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2022 Fiat 500X Dashboard Warning and Indicator Lights

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2022 Fiat 500X Dashboard Warning and Indicator Lights

In a 2022 Fiat 500X, the dashboard warning and indication lights act as the car’s silent communicators, relaying important details about the performance and safety state of the vehicle. Your dashboard is illuminated by these little but effective symbols to inform you of various situations, potential problems, or required tasks. For your Fiat 500X’s health and lifespan, it is crucial to comprehend the significance of these lights. We will solve the puzzle of the several warning lights on the dashboard of your Fiat 500X in this article. You’ll learn what each light signifies and how to react accordingly, from familiar signs like the check engine light and oil pressure warning to less well-known ones that denote traction control or tire pressure. You may have a safer and more dependable driving experience in your 2022 Fiat 500X by understanding these signals. So let’s proceed on this enlightening adventure to make sure you stay informed about the condition of your car.

SYMBOL GLOSSARY

Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition of each symbol.

NOTE:
Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options and current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.

Red Warning Lights
 

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Air Bag Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault with the airbag, and will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position. This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the air bag has been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

 

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Brake Warning Light

This warning light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the Anti-Lock Brake System reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.

 

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Battery Charge Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the electrical system or a related component.

Red Warning Lights
 

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Coolant Temperature Warning Light

This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the Air Conditioning (A/C) system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.

NOTE:
As the coolant temperature gauge approaches
“H,” this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound.

 

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Drowsiness Detected Warning Light

Driver drowsiness detection helps to avoid crashes caused by fatigue by advising drivers to take a break in time. Once a Drowsy Driver is detected, A pop-up will display continuously until the driver presses the OK button to clear.
Once the pop-up message is cleared, it is stored until the condition is no longer true. 

 

 

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Door Open Warning Light

This indicator will illuminate when one or more door(s) are not fully closed.

NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving and a door is opened, there will also be a single chime.

 

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) Fault Warning Light

This warning light will turn on when there’s a fault with the EPS system

 

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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate to indicate a problem with the ETC system. If a problem is detected while the vehicle is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. If the light remains on with the vehicle running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.

NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and brake pedals are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

 

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Hood Open Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate when the hood is left open and not fully closed.

 

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Oil Pressure Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate to indicate low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as possible, and contact an authorized dealer. A chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.

 

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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

This warning light indicates when the driver or passenger seat belt is unbuckled. When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position and if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a chime will sound Ú page 201.

Red Warning Lights
 

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Transmission Fault Warning Light

This light will illuminate (together with a message in the instrument cluster display and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault. Contact an authorized dealer if the message remains after restarting the engine.

 

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Vehicle Security Warning Light

This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security system is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.

 

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Trunk Open Warning Light

This indicator will illuminate when the trunk is open and not fully closed.

Yellow Warning Lights
 

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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Fault Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault in the ACC system. Contact a local authorized dealer for service Ú page 98.

 

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Anti-lock brake System (ABS) Warning Light

This warning light monitors the ABS. The light will turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required as soon as possible. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally, assuming the Brake Warning Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, have the brake system inspected by an authorized dealer.

 

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Audio System Failure Light

This light will illuminate to report a failure of the Audio System. Contact an authorized dealership as soon as possible.

 

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Electric Park Brake Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate to indicate the Electric Park Brake is not functioning properly and service is required. Contact an authorized dealer.

Yellow Warning Lights
 

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light

This warning light will indicate when the ESC system is Active. The ESC Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, and when ESC is activated. It should go out with the engine running. If the ESC Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this warning light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.

The ESC OFF Indicator Light and the ESC Indicator Light come on momentarily each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive.
This light will come on when the vehicle is in an ESC event.

 

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light

This warning light indicates the ESC is off. Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be on, even if it was turned off previously.

 

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Drive Mode System Overheating

This symbol appears, together with a dedicated message on the display, in case of overheating of the Drive Mode Selector system. In these conditions, the Drive Mode Selector system can still be used to select the required driving mode, but the mode will be engaged only when the system cools down.
The symbol will stay on for as long as the overheating condition persists. 

