Fiat 500x User Manual page 154

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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. When driving, if the driver' s seat belt re-
mains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate, and the chime will sound.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately should the Seat Belt Reminder Light remain
on.
- Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied,
that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake sys-
tem reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is
at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic
system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the
light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to
the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal
pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated
by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master
cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.
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.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from
the STOP/OFF position to the MAR/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is ap-
plied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected
by an authorized dealer.
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