Fiat 500X 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Service Mode has requirements that must be met in
order to be activated:
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The vehicle must be at a standstill.
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The parking brake must be disabled.
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The transmission must be in park or neutral.
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The EPB switch not activated.
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The ignition is in the ON mode.
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The brake pedal not pressed.
While in service mode, the EPB fault lamp will flash
continuously while the ignition is cycled ON.
NOTE: A dedicated message will appear in the instru-
ment cluster if Brake Service Mode cannot be activated.
When brake service work is complete, the following
steps must be followed to reset the parking brake
system to normal operation:
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Ensure the vehicle is at a standstill.
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Press the brake pedal with moderate force.
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Apply the EPB Switch.
NOTE: A dedicated message will appear in the instru-
ment cluster if Brake Service Mode cannot be deacti-
vated.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended without having the parking
brake fully applied. The parking brake should
always be applied when the driver is not in the
vehicle, especially on an incline.
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