trailer FIAT 500X 2018 Owner handbook (in English)

INSTALLING A TOW
HOOK
The towing device should be fastened
to the body by specialised personnel
according to any additional and/or
integrative information supplied by the
Manufacturer of the device. It must also
meet current regulations with reference
to Directive 94/20/EC and subsequent
amendments.
For any version the towing device used
must be right for the towable weight of
the vehicle on which it is to be installed.
For the electrical connection a standard
connector should be used which is
generally placed on a special bracket
normally fastened to the towing device,
and a special ECU for external trailer
light control must be installed on the
vehicle. 7 or 13-pin 12 V DC
connections should be used
(CUNA/UNI and ISO/DIN Standards).
Follow any instructions provided by the
vehicle manufacturer and/or the towing
device manufacturer.
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WARNING
134)The ABS with which the car is
equipped will not control the braking
system of the trailer. Particular caution is
required on slippery roads.
135) Never modify the braking system of
the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The
trailer braking system must be fully
independent of the car’s hydraulic system.
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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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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000 km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
law enforcement (or security service),
taxi service;
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Service Schedule:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

WEIGHTS
Weights (kg) 1.4 T-Jet LPG 120 HP 1.4 Turbo MultiAir(°°)1.4 Turbo MultiAir(°)1.6 E.Torq
Unladen weight (with all
fluids,
fuel tank filled to
90% and without
optional equipment) 1320 1320 1430
1275 / 1320
(**)
Payload including the
driver(*)555555 / 540(**)670600 / 555(**)
Maximum permitted
loads(***)
– front axle 1050105011501050
– rear axle 9309001000 900
– total 1875187521001875
Towable loads
– braked trailer 9001200 1200 800
Maximum load on tow
hitch (trailer with brakes) 60
(*****)60
6060
Maximum load on
roof
(****)50 505050
(°°) Manual transmission versions with dual clutch (°) Versions with AT9 automatic transmission
(**) Version for specific markets (*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permissible loads.
(***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
(*****) For some versions/markets, trailers cannot be towed so there are no provisions for fitting a tow hook. (****) With carrier rack
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Weights (kg)2.4 Tigershark(*)1.3 Multijet 1.6 Multijet
Unladen weight (with all fluids,
fuel
tank filled to 90% and
without optional equipment) 1505 1320 1320
Payload including the driver
(**)595 555
555 / 580(*****)
Maximum permitted loads(***)
– front axle 115010501050
– rear axle 1000900900
– total 20801875
1875 / 1900
(*****)
Towable loads
– braked trailer 1200
(°)/ 900(°°)10001200 / 900(*****)
Maximum load on tow hitch
(trailer with brakes) 60 60 60
Maximum load on roof
(****)50 5050
(*) Version for specific markets
(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permissible loads.
(*****) Automatic transmission versions with dual clutch (***) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
(°) 4x4 version
(°°) 4x2 version (****) With carrier rack
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weights (kg)2.0 Multijet(*)2.0 Multijet(**)
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled
to 90% and without optional equipment) 1430 1495
Payload including the driver
(***)620 605
Maximum permitted loads
(****)
– front axle 11501150
– rear axle 10001000
– total 20502100
Towable loads
– braked trailer 12001200
Maximum load on tow hitch (braked trailer) 6060
Maximum load on roof
(*****)50 50
(*) Versions with manual transmission
(**) Versions with AT9 automatic transmission
(***) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum
permissible loads.
(****) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
(*****) With carrier rack
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SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)system ..................89
Scheduled Servicing ..........175
Scheduled Servicing Plan . . . .176 ,180
Screen wiper/washer ...........29
Seat belts ..................87
Seats .....................19
Service Position (windscreen wiper) ...................31
Servicing procedures ..........198
Side bag ..................110
Side direction indicators (bulb replacement) ..............152
Side lights/daytime running lights (DRL) (bulb replacement) ......151
Smart washing function .........30
Snow chains ...............201 Speed Limiter
...............127
Start&Stop system ...........125
Starting the engine ...........114
Steering lock ................13
Steering wheel ...............23
Supplies ..................218
Symbols ....................4
TC (system) ................75
Technical specifications ........207
The keys ...................11
Third brake light (bulb replacement) ..............153
Tips, controls and general information ...............233
Towing the vehicle ............172
Towing trailers ..............140
Trip Computer ...............51 TSC (system)
................76
Twin clutch automatic transmission ..............122
Tyres (inflation pressure) ........212
Uconnect™ 7” HD LIVE /
Uconnect™ 7” HD Nav LIVE . . . .245
Uconnect™ Radio ............235
Use of the owner handbook .......6
Version with LPG system........43
Warning lights and messages .....52
Weights ..................215
Wheels and tyres .............201
Window bag ...............110
Windows (cleaning) ...........203
Windscreen/rear window wiper ....29