elect FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
Setting A Desired Speed
Turn the Speed Control ON.
NOTE:The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed
and on level ground before pushing the SET (+) or SET (-)
button.
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, push the
SET (+) or SET (-) button and release. Release the
accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected
speed.
Deactivation
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, ESC intervention, Forward collision mitigation,
Electronic Park Brake Intervention, or normal brake
pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the
Speed Control without erasing the set speed from
memory.
Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning the ignition
switch OFF erases the set speed from memory.
Resume Speed
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button
and release. Resume can be used at any speed above
20 mph (32 km/h).
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Varying The Speed
To Increase Speed
When the Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by
pushing the SET+button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the
Uconnect system if equipped. Refer to ”Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia” for more information. The speed
increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit
of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET +button once will result ina1mph
increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the
button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the speed will
continue to increase until the button is released, then
the new set speed will be established. Metric Speed (km/h)
•
Pushing the SET +button once will result in a 1 km/h
increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the
button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the speed will
continue to increase until the button is released, then
the new set speed will be established.
To Decrease Speed
When the Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by
pushing the SET -button.
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The drivers preferred units can be selected through the
Uconnect system if equipped. Refer to ”Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia” for more information. The speed
increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit
of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
•Pushing the SET -button once will result ina1mph
decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the
button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the speed will
continue to decrease until the button is released, then
the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET -button once will result in a 1 km/h
decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the
button results in a decrease of 1 km/h. •
If the button is continually pushed, the speed will
continue to decrease until the button is released, then
the new set speed will be established.
Accelerating For Passing
Push the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
This feature provides on-demand All-Wheel Drive
(AWD). The system is automatic with no driver inputs or
additional driving skills required. Under normal driving
conditions, the front wheels provide most of the traction.
If the front wheels begin to lose traction, power is shifted
automatically to the rear wheels. The greater the front
wheel traction loss, the greater the power transfer to the
rear wheels.
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Additionally, on dry pavement under heavy throttle
input (where one may have no wheel spin), torque will be
sent to the rear in a pre-emptive effort to improve vehicle
launch and performance characteristics.
CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and type tires.
Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire
size may cause failure of the power transfer unit.
DYNAMIC SELECTOR — IF EQUIPPED
The Dynamic Selector combines the capabilities of the
vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to
provide the best performance in all driving conditions.The Dynamic Selector consists of the following positions:
Auto Mode –
This mode is designed for comfort and
safety in normal driving conditions. In versions equipped
with all-wheel drive this mode also reduces fuel con-
sumption, as automatically alters the distribution of
torque between the front and rear axle.Dynamic Selector Switch
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All Weather Mode –This mode offers increased traction
control and stability control for low traction conditions
such as driving in snow or rain.
Sport Mode – This mode is designed to increase steering
feedback to the driver with a slight increase in effort and
changes the transmission shift schedules for more aggres-
sive shifting. This driving mode is useful while driving
on twisty roads where more steering precision is desired
in spirited cornering.
Warning Messages
In the event of a system fault, the system automatically
defaults to Automode and a message will appear in the
EVIC display.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Cluster” for fur-
ther information.
BRAKE CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
Brake Control
The Brake Control system with mitigation provides the
driver with audible warnings, visual warnings (within
the EVIC), and may apply a brake jerk to warn the driver
when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings
and limited braking are intended to provide the driver
with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential
collision.
NOTE:
• Brake Control monitors the information from the for-
ward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake
Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a
forward collision. When the system determines that a
forward collision is probable, the driver will be pro-
vided with audible and visual warnings and may
provide a brake jerk warning.
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PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system provides visual
and audible indications of the distance between the rear
fascia and a detected obstacle when backing up, e.g.
during a parking maneuver. Refer to ParkSense System
Usage Precautions for limitations of this system and
recommendations
ParkSense will retain the last system state (enabled or
disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the ignition is
changed to the MAR/RUN position.
ParkSense can be active only when the shift lever/gear
selector is in REVERSE.
ParkSense Sensors
The four ParkSense sensors, located in the rear fascia/
bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is
within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can detectobstacles from approximately 12 inches (30 cm) up to 59
in (150 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal
direction, depending on the location, type and orienta-
tion of the obstacle.Parking Sensors
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Chime
By shifting the vehicle in REVERSE and in the case of the
presence of a rear obstacle, an acoustic signal that varies
with the distance of the obstacle from the bumper is
activated.
