stop start FIAT 500X 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

hold button A down for at least
10 seconds, then you should hear the
mechanical stop of the roof motor;
within 5 seconds hold button A
down: the roof will perform a complete
automatic opening and closing cycle (to
indicate that the initialisation procedure
has been successful). If this does not
occur, the procedure must be restarted
from the beginning.
WARNING
22)When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key (where present) from the
ignition to avoid the risk of injury due to
accidental operation of the sun roof.
Improper use of the roof can be
dangerous. Before and during operation,
always check that no-one is exposed to
the risk of being injured by the moving
sunroof or by objects getting caught or hit
by it.
IMPORTANT
11)Do not open the sun roof if a roof rack
or crossbars are fitted. Do not open the
sun roof if there is snow or ice on it: you
may damage it.
BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever A fig. 41 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
operate lever B fig. 42, in the
direction indicated by the arrow, and
raise the bonnet;
release bonnet stay C fig. 43 from its
locking device D, then insert its end in
housing E on the bonnet.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,
make sure that the arms of the wipers
are not raised from the windscreen and
that the wiper is not operational.
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CLOSING
26)
Proceed as follows:
hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove the stay C
fig. 43 from the housing E and fit it back
in the locking device D;
lower the bonnet to approximately
40 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed
and not only fastened by the locking
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bring the ignition device to STOP
and wait at least 10 seconds;
bring the ignition device to MAR;

Warning light What it means
redENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH
The warning light (or the icon on the display on some versions) switches on when the engine is overheated.
In normal driving conditions: stop the car, stop the engine and check that the water level in the reservoir
is not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open
the cap, top up with coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir
itself. Also check visually for any fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warning light switches on (or the icon is
displayed) again, contact a Fiat Dealership.
If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions(e.g. in high-performance driving): slow down and,
if the warning light stays on, stop the vehicle. Stop for two or three minutes with the engine running and
slightly accelerated to facilitate better coolant circulation, then turn the engine off. Check that the coolant
level is correct as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine running and slightly accelerated for
a few minutes before turning it off.
redPOWER STEERING FAILURE
This warning light (or symbol in the display) switches on when the ignition device is brought to MAR, but it
should switch off after a few seconds. If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on, you could
not have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be increased;
steering is, however, possible. On some versions the display shows the dedicated message. Contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
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Warning light What it means
yellowINJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition device is brought to MAR, the warning light switches on, but it
should switch off as soon as the engine is started. The operation of the warning light may be checked by
the traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the laws and regulations of the country where you are
driving.
13)
Injection system failure
If the warning light remains on, or it switches on whilst driving, the injection system is not working properly.
The warning light on constantly signals a malfunction in the supply/ignition system which could cause high
exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor driveability and high consumption. On some
versions the display shows the dedicated message. The warning light switches off if the malfunction
disappears, but is still stored by the system. Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling at
moderate speed but without demanding excessive effort from the engine or high speed. Prolonged use of
the car with the warning light on may cause damage. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
Catalytic converter damaged
If the warning light flashes, it means that the catalytic converter may be damaged. Release the accelerator
pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the warning light stops flashing. Continue the journey at
moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing and contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.
AdBlue® (UREA) INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE (Diesel versions)
(where provided)
The warning light switches on, together with a dedicated message on the display (for versions/markets,
where provided) if a fluid not conforming with the nominal characteristics is inserted or if an average
consumption of AdBlue® (UREA) over 50% is detected.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
If the problem is not solved, a specific message will appear on the instrument panel display whenever a
certain threshold is reached until it will no longer be possible to start the engine.
When 200 km will remain to prevent the engine restart, a continuous dedicated message will appear on the
dashboard (for versions/markets, where provided) accompanied by an acoustic warning sound.
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Warning light What it means
greenRIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with
the left direction indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
greenSTART&STOP SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The warning light appears to indicate that the Start&Stop system is operating (engine off). When the engine
is restarted the warning light switches off (for the engine restarting modes see the "Start&Stop system"
paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter).
greenRUNNING ON PETROL
The warning light turns on when running on petrol.
blueMAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are turned on.
whiteBRIGHTNESS SENSOR
This sensor measures the light in the passenger compartment and autonomously adjusts the instrument
panel brightness.
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(where provided)

