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  • Page 2 If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklets by calling 1 888 242-6342 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TRAILER TOWING ....140 RECREATIONAL TOWING WELCOME FROM FIAT ....2 (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..141...
  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM FIAT Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci- sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME 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 (excluding legal lines). WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Headlight Switch pg. 58 2. Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg. 136 3. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 60 4. Speedometer pg. 6 5. Instrument Cluster Display pg. 136 6. Electronic Speed Control pg. 65 7.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 11. Glove Compartment 12. Climate Controls pg. 68 13. Media Hub — Playing iPod/USB/MP3/Aux Devices pg. 98 14. Power Outlet pg. 138 15. Gear Selector 16. Heated Seats — If Equipped pg. 52 17. Power Mirror Switch 18.
  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. Speedometer 2. Fuel Gauge 3. Instrument Cluster Display (See page 143 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights information.)
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 4. Temperature Gauge 5. Tachometer (See page 149 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights information.)
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment. The Keyless Push Button Ignition has three operating modes.
  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the ignition is in OFF mode, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle. •...
  • Page 12: Vehicle Security Alarm

    GETTING STARTED VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the Keyless Enter-N-Go START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following au- dible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will flash.
  • Page 13: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Passive Entry

    GETTING STARTED KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY The Keyless Enter-N-Go system is an enhancement to the vehicle’ s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stop- ping the vehicle with the push of a button.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Do NOT grab the door handle when pushing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). Push The Door Handle Button To Lock Do NOT Grab The Handle And Button When Locking NOTE: • If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed, all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle.
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate To Lock The Liftgate With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the Passive Entry lock button located to the right of the Passive Entry liftgate unlock/release but- ton.
  • Page 16: Keyless Enter-N-Go - Ignition

    GETTING STARTED KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — IGNITION NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
  • Page 17: Occupant Restraint Systems

    GETTING STARTED RUN Position With Engine Off NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’ s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position). Starting With The Ignition In The OFF Mode: 1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition to the RUN mode.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED 3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information) should be secured in a ve- hicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats. Older chil- dren who do not use child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in a vehicle with a rear seat.
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert) Driver And Passenger BeltAlert — If Equipped BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passen- ger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/ RUN position.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert. NOTE: If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt Re- minder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat passen- ger seat belts are buckled.
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED WARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Al- ways wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. •...
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat).
  • Page 23 GETTING STARTED Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted up- ward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that serves you best.
  • Page 24 GETTING STARTED Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt. Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips.
  • Page 25 GETTING STARTED Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For addi- tional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints”...
  • Page 26 GETTING STARTED How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disen- gage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING! • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the procedures in the Service Manual.
  • Page 27 GETTING STARTED Air Bag Warning Light The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ACC/ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the STOP/OFF/LOCK position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
  • Page 28 GETTING STARTED has come on and a fault has been detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately. For additional information regarding the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light, refer to “Warning And Indicator Lights”...
  • Page 29 GETTING STARTED Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag Features The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage driver and front passenger air bags. This system provides output appropriate to the severity and type of collision as deter- mined by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), which may receive information from the front impact sensors (if equipped) or other system components.
  • Page 30 GETTING STARTED Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
  • Page 31 GETTING STARTED Supplemental Side Air Bags Your vehicle is equipped with two types of side air bags: 1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs): Located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
  • Page 32 GETTING STARTED 2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs): Located above the side win- dows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.” SABICs may help reduce the risk of head or other injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants in cer- tain side impacts and/or vehicle roll- over events, in addition to the injury...
  • Page 33 GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Occupants, including children, who are up against or very close to Side Air Bags can be seriously injured or killed. Occupants, including children, should never lean on or sleep against the door, side windows, or area where the side air bags inflate, even if they are in an infant or child restraint.
  • Page 34 GETTING STARTED Rollover Events Side Air Bags are designed to activate in certain rollover events. The ORC determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indica- tor of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
  • Page 35 GETTING STARTED If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any or all of the following may occur: • The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and/or skin reddening to the oc- cupants as the air bags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor.
  • Page 36 GETTING STARTED Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure After the event occurs, when the system is active, a message regarding fuel cutoff is dis- played. Turn the ignition switch from ignition AVV/START or MAR/ACC/ON/RUN to igni- tion STOP/OFF/LOCK. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compart- ment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.
  • Page 37 GETTING STARTED Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! • Modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stick- ers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instru- ment panel.
  • Page 38: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the ve- hicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
  • Page 39 GETTING STARTED Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Children who are two years old Either an Infant Carrier or a Con- Infants and or younger and who have not vertible Child Restraint, facing rear- Toddlers reached the height or weight...
  • Page 40 GETTING STARTED Older Children And Child Restraints Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who are over two years old or who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat.
  • Page 41 GETTING STARTED If the answer to any of these questions was “no, ” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A child’ s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position.
  • Page 42 GETTING STARTED Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System Your vehicle is equipped with the child re- straint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Teth- ers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats.
  • Page 43 GETTING STARTED Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Use the LATCH anchorage sys- tem until the combined weight of What is the weight limit (child’ s the child and the child restraint is weight + weight of the child re- 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 44 GETTING STARTED Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage symbols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.
  • Page 45 GETTING STARTED Center Seat LATCH : WARNING! • Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system. This position is not approved for installing child seats using the LATCH attachments. You must use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seat- ing position.
  • Page 46 GETTING STARTED How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor.
  • Page 47 GETTING STARTED Please see the table below and the following sections for more information. Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit Always use the tether an- (child’...
  • Page 48 GETTING STARTED Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR): Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt. WARNING! • Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to fail- ure of the restraint.
  • Page 49 GETTING STARTED Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage: WARNING! Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat, including the seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for that seating position, located behind the top of the vehicle seat.
  • Page 50: Head Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
  • Page 51: Rear Head Restraints

