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Fiat 2013 500 ABARTH User Manual

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    Download a free vehicle information app by visiting your application store, keyword (my fiat), or scanning the microsoft tag. To put microsoft tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or app store to download a microsoft tag reader, like the free one at www.Gettag.Mobi. Then follow the ...

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    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

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    Introduction/welcome welcome from fiat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 controls at a glance driver cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 instrument cluster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 getting started key fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Welcome from fiat congratulations on selecting your new fiat vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci- sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new fiat vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under so...

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name chrysler group llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name chrysler canada inc. Used in substitution. Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal...

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    Driver cockpit controls at a glance 4.

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    A . Tur n si gn al /l ig ht s le ver (b eh in d st ee rin g w he el ) pg .18 b. Ins trument clus ter (behind st eering wheel) pg .6 c . Elec tr onic vehicle inf orma tion cent er (evic) displa y d . Elec tr onic vehicle inf orma tion cent er (evic) contr ols pg .40 e. Wiper/w asher le ver (behind st...

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    Instrument cluster warning lights - low fuel warning light - charging system light - oil pressure warning light - anti-lock brake (abs) light - air bag warning light - engine temperature warning light - seat belt reminder light - malfunction indicator light (mil) - power steering system warning ligh...

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    Indicators - turn signal indicators - high beam indicator - front fog light indicator - park/headlight on indicator - electronic speed control set indicator - door ajar indicator - electronic stability control (esc) off indicator - electronic stability control (esc) activation/malfunction indicator ...

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    Key fob locking and unlocking the doors and liftgate • press the lock button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. • press the unlock button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate. • all doors can be programmed to unlock on the...

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    Warning! Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you: • before operating the power top, make sure that no moving parts of the convert- ible top can injure a person or animal. • never place any extremities (hands, fe...

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    Power door locks • the vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles. Note: the vehicle’s door must be closed to initiate this feature. • push or pull the door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when the doors are closed. Seat belt • be sure everyone in your ...

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    Supplemental restraint system (srs) - air bags • this vehicle has advanced front air bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The advanced front air bags will not deploy in every type of collision. • advanced front air bags are designed to...

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    Child restraints • children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. • every state in the united states and all canadian provinces require th...

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    Installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts • to install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint, and then slide the latch plate into the buckle. • next, extract all the seat belt webbin...

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    Front seats manual seat adjustment forward/rearward • lift up on the adjusting handle, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and release at the desired position. Recliner • to recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, located on the inboard side of the seat, lean back until the des...

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    Ez entry seats • pull forward on the lever, located on the side of the seatback, to dump the seat- back forward and slide the seat forward. This allows for easier access to the rear seat. • the driver seat has a memory feature. After using the ez entry function, the seat back and adjuster will re-lo...

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    Rear seats folding rear seatback • to fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper out- board side of the seat and fold the seat- back flat. Note: be sure that the front seats are fully up- right and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. ...

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    Heated seats front heated seats • the controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. • press the switch once to turn on the heated seat. Press the switch a second time to turn off the heated seat. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin becaus...

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    Engine break-in recommendations • a long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. • whil...

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    Headlights/parking lights • the ignition switch must be in the on/run position for the headlights to operate. • rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and headlight operation. High beams • push the lever forward to activate the high beams. • a high beam symbol will illumi...

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    Wiper/washer lever front wipers intermittent, low and high operation • move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation, the second detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist • move the lever upward and release when a single wipe...

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    Speed control • the speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise on/off • push the on/off button to activate the speed control. • cruise ready will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off button a second time to turn the system off....

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    Warning! • leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous.You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the electronic speed control system off when you are not using it. • electroni...

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    Manual climate controls air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window defogging, turn the recirculation off. • recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. • – air intake from outside • – internal air recirculation heated mirrors • the mi...

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    Automatic temperature controls (atc) automatic operation • push the auto button. • select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons. • the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for window de...

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    Sport mode • the sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases in effort and throttle pedal-to-engine response. Changes to the transmission shift sched- ules for more aggressive shifting will occur on automatic transmission versions. • sport driving mode is useful while ...

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    Pinch protection feature • this feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during express close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and...

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    Lowering the power top auto open push the top open button approximately one second for the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top open button for approximately one second a second time to fully open the convertible top. Manual open for manual open, push and hold the open button until desi...

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    Warning! The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection of the occupants in a collision. Therefore, it is important that all occupants wear their seat belts at all times. Death or serious ...

