warning light FIAT 500X 2019 Owner handbook (in English)

READ THIS CAREFULLYREFUELLINGPetrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228. Do not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage
fundamental components of the supply system.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
Diesel engines: refuel only with Diesel fuel motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Versions with manual gearbox (petrol engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the
clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV or press the ignition device button; release the key or the button
as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with manual gearbox (diesel engines): make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the
clutch pedal without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
warning light to switch off. Bring the ignition
key to AVV or press the ignition device button; release the key or the button as soon as the engine has started.
Versions with automatic transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged and that the gear lever is in P (Parking) or N (Neutral),
depress the brake pedal, without pressing the accelerator pedal, then turn the ignition key to AVV or press the ignition device button; release
the key or the button as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the vehicle is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental
friendliness and low running costs unchanged in time.

THE KEYS
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
1)
1)
Metal insert A fig. 3 of the key operates:
the ignition device;
the driver's door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal
insert.
1)
ELECTRONIC KEY(versions with "Keyless Go" system)
On versions equipped with "Keyless
Go" system, the vehicle features an
electronic key A fig. 4, of which two
copies are provided.
Locking door and boot
Briefly press the
or "FIAT" button:
locking of doors and boot with roof light
off and single flash of direction
indicators (where provided).
Rapidly press the
button twice to
open the luggage compartment
remotely (where provided).
The direction indicators will flash twice
to indicate that the boot has been
opened.Lights switching on (key with
remote control only)
Pressing button
you can remotely
control the switching on of the side and
main beam headlights, for a maximum
of 90 seconds.
Pressing the
button again the
lights switched on previously switch off
(if the parking light function was already
active it will remain so). If, when
90 seconds have passed, button
is
pressed, the main beam headlights and
the side lights will stay on for a further
30 seconds.
REQUEST FOR
ADDITIONAL KEYS
Should a new key with remote control
or a new electronic key be necessary,
go to a Fiat Dealership, taking an ID
document and the vehicle ownership
documents.
WARNING
1)Press button B only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
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NOTE With the ignition device at MAR,
if 30 minutes pass with the vehicle
stationary (versions with manual
gearbox) or with the gear lever at P
(Park) (versions with automatic
transmission) and the engine stopped,
the ignition device will automatically
move to the STOP position.
NOTE With the engine running, it is
possible to go away from the car taking
the electronic key with you. The engine
will still be running. The vehicle will
indicate the absence of the key on
board when the door is closed.
NOTE If the device does switch off the
engine, refer to the “Display” paragraph
in the “Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter, where available, and contact
the Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
For more information on the engine
start-up, see the description in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph, in the
"Starting and driving" chapter.
4) 5)
STEERING LOCK
Activation
Versions with key without remote
control: with the device at STOP,
remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.IMPORTANT If the ignition key has been
moved from the MAR to the STOP
position, the steering lock cannot
engage until the key is removed from
the ignition device.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock engages when the driver
door is opened, with the ignition device
button at STOP and speed below
3 km/h.
Deactivation
Versions with key without remote
control: slightly moving the steering
wheel, turn the key to the MAR
position.
Versions with electronic key: the
steering lock disengages when the
ignition device is pressed and the
electronic key is recognised.
6) 7)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked by a Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance,
invalidate the warranty, cause serious
safety problems and also result in the car
not meeting type-approval requirements.
5)Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
6)Before exiting the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the parking brake, steer the
wheels, engage the first gear if uphill and
the reverse if downhill. On versions with
automatic transmission, bring the gear
lever to P (Park) and press the ignition
device to bring it to STOP. If the vehicle is
parked on a steep slope, chock the wheels
with wedges or stones. When leaving the
car, always lock all the doors by pressing
the dedicated button on the handle (see
"Keyless Entry" in the paragraph "Doors").
7)For versions equipped with the Full
Keyless System, do not leave the
electronic key inside or near the car or in a
place accessible to children. Do not leave
the vehicle with the ignition device in MAR
position. A child could activate the electric
window winders, other controls or even
start the vehicle.
