Get SAFETY -> DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Guide for Fiat 500 X 4 Door First Generation (2014-2024)

55) When towing trailers, the utmost

caution at the wheel is recommended.

Never exceed the maximum permitted

loads (see the description in the "Weights"

paragraph in the "Technical Specifications"

chapter).

DRIVING

ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

The vehicle can feature the following

driving assistance systems:

56) The TSC system cannot prevent

swerving for all trailers. If the system

activates during driving, reduce the speed,

stop the vehicle in a safe place and arrange

the load correctly to prevent the trailer

from swerving.

❒ BSA (Blind Spot Assist);

❒ FBC (Full Brake Control);

❒ iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System).

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For the operation of the systems, see

the following pages.

BSA (Blind Spot Assist)

SYSTEM

The vehicle can be equipped with the

BSA (Blind Spot Assist) system for blind

spot monitoring. The BSA system

uses two radar sensors, located in the

rear bumper (one for each side - see

fig. 55), to detect the presence of

vehicles (vehicles, trucks, motorbikes,

etc.) in the rear side blind spots of

the vehicle.

The system warns the driver about the

presence of vehicles in the detection

area by lighting up, on the relevant side,

the warning light located on the door

mirror fig. 56, along with an acoustic

warning.

When the vehicle is started the warning

light turns on to signal the driver that

the system is active.

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Sensors

IMPORTANT The system does not

signal the presence of fixed object (e.g.

safety barriers, poles, walls, etc.).

Rear view

The sensors are activated when any

forward gear is engaged at a speed

higher than about 10 km/h, or when

reverse is engaged.

The system detects vehicles coming

from the rear part of your vehicle on

both sides and entering the rear

detection area with a difference in

speed of less than 50 km/h with

respect to your vehicle.

However, in some circumstances, the

system may activate in the presence of

these objects. This is normal and does

not indicate a system malfunction.

The sensors are temporarily

deactivated with vehicle at a standstill

and the gear lever in position P (Park

- versions with automatic transmission),

or with vehicle at a standstill and

electric parking brake engaged

(versions with manual gearbox).

The detection area of the system

covers about a lane on both sides of

the vehicle (around 3 metres).

Overtaking vehicles

IMPORTANT The system does

not warn the driver about the presence

of vehicles coming from the opposite

direction, in the adjacent lanes.

If another vehicle is overtaken slowly

(with a difference in speed of less than

about 25 km/h) and this stays in the

blind spot for about 1.5 seconds, the

warning light on the door mirror of

the corresponding side lights up.

If the difference in speed between the

two vehicles is greater than about

25 km/h, the warning light does not

light up.

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Important

If a trailer is hitched to the vehicle, the

system must be manually deactivated

using the relevant menu, in order to

avoid false warnings.

This area begins from the door mirror

and extends for about 6 metres

towards the rear part of the vehicle.

When the sensors are active the system

monitors the detection areas on both

sides of the vehicle and warns the

driver about the possible presence of

vehicles in these areas.

For the system to operate correctly, the

rear bumper area where the radar

sensors are located must stay free from

snow, ice and dirt gathered from the

road surface.

RCP (Rear Cross Path detection)

system

This system helps the driver during

reverse manoeuvres in the case of

reduced visibility.

While driving the system monitors the

detection area from three different input

points (side, rear and front) to check

whether a signal needs to be sent

to the driver. The system can detect the

presence of a vehicle in one of these

three areas.

Do not cover the rear bumper area

where the radar sensors are located

with any object (e.g. adhesives, bike

rack, etc.).

The RCP system monitors the rear

detection areas on both sides of the

vehicle, to detect objects moving

towards the sides of the vehicle at a

minimum speed between about 1 km/h

and 3 km/h and objects moving at a

maximum speed of 35 km/h, as

generally happens in parking areas.

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The system activation is signalled to the

driver by means of a visual and

acoustic warning.

If the direction indicator on the side

where an obstacle has been detected is

activated, an acoustic warning is

emitted as well.

