Fiat 500X2017, User Manual

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
TOWING
CONDITION
WHEELS OFF THE
GROUND
FRONT WHEEL
DRIVE (FWD)
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
(AWD)
Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow
REAR NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
FRONT OK NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALL BEST METHOD OK
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws . Contact state and
provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details
.
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 en-
abled or disabled via the Customer Programmable Features in the Uconnect Settings .
Recreational Towing
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground . This may
be accomplished using a tow dolly (front wheels off the ground) or vehicle trailer (all
four wheels off the ground)
. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
• Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instruc-
tions .
• Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly
.
• Apply the Electric Park Brake (EPB) . Place the transmission in PARK . Turn the engine
OFF .
• Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's in-
structions .
• Cycle the ignition to the RUN mode, but do not start the engine .
• Press and hold the brake pedal .
• Release the Electric Park Brake (EPB) .
• Cycle the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and release the brake pedal .
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