    GETTING STARTED NOTE: Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of the head. WARNING! • A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause seri- ous injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
  • Page 52: Seats

    GETTING STARTED SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle. WARNING! It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, • people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
  • Page 53 GETTING STARTED Height Adjustment The front driver and passenger seats height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pull upward on the lever to raise the seat height or push downward on the lever to lower the seat height. Recline Adjustment To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever.
  • Page 54 GETTING STARTED Heated Seats — If Equipped The heated seat switches are located on the instrument panel. You can choose between two heating levels: • Push the heated seat button once to turn the HI setting on. • Push the heated seat button a second time to turn the LO setting on.
  • Page 55 GETTING STARTED • You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat cushion will return to its normal shape.
  • Page 56 GETTING STARTED Cargo Area Enlargement Folding both sides of the rear seat provides additional storage in the rear cargo area. Proceed as follows: 1. Remove the rear shelf (if equipped). 2. Fully lower the rear seat head restraints. 3. Move the safety belts to the outboard side of the seat.
  • Page 57: Steering Wheel

    GETTING STARTED STEERING WHEEL Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located be- low the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/telescoping lever downward (toward the floor).
  • Page 58 GETTING STARTED Auto On Comfort — If Equipped If the external temperature is below 40 °F (5 °C) at each start-up of the vehicle the heated steering wheel functionality is turned on. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater.
  • Page 59: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
  • Page 60: Exterior Lights

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS Headlights The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. The headlight switch controls the operation of the headlights, side marker lights, daytime running lights, fog lights and the dimming of the instrument cluster and interior lighting. Turning on the headlights will illuminate the instrument cluster and the controls located on the instrument panel.
  • Page 61 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn on when the engine is started and remain on unless the headlights are turned on or the engine is shut off. The DRLs will be disabled during turn signal operation and resume operation when the turn signal operation has ended.
  • Page 62 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE High Beams To turn on the high beam headlights, push the turn signal lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle) and an indicator will illuminate in the cluster. To turn off the high beams, pull the turn signal lever rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle). NOTE: The headlights must be on for the high beams to activate.
  • Page 63: Wipers And Washers

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPERS AND WASHERS Front Wiper Operation The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on the lever on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. Windshield Wiper Stalk 1 —...
  • Page 64 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Washer Operation To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previ- ously selected.
  • Page 65 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’ s Manual on www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals for further information. The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 66 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located with the Climate Controls on the instru- ment panel. Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes.
  • Page 67: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of the steering wheel. NOTE: In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time.
  • Page 68 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Deactivation A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANC button, ESC intervention, brake control mitigation, electronic park brake intervention, or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the Speed Control without erasing the set speed from memory. Pushing the on/off button or turning the ignition switch to STOP erases the set speed from memory.
  • Page 69: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the SET (-) button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h. • If the button is continually pushed, the speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
  • Page 70: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors • The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) 1 — Driver Temperature Control 8 —...
  • Page 71: Air Recirculation