Symbol What it means
yellowRAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the rain sensor. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
yellowSTART&STOP SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Start&Stop system. The display will show a dedicated
message. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
yellowKEYLESS GO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Go system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
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Message on display
START&STOPSTART&STOP SYSTEM ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
Activation: the system activation is signalled by a message on the display. In this
case, the LED on the button is off.
Deactivation: a message will appear on the display when the system is off. In
this case, the LED on the button is on.
"SERVICE" MESSAGE (SCHEDULED SERVICING)SCHEDULED SERVICING (SERVICE)
When the next scheduled service (coupon) deadline is approaching, the word
"Service" will be displayed, followed by the number of kilometres/miles or days
(where provided) left, when the ignition device is turned to MAR.
This is displayed automatically, with ignition device at MAR, 2000 km before
servicing or, where provided, 30 days before servicing. It is also displayed each
time the ignition device is turned to MAR. The display will be in km or miles
depending on the unit of measurement set.
Go to a Fiat Dealership, where the "Service Schedule" operations will be
performed and the message will be reset.
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Message on display
INDICATION OF AdBlue® (UREA) DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE LOW LEVEL
(where provided)
When low AdBlue® (UREA) level is detected, a text message will appear on the
instrument panel display, together with the symbol
to indicate that
AdBlue® (UREA) must be topped up.
The symbol
stays on until the tank is topped up with at least 5 litres of
AdBlue® (UREA).
If you do not top up, a specific message will appear on the instrument panel
display whenever a certain threshold is reached until it will no longer be possible
to start the engine.
A message appears continuously on the display when the residual range is
approximately 200 km accompanied by an auditory indication.
When the residual range is 0 km, a specific message will appear on the display
(for versions/markets, where provided). It will no longer be possible to restart the
engine after it has been stopped.
It will be possible to restart the engine after pouring at least 5 litres of AdBlue®
(UREA) in the tank. Top up the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible. If the
tank is topped with a residual range of 0 km, wait for 2 minutes after topping up
before starting the engine.
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WARNING
28)If, when the ignition device is turned to MAR, thewarning light does not switch on or stays on whilst driving, a failure may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this case the airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower number of cases,
they may be deployed accidentally. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.
29)The fault of the
warning light is signalled by the switching on of theicon on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light may
not indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before continuing, contact a Fiat Dealership immediately to have the system checked.
30)If a failure is present with sharp braking, the rear wheels may lock and the vehicle may swerve.
IMPORTANT
13)If, turning the ignition device to MAR, thewarning light does not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on some
versions together with the message on the display), contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
14)If the warning light (or the icon on the display) flashes whilst driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.
15)If the symbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
16)Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with
hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
17)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the
symbol is displayed contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately after
refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: switch the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
18)Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations. The
engine can be stopped even if the DPF warning light is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause
premature deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason it is always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine,
following the instructions above. Do not complete the DPF regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.
19)If the
warning light comes on, the exhausted engine oil should be changed as soon as possible, never drive more than 500 km from
the first switching-on of this warning light. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty.
Remember that when this warning light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not
need to top up the engine oil.
20)If the symbol flashes when driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.
21)When the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is empty and the engine is stopped it is no longer possible to restart it until the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is
topped up with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA).
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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
The vehicle has the following active
safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System);
DTC (Drag Torque Control);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
TC (Traction Control);
PBA (Panic Brake Assist);
HSA (Hill Start Assist);
DST (Dynamic Steering Torque);
ERM (Electronic Rollover Mitigation);
TSC (Trailer Sway Control).
For the operation of the systems, see
the following description.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking
System)
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the vehicle
can be controlled even during
emergency braking and optimising
stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.The system also improves control and
stability of the vehicle when braking on
a surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or on corners.
The Electronic Braking Force
Distribution (EBD) system completes
the system allowing the brake force to
be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
System intervention
The driver can feel that the ABS system
has come into action because the
brake pedal pulsates slightly and the
system gets noisier: this is entirely
normal with the system operating.
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DTC (Drag Torque
Control) SYSTEM
The DTC (Drag Torque Control) system
prevents the drive wheels from possibly
locking, which could happen, for
example, if the accelerator pedal is
released suddenly or in the case of a
sudden downshifting in conditions of
poor grip. In this conditions, the engine
braking effect could cause the drive
wheels to slip, resulting in a loss of car
stability. In these situations, the DTC
system intervenes, restoring torque to
the engine in order to conserve car
stability and increase car safety.
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEM
The ESC system improves the
directional control and stability of the
vehicle in various driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the vehicle’s
understeer and oversteer, distributing
the brake force on the wheels
appropriately. The torque supplied by
the engine can also be reduced in order
to maintain control of the vehicle.
The ESC system uses sensors installed
on the vehicle to determine the
trajectory that the driver intends to
follow and compares it with the
vehicle’s effective trajectory. When the
real trajectory deviates from the desired
trajectory, the ESC system intervenes to
counter the vehicle’s understeer or
oversteer.
Oversteer: occurs when the vehicle is
turning more than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
Understeer: occurs when the vehicle
is turning less than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
System intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the
vehicle is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
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41)For the correct operation of the ESC
system, the tyres must necessarily be of
the same make and type on all wheels, in
perfect condition and, above all, of the
prescribed type and size.
42)ESC performance features must not
induce the driver to take unnecessary or
unwarranted risks. Your driving style must
always be suited to the road conditions,
visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any
case, responsible for safe driving.
43)For the correct operation of the TC
system, the tyres must of necessity be the
same make and type on all wheels, in
perfect condition and, above all, of the
prescribed type and dimensions.
44)TC performance features must not
induce the driver to take unnecessary or
unwarranted risks. Your driving style must
always be suited to the road conditions,
visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any
case, responsible for safe driving.
45)The TC system cannot overrule the
natural laws of physics, and cannot
increase the grip available according to the
condition of the road.
46)The TC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
47)The capability of the TC must never be
tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in
such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.
48)The PBA system cannot overrule the
natural laws of physics, and cannot
increase the grip available according to the
condition of the road.49)The PBA system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
50)The capability of the PBA system must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as to
compromise the safety of the driver, the
other occupants of the vehicle or any other
road user.
51)The Hill Hold Control system is not a
parking brake; therefore, never leave the
vehicle without having engaged the electric
parking brake, turned the engine off and
engaged first gear, so that it is parked in
safe conditions (for further information read
the "Parking" paragraph in the "Starting
and driving" chapter).
52)There may be situations on small
gradients (less than 8%), with vehicle
laden, in which the Hill Hold Control system
may not activate, causing a slight reversing
motion and increasing the risk of collision
with another vehicle or object. The driver is,
in any case, responsible for safe driving.
53)DST is an aid for driving and does not
relieve the driver of responsibility for driving
the vehicle.
54)The performance of a vehicle with ERM
must never be tested in imprudent or
dangerous ways, with the possibility of
putting the safety of the driver or other
people at risk.
55)When towing trailers, the utmost
caution at the wheel is recommended.
Never exceed the maximum permitted
loads (see the description in the "Weights"
paragraph in the "Technical Specifications"
chapter).56)The TSC system cannot prevent
swerving for all trailers. If the system
activates during driving, reduce the speed,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and arrange
the load correctly to prevent the trailer from
swerving.
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