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    Wind buffeting • wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the windows down, or top down (convertible models), adjust one or both windows up or down slightly. Engine block heater • to prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatu...

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    Your vehicle's sound system electronics 30

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    Electronics 31.

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    Am/fm radio with cd player and siriusxm satellite radio seek up/down buttons • press the right or left arrows to seek through radio stations in am or fm bands. Seek through tracks in cd. • hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Tune up/down buttons • press the up or down arrows to m...

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    Info • press the info button to view song, artist, album, genre, playlist, folder information (if available) in cd, media player and siriusxm satellite radio (if so equipped). Also use the info button to toggle rds information in fm. Menu • press the menu button and one of the following options will...

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    Blue&me™ hands-free operation • fiat’s windows mobile™ based blue&me™ hands-free communication is a personal telematics system that incorporates communication and entertainment applications that are specifically designed for use in your car. • the blue&me™ hands-free communication package installed ...

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    Button short press function (less than 1 second) long press function (more than 1 second) phone/menu launch blue&me™ main menu dial the number displayed on the display that was accessed haptically from the phonebook or the recent calls list accept an incoming phone call switch between two ongoing ph...

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    Button short press function (less than 1 second) long press function (more than 1 second) preset up/ok (center button on left side back of steering wheel) confirm manually selected menu option switch phone conversation from the hands-free phone to your mobile phone and vice versa select displayed me...

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    • when prompted by the mobile phone, enter the pin number shown on the instru- ment panel display using your mobile phone keypad. If pairing is successful, the system will say “connecting” and at the end the display will show as confirmation message, the id of the paired mobile phone. • it is essent...

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    Media player • with the blue&me™ media player you can play, via the car sound system, the digital audio files stored on a usb device by simply connecting it to the usb port located in the glove box of the car. • the media player menu enables the following: – display tracks stored on your usb stick/i...

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    Ipod®/usb/mp3 control • the usb port located within the glove box, allows you to plug an ipod® or usb device into the vehicle's sound system. • to hear audio from devices connected to this port press the media button on the radio faceplate. • when connected to this feature: • the ipod® or usb device...

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    Electronic vehicle information center (evic) • the evic features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the right side of the instrument cluster allows the driver to select vehicle information and personal settings. For additional informa- ti...

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    Trip button • the trip button is located on the end of the wiper lever to the right of the steering column. The trip button can be used to display and reset the following functions: • range • distance travelled • average consumption • instant consumption • average speed • travel time • short press (...

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    Power outlet • there is a standard 12 volt (13 amp) power outlet, located in the floor con- sole, for added convenience. This power outlet can power mobile phones, elec- tronics and other low power devices. Note: • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (...

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    Trailer towing • trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground manual transmission automatic transmission flat tow none transmission in neutral not allowed dolly tow ...

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    24-hour roadside assistance • if your fiat 500 requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the basic limited warranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your warranty booklet for further details. • provide your name...

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    Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.You may want to call an authorized studio for service if your vehicle overheats. - electronic throttle control (etc) indicator light • this light informs you of a problem with the system...

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    - tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) light • each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (if your vehicle has tires of a ...

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    Caution! The tpms has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. Tpms pres- sures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, typ...

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    - oil pressure warning light • this light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on. • we recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have...

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    Caution! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads hot, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on hot, turn the engine off immedi...

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    Spare tire removal • the spare tire is stowed to the underbody below the cargo area. 1. Remove the winch access plug located in one of two places in the rear cargo area. Note: • right side of the rear cargo area (pictured below). • center of the rear cargo area. 2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive...

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    3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. 4. When the spare is clear, remove the knob or plastic molded nut by rotating it counter-clockwise. 5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. What to do in emergencies 51.

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    Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. 2. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Place the shift lever in park (automatic transmission) or reverse (manual transmis- sion). 5. Turn off the ignition. 6. Block bot...

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    Note: there are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding). Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged. 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jackin...

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    6. Install the spare wheel and wheel bolts with the cone shaped end of the bolts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the bolts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the bolts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to th...

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    Warning! • do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. • being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on ...

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    Tirefit kit • your vehicle may be equipped with a tirefit kit. The tirefit kit is located under the front driver’s seat. • small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with tirefit. Foreign objects (e.G., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tirefit can be use...

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    Tirefit usage precautions • replace the tirefit sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to “sealing a tire with tirefit” section (f) “sealant bottle and hose replacement”. • the sealant bottle...