 

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Exterior Light Failure Indicator Light

The External Light Failure Indicator will come on when a failure to one of the following lights is detected:

Direction Indicators
Backup Lights
Parking Lights
Daytime Running Lights
License Plate Lights
The failure relating to these lights could be:
One or more blown bulbs
A blown protection fuse
A break in the electrical connection

 

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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate when the fuel filler cap is loose. Properly close the filler cap to disengage the light. If the light does not turn off, please see an authorized dealer.

 

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Low Fuel Warning Light

When the fuel level reaches approximately 1.3–1.8 gal (5–7 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added.

 

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LaneSense Warning Light

The LaneSense Warning Light will be solid yellow when the vehicle is approaching a lane marker. The warning light will flash when the vehicle is crossing the lane marker Ú page 112.

 

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Service LaneSense Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate when the LaneSense system is not operating and requires service. Please see an authorized dealer.

Yellow Warning Lights
 

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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL)

The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. This warning light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before the engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly?
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illuminate the light after the engine 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 engine 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 by an authorized dealer as soon as possible if this occurs.

 

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Service Warning Light

The “Maintenance Plan” includes vehicle maintenance at fixed intervals. For further information Ú page 255. This message is displayed automatically along with the warning light when the key is turned to RUN – 1,242 miles (2,000 km) or 30 days before these deadlines and reappears every time the key is turned to RUN. 
The indication will appear in miles or kilometers according to the “Unit Of Measurement” settings. When the next scheduled service is approaching and the key is turned to RUN, the word “Service” will appear on the display, followed by the number of miles or kilometers left. Contact an authorized dealership. The operations in the “Maintenance Plan” will be performed and the message will be reset

 

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Service Stop/Start System Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate when the Stop/Start system is not functioning properly and service is required. Contact an authorized dealer for service.

 

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light

The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed. Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned previously, the display will show the indications corresponding to each tire.

 

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Transmission Temperature Warning Light

This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into PARK and run the engine at idle or slightly higher until the light turns off.

 

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Drowsiness Detected System Fault Warning Light

This warning light will illuminate when the Drowsiness Detected System is not operating correctly and requires service. Please see an authorized dealer.

Yellow Indicator Lights
 

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Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light

The External Light Failure Indicator will come on when a failure to one of the following lights is detected:

Direction Indicators
Backup Lights
Parking Lights
Daytime Running Lights
License Plate Lights
The failure relating to these lights could be:
One or more blown bulbs
A blown protection fuse
A break in the electrical connection

 

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Full Brake Control System Indicator Light

This telltale will turn on to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you.

 

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Full Brake Control System Off Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates to indicate that the Full Brake Control System is off.

 

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Fuel Cutoff Failure Light

This light will illuminate if there is a fuel cutoff failure. If this light illuminates, take it to an authorized dealer and have them inspect it.

 

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Fuel Cutoff Indicator Light

This telltale will illuminate after an accident has occurred, and the system has shut the fuel off.

 

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Fuel Level Sensor Failure

This light illuminates when there is a fuel level sensor failure. If this light illuminates, take it to an authorized dealer and have them inspect it.

 

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Icy Road Condition Indicator Light

This light will illuminate during an icy road condition.

 

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Immobilizer Fail/VPS Electrical Alarm Indicator Light

This telltale will illuminate when the vehicle security system system has detected an attempt to break into the vehicle.

Green Indicator Lights
 

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Sport Mode Indicator Light

This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active.

 

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Cruise Control Set Indicator Light

This light will turn on when the cruise control is set to the desired speed.

 

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Front Fog Indicator Light

This indicator light will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.

Green Indicator Lights
 

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LaneSense Indicator Light

The LaneSense indicator light illuminates solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed” and ready to provide visual and torque warnings if an unintentional lane departure occurs Ú page 112.

 

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Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light

This indicator light will illuminate when the parking lights or headlights are turned on.

 

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Stop/Start Active Indicator Light

This indicator light will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode.

 

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Turn Signal Indicator Lights

When the left or right turn signal is activated, the turn signal indicator will flash independently and the corresponding exterior turn signal lamps will flash. Turn signals can be activated when the multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up
(right).

NOTE:
A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.