The frequency of the acoustic signal:
•Increases with the distance between car and object
decreases.
• Becomes continuous when the distance that separates
the car from the obstacle is less than approximately 12
inches (30 cm), while terminates immediately if the
distance to the obstacle increases.
• Remains constant if the distance between car and
obstacle remains unchanged. If this situation occurs
for the side sensors, the signal is stopped after approxi-
mately three seconds to avoid, for example, it activates
in case of maneuver along a wall. When the system emits a beeping sound, the volume of
the Uconnect system, if turned on, is automatically
lowered by ParkSense.
Detection Distances
If the sensors detect more obstacles, it is taken into
account only what is the shorter distance.
Instrument Cluster Display
ParkSense is displayed on the instrument cluster only if
you have selected the item
sound and displayinside the
Settings menu of the Uconnect system.
If an obstacle is detected in the center rear region, the
display will show a single solid arc in the center rear
region and will produce a one-half second tone. As the
vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will
show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the
sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
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If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear
region, the display will show a single flashing arc in the
left and/or right rear region and will produce a fast
sound tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle,
the display will show the single arc moving closer to the
vehicle and the tone will change from fast to continuous.
In general, the car is closest to the obstacle when the
display shows only a flashing arc and the chime becomes
continuous.
The color on the display depends on the distance and
location of the obstacle.
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with the
ParkSense switch.When the ParkSense switch is pushed to dis-
able the system, the instrument cluster will
display the “PARKSENSE OFF” message for approximately five seconds. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information. When the
shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system is
disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARKSENSE OFF”
message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
The ParkSense switch LED will be ON when ParkSense is
disabled or requires service. The ParkSense switch LED
will be OFF when the system is enabled. If the ParkSense
switch is pushed, and requires service, the ParkSense
switch LED will blink momentarily, and then the LED
will be ON.
ParkSense will remember the previous state when the
vehicle is switch off.
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CAUTION!
After turning off the ignition, the ParkSense remains
in this setting until the next key cycle, even in the
case of changing the setting of starting MAR/RUN to
STOP/OFF and then again in MAR/RUN.
Service The Rear Park Assist System
During vehicle start up, when the ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System has detected a faulted condition, the
instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per
ignition cycle, and it will display the “PARK ASSIST
UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS” or the “PARK
ASSIST UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED” message.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Cluster” for fur-
ther information. When the shift lever is moved toREVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condi-
tion, the EVIC will display the
PARK ASSIST UNAVAIL-
ABLE WIPE REAR SENSORS orPARKSENSE UN-
AVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED message for as long
as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, Rear
Park Assist will not operate.
If “PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE WIPE REAR SEN-
SORS” appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) make sure the outer surface and the
underside of the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstructions and then cycle
the ignition. If the message continues to appear, see an
authorized dealer.
If “PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE SERVICE RE-
QUIRED” appears in the EVIC, see an authorized dealer.
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LaneSense system uses a forward looking camera to
detect lane markings and measure vehicle position
within the lane boundaries.
When both lane markings are detected and the driver
unintentionally drifts out of the lane (no turn signal
applied), the LaneSense system provides a haptic warn-
ing in the form of torque applied to the steering wheel to
prompt the driver to remain within the lane boundaries.
If the driver continues to unintentionally drift out of the
lane, the LaneSense system provides a visual warning
through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
to prompt the driver to remain within the lane boundar-
ies.
The driver may manually override the haptic warning by
applying torque into the steering wheel at any time.
When only a single lane marking is detected and the
driver unintentionally drifts across the lane marking (no
turn signal applied), the LaneSense system provides avisual warning through the EVIC to prompt the driver to
remain within the lane. When only a single lane marking
is detected, a haptic (torque) warning will not be pro-
vided.
NOTE:
When operating conditions have been met, the
LaneSense system will monitor if the driver ’s hands are
on the steering wheel and provides an audible warning
to the driver when the driver ’s hands are not detected on
the steering wheel. The system will cancel if the driver
does not return their hands to the wheel.
Turning LaneSense ON Or OFF
The default status of LaneSense is “OFF”.
The LaneSense button is located on the end of the turn
signal stalk located on the steering column.
To turn the LaneSense system ON, push the
Lane Assist button (LED turns OFF). A “Lane
Sense On” message is shown in the EVIC.
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