IMPORTANT The system is an aid for

vehicle driving, it DOES NOT warn

the driver about incoming vehicles

outside of the detection areas. The

driver must always maintain a sufficient

level of attention to the traffic and

road conditions and for controlling the

trajectory of the vehicle.

IMPORTANT If the sensors are covered

by objects or vehicles, the system will

not warn the driver.

When a direction indicator is active and

an object is simultaneously detected

on the same side, both the acoustic

and visual warnings are emitted. The

Uconnect™ volume is also lowered.

During "RCP" operating mode, the

system sends acoustic and visual

warnings if the presence of an object is

detected. When an acoustic warning

is sent, the Uconnect™ volume is also

lowered.

Operating mode

FULL BRAKE CONTROL

SYSTEM

The system can be activated/

deactivated by operating on the display

Menu, or via the Uconnect™ system

(for further information see the

dedicated Supplement).

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21) 22) 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29)

The vehicle can be equipped with the

"Full Brake Control" system. This is

a driving assistance system which

comprises a radar located behind the

front bumper fig. 57 and a camera

located in the central part of the

windscreen fig. 58.

"Blind Spot Assist", "Visual" mode

"Blind Spot Assist" function

deactivation

When this mode is active, the BSA

system sends a visual warning to the

door mirror relating to the object

detected.

When the system is deactivated ("Blind

spot alert" mode at "OFF"), the BSA

or RCP systems will not emit neither

acoustic nor visual warnings.

However, when operating in RCP

mode, the system sends visual and

acoustic warnings when the presence

of an object is detected.

The BSA system will store the operating

mode running when the engine was

switched off. Each time the engine

is started, the operating mode stored

previously will be recalled and used.

When an acoustic warning is sent, the

Uconnect™ volume is lowered.

"Blind Spot Assist", "Visual and

acoustic" mode

When this mode is active, the BSA

system sends a visual warning to the

door mirror relating to the object

detected.

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In the event of an imminent collision the

system intervenes by automatically

braking the vehicle to prevent the crash

or reduce its effects.

In situations with the risk of collision, if

the system detects no intervention

by the driver, it provides automatic

braking to help slow the vehicle and

mitigate the potential frontal collision

(automatic braking). If intervention

by the driver on the brake pedal

is detected but not deemed sufficient,

the system may intervene in order to

improve the reaction of the braking

system, therefore reducing vehicle

speed further (additional assistance in

braking stage).

IMPORTANT Both on versions

equipped with manual gearbox and on

those with automatic transmission, after

the vehicle is stopped the brake

callipers may be stuck for about 2

seconds for safety reasons. Make sure

you press the brake pedal if the vehicle

moves slightly forwards.

Activation/deactivation

The Full Brake Control system can be

deactivated (and then reactivated)

via the Uconnect™ system (see the

description in the dedicated

Versions equipped with Start&Stop

system: at the end of the automatic

braking, the Start&Stop system will

activate as described in paragraph

"Start&Stop system" of the "Starting

and driving" chapter.

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supplement).

The system can be deactivated even

with the ignition device at MAR.

The system provides the driver with

acoustic and visual signals through

specific messages on the instrument

panel display.

IMPORTANT The system status can be

changed with vehicle at a standstill

only.

Versions with manual gearbox: at

the end of the automatic braking the

engine may stall and turn off, unless the

driver presses the clutch pedal.

Versions with automatic

The system may lightly brake to warn

the driver if a possible frontal accident

is detected (limited braking). Signals

and limited braking are intended to

allow the driver to react promptly,

in order to prevent or reduce the effects

of a potential accident.

The Full Brake Control system can be

set to three activation levels through the

Uconnect™ system:

❒ System active: the system (if active),

in addition to the visual and acoustic

warnings, provides limited braking,

automatic braking and additional

transmission / twin clutch

automatic transmission: at the end

of the braking, the latest stored gear

is engaged: the vehicle may therefore

restart after a few seconds from the

automatic stop.

assistance in braking stage, where the

driver does not brake sufficiently in

the event of a potential frontal impact;

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❒ System partially active: the system (if

active) does not provide limited braking,

but guarantees automatic braking or

additional assistance in braking stage,

where the driver does not brake at all or

not sufficiently in the event of a

This function is not active at a speed

lower than 7 km/h or higher than 200

km/h.

