Fiat 500X (2019 year). Instruction — part 3

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;

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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CLOSING

Grip handle A fig. 47 and lower the
tailgate, pressing next to the lock until it
clicks.

IMPORTANT With the doors closed,
before closing the boot make sure that
you have the keys with you because
the boot will be locked automatically.

Closing with Keyless Entry
Press button B fig. 44 with the tailgate
correctly closed. This operation locks all
doors and arms the alarm (where
provided).

BOOT INITIALISATION

IMPORTANT If the battery is
disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the boot opening/closing
mechanism must be reinitialised as
follows:

close all the doors and the boot;

press the

" FIAT" button on the

remote control;

press the

button on the remote

control.

LOAD COMPARTMENT
FEATURES

Reconfigurable load platform

12)

The car is equipped with a
reconfigurable load platform A, which
makes the boot volume modular:

The load platform can be set to
2 different positions:

Floor level (low) fig. 48: allows use

of the full luggage compartment
capacity.

Sill level (high) fig. 49: combined

with folding the rear seats and front
passenger seat, it allows long items to
be loaded and also makes
loading/unloading items in the luggage
compartment easier. It also allows the
space underneath (double bottom) to
be used as a further compartment for
stowing objects which are more fragile
or small.

The load platform can also be tilted,
and is equipped with a washable plastic
surface, useful for instance for
transporting wet or muddy items.

IMPORTANT Movements of the load
platform must take place in a central
position relative to the luggage
compartment.

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Anchoring your load
Four hooks may be arranged in the
corners of the boot, according to the
versions, at the corners of the boot (two
at the front A fig. 50 and two at the rear
B ) for attaching cables for firmly
securing the carried load.

EMERGENCY KIT
(where provided)

Inside the kit, located in the luggage
compartment, are a fire extinguisher
and a first-aid bag.

WARNING

27) Be careful not to hit objects on the
storage shelf when you open the tailgate.

IMPORTANT

12) The dimensions of the platform permit
a maximum distributed weight capacity of
70 kg: do not load objects with a greater
weight.

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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.

CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD
INSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
TRIP COMPUTER. . . . . . . . . . . . .50
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS

A. Speedometer / B. Digital fuel level gauge and reserve warning light / C. Display / D. Digital engine coolant thermometer with
overheating warning light / E. Tachometer.

Warning light present on Diesel versions only.

IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.

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DISPLAY

DESCRIPTION

The vehicle is equipped with a display
that can show useful information to the
driver while driving.

The display fig. 52 will show the
following information:

A: time, Gear Shift Indicator (where

provided), gear engagement (versions
with automatic transmission only),
outdoor temperature, compass
readings (where provided), date.

B: vehicle speed, warning

messages/any failure indications.

C: total kilometres (or miles) run and

icons of any failure indications.

GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR

(where provided)

The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system
advises the driver when to change gear
through a special indication on the
display

Through the GSI, the driver is informed
that the gear change will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption to be
obtained.

When the SHIFT UP icon (

SHIFT) is

shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a higher
gear, while the SHIFT DOWN (

SHIFT) icon advises the driver to

engage a lower gear.

The indication in the display remains
until a gear is shifted or the driving
conditions go back to a situation where
gearshifting is not required to improve
consumption.

CONTROL BUTTONS
These are located on the left side of the
steering wheel fig. 53.

They allow the driver to select and
interact with the items in the Main menu
of the display (see paragraph "Main
menu").

/

: press and release the

buttons to access the Main menu and
to scroll the menu and the submenus
upwards or downwards.

/

: press and release the

buttons to access the information
displays or the submenus of an item of
the Main menu.

OK: press this button to

access/select the info displays or the
submenus of an item of the Main menu.
Hold the button pressed for 1 second
to reset the displayed/selected
functions.

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MAIN MENU
The Menu includes the following items:

SPEED
TRIP
DRIVE MODE SELECTOR (where

provided) / GSI

VEHICLE INFO
DRIVER ASSIST
AUDIO
PHONE
NAVIGATION
ALERTS
VEHICLE SET-UP

Vehicle setup (Change car settings)
This menu item allows you to change
the settings for:

Vehicle off (where provided);
Display;
Units;
Clock & Date;
Safety;
Safety & Assistance;
Lights;
Doors & Locks.

“Vehicle off” (where provided)

This is used to switch off the engine in
the event of a Keyless Enter-N-Go
system fault, following the procedure
described on the display.

Display

By selecting item "Display" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: "Language", "See phone",
"See navigation", "Automatic Trip B
reset", “Drive Mode Selector Repetition”
(where provided), "Display settings".

Units

Select item "Units" to choose the unit of
measurement between: "Imperial",
"Metric", "Custom".

Clock & Date

Select item "Clock & Date" to make the
following adjustments: "Set time", "Time
format", "Set date".

Safety

Select item "Security" to make the
following adjustments: "Passenger
AIRBAG", "Speed beep", "Seat belt
buzzer", "Hill Hold Control".

"Passenger AIRBAG" adjustment allows
you to activate/deactivate the
passenger airbag:

Passenger's protection active:

the

ON LED comes on constantly in

the instrument panel dashboard.

Passenger's protection not

active: the

OFF LED comes on

constantly in the instrument panel
dashboard.