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Recirculation • Use Air Recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation off. • Air Recirculation is not available as an option when in solo defrost modes. Max Defrost • Push the MAX Defrost button to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. Performing this function will cause the blower speed to increase to high blower, the A/C compressor to turn on, the driver and passenger temperatures set to HI, rear defroster to turn on, and recirculation to turn off.
  • Page 72: Electric Park Brake (Epb)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) Your vehicle is equipped with a new Electric Park Brake System (EPB) that offers greater convenience. The EPB switch is located in the center console. To apply the park brake manually, pull up on the switch momentarily.
  • Page 73 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • If vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than 10 seconds in either the released or applied posi- tion. The light will extinguish upon releasing the switch. •...
  • Page 74: Dynamic Selector - If Equipped

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE DYNAMIC SELECTOR — IF EQUIPPED The Dynamic Selector combines the capabilities of the vehicle control systems, along with driver input, to provide the best performance in all driving conditions. The Dynamic Selector consists of the fol- lowing positions: Auto Mode –...
  • Page 75 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones. • If a trailer is connected to the vehicle, it is necessary to deactivate BSM system manu- ally by settings menu to avoid a miss-detection.
  • Page 76 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes. WARNING! The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones.
  • Page 77 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Mode Of Operation Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’ s Manual on www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals for further information. Blind Spot Alert Lights Only When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object.
  • Page 78: Brake Control - If Equipped

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE System Not Available In the case of the system being temporary unavailable: • BSM Mirror Warning Lights are turned on continuously. • An instrument cluster message will display “Blind Spot Monitoring Temporary Unavailable.” In the case of the system being completely unavailable: •...
  • Page 79 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE If a Brake Control event begins at a speed below 20 mph (32 km/h), the system may provide the maximum braking possible to mitigate the potential forward collision. If the Brake Control event stops the vehicle completely, the system will hold the vehicle at standstill for two seconds and then release the brakes.
  • Page 80 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Changing the status of the system is only possible with the vehicle at a complete stop. NOTE: The Brake Control system state is not kept in memory from one key cycle to the next. If the system is turned off, it will turn on when the vehicle is restarted. Changing Brake Control Sensitivity By changing the settings on the menu of the Uconnect system, you can change the sensi- tivity of the system by choosing one of the following three options: "Near", "Medium"...
  • Page 81 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE “Wipe Front Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning The “Brake Control Front Radar Sensor Temporarily Blocked” warning will display when conditions temporarily limit system performance. This most often occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain. The system may also become temporarily blinded due to obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice.
  • Page 82: Lanesense - If Equipped

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Small Vehicles And/Or Not Aligned To The Lane The system is not able to detect the presence of vehicles that are in front of the car but placed outside the field of action of the radar sensor and could therefore not react in the presence of small vehicles such as bicycles or motorcycles.
  • Page 83: Turning Lanesense On Or Off

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Turning LaneSense On Or Off The default status of LaneSense is “off”. The LaneSense button is located on the end of the turn signal stalk, located on the left side of the steering column. To turn the LaneSense system on, push the LaneSense button once. A “Lane Sense On”...
  • Page 84: Parksense Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE For example: If approaching the left side of the lane the steering wheel will turn to the right. • When the LaneSense system senses the lane has been approached and is in a lane departure situation, the left thick lane line flashes yellow (on/off) and the left thin line remains solid yellow.
  • Page 85: Enabling And Disabling Parksense

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Chime By shifting the vehicle in REVERSE and in the case of the presence of a rear obstacle, an acoustic signal that varies with the distance of the obstacle from the bumper is activated. The frequency of the acoustic signal: •...
  • Page 86 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE The ParkSense switch LED will be on when ParkSense is disabled or requires service. The ParkSense switch LED will be off when the system is enabled. If the ParkSense switch is pushed, and requires service, the ParkSense switch LED will blink momentarily, and then the LED will be on.
  • Page 87 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • Clean the Rear ParkSense sensors regularly, taking care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Fail- ure to do so can result in the system not working properly. The Rear ParkSense sys- tem might not detect an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/bumper.
  • Page 88: Parkview Rear Back Up Camera - If Equipped

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED The ParkView Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of your vehicle's rear surroundings when the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed on the touchscreen display along with a note to “check entire surroundings”...
  • Page 89 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestri- ans, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You are re- sponsible for the safety of your surroundings and must continue to pay attention while backing up.
  • Page 90: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect Phone Button pg. 125 2. Uconnect Voice Command Button pg. 131 3. Phone Hang Up Button 4. Left Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Located Behind The Steering Wheel) pg. 135 5. Right Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Located Behind The Steering Wheel) pg. 135 6.
  • Page 91 ELECTRONICS 7. Uconnect 5.0 pg. 95 8. Settings Button pg. 137 9. Tune/Scroll Knob – Browse/Enter Button 10. AUX Jack pg. 98 11. USB Port pg. 98 12. Front Power Outlet pg. 138...
  • Page 92: Cybersecurity

