Fiat 500x 2016 User Manual page 162

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
NOTE:
• You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to
avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled
or disabled via the customer programmable features in the Uconnect Settings.
• Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical failure when the Electric Park
Brake (EPB) is engaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels off the
ground when moving the vehicle onto a flatbed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the MAR/RUN position.
NOTE:
The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park Brake whenever the driver's door is
opened (if the ignition is ON, transmission is not in PARK, and brake pedal is released). If
you are towing this vehicle with the ignition in the MAR/RUN position, you must manually
disable the Electric Park Brake each time the driver's door is opened, by pressing the
brake pedal and then releasing the EPB.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle' s battery is discharged, refer to "Shift Lever
Override" in this section for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK so that
the vehicle can be moved.
• Do not use sling type equipment when towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not attach to front or rear sus-
pension components. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
on 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).
NOTE:
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remains released, while being towed.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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