions with automatic
transmission) or the clutch pedal
(versions with manual gearbox);
❒AVV: engine starting.
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NOTE The ignition device does NOT
activate if the electronic key is inside
the boot and this is open.
NOTE With the ignition device at MAR,
if 30 minutes pass with the vehicle
stationary (versions with manual
gearbox) or with the gear lever at P
(Park) (versions with automatic
transmission) and the engine off, the
ignition device will automatically move
to the STOP position.
NOTE With engine started, it is possible
to go away from the vehicle taking the
electronic key with you. The engine
will still be running. The vehicle will
indicate the absence of the key
on board when the door is closed.
For more information on the engine
start-up, see the description in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph, in the
"Starting and driving" chapter.
4) 5)
STEERING LOCK
ActivationVersions with key without remote
control: with the device at STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.IMPORTANT If the ignition key has
been moved from the MAR to the
STOP position, the steering lock cannot
engage until the key is removed from
the ignition device.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock engages when the driver
door is opened, with the ignition device
button at STOP and speed below 3
km/h.
DeactivationVersions with key without remote
control: slightly moving the steering
wheel, turn the key to the MAR
position.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock disengages when the
ignition device is pressed and the
electronic key is recognised.
6) 7)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device is tampered with
(e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked
over by a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
3)When getting out of the vehicle, always
take the key with you to prevent any
occupants from accidentally activating the
controls. Remember to engage the electric
parking brake. Never leave children
unattended in the vehicle.4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft device).
This could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the non-compliance of the vehicle
with type-approval requirements.
5)Never remove the key without remote
control while the vehicle is moving. The
steering wheel will automatically lock as
soon as it is turned. This also applies
to cases in which the vehicle is towed.
6)Before exiting the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake, steer the
wheels, engage the first gear if uphill and
the reverse if downhill. On versions with
automatic transmission, bring the gear
lever to P (Park) and press the ignition
device to bring it to STOP. If the vehicle is
parked on a steep slope, chock the wheels
with wedges or stones. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock all the doors by
pressing the dedicated button on the
handle (see "Keyless Entry" in the "Doors"
paragraph).
7)On versions equipped with Full Keyless
system, do not leave the electronic key
inside or near the vehicle or in a place
accessible to children. Do not leave the
vehicle with the ignition device in the MAR
position. A child could operate the electric
windows, other controls or even start
the vehicle.
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Symbol What it means
AIRBAG FAILURE
If the symbol switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system. Contact a Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.BONNET NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the bonnet is not properly shut. Close the bonnet properly.TAILGATE NOT PROPERLY SHUT
The symbol switches on when the tailgate is not properly shut. Close the tailgate correctly.AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate that there is a failure in the automatic transmission. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
17)
WARNING
17)Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact
with hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
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SensorsThe sensors are activated when any
forward gear is engaged at a speed
higher than about 10 km/h, or when
reverse is engaged.
The sensors are temporarily
deactivated with vehicle at a standstill
and the gear lever in position P (Park
- versions with automatic transmission),
or with vehicle at a standstill and
electric parking brake engaged
(versions with manual gearbox).
The detection area of the system
covers about a lane on both sides of
the vehicle (around 3 metres).
This area begins from the door mirror
and extends for about 6 metres
towards the rear part of the vehicle.
When the sensors are active the system
monitors the detection areas on both
sides of the vehicle and warns the
driver about the possible presence of
vehicles in these areas.
While driving the system monitors the
detection area from three different input
points (side, rear and front) to check
whether a signal needs to be sent
to the driver. The system can detect the
presence of a vehicle in one of these
three areas.IMPORTANT The system does not
signal the presence of fixed objects
(e.g. safety barriers, poles, walls, etc.).
However, in some circumstances,
the system may activate in the
presence of these objects. This is
normal and does not indicate a system
malfunction.
IMPORTANT The system does not
warn the driver about the presence of
vehicles coming from the opposite
direction, in the adjacent lanes.
