brake sensor FIAT 500X 2017 Owner handbook (in English)

cause personal injuries or damage to
vehicles or obstacles since, when the
continuous acoustic signal is emitted,
the tow hook ball is already in a position
that is much closer to the obstacle than
the rear bumper.
GENERAL WARNINGS
Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:
reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence of: ice, snow, mud, paint,
etc. on the surface of the sensor;
the sensor may detect a
non-existent obstacle ("echo
interference") due to mechanical
interference, for example when washing
the vehicle, in rain (strong wind), hail;
the signals sent by the sensor can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems of trucks or pneumatic
drills) near the vehicle;
Parking assistance system
performance can also be influenced by
the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock
absorbers, suspension), or by changing
tyres, overloading the vehicle or fitting
specific trims that require the vehicle to
be lowered;
the presence of a tow hook without
trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the parking
sensors. If you wish to leave the tow
hook fitted without towing a trailer, it is
advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership
for the relevant Park Assist system
update operations because the tow
hook could be detected as an obstacle
by the central sensors.
the presence of adhesives on the
sensors. Therefore, take care not to
place adhesives on the sensors.
WARNING
129)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are
an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
IMPORTANT
53)The sensors must be clean of mud,
dirt, snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning
them. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors should be washed
using clean water with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high pressure
jets or steam cleaning, clean the sensors
very quickly keeping the jet more than
10 cm away.
54)Have interventions on the bumper in
the area of the sensors carried out only by
a Fiat Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
55)Only have the bumpers repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the area
of the sensors carried out by a Fiat
Dealership. Incorrect paint application
could affect the operation of the parking
sensors.
56)The sensors may provide a false
indication, interpreting the tow hook ball
assembly and the relevant attachment as
an obstacle in the area behind the vehicle.
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SYMBOLS AND
MESSAGES ON THE
DISPLAY
A superimposed central broken line
indicates the centre of the vehicle to
facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow
hook alignment. The various coloured
areas indicate the distance from the
rear of the vehicle.
The table below shows the approximate
distances for each area fig. 108:
AreaDistance from the
rear of the vehicle
Red (A) 0–30 cm
Yellow (B) 30–100 cm
Green (C) 1 m or more
IMPORTANT When parking, take the
utmost care over obstacles that may be
above or under the camera range.
WARNING
130)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The camera is an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never allow
his/her attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds. Always keep a
slow speed, so as to promptly brake in the
case of obstacles.
IMPORTANT
63)It is vital, for correct operation, that the
camera is always kept clean and free from
any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not
to scratch or damage the camera while
cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The camera must be washed using
clean water, with the addition of car
shampoo if necessary. In washing stations
which use steam or high-pressure jets,
clean the camera quickly, keeping the
nozzle more than 10 cm away from the
sensors. Also, do not apply stickers to the
camera.
TOWING TRAILERS
IMPORTANT
131) 132)
For towing caravans or trailers the
vehicle must be fitted with an approved
tow hook and an adequate electrical
system. Should aftermarket installation
be requested, this must be carried out
by specialists.
Install any specific and/or additional
door mirrors as specified by the
Highway Code.
Remember that when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, braking
distances increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight
of the trailer. Engage a low gear when
driving downhill, rather than constantly
using the brake. The weight the trailer
exerts on the vehicle tow hook reduces
the vehicle's loading capacity by the
same amount. To make sure that the
maximum towable weight is not
exceeded (given in the vehicle
registration document) account should
be taken of the fully laden trailer,
including accessories and luggage.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

through acoustic warnings only, via the
speakers in the vehicle.
- "Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in
the vehicle) and visual (on the
instrument panel) warnings.
"Front Park Assist vol."(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the volume of the acoustic
warnings provided by the front Park
Assist system.
"Rear Park Assist vol."(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the volume of the acoustic
warnings provided by the rear Park
Assist system.
"Park Assist vol."(where provided):
this function can be used to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings
provided by the Park Assist system.
"Lane Assist Warning"(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the LaneAssist system
intervention "readiness".
"Lane Assist Strength"(where
provided): this function can be used to
select the force to apply to the steering
wheel to put the vehicle back in the
lane through the electric steering
system, in the event of Lane Assist
system intervention.
"Blind Spot Alert"(where provided):
this function can be used to select thetype of warning ("Sound Only" or
"Sound & Display") to indicate the
presence of objects in the blind spot of
the door mirror.
"Rain sensor"(where provided): this
function can be used to activate/
deactivate the automatic operation of
the wipers in the event of rain.
"Brakes"(where provided): this
function can be used to select the
following submenus:
- "Brake Service" (where provided):
allows you to activate the procedure for
carrying out braking system servicing;
- "Auto Park Brake" (where provided):
allows you to activate/deactivate the
automatic park brake engagement.
NAVIGATION(5" Uconnect Radio Nav LIVE only)
Programming a route
IMPORTANT In the interest of safety
and to reduce distractions while you are
driving, you should always plan a route
before you start driving.
To plan a route, do the following:
tap the screen to open the Main
menu;
Tap "Navigate to" or "Drive to".
Tap "Address". You can change the
country or state setting by tapping the
flag before you select a city.
Enter the town or city name, or the
zip code. Towns with similar names are
shown in the list while you type. When
the desired city or town appears in the
list, tap the name to select the
destination.
Enter the street name. Streets with
similar names are shown in the list while
you type. When the correct street name
appears in the list, tap the name to
select the destination.
Enter the house number, then tap
"Done".
The location will be shown on the
map. Tap "Select" to continue or tap
"Back" to enter another address.
When the new route is shown, tap
"Done". For more information about the
route, tap "Details". To change your
route, for example, to travel via a
particular location or to select a new
destination, tap "Change route".
You are guided to your destination,
using spoken instructions and
on-screen directions.
Map update
There are two modes to download a
map update:
Most recent maps guarantee:ifa
new map is available for your system
within 90 days of initial use, it can be
downloaded once free of charge. The
specific TomTom Home option on the
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MULTIMEDIA