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FIAT CODE
The Fiat Code system prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle,
disabling engine starting.
The system does not need to be
enabled/activated: operation is
automatic, regardless of the fact that
the vehicle's doors are locked or
unlocked.
When the ignition device is set to MAR,
the Fiat Code system identifies the
code transmitted by the key. If the code
is recognised as valid, the Fiat Code
system enables engine starting.
When the ignition device is brought
back to STOP, the Fiat Code system
deactivates the control unit controlling
the engine, thus preventing its starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, see the instructions in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph,
"Starting and driving" chapter.IRREGULAR OPERATION
If, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, the
icon is
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights
and messages" paragraph, "Knowing
the instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine switching
off after 2 seconds. In this case, bring
the ignition device to STOP and then to
MAR; if it is still blocked, try with the
other keys provided. If it is still not
possible to start the engine, contact a
Fiat Dealership.
If the
icon is displayed while
driving, this means that the system is
running a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a
voltage drop). If the display persists,
contact a Fiat Dealership.
ALARM
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted by
the Manufacturer to meet the
requirements of the various countries
where the vehicle is marketed.
TURNING THE ALARM ON
(where provided)
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition device on to
STOP, point the key with remote control
or electronic key towards the vehicle
and press and release the
"FIAT"
button.
For versions with electronic key, the
alarm can also be armed by pressing
the "door lock" button, located on the
door external handle. For more
information, refer to the Keyless Entry
paragraph a few pages further on.
The system emits a visual and acoustic
warning (where provided) and enables
door locking.
With the alarm on, warning light A
fig. 7 flashes on the instrument panel.
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The mirrors will automatically return to
driving position when the doors are
unlocked using the centralised function
from the outside of the car or when
switching the ignition device from the
STOP position to the MAR position.
If the mirrors were folded using device
C fig. 26, they can only be returned to
the driving position using the same
device.
Function activation/deactivation
using the Uconnect™ system
(where provided)
TheUconnect™system menu can be
used to activate/deactivate the electric
mirror folding function (the default
setting for the function is “Active”). For
further information refer to the contents
of the supplements available online.
Mirrors realignment operation
In case one of the door mirrors has
been moved manually it may occur that
the mirror itself does not retain its
position in a stable way while driving.
In that case it is necessary to carry out
the following realignment operation:
manually close the mirror in parking
position, folding it from position 1 to
position 2 (see fig. 27 );
Actuate the mirrors opening control
one or two times C fig. 26 to realign the
system and bring both mirrors in the
driving position.
WARNING
17)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of
distance.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
LIGHT SWITCH
Light switch ring A fig. 28, located on
the left side of the dashboard, controls
operation of side lights, daytime running
lights, dipped beam headlights, fog
lights and adjusts the instrument panel
and control button graphic dimmer.
The exterior lights, except for the
side/tail lights, can only be switched on
when the ignition device is at MAR. The
instrument panel and the various
controls on the dashboard will light up
when the exterior lights are switched
on.
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AUTO FUNCTION(Dusk sensor)
(where provided)
This is an infrared LED sensor that
works in conjunction with the rain
sensor and is located on the
windscreen. It is able to detect
variations in outside lighting based on
the light sensitivity set in the display
Menu or theUconnect™system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
automatically switch the external lights
on.
Function activation
Turn the light switch ring to the AUTO
position.
IMPORTANT The function can only be
activated with the ignition device at
MAR.
For further information see “Headlights
off delay (Follow me home)” section.
Function deactivation
To deactivate the function, turn the light
switch ring to a position other than
AUTO.
DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition device in MAR
position, turn the light switch ring to
: the position lights, the dipped
beam headlights and the instrumentpanel come on; the
light on the
panel illuminates.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
"Daytime Running Lights"
18) 19)
With the ignition device in the MAR
position and the light ring turned to the
Oposition, the daytime running lights
are automatically activated. The other
lights and interior lighting remain off.
The daytime running lights are
temporarily deactivated when the
direction indicators are activated. When
the direction indicators are deactivated,
the daylight running lights are
reactivated.