With the system sensitivity set to "Far",

the system will warn the driver of a

possible collision with the vehicle in

front when that vehicle is at a greater

distance, thus providing the possibility

of acting on the brakes more lightly and

gradually. This setting provides the

drivers with the maximum possible

reaction time to prevent a potential

accident.

The system is only active if:

❒ it is correctly activated via the

Uconnect™ system;

potential frontal impact. The visual and

acoustic warnings are deactivated,

and will not be provided;

❒ the ignition device is at MAR;

❒ the vehicle speed is between 7 and

200 km/h;

❒ System deactivated: the system

does not provide visual and acoustic

warnings, limited braking, automatic

braking or additional assistance in

braking stage. The system will therefore

provide no indication of a possible

accident.

❒ the front seat belts are fastened.

With the option set to "Near", the

system will warn the driver of a possible

collision with the vehicle in front when

that vehicle is close. This setting offers

the driver a lower reaction time

compared to the "Med" and "Far"

settings, in the event of a potential

collision, but permits more dynamic

driving of the vehicle.

Changing the system sensitivity

The sensitivity of the system can be

changed through the Uconnect™

system menu, choosing from one of the

following three options: "Near", "Med"

or "Far". See the description in the

Uconnect™ supplement for how to

change the settings.

Activation/deactivation

If the Full Brake Control system has

been correctly activated with the

Uconnect™ system, this will be active

each time the engine is started.

The system sensitivity setting is kept in

the memory when the engine is

switched off.

The pre-set option is "Med". With this

setting, the system warns the driver

of a possible collision with the vehicle in

front when that vehicle is at a standard

distance, between that of the other

two settings.

Following a deactivation, the system will

not warn the driver about the possible

collision with the preceding vehicle,

regardless of the setting selected with

the Uconnect™ system.

System limited operation signal

If the dedicated message is displayed,

a condition limiting the system

operation may have occurred. The

possible reasons of this limitation are

something blocking the camera view or

a fault.

The system deactivation status will not

be stored when the engine is switched

off: if the system is deactivated when

the engine is switched off, it will be

active when it is next started.

If an obstruction is signalled, clean the

area of the windscreen indicated in

fig. 58 and check that the message has

disappeared.

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Although the vehicle can still be driven

in normal conditions, the system may

be not completely available.

The system can also be temporarily

dimmed due to obstructions such as

mud, dirt or ice on the bumper. In such

cases, a dedicated message will be

shown on the display and the system

will be deactivated. This message

can sometimes appear in conditions of

high reflectivity (e.g. tunnels with

reflective tiles or ice or snow). When the

conditions limiting the system

IMPORTANT It is recommended that

you do not install devices, accessories

or aerodynamic attachments in front

of the sensor or darken it in any way, as

this can compromise the correct

functioning of the system.

When the conditions limiting the system

functions end, this will go back to

normal and complete operation. Should

the fault persist, contact a Fiat

Dealership.

Frontal collision alarm with active

braking

(where provided)

System failure signalling

If this function is selected, the brakes

are operated to reduce the speed of the

vehicle in the event of potential frontal

impact

If the system switches off and a

dedicated message is shown on the

display, it means that there is a fault on

the system.

functioning end, it will go back to a

normal and complete operation.

In certain particular cases, this

dedicated message could be displayed

when the radar is not detecting any

vehicle or object within its view range.

If atmospheric conditions are not the

real reason behind this message, check

if the sensor is dirty. It could be

This function applies an additional

braking pressure if the braking pressure

applied by the driver does not suffice

to prevent potential frontal impact.

The function is active with speed above

7 km/h.

In this case, it is still possible to drive

the vehicle, but you are advised to

contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as

possible.

Radar indication not available

necessary to clean or remove any

obstructions in the area illustrated in fig.

57.

If conditions are such that the radar

cannot detect obstacles correctly, the

system is deactivated and a dedicated

message will be shown on the display.

This generally occurs in the event of

poor visibility, such as when it is

snowing or raining heavily.