Safety & Assistance

For possible adjustments see
paragraph Uconnect™ in the
dedicated chapter.

Lights

Select item "Lights" to make the
following adjustments: "Interior Ambient
lighting", "Headlight sensor", "Follow
me", "Headlights while opening", "Auto
high beams", "Daytime Lights",
"Cornering lights".

Doors & Locks

Select item "Doors & Locks" to make
the following adjustments: "Autoclose",
"Aut. unl. on exit", "Flsh.Light w/Lock",
"Horn with Lock", "Horn with remote
start", "Remote unlock", "Door Unlock"
(versions with Keyless Entry), "Keyless
Entry".

NOTE With the Uconnect™ system,
some Menu items are shown and
managed on the display of the latter
and not on the instrument panel display
(refer to the Multimedia chapter or to
the supplement available online).

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TRIP COMPUTER

The "Trip computer" is used to display
information on vehicle operation when
the ignition device is at MAR.

This function is characterised by two
separate memories, called "Trip A" and
"Trip B", where the vehicle's "complete
missions" (journeys) are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner.

“Trip A” and “Trip B” are used to display
the values relating to:

Distance travelled
Average fuel consumption
Average speed
Trip time (driving time)

To reset the values, press and hold
down the OK fig. 54 button on the
steering wheel.

NOTE "Range" and "Instant
consumption" values cannot be reset.

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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IMPORTANT The warning light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal
when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always
refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication.

IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: serious and less serious failures. Serious failures are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious failures are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause
of the failure is eliminated.

Warning light

What it means

red

INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID / ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ON
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to a leak in the circuit. Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the warning light has
switched off. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat Dealership.

Electric parking brake on
The warning light switches on when the electric parking brake is engaged. Release the electric parking
brake, then check that the warning light has switched off. If the warning light stays on, contact a Fiat
Dealership.

red

yellow

EBD FAILURE

The simultaneous switching on of the

(red) and

(amber) warning lights with the engine on indicates

either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Fiat Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.

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Warning light

What it means

red

ELECTRONIC ALARM
The warning light turns on when the electronic alarm is activated (deterrent function).

red

SEAT BELTS REMINDER
The warning light switches on constantly if the car is stationary and the driver side and/or passenger side
seat belt (with passenger seated) is not fastened. The warning light flashes and an acoustic warning will
sound if the car is in motion and the driver side and/or passenger side seat belt (with passenger seated) is
not correctly fastened. Fasten the seat belt.

red

AIR BAG FAILURE
If the warning light switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system.

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Warning light

What it means

red

ENGINE 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.

red

POWER 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

yellow

iTPMS
iTPMS failure
When an iTPMS system failure is detected, the light flashes for 75 seconds, then stays on and a warning
message appears. This also happens if there are one or more wheels without sensors, until initial
conditions are restored.
IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately using the dedicated tyre repair kit (see
the “Fix&Go kit” paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter) and contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.

Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than
the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tyre duration
and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
In any situation in which the dedicated message is shown on the display, it is ESSENTIAL to refer to the
contents of the "Wheels" paragraph in the "Technical data" chapter, strictly complying with the indications
that you find there.
Once the normal operating conditions of the car are restored, carry out the "Reset" procedure.
WARNING Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as the car handling may be compromised.
Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and steering.

yellow

ABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on to indicate an ABS fault. In this case the braking system maintains its
efficiency unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS system. Drive carefully and contact a Fiat
Dealership as soon as possible.

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Warning light

What it means

yellow

ESC SYSTEM

ESC system activation
Intervention by the system is indicated by the flashing of the warning light: it indicates that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.

ESC system failure
If the warning light does not switch off, or if it stays on with the engine running, a failure was found on the
ESC system. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

Hill Hold Control system failure
The warning light switches on and the displays shows the dedicated message, indicating Hill Hold Control
system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

yellow

PARTIAL / TOTAL DEACTIVATION OF ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS
The turning on of the warning light indicates that some safety systems have been partially deactivated by a
driver's request.

yellow

REAR FOG LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is activated.

yellow

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
The warning light switches on when electric parking brake failure is detected. Contact a Fiat Dealership as
soon as possible.

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Warning light

What it means

yellow

INJECTION / 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.

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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

yellow

LANE ASSIST SYSTEM
The warning light switches on as follows:
Warning light continuously on (white): the system is activated, but the lane limits were not detected (the
lane lines are grey).
Warning light on and flashing (amber): the vehicle has approached the lane line and is about to pass it.
Warning light switched on continuously (green): the system has detected the limits of both lanes. The
system will act on the steering wheel if the lane was passed unintentionally.

yellow

GLOW PLUG PREHEATING (Diesel versions)
This warning light comes on when the ignition device is brought to MAR and will switch off when the glow
plugs have reached the preset temperature. The engine can be started as soon as the warning light
switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning light comes on for a very short time only.
GLOW PLUG PREHEATING FAILURE (Diesel versions)
The warning light will flash to indicate a failure in the glow plug preheating system. In this case, contact a
Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.

yellow

FULL BRAKE CONTROL OFF
The warning light comes on when the Full Brake Control system is deactivated by the driver or in the event
of automatic deactivation following a temporary system failure. Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.

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