    ELECTRONICS CYBERSECURITY Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These networks allow your vehicle to send and receive information. This information allows systems and features in your vehicle to function properly. Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security features to reduce the risk of unau- thorized and unlawful access to vehicle systems and wireless communications.
  • Page 93: Identifying Your Radio

    ELECTRONICS IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO Radio 3.0 • 3.0” Display • Three buttons on the faceplate on either side of the display Radio 3.0 Uconnect 5.0 • 5.0” Full Color Touchscreen Display • Bluetooth Connectivity/Bluetooth Streaming Audio Uconnect 5.0 Uconnect 6.5 NAV •...
  • Page 94: Radio 3.0

    ELECTRONICS RADIO 3.0 Radio 3.0 Buttons 1 — RADIO Button 7 — BACK Button 2 — INFO Button 8 — SEEK Next Button 3 — AUDIO Button 9 — SEEK Previous Button 4 — MENU Button 10 — Play/Pause — Mute Button 5 —...
  • Page 95 ELECTRONICS Audio Push the AUDIO button on the radio faceplate. The Audio Menu shows the following options for you to customize your audio settings. Treble, Mid, Bass, Fade, Balance, Speed Adjusted Volume, Loudness Select the desired setting to adjust, then push the ENTER/BROWSE button. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to adjust the setting plus or minus nine.
  • Page 96 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack (AUX) • The AUX allows a portable device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’ s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle’ s speakers. •...
  • Page 97: Uconnect 5.0

    ELECTRONICS UCONNECT 5.0 Uconnect 5.0 Radio Buttons 1 — On/Off Button SCROLL Knob 2 — Mute Button 7 — APPS Button 3 — Screen Off Button 8 — PHONE Button 4 — Settings Button 9 — TRIP Button 5 — Back Button 10 —...
  • Page 98 ELECTRONICS 3. Press the “Up” or “Down” arrows to adjust the hours or minutes, then select the “AM” or “PM” button on the touchscreen. You can also select 12hr or 24hr format by pressing the desired button on the touchscreen. 4.
  • Page 99 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Radio Operation 1 — Radio Station Preset 5 — Station Information 2 — All Presets 6 — Direct Tune 3 — Seek Next 7 — Radio Band 4 — Audio Settings 8 — Seek Previous Store Radio Presets Manually The Radio stores up to 12 presets in each of the Radio modes.
  • Page 100 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the pre- mium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio, every MLB and NHL game, every NASCAR race and more.
  • Page 101 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack (AUX) The AUX jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’ s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to am- plify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
  • Page 102 ELECTRONICS PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yes. Stuck in traffic. See you later. Start without me. I’ll be late. Okay. Where are you? I will be <5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, 60>* minutes late. Call me. Are you there yet? I’ll call you later.
  • Page 103 ELECTRONICS Get Started 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions. 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conversations are examples of noise that may impact recognition. 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The micro- phone is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver.
  • Page 104 ELECTRONICS Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. . After the beep, say: Push the VR button • “Cancel” to stop a current voice session • “Help” to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands •...
  • Page 105 ELECTRONICS Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscription or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) . After the beep, say: Push the VR button • “Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM”...
  • Page 106 ELECTRONICS Media . After the beep, say one of the following commands and fol- Push the VR button low the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist. • “Change source to Bluetooth” • “Change source to iPod” •...
  • Page 107 ELECTRONICS Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phone- book button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. U.S./Canadian residents can visit • UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions.
  • Page 108: Uconnect 6.5Nav