57)
ImportantIf a trailer is hitched to the vehicle, the
system must be manually deactivated
using the relevant menu, in order to
avoid false warnings.
For the system to operate correctly, the
rear bumper area where the radar
sensors are located must stay free from
snow, ice and dirt gathered from the
road surface.
Do not cover the rear bumper area
where the radar sensors are located
with any object (e.g. adhesives, bike
rack, etc.).
Rear viewThe system detects vehicles coming
from the rear part of your vehicle on
both sides and entering the rear
detection area with a difference in
speed of less than 50 km/h with
respect to your vehicle.Overtaking vehiclesIf another vehicle is overtaken slowly
(with a difference in speed of less than
about 25 km/h) and this stays in the
blind spot for about 1.5 seconds, the
warning light on the door mirror of
the corresponding side lights up.
If the difference in speed between the
two vehicles is greater than about
25 km/h, the warning light does not
light up.RCP (Rear Cross Path detection)
systemThis system helps the driver during
reverse manoeuvres in the case of
reduced visibility.
The RCP system monitors the rear
detection areas on both sides of the
vehicle, to detect objects moving
towards the sides of the vehicle at a
minimum speed between about 1 km/h
and 3 km/h and objects moving at a
maximum speed of 35 km/h, as
generally happens in parking areas.
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In the event of an imminent collision the
system intervenes by automatically
braking the vehicle to prevent the crash
or reduce its effects.
The system provides the driver with
acoustic and visual signals through
specific messages on the instrument
panel display.
The system may lightly brake to warn
the driver if a possible frontal accident
is detected (limited braking). Signals
and limited braking are intended to
allow the driver to react promptly,
in order to prevent or reduce the effects
of a potential accident.In situations with the risk of collision, if
the system detects no intervention
by the driver, it provides automatic
braking to help slow the vehicle and
mitigate the potential frontal collision
(automatic braking). If intervention
by the driver on the brake pedal
is detected but not deemed sufficient,
the system may intervene in order to
improve the reaction of the braking
system, therefore reducing vehicle
speed further (additional assistance in
braking stage).
Versions equipped with Start&Stop
system: at the end of the automatic
braking, the Start&Stop system will
activate as described in paragraph
"Start&Stop system" of the "Starting
and driving" chapter.
Versions with manual gearbox:at
the end of the automatic braking the
engine may stall and turn off, unless the
driver presses the clutch pedal.
Versions with automatic
transmission: at the end of the
braking, the latest stored gear
is engaged: the vehicle may therefore
restart after a few seconds from the
automatic stop.IMPORTANT Both on versions
equipped with manual gearbox and on
those with automatic transmission, after
the vehicle is stopped the brake
calipers may be locked for about 2
seconds for safety reasons. Make sure
you press the brake pedal if the vehicle
moves slightly forwards.
Activation/deactivationThe Full Brake Control system can be
deactivated (and then reactivated)
via theUconnect™system (see the
description in the dedicated
supplement).
The system can be deactivated even
with the ignition device at MAR.
IMPORTANT The system status can be
changed with vehicle at a standstill
only.
The Full Brake Control system can be
set to three activation levels through the
Uconnect™system:
❒System active: the system (if active),
in addition to the visual and acoustic
warnings, provides limited braking,
automatic braking and additional
assistance in braking stage, where the
driver does not brake sufficiently in
the event of a potential frontal impact;
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the vehicle:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE .................100
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB).101
MANUAL GEARBOX .......................10
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.........10
START&STOP SYSTEM ..................107
SPEED LIMITER ..............................108
ELECTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL ..109
MOOD SELECTOR (DRIVING
MODE SELECTOR) .........................110
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ..................112
LANE ASSIST SYSTEM (LANE
CROSSING WARNING) ...................114
REAR VIEW CAMERA .....................116
TOWING TRAILERS ........................117
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE ...........119
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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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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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