climate control FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
To avoid causing damage to the rear window de-
froster heating filaments do not affix stickers or other
objects to the inside of the rear glass.
Turning Off The Climate Control System
Push the ON/OFF button.
With the Climate Control system off:
•Air recirculation is on, isolating the passenger com-
partment from the outside.
• The A/C compressor is off.
• The blower is off.
• The heated rear window can be activated/deactivated. NOTE:
The Climate Control unit stores the temperatures
set before the system was turned off and restores them
when one of the following knobs/buttons is pushed:
• A/C
• Recirculation
• Max Defrost
• Blower Increase
• AUTO
To restart the Climate Control system in fully automatic
mode, push the AUTO button.
System Maintenance
In Winter, the Climate Control system must be turned on
at least once a month for approximately 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at an authorized dealership
before the summer.
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•If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in the “Multimedia” section for
further information.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Center the steering wheel (front wheels pointing straight forward).
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Start the engine.
5. Rotate the steering wheel slightly more than one-half turn to the left.
6. Push the “ESC Off” button located in the lower switch bank below the climate control four times within
twenty seconds. The “ESC Off Indicator Light” should
turn on and turn off two times. 7. Rotate the steering wheel back to center and then an
additional slightly more than one-half turn to the
right.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON position. If the sequence was com-
pleted properly, the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will
blink several times to confirm HSA is disabled.
9. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
Traction Control System (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of
the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the TCS may
apply brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s) and/or
reduce engine power to provide enhanced acceleration
and stability. A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differ-
ential (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip differen-
tial and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If
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SAFETY 203

WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is
set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
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Chains, Tire............................ .499
Changing A Flat Tire ....................390, 476
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .479
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .431
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............262
Checks, Safety .......................... .262
Child Restraint .......................... .241
Child Restraints Booster Seats ......................... .247
Child Restraints ....................... .241
Child Seat Installation ....................259
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......256
Infants And Child Restraints ...............244
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint . . . .255
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ................................ .257
LATCH Positions ...................... .250
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ............253
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......249Older Children And Child Restraints
.........245
Seating Positions ....................... .248
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .336
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .471
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................453
Climate Control ......................... .108
Automatic ......................114,119,126
Manual ............................. .108
Clutch ................................ .464
Clutch Fluid ............................ .464
Coin Holder ............................ .151
Cold Weather Operation ....................275
Connector UCI................................ .548
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........548
Console ............................... .151
Console, Floor .......................... .151
Contract, Service ...........................12
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