Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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There are two operating modes:
“Adaptive Cruise Control” mode
to maintain an adequate distance
between vehicles (the message
“Adaptive Cruise Control” is shown on
the instrument panel display);
electronic “Cruise Control” mode
to hold the vehicle at a constant preset
speed.
To change the operating mode, use the
button on the steering wheel (see that
described on the following pages).
ADAPTIVE
CRUISE CONTROL
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
Activation
To activate the device, press and
release the button
(see fig. 101).
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IMPORTANT It is dangerous to leave
the device activated when it is not
used. There is a risk of inadvertently
activating it and losing control of the
car due to unexpected excessive
speed.
Deactivation
With the device active, to deactivate it
press and release the button . The
display will show a dedicated message.
SETTING THE DESIRED
SPEED
The device can only be set when the
speed is over 30 km/h (or equivalent
in mph) and under 180 km/h (or
equivalent in mph).
When the vehicle reaches the desired
speed, press and release the button
SET + or SET to set the speed to the
current speed. The display will show
the set speed. Then take your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
When the system has been set, the
dedicated icon on the display (see
paragraph above) is grey on models
with a monochrome display, and green
on versions with a colour display.
IMPORTANT Press the accelerator
pedal to make the car go faster than
the set speed.
While the accelerator pedal is pressed:
a dedicated message is displayed for
a few seconds;
the device will not be able to control
the distance between the vehicle and
the one ahead. In this case the speed
will be determined only by the position
of the accelerator pedal.
The device will return to normal
operation as soon as the accelerator
pedal is released.
The system
cannot be set
when pressing the brake pedal;
when the brakes are overheated;
when the electric parking brake is
engaged;
when the shift lever is in the P (park),
R (reverse) or N (neutral) positions
(versions with automatic transmission
or automatic transmission with double
clutch);
when the shift lever is in the R
(reverse), neutral or in 1st(first gear
engaged) positions (versions with
manual transmission);