Fiat 2016 500X, User Manual

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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
.
Automatic Lighting — If Equipped
Light Sensor
The light sensor is equipped with an infra-
red LED, located on the windshield
. It de-
tects changes in light intensity outside the
vehicle, based on the sensitivity of light set
by using the Menu on the display or on the
Uconnect system
.
The higher the sensitivity, the lesser the
amount of external light required for con-
trolling the lighting
.
Automatic Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO
position
.
When the automatic headlights are enabled, the headlight time delay is active
.
After the
ignition switch is placed in the STOP/OFF position, the headlights will automatically turn
off after approximately 90 seconds depending on the settings of the feature
.
The timing of the headlights is adjustable between 0, 30, 60 and 90 seconds
.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the headlights will come on in the automatic mode .
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
.
Headlight Switch
1 — Parking Lights
2 — Headlights
3 — Automatic Headlights
4 — Dimmer Controls
5 — Fog Lights
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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