    ELECTRONICS Uconnect System Support: • U.S. residents visit DriveUconnect.com or call: 1-877-855-8400 (24 hours a day 7 days a week) • Canadian residents visit DriveUconnect.ca or call: 1-800-465-2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983 (French) Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, ET Sat., 9:00 am –...
  • Page 109: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Clock Setting Displaying The Time If the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page press the Settings button. In the Settings list, press the “Clock” button on the touchscreen then press “On” or “Off” for Show Time in Status Bar. Setting The Time Uconnect 6.5NAV synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so should not require any time adjustment.
  • Page 110 ELECTRONICS Surround Sound — If Equipped • Press the “Surround Sound” button on the touchscreen, select “On” or “Off” followed by pressing the back arrow button on the touchscreen. When this feature is activated, it provides simulated surround sound mode. Radio Uconnect 6.5NAV 1 —...
  • Page 111 ELECTRONICS • Press and hold either Seek Arrow button on the touchscreen for more than two sec- onds to bypass stations without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable sta- tion once the Seek Arrow button on the touchscreen is released. Direct Tune •...
  • Page 112 ELECTRONICS Traffic & Weather Automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, and gives you the option to switch to that channel. Activates the favorites menu. You can add up to 50 favorite artists or songs. Just press Add “Fav Artist”...
  • Page 113 ELECTRONICS Replay Lets you replay up to 44 minutes of the content of the current SiriusXM channel. Replay Option Description Option Press to pause content playback. Press pause/play again to resume play- Play/Pause back. Rewinds the channel content in steps of five seconds. Press and hold to Rewind/RW rewind continuously, then release to begin playing content at that point.
  • Page 114 ELECTRONICS • Press the MEDIA button, press “Select Source” and then choose “AUX” source will change the mode to auxiliary device if the audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard through the vehicle's speakers. To activate the AUX, plug in the audio jack.
  • Page 115 ELECTRONICS Bluetooth Streaming Audio If equipped with Uconnect Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your sys- tem (see Uconnect Phone for pairing instructions).
  • Page 116 ELECTRONICS NOTE: • Uconnect will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system. • If changing the name of the device within the Bluetooth settings of your device (where applicable), and the device is connected to the vehicles Bluetooth, the system may change the current playing track.
  • Page 117 ELECTRONICS Finding Points Of Interest 1. From the main Navigation menu, press the “Where To?” button on the touchscreen, then press the “Point of Interest” button on the touchscreen. 2. Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. 3. Select your destination and press the “Yes” button on the touchscreen. Finding A Place By Spelling The Name 1.
  • Page 118 ELECTRONICS Go Home A Home location must be saved in the system. 1. From the Main Navigation menu, press the “Where To?” button on the touchscreen, then press the “Go Home” button on the touchscreen. 2. Your route is marked with a blue line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated.
  • Page 119 ELECTRONICS Taking A Detour To take a detour you must be navigating a route, press the “Detour” button on the touchscreen. If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the de- vice might not calculate a detour. For more information, see your Uconnect 6.5 NAV Owner’...
  • Page 120 ELECTRONICS Get Started 1. Visit UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions. 2. Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger conversations are examples of noise that may impact recognition. 3. Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume while facing straight ahead. The micro- phone is positioned on the rearview mirror and aimed at the driver.
  • Page 121 ELECTRONICS Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. . After the beep, say: Push the VR button • “Cancel” to stop a current voice session • “Help” to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands •...
  • Page 122 ELECTRONICS Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscription or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) . After the beep, say: Push the VR button • “Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM”...
  • Page 123 ELECTRONICS Media Uconnect offers connections via USB, Bluetooth and auxiliary ports (if equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected USB and iPod devices. . After the beep, say one of the following commands and fol- Push the VR button low the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist.
  • Page 124 ELECTRONICS Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phone- book button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. U.S./Canadian residents can visit: • UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions.
  • Page 125 ELECTRONICS Navigation (Uconnect 6.5NAV) The Uconnect navigation feature helps you save time and become more productive when you know exactly how to get to where you want to go. . After the beep, say: 1. To enter a destination, push the VR button •...
  • Page 126 ELECTRONICS Push the VR button . After the beep, say one of the following commands: • “Show fuel prices” • “Show 5 - day weather forecast” • “Show extended weather” Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Command. SiriusXM Travel Link Additional Information ©...
  • Page 127: Uconnect Phone