Driving in special conditions

In certain driving conditions, such as,

for example:

If the message appears often, even in

the absence of atmospheric conditions

such as snow, rain, mud or other

obstructions, contact a Fiat Dealership

for a sensor alignment check.

❒ driving close to a bend;

❒ vehicles with small dimensions

and/or not aligned in the driving lane;

❒ lane change by other vehicles;

In the absence of visible obstructions,

cleaning the radar surface, by manually

removing the decorative cover trim,

could be required. Have this operation

performed at a Fiat Dealership.

❒ vehicles travelling at right angles to

the vehicle.

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system intervention might be

unexpected or delayed. The driver must

therefore be very careful, keeping

control of the vehicle to drive in

complete safety.

Vehicles with small dimensions

and/or not aligned in the driving

lane

The system cannot detect vehicles in

front of you but outside the range of the

radar sensor and may therefore not

react in the presence of small vehicles,

such as bicycles or motorcycles fig. 60.

IMPORTANT In particularly complex

traffic conditions, the driver can

deactivate the system through the

Uconnect™ system.

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Driving close to a bend

When tackling a wide bend, the system

may detect the presence of a vehicle

in front you, but not running on the

same driving lane fig. 59. In cases such

as these, the system may intervene.

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Lane change by other vehicles

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Vehicles suddenly changing lane,

entering the driving lane of the vehicle

fig. 61 and inside the radar sensor

operating range, may cause system

activation.

Important

❒ The system has not been designed

to prevent impacts and cannot detect

possible conditions leading to an

accident in advance. Failure to take into

account this warning may lead to

serious or fatal injuries.

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Vehicles travelling at right angles to

the vehicle

The system may temporarily react to a

vehicle that is passing through the radar

sensor’s operating range at right angles

fig. 62.

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❒ The system may activate, assessing

the trajectory of the vehicle, due to

the presence of reflective metal objects

different from other vehicles, such as

safety barriers, road signs, barriers

before parking lots, tollgates, level

crossings, gates, railways, objects near

road constructions sites or higher

than the vehicle (e.g. a flyover). In the

same way, the system may intervene

inside multi-storey car parks or tunnels,

or due to a glare on the road surface.

These possible activations follow the

normal operating logic of the system

and must not be regarded as faults.

iTPMS (indirect Tyre

Pressure Monitoring

System)

Reset procedure

The iTPMS needs an initial "self-

learning" phase (with length depending

on the driving style and road conditions:

optimal conditions being driving on a

straight road at 80 km/h for at least 20

minutes) which starts when the RESET

procedure is carried out.

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Description

The vehicle can be equipped with the

iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System) which monitors the

tyre inflation status thanks to wheel

speed sensors.

The RESET procedure must be carried

out:

❒ whenever the tyre pressure is

modified;

Correct tyre pressure

In case no tyre under inflation has been

detected, the vehicle shape is shown

on the display.

❒ when even only one tyre is changed;

❒ when tyres are rotated/inverted;

❒ when the space-saver wheel is fitted.

Before carrying out the RESET

procedure, inflate the tyres to the rated

pressure values specified in the inflation

pressure table (see "Wheels" paragraph

in the "Technical specifications"

chapter).

❒ The system has been designed

for road use only. If the vehicle is driven

off-road, the system must be

Low tyre pressure

The system warns the driver if one or

more tyres are flat by switching on

deactivated, to avoid unnecessary

warnings. Automatic deactivation is

signalled by the dedicated warning

light/icon switching on in the instrument

panel (see the instructions in the

"Warning lights and messages"

paragraph, "Knowing the instrument

panel" chapter).

the

warning light on the instrument

panel and a warning message on

the display, along with an acoustic

signal.

If the RESET is not carried out, in all

above cases, the

warning light may

give false indications on one or more

tyres.

In this case, the display shows the

vehicle shape with the two symbols

.

To carry out the RESET procedure, with

the vehicle stopped and the ignition

device at MAR, use the Main Menu as

follows:

This indication is displayed also when

turning the engine off and on again until

the RESET procedure is carried out.

❒ go to "Vehicle info" and then to

"Reset tyre pressure"

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