Fiat 500X 2016 User Manual

O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L

2016

FIAT 500X

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .........................................................9

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................19

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE . . . ............................................25

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . .................................159

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY .....................................................................199

STARTING AND OPERATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....................................441

TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................521

MULTIMEDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

! INTRODUCTION ........................4

! VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7

! HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5

! WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7

! ROLLOVER WARNING ...................7

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers:

• The Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity

• The range of additional services available to FCA US LLC customers

NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

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ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles may not.

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Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.

Rollover Warning Label

Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

! SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE

FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....................11

▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or

Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..............13

▫ Prepare For The Appointment .............11

▫ Prepare A List .........................11

▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ..............11

! IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ...............11

▫ FIAT Customer Center ...................12

▫ FIAT Canada Customer Center .............12

▫ Service Contract .......................13

! WARRANTY INFORMATION ..............14

! REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .............14

▫ In The 50 United States And

Washington, D.C. ......................14

▫ In Canada ...........................15

! PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .............15

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! DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .........16

▫ Treadwear ...........................17

▫ Traction Grades........................17

▫ Temperature Grades ....................18

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment

If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem.

Prepare A List

Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know.

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Be Reasonable With Requests

If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make these arrangements when you call for an appointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our products and services.

Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and

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are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.

This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process.

• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer. They want to know if you need assistance.

• If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer center.

Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer center should include the following information:

• Owner’s name and address

• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)

• Authorized dealer name

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Vehicle delivery date and mileage

FIAT Customer Center

P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-888-242-6342

FIAT Canada Customer Center

P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800-465-2001 (English) Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French)

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)

To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1-800-380-CHRY.

Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.

Service Contract

You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited

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Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you have any questions about the service contract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800) 465-2001 English / (800) 387-9983 French).

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract documents, and contact the person listed in those documents.

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We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only), some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA US LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer, and the manufacturer.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424- 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

In Canada

If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/ roadsafety/

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PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS

To order the following manuals, you may use either the website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call for an order form.

NOTE: A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).

Service Manuals

These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.

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Diagnostic Procedure Manuals

Call toll free at:

Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and features. They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment.

Owner’s Manuals

These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety tips.

• 1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)

• 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)

Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:

• www.techauthority.com

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES

The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.

Treadwear

The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half times as well on the government course as a tire graded

100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the

actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate.

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Traction Grades

The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.

WARNING!

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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Temperature Grades

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.

WARNING!

The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

! FRONT VIEW ..........................20

! REAR VIEW ...........................21

! INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................22

! INTERIOR.............................23

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FRONT VIEW

1—EngineCompartment 2 — Headlights 3 — Windshield

Front View

4 — Outside Mirrors 5—Doors 6 — Wheels

REAR VIEW

1—RearLights 2—RearWindshieldWiper 3 — Liftgate

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Rear View

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Air Vents 7 — Upper Switch Bank 13 — Lower Switch Bank 2 — Multifunction Lever 8 — Upper Storage Compartment 14 — Driver Side Knee Air Bag 3 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Passenger Front Air Bag 15 — Ignition 4 — Speed Controls 10 — Air Vents 16 — Driver Side Front Air Bag 5—WindshieldWiperLever 11 — Lower Stora ge/Glov e Compartme nt 17 — EVIC Controls 6 — Audio System 12 — Climate Controls 18 — Headlight Switch

INTERIOR

1—PowerWindowSwitches 2 — Headlight Switch 3 — Instrument Cluster 4—AudioSystem 5—GloveCompartment

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Interior Features

6 — Seats 7 — Switch Panel 8 — Transmission Shift Lever (Automatic/Manual Options) 9 — Electronic Speed Controls 10 — EVIC Controls

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

! KEYS ................................30

▫ Mechanical Key Fob ....................30

▫ Electronic Key Fob .....................31

▫ Key Fob Operation .....................32

▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob With

Remote Control........................34

▫ Request For Additional Keys ..............37

! IGNITION SWITCH .....................38

▫ Operation ............................38

! REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —

IF EQUIPPED ..........................43

▫ Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped . . .44

▫ How To Use Remote Start ................44

▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode...............45

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving

The Vehicle ..........................46

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The

Vehicle ..............................46

▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems —

If Equipped ..........................46

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▫ Remote Start Windshield Wiper De–Icer

Activation — If Equipped ................47

! SENTRY KEY® .........................47

▫ General Information ....................48

! VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM...............48

▫ To Arm The System ....................49

▫ To Disarm The System ...................50

▫ Disabling ............................51

! DOORS ..............................51

▫ Manual Locking/Unlocking ...............51

▫ Central Lock/Unlock ....................53

▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ...................55

▫ Child Locks ..........................62

! SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

▫ Manual Front Seats .....................64

▫ Power Adjustment (Front) — If Equipped .....66

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped...............68

▫ Rear Seats............................69

! HEAD RESTRAINTS .....................73

▫ Front Head Restraints ...................74

▫ Rear Head Restraints ....................75

! STEERING WHEEL ......................77

▫ Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..........77

▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .......78

! MIRRORS .............................79

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................79

▫ Auto Dimming Mirror — If Equipped........80

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▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........96

▫ Outside Mirrors .......................81

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............83

! BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —

IF EQUIPPED ..........................83

▫ Rear Cross Path (RCP) ..................90

▫ Mode Of Operation .....................91

▫ Blind Spot Monitoring Fault Warnings .......92

▫ General Information ....................93

! EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................94

▫ Headlights ...........................94

▫ Automatic Lighting — If Equipped .........95

▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —

If Equipped ..........................95

▫ Parking Lights ........................96

▫ Headlight Delay .......................96

▫ High Beams ..........................97

▫ Turn Signals .........................98

! INTERIOR LIGHTS ......................98

▫ Front Courtesy Light ....................98

▫ Rear Dome Light — If Equipped...........102

▫ Cargo Area Lights .....................103

▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer And Ambient

Light Control ........................103

! WIPERS AND WASHERS .................104

▫ Front Wiper Operation .................104

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▫ Rain Sensor — If Equipped ..............106

▫ Wind Buffeting .......................137

▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............108

▫ Windshield Wiper De-Icer — If Equipped . . . .109

! CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................110

▫ Air Outlet And Diffuser Locations — Passenger

Compartment ........................110

▫ Manual Climate Controls — If Equipped .....112

Automatic Climate Controls — If Equipped ....116

▫

! WINDOWS ...........................130

▫ Driver’s Door Controls..................130

! POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........135

▫ Opening The Sunroof...................136

▫ Closing The Sunroof ...................136

▫ Sun Shade...........................137

▫ Anti-Pinch Safety Device ................137

▫ Emergency Operation...................137

▫ Power Sunroof Relearn Procedure ..........138

! HOOD ..............................139

▫ Opening ............................139

▫ Closing.............................141

! LIFTGATE ............................142

▫ Opening ............................142

▫ Closing.............................144

▫ Cargo Area Features ...................144

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