The available options are:
- "Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic warnings only, via the
speakers in the vehicle;
- "Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in
the vehicle) and visual (on the
instrument panel) warnings.
"Front Park Assist vol." (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings for the
front Park Assist system;
"Rear Park Assist vol." (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings for the
rear Park Assist system,
"Lane Assist Warning" (where
provided): allows you to select the Lane
Assist system intervention readiness;
"Lane Assist Strength" (where
provided): allows you to select the force
to apply to the steering wheel to put the
vehicle back in the lane through the
electric steering system, in the event of
Lane Assist system intervention.
"Side Assist" (where provided):
allows you to select the type of warning
from the Side Sensor system. The
options available are:
- "Off": the system is off;
- "Sound Only": the system warns thedriver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic warnings only, via the
speakers in the vehicle;
- "Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in
the vehicle) and visual (on the
instrument panel) warnings.
"Side Assist volume" (where
provided): allows you to select the
volume of the acoustic warnings from
the Side Sensor system.
"Blind Spot Alert" (where provided):
this function can be used to select the
type of warning ("Sound Only" or
"Sound & Display") to indicate the
presence of objects in the blind spot of
the door mirror.
"Rain sensor" (where provided):
allows you to activate/deactivate the
automatic switching on of the wipers in
the case of rain.
"Brakes" (where provided): this
function can be used to select the
following submenus:
- "Brake Service" (where provided):
allows you to activate the procedure for
carrying out braking system servicing;
- "Electric Park Brake" (where
provided): allows you to activate/
deactivate the electric park brake
engagement.Lights (where provided)
This function can be used to carry out
the following adjustments:
"Interior lights" (where provided):
allows you to select the interior light
brightness;
"Headlamp sensor" (where provided):
adjustment of headlamp activation
sensitivity;
"Follow me" (where provided):
permits the setting of the headlamp
deactivation delay after switching off the
engine;
"Courtesy lights": activation/
deactivation of courtesy lights (where
provided);
"Day lights": activation/deactivation
of the daytime running lights (DRLs)
(where provided);
"Auto high beams" (where provided):
allows you to deactivate the main beam
headlights when approaching a vehicle
coming from the opposite direction;
"Flash Lights w/Lock" (where
provided): permits the activation of light
flashing when the doors are locked.
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MULTIMEDIA

Front seat electric heating........19
Front seats (manual adjustments) . . .18
Fuel consumption............221
Fuel cut-off system...........163
Full Brake Control (system).......77
Fuse boxes................150
Fuses (replacement)...........149
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)........46
Hazard warning lights.........143
Emergency braking.........143
Head restraints...............21
Headlight alignment adjustment....27
Headlight alignment corrector.....27
Headlights (cleaning)..........196
Heavy-duty use of the car
(scheduled servicing)........180
HHC (system)................72
i-Size child restraint systems......97
Identification data
chassis marking...........200
engine marking............200
VIN plate................200
Ignition device...............12
Important information and
recommendations..........264
Interior lights................28
Interiors (cleaning)............197ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............94
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)..........81
Jump starting..............162
Keyless Entry (system).........16
Keys
electronic key.............11
key with remote control.......11
Lane Assist system...........134
Lane Change................27
Lifting the vehicle.............194
Light switch.................24
Main beam headlights..........26
Main menu.................47
Manual climate control system.....33
Manual gearbox.............115
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)..............148
Occupant protection systems.....84
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............196
Park Assist (system)...........132
Parking lights................25
Parking the vehicle...........112
PBA (system)................72
Performance (top speed)........220
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................180
Pre-tensioners...............88Prescriptions for handling the car
at the end of its life..........226
Pretensioners
Load limiters..............88
Rain sensor................30
RCP system................76
Read this carefully..............2
Rear fog light................25
Rear light cluster (bulb
replacement)..............148
Rear seats..................20
Rear view camera............135
Rear View Camera............135
Rear view mirrors.............23
Rear window washer
windscreen/rear window
washing fluid level..........187
Rear window wiper/washer.......31
Reconfigurable load platform......42
Refuelling procedure..........140
Emergency refuelling........140
Refuelling the vehicle..........140
Replacing a bulb.............143
Replacing an external bulb......146
Rims and tyres (dimensions)......205
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system..................86
Scheduled servicing...........171
Seat belts..................84
Seats.....................18
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