    ELECTRONICS UCONNECT PHONE Uconnect Phone (Bluetooth Hands Free Calling) Uconnect 5.0 Phone Menu 1 — Call/Redial/Hold 7 — Uconnect Phone Settings Menu 2 — Mobile Phone Signal Strength 8 — Text Messaging 3 — Currently Paired Mobile Phone 9 — Direct Dial Pad 4 —...
  • Page 128 ELECTRONICS Uconnect 6.5NAV Phone Menu 1 — Favorite Contacts 11 — Recent Call Log 2 — Mobile Phone Battery Life 12 — Browse Phone Book Entries (Con- 3 — Currently Paired Mobile Phone tains 911) 4 — Mobile Phone Signal Strength 13 —...
  • Page 129 ELECTRONICS If the Uconnect Phone Button exists on your steering wheel, you then have the Uconnect Phone features. NOTE: • The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands- Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. • Most mobile phones/devices are compatible with the Uconnect system, however some mobile phones/devices may not be equipped with all of the required features to utilize all of the Uconnect system features.
  • Page 130 ELECTRONICS Uconnect 6.5 NAV: 1. Place the ignition in the ACC or ON position. 2. Press the “Phone” button in the Menu Bar on the touchscreen. 3. Select “Settings.” 4. Select “Paired Phones.” 5. Select “Add device.” NOTE: Uconnect Phone will display an “In prog- Uconnect 6.5NAV ress”...
  • Page 131 ELECTRONICS Select The iPhone's Priority Level When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite mobile phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this mobile phone the highest priority. This mobile phone will take precedence over other paired mobile phones within range and will connect to the Uconnect system automati- cally when entering the vehicle.
  • Page 132 ELECTRONICS Select The Android Mobile Phone's Priority Level When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite mobile phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this mobile phone the highest priority. This mobile phone will take precedence over other paired mobile phones within range and will connect to the Uconnect system automati- cally when entering the vehicle.
  • Page 133 ELECTRONICS Voice Command Tips • Speaking complete names (i.e; Call John Doe vs. Call John) will result in greater system accuracy. • You can “link” commands together for faster results. Say “Call John Doe, mobile, ” for example. • If you are listening to available voice command options, you do not have to listen to the entire list.
  • Page 134 ELECTRONICS 4. Turn “Show Notifications” to On. Enable iPhone Incoming Text Messages Android Devices 1. Push the Menu button on the mobile phone. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Connections. 4. Turn “Show Notifications” to On. NOTE: • A pop up will appear asking you to accept a request for permission to connect to your messages.
  • Page 135 ELECTRONICS • All incoming text messages received during the current ignition cycle will be deleted from the Uconnect system when the ignition is turned to the Off position. Enable Android Device Incoming Text Messages Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone) NOTE: Voice texting reply and voice texting features require a compatible mobile device enabled with Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP).
  • Page 136 ELECTRONICS Here’s How: 1. Push the Uconnect Phone button and wait for the beep, then say “reply.” Uconnect will give the following prompt: “Please say the message you would like to send.” 2. Wait for the beep and say one of the pre-defined messages. (If you are not sure, you can say “help”).
  • Page 137: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS Mobile Phonebook didn’t download: • Check “Do not ask again, ” then accept the “phonebook download” request on your mobile phone. • Up to 5,000 contact names with four numbers per contact will transfer to the Uconnect 6.5NAV system phonebook. •...
  • Page 138: Instrument Cluster Display

    ELECTRONICS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster display system. The instrument cluster display features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pushing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel al- lows the driver to select vehicle informa- tion and Personal Settings.
  • Page 139: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS Menu Items The Menu has the following options: • Trip • Drive Mode Selector • Vehicle Info • Driver Assist • Audio • Navigation • Messages • Vehicle Settings For further information, please refer to your Owner’ s Manual on www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals.
  • Page 140: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET There is one 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet in this vehicle, located under the HVAC controls. This power outlet can power mobile phones, electronics and other low power devices. • This power outlet is located in front of the gear selector. NOTE: •...
  • Page 141: Utility

    UTILITY CARGO AREA FEATURES Cargo Load Floor — If Equipped The vehicle is equipped with a load floor that can be adjusted as needed. Position 1 (Floor Flush): This position allows you to make the load floor flat for ease of loading/unloading objects from the cargo area.
  • Page 142: Trailer Towing

    UTILITY Anchoring Of The Load The cargo tie-downs, located on the trim panels around the cargo area floor, should be used to safely secure loads when the vehicle is moving. Cargo Box — If Equipped The cargo area contains a preformed cargo box that can be used for the storage of ob- jects that allows you to obtain a uniform level when loading.
  • Page 143: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle TOWING WHEELS OFF THE FRONT WHEEL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CONDITION GROUND DRIVE (FWD) (AWD) Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED REAR NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow FRONT NOT ALLOWED On Trailer BEST METHOD...
  • Page 144 UTILITY CAUTION! • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground. • Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remains released, while being towed.
  • Page 145: What To Do In Emergencies

    ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • If your FIAT 500X requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
  • Page 146 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES — Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates engine oil pressure sensor failure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns on.
  • Page 147 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES — Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pres- sure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
  • Page 148 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pres- sures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
  • Page 149 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure. — Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned to MAR/RUN, this light will turn on if the driver’ s seat belt is unbuckled, and a chime will sound.
  • Page 150 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec- tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is re- quired.
  • Page 151: Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others.
  • Page 152 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES — High Beam Indicator Indicates that headlights are on high beam. — Glow Plug Indicator Light This icon blinking indicates that the engine cranking is inhibited in order to prevent pos- sible engine damage while starting at low temperatures. —...
  • Page 153 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES To turn the FCW system OFF, push the forward collision button once to turn the system OFF (led turns on). Refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Operating Your Vehicle” for further information on Forward Collision Warning (FCW) operation and proper use. —...
  • Page 154: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating your en- gine by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, put transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase en- gine idle speed.
  • Page 155: Tire Service Kit Storage

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE The Tire Service Kit is located in the rear storage compartment inside a storage con- tainer. Located inside the container are a screwdriver and the emergency fuel funnel. To access the Tire Service Kit open the liftgate and remove the load floor. Tire Service Kit Location Tire Service Kit —...
  • Page 156 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Remove the Tire Service Kit from the vehicle, take it out from the bag and place it near the punctured tire. Screw the clear flexible filling tube to the tire valve. WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service Kit.
  • Page 157 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 65 mph (110 km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
  • Page 158: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
  • Page 159 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Lift the access cover using the load floor handle. Load Floor Handle 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. Spare Tire Fastener...
  • Page 160 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Remove the jack, wheel bolt wrench, and wheel chocks. 5. Remove the spare tire. Jack And Tools 1 — Jack 2 — Wheel Bolt Wrench 3 — Wheel Chock 4 — Emergency Funnel 5 — Screwdriver WARNING! A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the oc- cupants of the vehicle.
  • Page 161 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as pos- sible. Avoid icy or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
  • Page 162: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as pos- sible before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 163 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench. 2. If equipped with wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the vehicle. 3.
  • Page 164 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Jacking Location Front Jacking Engagement Point Rear Jacking Location Rear Jacking Engagement Point 5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it.
  • Page 165 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly. NOTE: • Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact spare tire or a limited —...
  • Page 166: Jump Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the threaded end of the wheel bolt toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
  • Page 167 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a sys- tem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. Preparations For Jump Start The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly.
  • Page 168 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. WARNING! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
  • Page 169: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: Disconnecting The Jumper Cables 1.
  • Page 170 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES For Vehicles With Automatic Transmission: Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than two seconds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE. NOTE: Push the "ESC Off"...
  • Page 171: Tow Eye Usage - If Equipped

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOW EYE USAGE — IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be used to tow a disabled vehicle. When using a tow eye be sure to follow the “Tow Eye Usage Precautions” and the “Tow- ing A Disabled Vehicle”...
  • Page 172: Front Tow Eye Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • The tow eye must be used exclusively for roadside assistance operations. Only use the tow eye with an appropriate device in accordance with the highway code (a rigid bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a short distance to the nearest ser- vice location.
  • Page 173: Gear Selector Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector: 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2.
  • Page 174: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Wheels OFF Towing Condition FWD MODELS ALL WHEEL DRIVE The Ground Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED...
  • Page 175: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
  • Page 176: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE HOOD Opening The hood release lever (to open the primary latch) and safety latch (to open the second- ary latch) must be released to open the hood. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driver’ s side of the instrument panel. 2.
  • Page 177 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Closing 1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other hand remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert it into the locking tab. 2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from the engine compartment and drop it.
  • Page 178: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO 1. Engine Air Filter 2. Engine Oil Dipstick 3. Engine Oil Fill...
  • Page 179 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Battery 6. Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 7. Washer Fluid Reservoir 8. Engine Coolant Reservoir...
  • Page 180: Engine Compartment - 2.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L 1. Engine Air Filter 2. Engine Oil Dipstick 3. Engine Oil Fill...
  • Page 181 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Brake Fluid Reservoir 5. Battery 6. Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 7. Washer Fluid Reservoir 8. Engine Coolant Reservoir...
  • Page 182: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES Metric Fuel (Approximate) 1.4L Turbo/2.4L Engine 12.7 Gallons 48 Liters Engine Oil With Filter 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE 5W-40 Synthetic, API Certified) 4.0 Quarts 3.8 Liters 2.4L Engine (SAE 0W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters Cooling System * 1.4L Turbo Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula)
  • Page 183: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar C Series Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid. Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Auto- matic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent.
  • Page 184: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Display”...
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  • Page 189: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material.
  • Page 190 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartage Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 20 Amp Blue – Controller Power Supply Body Computer – 30 Amp Pink – Brake Control Electronics Module 70 Amp Tan – – Electric Power-Assisted Steering 20 Amp Yellow – –...
  • Page 191 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Cartage Fuse Mini Fuse Description – – 7.5 Amp Heated Outside Mirrors Brown – 30 Amp Pink – Heated Rear Window – – 5 Amp Tan IBS Sensor (Battery State of Charge) Body Computer Fuse Center The controller is located at the left side of the steering column at the bottom of the instrument panel.
  • Page 192: Adding Fuel

