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STARTING AND DRIVING -> TOWING TRAILERS for Your Fiat 500 X 4 Door First Generation (2014-2024)

SYMBOLS AND  
MESSAGES ON THE  
DISPLAY  
TOWING TRAILERS  
IMPORTANT  
123) 124)  
WARNING  
A superimposed central broken line  
indicates the centre of the vehicle  
to facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow  
hook alignment. The various coloured  
areas indicate the distance from the  
rear of the vehicle.  
122) Parking and other potentially  
For towing caravans or trailers the  
vehicle must be fitted with an approved  
tow hook and an adequate electrical  
system. Should aftermarket installation  
be requested, this must be carried  
out by specialists.  
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,  
always the driver’s responsibility. While  
carrying out these manoeuvres, always  
make sure that no people (especially  
children) or animals are in the area  
concerned. The camera is an aid for the  
driver, but the driver must never allow  
his/her attention to lapse during potentially  
dangerous manoeuvres, even those  
executed at low speeds. Always maintain a  
moderate speed, so as to be able to  
brake promptly in the case of obstacles.  
The table below shows the  
approximate distances for each area  
fig. 103:  
Install any specific and/or additional  
door mirrors as specified by the  
Highway Code.  
Remember that when towing a trailer,  
steep hills are harder to climb, braking  
distances increase and overtaking  
takes longer depending on the overall  
weight of the trailer. Engage a low gear  
when driving downhill, rather than  
constantly using the brake. The weight  
the trailer exerts on the vehicle tow  
hook reduces the vehicle's loading  
capacity by the same amount. To make  
sure that the maximum towable weight  
is not exceeded (given in the vehicle  
registration document) account should  
be taken of the fully laden trailer,  
including accessories and luggage.  
Do not exceed the speed limits specific  
to each country you are driving in, in  
the case of vehicles towing trailers.  
In any case, the top speed must not  
exceed 100 km/h.  
Distance from the  
Area  
rear of the vehicle  
Red (A)  
Yellow (B)  
Green (C)  
0–30 cm  
30–100 cm  
1 m or more  
WARNING  
50) It is vital, for correct operation, that the  
camera is always kept clean and free  
from mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not  
to scratch or damage the camera while  
cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard  
cloths. The camera must be washed  
using clean water, with the addition of car  
shampoo if necessary. In washing stations  
which use steam or high-pressure jets,  
clean the camera quickly, keeping the  
nozzle more than 10 cm away from the  
sensors. Do not apply stickers to the  
camera.  
IMPORTANT When parking, take the  
utmost care over obstacles that may be  
above or under the camera range.  
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Any electric brake must be powered  
directly by the battery through a cable  
with a cross-section of no less than 2.5  
mm2. In addition to the electrical  
branches, the vehicle electrical system  
can only be connected to the supply  
cable for an electric brake and to the  
cable for an internal light for the trailer,  
not exceeding 15 W. For connections,  
use the preset control unit with a  
battery cable with section not less than  
2.5 mm2. The use of auxiliary loads  
other than external lights (e.g. electric  
brake) must take place with engine  
running.  
For the electrical connection a standard  
connector should be used which is  
generally placed on a special bracket  
normally fastened to the towing device,  
and a special ECU for external trailer  
light control must be installed on the  
vehicle. 7 or 13-pin 12 V DC  
connections should be used (CUNA/  
UNI and ISO/DIN Standards). Follow  
any instructions provided by the vehicle  
manufacturer and/or the towing device  
manufacturer.  
INSTALLING A TOW  
HOOK  
The towing device should be fastened  
to the body by specialised personnel  
according to any additional and/or  
integrative information supplied by the  
Manufacturer of the device. It must also  
meet current regulations with reference  
to Directive 94/20/EC and subsequent  
amendments.  
For any version the towing device used  
must be right for the towable weight  
of the vehicle on which it is to be  
installed.  
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Assembly diagram  
The tow hook structure must be secured to the body in the points shown in the figure fig. 104.  
F1B0168C  
104  
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IMPORTANT To install a tow hook contact a Fiat Dealership.  
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WARNING  
123) The ABS with which the vehicle is equipped will not control the braking system of the trailer. Take particular care when travelling on  
slippery roads.  
124) Never modify the braking system of the vehicle to control the trailer brake. The trailer braking system must be fully independent of the  
vehicle’s hydraulic system.  
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