air conditioning FIAT 500X 2022 User Guide

286SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
STORING THE VEHICLE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than three
weeks, we recommend that you take the following
steps to minimize the drain on your vehicle's
battery:
Disconnect the negative cable from battery.
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate system lubri-
cation to minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started again.
NOTE:
When the vehicle has not been started or driven for
at least 30 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure
is required to start the vehicle Ú page 80.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
A
GENTS
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that
make roads passable in snow and ice and those
that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during
other seasons are highly corrosive to the metal in
your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold
weather and other extreme conditions will have an
adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody
protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will
enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the
corrosion resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal
of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
Stone and gravel impact.
Insects, tree sap and tar.
Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
BODY AND UNDERBODY MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights
and fog lights that are lighter and less susceptible
to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and
therefore different lens cleaning procedures must
be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components,
solvents, steel wool or other aggressive material to
clean the lenses.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Washing
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your
vehicle in the shade using Mopar® Car Wash, or
a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels
completely with water.
If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have
accumulated on your vehicle, use Mopar®
Super Kleen Bug and Tar Remover to remove.
Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as Mopar®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to
protect your paint finish. Use precautions to not
scratch the paint.
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power
buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out
the paint finish.

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 289Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)............................................................ 94Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 248Adding Fuel.................................................... 111Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 241Additives, Fuel............................................... 290Advance Phone Connectivity......................... 160Air Bag........................................................... 196Air Bag Operation...................................... 197Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 198Enhanced Accident Response......... 201, 234Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 234Front Air Bag............................................. 196If Deployment Occurs................................ 201Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 197Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 204Maintenance............................................. 204Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............196Side Air Bags............................................. 198Transporting Pets...................................... 215Air Bag Light.................................................. 215Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner
Filter)............................................................. 243Air Conditioner Maintenance......................... 244
Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 244Air Conditioner System................................. 244Air Conditioning................................................ 43Air Conditioning Filter..............................49, 244Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 48Air Filter........................................................ 243Air PressureTires......................................................... 276AlarmArm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Security Alarm...................................... 21, 72All Wheel Drive (AWD)...................................... 90Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto........................................ 162, 164Android Auto™
S
........................................ 162Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 248, 292Disposal................................................... 249Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 174Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 72Apple CarPlay....................................... 162, 165Apple CarPlay® ¹.......................................... 164Assist, Hill Start............................................. 177Audio Settings............................................... 148Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 122
Auto Down Power Windows..............................53Auto Up Power Windows..................................53Automatic Door Locks......................................24Automatic Headlights.......................................37Automatic High Beams.....................................37Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............48Automatic Transmission......................... 85, 251Adding Fluid..................................... 251, 293Fluid And Filter Change............................. 251Fluid Change............................................. 251Fluid Level Check...................................... 251Fluid Type........................................ 251, 293Special Additives...................................... 251Axle Fluid....................................................... 293Axle Lubrication............................................ 293
B
Battery................................................... 70, 241Charging System Light.................................70Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................15Belts, Seat.................................................... 215Blind Spot Monitoring................................... 178BluetoothConnecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 156Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 244
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Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
....................... 249Disturb........................................................... 159Door Ajar.......................................................... 71Door Ajar Light................................................. 71Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 24Remote Keyless Entry................................. 22Drag & Drop................................................... 140Driver Memory Presets.................................. 147Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 26DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
..................................... 120
E
Electric Brake Control System....................... 175Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 174Traction Control System............................ 178Electric Park Brake.......................................... 82Electric Parking Brake..................................... 82Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 52Electrical Power Outlets................................... 52Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................176Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 71Emergency Refueling..................................... 229Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher............................ 218Jacking...................................................... 218Jump Starting............................................ 226
Overheating.............................................. 229Towing...................................................... 232Emission Control System Maintenance........... 78Engine........................................................... 240Air Cleaner................................................ 243Break-In Recommendations........................ 82Checking Oil Level.................................... 241Compartment........................................... 240Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 293Cooling..................................................... 247Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 216, 217Fails To Start............................................... 81Flooded, Starting......................................... 81Jump Starting........................................... 226Oil........................................... 242, 292, 293Oil Filler Cap............................................. 240Oil Filter.................................................... 243Oil Selection.................................... 242, 292Overheating.............................................. 229Starting........................................................ 80Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 201, 234Ethanol......................................................... 291Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 216, 217Exhaust System................................... 216, 246Exterior Lighting............................................... 36Exterior Lights.........................................36, 216
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 243Air Conditioning................................. 49, 244Engine Oil........................................ 243, 293Engine Oil Disposal................................... 243FlashersHazard Warning........................................ 218Turn Signals................................ 38, 77, 216Flash-To-Pass...................................................37Flooded Engine Starting...................................81Floor Console...................................................51Fluid Capacities............................................ 292Fluid Leaks.................................................... 216Fluid Level ChecksEngine Oil................................................. 241Fluid, Brake................................................... 293Fog Lights........................................................38Folding Rear Seats...........................................26Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 231Front And Rear Park Assist System............... 102Fuel............................................................... 290Adding...................................................... 111Additives................................................... 290Clean Air................................................... 290Ethanol..................................................... 291Gasoline................................................... 29011

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