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    5. Uncoil the power plug (8) and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt power outlet. 6. Do not remove foreign objects (e.G., screws or nails) from the tire. (c) injecting tirefit sealant into the deflated tire: • always start the engine before turning on the tirefit kit. Note: manual transmissi...

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    • if the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 kpa) pressure within 15 minutes: • the tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assistance. Note: if the tire becomes over-inflated, press the deflation button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommende...

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    4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized studio or tire service center. 5. Replace the sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) assembly at your authorized studio as soon as possible. Refer to “(f) sealant bottle and hose replacement.” note: • i...

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    Warning! • do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the tirefit kit. • do not use tirefit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: • if the puncture in the tire tread is approx...

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    Jump-starting procedure • if your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section care...

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    3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. • if frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should ha...

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    Shift lever override if a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • firmly set the parking brake. • remove the shift lever override access cover located on the right side of the shift le...

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    Without the ignition key • special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the off/ lock position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle. • battery power is required...

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    System reset procedure • after an impact causing air bag deployment, the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, will both be blinking until the ignition is turned off. • in order to move your vehicle to the side of the road you must follow the system reset proced...

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    Freeing a stuck vehicle • if your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rock- ing motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between drive/1st gear and reverse. Using mini- mal accelerator peda...

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    Event data recorder (edr) • this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems pe...

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    Opening the hood • pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • raise the hood and locate the safety latch in the middle of the hood opening. • move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. • insert the support rod into the slot on t...

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    Engine comp ar tment 1.4l engine maintaining your vehicle 70

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    1.4l turbo engine maintaining your vehicle 71.

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    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant 1.4l/1.4l turbo engine with manual transmission we recommend you use mopar® antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology). 4.6 quarts (4.4 liters) engine coolant 1.4...

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    Component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities spark plugs 1.4l/1.4l turbo engine we recommend you use mopar® spark plugs (gap 0.026 in [.65 mm]) — convertible top rails we recommend you use berulub fr 43. — caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additi...

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    Maintenance schedule your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This...

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    Required maintenance intervals. Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At every oil change interval as indicated by oil change indicator system: • change oil and filter • rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if i...

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    Maint enance char t ref er to the maint enance schedules on the follo wing pages for the requir ed maint enance int er vals . Mileage or time passed (whiche ver comes first) 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000 140,000 150,000 or years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

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    W arning! • you can be ba dl y injur ed w orking on or ar ound a mot or vehicle .Do onl y ser vice w ork for which you ha ve the kno wledge and the right equipment .If you ha ve an y doubt about your ability to per form a ser vice job ,t ak e your vehicle to a compet ent mechanic . • failur e to pr ...

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    Fuses interior fuses • the interior fuse panel is part of the body control module (bcm) and is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. Cavity vehicle fuse number mini fuse description 1 f12 7.5 amp brown right low beam 2 f32 5 amp tan front and rear ceiling lights trunk and door cou...

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    Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description f04 40 amp orange anti-lock brake pump f05 70 amp tan electric power steering f06 20 amp yellow radiator fan - single speed f06 30 amp green radiator fan - low speed f07 40 amp orange radiator fan - high speed f08 30 amp green blower motor f09 10 amp red powert...

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    Tire pressures • check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “tire and loading information” label located on the driver’s side door o...

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    Wheel and wheel trim care • all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • to remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use a wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic...

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    Fiat customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1-888-242-6342 assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special tdd (telecommunication devices for the deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any h...

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    Reporting safety defects in the united states • if you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. • if nhtsa receives...

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    Authentic accessories by mopar® • the following highlights just some of the many authentic fiat accessories by mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your fiat 500. • in choosing authentic accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme ...

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    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 12 • how do i fold down my rear seat? Pg. 16 electronics • what sound system do i have? Pg. 30 • how do i set the clock on my radio? Pg. 33 • how do i set the presets on my radio? Pg. 33 • how do i connec...

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    Arming theft system (security alarm) . . . .9 automatic temperature control (atc). . .24 belts, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 break-in recommendations, new vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    Tires air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 towing disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 towing vehicle behind a motorhome . . . .43 turn signals . . . ...

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    Notes 88.

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    The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler group llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may...

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    Download a free vehicle information app by visiting your application store, keyword (my fiat), or scanning the microsoft tag. To put microsoft tags to work for you, use your mobile phone’s browser or app store to download a microsoft tag reader, like the free one at www.Gettag.Mobi. Then follow the ...