User Manual - Page 175

For 2017 FIAT 500X.

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Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with all four wheels OFF the ground
using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must towed with the front wheels OFF
the ground (using a towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
NOTE:
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and remains released, while being towed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels OFF the ground. Acceptable
methods are to tow the vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of the vehicle raised and
the opposite end on a towing dolly.
CAUTION!
DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels on the ground. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or
power transfer unit will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when towing.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans-
mission and/or power transfer unit damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Getting Started” for further information
on the Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is
to record data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed under cer-
tain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Getting Started” for further information
on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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