FIAT 500X 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

fully depress the brake pedal and
hold it down;
insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole B fig. 151 and
adjust the release lever;
place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
refit the gear lever gaiter and trim
correctly;
start the engine.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION -
KEY REMOVAL
83)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
using the provided key A
fig. 152 (located in the casing
containing the on-board documents),
undo the fixing screws B fig. 153 for the
lower cover C;
remove the lower steering wheel
cover C fig. 153 by releasing it from its
housing;
pull tab D fig. 154 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
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once the key has been removed,
refit lower cover C fig. 153, make sure it
locks correctly and tighten the fixing
screws B firmly.
IMPORTANT
83) 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.
DUAL CLUTCH
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION -
LEVER UNLOCK
In case of failure or flat battery, to
unlock the gear lever, proceed as
follows:
stop the engine;
engage the electric parking brake;
working carefully in the point
indicated by the arrow, remove the trim
A fig. 155 (complete with gaiter) lifting it
upwards (see also fig. 156 );
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fully depress the brake pedal and
hold it down;
insert the screwdriver supplied
perpendicularly in hole B fig. 157 and
adjust the release lever;
place the gear lever in N (Neutral)
position;
refit the gear lever gaiter and trim
correctly;
start the engine.
DUAL CLUTCH
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION -
REMOVING THE KEY
83)
The ignition key (for versions with key
without remote control) can be removed
only if the gear lever is in position P
(Park).
If the vehicle battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position.
To remove the key manually, proceed
as follows:
stop the vehicle in safety conditions,
engage a gear and the electric parking
brake;
using the provided key A
fig. 158 (located in the casing
containing the on-board documents),
undo the fixing screws B fig. 159 for the
lower cover C;
remove the lower steering wheel
cover C fig. 159 by releasing it from its
housing;
pull tab D fig. 160 downwards using
one hand and with the other one
remove the key, sliding it outwards;
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once the key has been removed,
refit lower cover C fig. 159, make sure it
locks correctly and tighten the fixing
screws B firmly.
IMPORTANT
84) 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
VEHICLE
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
163) 164) 165)
The tow hook provided is located in the
tool box inside the boot.
Front
Proceed as follows:
release cap A fig. 161, operating in
the point shown by the arrow;
take tow hook B and screw it fully
onto the front threaded pin.
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Rear
Proceed as follows:
release cap A fig. 162, operating in
the point shown by the arrow;
take tow hook B and screw it fully
onto the rear threaded pin
WARNING
163) 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, move the ignition device to MAR and
then to STOP, without opening the door. 164)
The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore need to apply more force on
the brake pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible ropes when towing, and avoid
jerky movements. During towing, make
sure that the trailer hitch does not damage
any components it is touching. When
towing the car, you must comply with all
specific traffic regulations and adopt an
appropriate driving behaviour. Do not start
the engine while towing the car. Before
tightening the ring, clean the threaded
housing thoroughly. Make sure that the ring
is fully screwed into the housing before
towing the car.
165) The front and rear tow hooks should
be used only for emergencies on the road.
You are allowed to tow the vehicle for short
distances using an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the road in
readiness for towing or transport via a
breakdown vehicle. Tow hooks MUST NOT
be used to tow vehicles off the road or
where there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using cables or other
non-rigid devices. In compliance with the
above conditions, towing must take place
with the two vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as possible along
the same centre line.
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Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING.......175
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ......187
BATTERY RECHARGING .......197
SERVICING PROCEDURES .....198
LIFTING THE VEHICLE.........201
WHEELS AND TYRES .........201
BODYWORK ...............203
INTERIORS ................204
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Fiat has planned a
series of checks and services at fixed
distance and/or time intervals, as
described in the Service Schedule.
To keep the car’s efficiency in tip-top
condition, in the following Scheduled
Service plan pages a few additional
checks are listed that should be carried
out more frequently with respect to the
normal coupon redemption schedule.
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to fixed time
or kilometres/miles intervals. If, during
each operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out with the owner's explicit
agreement only. If your car is used
frequently for towing, the interval
between one scheduled servicing
operation and the next should be
reduced.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
interventions are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to comply with the
schedule may invalidate the warranty.
We advise sharing any doubts
regarding the car’s proper operation
with your Fiat Dealership, before waiting
for the next coupon redemption.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE (1.4 Turbo Multi Air, 1.4 T-Jet LPG and 2.4 Tigershark
versions)
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some
operations!
Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
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Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment, instrument panel warning lights,
etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels(1)●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors,
LPG tank fixing (1.4 T-Jet LPG versions)●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check the operation of the
engine management systems, emissions and, for
versions/markets where provided, engine oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
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Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and integrity of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)(6)●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)●●
Visually inspect condition of toothed timing drive belt
(2.4 Tigershark excluded)(6)●
Check pressure regulator and seal of the corresponding
heating pipes (1.4 T-Jet LPG versions)●●●●●
(6) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions (dustyareas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the
mileage.
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Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check correct fitting of injectors (positioning, clip retention)
(1.4 T-Jet LPG versions)●●●●●
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level
(4x4 versions)●●
Check rear differential fluid level (4x4 versions)●●
Check oil level of electro-hydraulic actuator and top up, if
necessary (1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions with dual-clutch
automatic transmission)(2)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter (1.4 Turbo Multi Air
and 1.4 T-Jet LPG versions)(3) (O) (●)●●●●●
Change engine oil and oil filter (2.4 Tigershark versions)(4)●●●●●●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (1.4 Turbo Multi Air and 1.4 T-Jet
LPG versions)(5)●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (2.4 Tigershark versions)●●●
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every year.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Obligatory operations (4) The engine oil and oil filter must be replaced when the warning light on the instrument panel switches on or, in any case, every year.
(5) For 1.4 Turbo MultiAir and 1.4 T-Jet LPG versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to: only use sparkplugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine" paragraph in the "Technical specifications"
chapter); strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals on the Service Schedule. It is advisable to contact a FIAT Dealership for plug replacement.
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