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit To access the fuses, remove the access door from the left rear panel of the rear cargo area. Push on the left side of the access door to unhinge and remove. Cavity Mini Fuse Description 20 Amp Yellow...
  • Page 193 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Refueling Procedure If the vehicle is out of fuel, proceed as follows: 1. Open the liftgate and remove the emergency fuel fill funnel located in the cargo area. 2. Open the fuel door. 3. Insert the emergency fuel fill funnel in the filler pipe and proceed to fill the fuel tank. 4.
  • Page 194: Tire Safety Information

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should be avoided. Many of these mate- rials intended for gum and varnish removal may contain active solvents or similar ingredi- ents. These can harm fuel system gasket and diaphragm materials. TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings NOTE:...
  • Page 195 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/ 80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or "..blank.." = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
  • Page 196: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire; however, the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire.
  • Page 197 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’ s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side door. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
  • Page 198 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. •...
  • Page 199 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading Information placard. The combined weight of occupants, cargo/ luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed the weight refer- enced here.
  • Page 200 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Metric Example For Load Limit For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg, and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.
  • Page 201: Tires - General Information

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressure Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas are affected by improper tire pressure: • Safety and Vehicle Stability • Economy •...
  • Page 202: Tire Inflation Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability Proper tire inflation contributes to a comfortable ride. Over-inflation produces a jarring and uncomfortable ride. Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver's side B-Pillar or rear edge of the driver's side door.
  • Page 203: Tire Types

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE duced vehicle loading may be required for high-speed vehicle operation. Refer to your authorized tire dealer or original equipment vehicle dealer for recommended safe operat- ing speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum load is dangerous. The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail.
  • Page 204 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice. If your vehicle is equipped with Summer tires, be aware these tires are not designed for Winter or cold driving conditions.
  • Page 205 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an auto- matic car wash with a compact or limited use temporary spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result. Tire Spinning When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping.
  • Page 206: Life Of Tire

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style. • Tire pressure – Improper cold tire inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement.
  • Page 207: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension di- mensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking of your vehicle.
  • Page 208 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Avoid products or automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or strong alkaline addi- tives or harsh brushes. Many aftermarket wheel cleaners and automatic car washes may damage the wheel's protective finish. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 209: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading categories were established by the National High- way 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.
  • Page 210: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE all passenger vehicle 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.
  • Page 211: Consumer Assistance

    Warranty Booklet. United States customers may visit the Fiat Contact Us page at www.fiat.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link, then select the “Owner’ s Manual and Glove Compartment Material” from the left menu.
  • Page 212: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES 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 FCA US LLC. 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.
  • Page 213: Mopar® Accessories

    MOPAR® ACCESSORIES AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR • The following highlights just some of the many Authentic FIAT Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your FIAT 500X. • In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, pre-...
  • Page 214: Faq

    How do I improve the Bluetooth performance of my Uconnect System? pg. 134 UTILITY How do I know how much I can tow with my FIAT 500X? pg. 140 How do I tow my FIAT 500X behind another vehicle? pg. 141 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg.
  • Page 215: Index

    INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..181 Brakes ....181 Adding Fuel....190 Brake System .
  • Page 216 INDEX High Beam Indicator ..150 Engine Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .143 Air Cleaner ....181 Park/Headlight ON Indicator ..150 Break-In Recommendations .
  • Page 217 INDEX Delay ....59 Lights High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch . .60 Automatic Headlights ..58 Lights On Reminder .
  • Page 218 INDEX Filter Disposal ... . .181 Restraint, Head ....48 Materials Added To ..181 Restraints, Child .
  • Page 219 INDEX Starting Weight ....140 Remote ....9 Towing Eyes ....169 Steering Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome .
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  • Page 227 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new FIAT vehicle and to provide a convenient reference ® source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,...
  • Page 228 To get this app, go directly to the App Store or Google Play and enter the search keyword “MY FIAT” (U.S. market only). fiatusa.com/en/owners provides special offers tailored to your needs, customized vehicle galleries, personalized service records and more.

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