White Indicator Lights
 

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LaneSense Indicator Light

When the LaneSense system is ON, but not armed, the LaneSense indicator light illuminates solid white. This occurs when only left, right, or neither lane line has been detected. If a single lane line is detected, the system is ready to provide only visual warnings if an unintentional lane departure occurs on the detected lane line Ú page 112.

 

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Light Sensor Failure Indicator Light

This light illuminates when there is light sensor failure. If this light illuminates, have an authorized dealer inspect it.

 

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Speed Warning Indicator Light

The indicator light will illuminate white along with a notification text message (Speed Warning Set to XX followed by unit). When the set speed is exceeded, a single chime will sound along with a pop-up message of “Speed Warning Exceeded.” Speed Warning can be turned on and off in the instrument cluster display.
The number “55” is only an example of a speed that can be set.

White Indicator Lights
 

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Sport Mode Indicator Light

This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active.

 

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Idle Coasting Indicator Light

The Idle Coasting feature works by allowing engine speeds to drop to idle, saving fuel. This feature is a menu option. The indicator is only seen when Idle Coasting is chosen and active.

Blue Indicator Lights
 

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High Beam Indicator Light

This indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the high-beam headlights are on. With the low beams activated, push the multifunction lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever rearward
(toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high beams. If the high beams are off, pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on, “flash to pass” scenario.

Gray Indicator Lights
 

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Cruise Control Ready/Canceled Indicator Light

This light will turn on when the cruise control has been turned on, but not set, or canceled by the driver Ú page 97.

FAQs

What does my Fiat 500X’s red battery warning light mean?

The red battery warning light signifies a problem with the charging mechanism in your car. The issue can be with the alternator or the battery.

Why is my Fiat 500X’s check engine light on?

The check engine light signals an issue with the emissions system or engine. Checking it is crucial because it may be a simple problem or something more serious.

What does the dashboard’s yellow exclamation point enclosed in a triangle represent?

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light, which is represented by a yellow exclamation point enclosed in a triangle, indicates that your tire pressure is too low. Check tire pressure and make necessary adjustments.

What does my dashboard’s red thermometer indicator mean?

The red thermometer icon represents the engine coolant temperature warning light, to be precise. You should stop, let the engine cool off, and inspect the cooling system because it indicates that the engine is overheating.

Why is the oil can light on my dashboard illuminated?

The oil can symbol denotes low engine oil pressure, to be precise. Check the oil level as soon as you stop the car. Running the engine with insufficient oil pressure might seriously harm it.

What does the dashboard’s blue “i” with a circle around it stand for?

The information light, which is represented by a blue “i” with a circle around it, lets you know when you have a message or warning to check on your device.

Why is my Fiat 500X’s ABS warning light on?

The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light indicates a problem with the ABS system, to be precise. The ABS may not be functioning properly, but your brakes will still work. Check it out.

What does the red “P” on my dashboard stand for?

The red “P” denotes the parking brake warning light, to be precise. It suggests that the parking brake is applied or that a parking brake system issue might exist.

Why does my car’s red airbag warning light come on?

The red airbag warning light denotes an airbag system malfunction, to be precise. In the event of a collision, your airbags might not deploy, so it’s imperative to have it.

What does the yellow wrench mean on my Fiat 500X’s dashboard?

The service indicator light is the yellow wrench, to be precise. It serves as a reminder that your car needs routine maintenance or servicing. For specific information, consult your owner’s handbook.

Why does the red key icon on my dashboard keep flashing?

The red key indication denotes a malfunction with either the key or the immobilizer system. If the problem still exists, try a different key and then have a technician examine it.

What does my dashboard’s green headlight icon mean?

A reminder to turn on your headlights is represented by the green headlight emblem. It ensures visibility throughout the day and is typically related to daylight running lights (DRLs).

Why does the yellow engine-shaped icon on my dashboard keep flashing?

The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) light is represented by the yellow engine-shaped icon. It suggests an issue with the electronic throttle system, which could have an impact on how well the engine performs.

What does my Fiat 500X’s green “Eco” light mean?

The green “Eco” light on your car means that it is working as sustainably as possible, usually by maximizing fuel efficiency.

What is the purpose of the dashboard’s red seatbelt symbol illumination?

The red seatbelt reminder serves as a reminder to buckle up. Until all passengers are safely buckled into their seatbelts, it may flash or stay on.

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