FOG LIGHTS(where provided)
The fog light button is integrated with
the light switch.
With ignition device in the MAR
position, press button
.
With fog lights on, the
warning light
on the instrument panel will come on at
the same time.
With the ignition device in the MAR
position and the fog lights on, the
position and number plates lights are
on while the daytime running lights are
off.To switch them off, press the button
again or turn the light switch ring toO.
The fog lights (for versions/markets,
where provided) are switched off by
switching on the main beam headlights
or turning the ignition device to the
STOP position.
If the ignition device is turned to the
STOP position with the fog lights on,
they stay on when the key is turned to
the MAR position.
REAR FOG LIGHT(where provided)
The button which turns the rear fog light
on and off is integrated in the light
switch.
With the position and dipped beam
headlights on, press the
button to
switch on the rear fog light.
With rear fog light on, the warning light
on the instrument panel will come
on at the same time.
Press the button again to switch off; the
rear fog light also switches off
automatically by switching off the
dipped beam headlights or the fog
lights or by switching the ignition device
to the STOP position.
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PARKING LIGHTS
These can be turned on by turning the
light switch ring to the
position.
The
warning light switches on in
the instrument panel.
IMPORTANT NOTE Do not select this
light switch position when the car is
moving, but only to indicate that the car
is parked when prescribed by the
regulations in force in the country where
you are driving (Highway Code).
To turn the lights off, turn the light
switch ring to theOposition
HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY
(Follow me home)
Activation
With multifunction display and
Uconnect™Radio: turn the ignition
device to STOP. Within 2 minutes, pull
the left stalk to headlight flashing mode:
the headlight off delay is activated for
30 seconds. The function can be
activated for 7 times in sequence, i.e.
up to a total of 210 seconds.
With reconfigurable multifunction
display and/orUconnect™7'': the
headlight off delay can be set (from 0,
30, 60 to 90 seconds) in the Menu.
If the headlight off delay is set to
0 seconds, it is possible to turn on the
lights for a predefined time of
30 seconds using the main beamheadlights stalk within 2 minutes after
stopping the engine. It is possible to
turn on the lights 7 times, for a
maximum of 210 seconds.
If the value set on the Menu is different
from 0, the lights can be switched of for
the predetermined time by taking the
ring from position
(with the engine
running) to positionO(with the engine
off).
The function can be activated
automatically on versions with dusk
sensor: turn the ring to theAUTO
position with the engine running. The
dipped beam headlights will be turned
on if the sensor detects a low level of
light. The headlights off delay is enabled
automatically when the ignition device is
turned to STOP with the low beam
headlights on for the time selected in
the Menu.
Deactivation
If the function is activated by using the
left steering wheel stalk, the function
can be deactivated by holding the left
lever in "main beam flashing" mode for
longer than 2 seconds or by waiting for
the deactivation time shown on the
display.
The function cannot be deactivated if it
is activated using the light line. The
headlights will be switched off at the
end of the set time.Turning the ignition device to the MAR
position will deactivate the function.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the fixed main beam
headlights, with the ignition device in
MAR, push left lever A fig. 29 towards
the dashboard. The light switch should
be turned toAUTOwith the dipped
beam headlights on, or it should be
turned to position
.
With main beam headlights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
Flashing the headlights
Pull the lever A fig. 29 towards you;
when released it returns automatically
to the stable, central position.
With main beam headlights on, the
warning light on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
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Automatic main beam headlights
(where provided)
In order not to disturb other road users,
the main beam headlights are
automatically turned off when
approaching oncoming vehicles or
when following a vehicle travelling in the
same direction.
This function can be set using the
display Menu (see the instructions in the
"Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter); to activate
it, turn the light switch ring to AUTO.
To activate the function, push the lever
towards the instrument panel (it will
hold this position): the
light
illuminates on the instrument panel. If
the main beam headlights are on, the
light also illuminates. If the car is
stopped with the setting just described,
when it is restarted the automatic main
beam headlight function will have to be
set again: return the lever to the central
position and push it towards the
instrument panel as before.
