2016 FIAT 500X Owner's Manual

2016 FIAT 500X OWNER’S MANUAL VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- portation. factured. 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. Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3 2 2 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .........................................................9 3 GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................19 3 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE . ............................................25 4 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . .................................155 5 6 SAFETY .....................................................................201 6 7 STARTINGANDOPERATING....................................................273 7 8 INCASEOFEMERGENCY.......................................................359 8 9 MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....................................431 9 10 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................507 10 11 MULTIMEDIA................................................................515 11 12 INDEX.....................................................................567 12 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5 Ⅵ ROLLOVER WARNING ...................7 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- FCA US LLC offers to its customers: sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc- • The Warranty with terms and conditions for maintain- tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are ing its validity traditional to our vehicles. • The range of additional services available to FCA US This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- LLC customers tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- When it comes to service, remember that your authorized tions and recommendations in this manual will help dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction. INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual 1 Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains a complete listing of all subjects. contains the information you desire. Consult the following table for a description of the Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and this Owner’s Manual: illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. 6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ROLLOVER WARNING 1 This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate operating procedures that could result in a collision, than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than against procedures that could result in damage to your many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven you may miss important information. Observe all Warn- in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out of control. ings and Cautions. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS may not. WARNING! Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and in a collision, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or injury. Drive carefully. death. 8 INTRODUCTION Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts pro- vided 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. Rollover Warning Label CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE ▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or FOR YOUR VEHICLE ....................11 Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..............13 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment .............11 ▫ Service Contract .......................13 ▫ Prepare A List .........................11 Ⅵ WARRANTY INFORMATION ..............14 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ..............11 Ⅵ REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .............15 Ⅵ IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ...............11 ▫ In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C. ......................15 ▫ FIAT Customer Center...................12 ▫ In Canada ...........................15 ▫ FIAT Canada Customer Center .............12 Ⅵ PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .............15 ▫ In Mexico Contact ......................12 Ⅵ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM ▫ Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands .........13 TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................17 10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Treadwear ...........................17 ▫ Temperature Grades ....................18 ▫ Traction Grades........................17 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE 11 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your Prepare For The Appointment vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with 2 the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it work to be performed may not be covered by the is advisable to make these arrangements when you call warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service for an appointment. manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s service history. This can often provide a clue to the IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE current problem. The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally Prepare A List interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the with our products and services. specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer. or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an service advisor know. authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the 12 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed • Vehicle delivery date and mileage correctly and in a timely manner. FIAT Customer Center This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re- P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: solved with this process. 1-888-242-6342 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the FIAT Canada Customer Center general manager or owner of the authorized dealer. P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1-800- They want to know if you need assistance. 465-2001 (English) Phone: 1-800-387-9983 (French) • If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the concern, In Mexico Contact you may contact the manufacturer’s customer

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