Fiat 500X2017, User Manual

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Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
.
In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light . Immediate repair to the ABS system is re-
quired
.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from
the OFF position to the ON/RUN position
. The light should illuminate for approximately
two seconds
.
The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake
fault is detected . If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized
dealer .
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in
the ON/RUN position
.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied
.
It does not show the degree of
brake application .
— Electronic Park Brake Failure Indicator
By placing the ignition in MAR position, the light turns on but should go out after a few
seconds
. The light comes on when it detects a failure in electric parking brake . The display
shows the message dedicated
.
Please contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible
.
NOTE:
In this case, with heavy braking the rear wheels may lock early and increase the possibility
of skidding
.
— Malfunction Warning Light
The vehicle Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic
System called OBD II that monitors emissions control systems
. The light will illuminate
when the ignition is in the ON position before vehicle start up
.
If the bulb does not
come on when placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position, have the condition checked
promptly
.
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc
.
, may illumi-
nate the light after vehicle start . The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving styles
.
In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and
will not require towing .
When the vehicle is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead
to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage
. The vehicle should be
serviced as soon as possible if this occurs
.
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