When the speed is over 40 km/h and
the function is active, returning the lever
to the stable central position
deactivates the function and switches
the main beam headlights off.When the speed is lower than 15 km/h
and the function is active, the system
automatically switches main beam
headlights off.
If the lever is pulled back to the central
stable position and then pushed
towards the instrument panel again and
left there, this is interpreted as a request
for permanent main beam headlights:
the light illuminates on the instrument
panel and the main beam headlights
remain on until the car's speed rises
back above 40 km/h. Above this speed,
the function is automatically reactivated
and the
light illuminates again on
the instrument panel.
To disable the function, turn the light
switch ring to the
position.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring left lever A fig. 29 to the (stable)
position:
upwards: activates the right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates the left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light respectively
will flash on the instrument panel.
The direction indicators switch off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened or when the daytime
running lights (DRL) are switched on."Lane Change" function
To indicate a change of lane with the
car moving, move the left lever to the
non-stable position for less than half a
second.
The direction indicator on the side
selected will be activated for 5 flashes
and then go out automatically.
COURTESY LIGHTS
With the ignition device in the MAR
position, this function can be used to
activate the side/tail lights and the
number plate lights for 25 seconds
whenever the doors are unlocked using
the remote control or the Keyless Entry
function.
The courtesy light function can be
adjusted through the display Menu or
theUconnect™system.
The function is automatically disabled
once the activation time elapses
(25 seconds), or when the car doors
are locked again, or by turning the
ignition device to a position other than
MAR.
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To adjust rotate ring nut A fig. 30.
Position 0: 1 or 2 occupants on
front seats;
Position 1: 4 or 5 occupants
Position 2: 4 or 5 occupants+ load
in the boot
Position 3: driver + maximum
admissible load stowed only in the
luggage compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the headlight
alignment each time the weight of the
load transported changes.INSTRUMENT PANEL AND
CONTROL BUTTON
GRAPHIC BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
With side lights or headlights on, turn
ring nut B fig. 30 upwards to increase
light brightness of the instrument panel
and of the control button graphics, or
turn the ring nut downwards to
decrease it.
WARNING
18)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped headlights for
driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
19)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of
daytime running lights is governed by the
highway code of the country in which you
are driving. Comply with legal
requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT ROOF LIGHT
Switch A fig. 31 is used to switch on/off
the roof light bulbs.
Switch A positions:
central position: lights B and E
switch on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left (OFF): lights B and
E are always switched off;
pressed to the right (): lights B
and E are always switched on.
The lights switch on/off gradually.
Switch C switches light B on/off.
Switch D switches light E on/off.
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HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
ADJUSTMENT
Headlight alignment corrector
The headlight alignment corrector
operates with ignition device at MAR
and dipped headlights on.

device by trying to open it. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to press the
bonnet lid down but open it and repeat
the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
WARNING
23)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
24)The bonnet may drop suddenly if the
supporting rod is not positioned correctly.
25)Use both hands to lift the bonnet.
Before lifting, check that the windscreen
wiper arms are not raised from the
windscreen, that the vehicle is stationary
and that the electric parking brake is
engaged.
26)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Therefore, make sure that the
bonnet is properly closed and that the lock
is engaged. If you discover that the bonnet
is not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
BOOT
The boot unlocking is electrically
operated and is deactivated when the
vehicle is in motion.
OPENING FROM THE
OUTSIDE
27)
Opening from the outside
When unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened from outside the car using the
electric opening handle A
fig. 44 located under the handle until
the unlocking click is heard or by
quickly pressing button
on the
remote control twice.The direction indicators will flash twice
when the tailgate is opened and at the
same time the ceiling light inside the
boot will turn on; the ceiling light will
automatically switch off when the
tailgate is closed (see also "Interior
lights").
If the tailgate is left open, the ceiling
light will automatically switch off to
preserve the battery charge.
Emergency opening from the inside
Proceed as follows:
lower the head restraints and fold the
backrests;
identify and remove yellow guard A
fig. 45, which is press-fitted on the lock,
using the screwdriver provided;
insert the screwdriver in order to
activate tab B fig. 46, to mechanically
release the lock.
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