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Fiat 500 2012 User Manual

Summary of 500 2012

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    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new fiat and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, ...

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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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    Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury. • always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the ve- hicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelera- tor pedal ...

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    Driver cockpit controls at a glance 4.

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    Controls at a glance 5.

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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 lift- gate. • 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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    Seat belt • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull o...

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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 avail- able. 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 ...

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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 re- lease 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 d...

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    Seat height • the driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the out- board side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the lever downward to lower the seat height. Ez entry seats • pull forward on the lever, located on the side of the se...

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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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    Turn signal/lights/high beam lever turn signal/lane change assist • tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash briefly to indicate a lane change and automatically turn off. Headlights/parking lights • the ignition switch must be in the on/run position for the headli...

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    Fog lights • push the fog light button, located on the climate controls, once to turn on the fog lights. • push the button a second time to turn the fog lights off. Wiper/washer lever front wipers intermittent, low and high operation • move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wip...

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    Note: the mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid. Washer operation • pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired. Rear ...

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    Cancel • push the cancel button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory. • push the on/off button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory. Warning! • leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous.You could accidentall...

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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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    Rear park assist • if an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in reverse, a chime will sound. The chime rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting faster as the object gets closer to the bumper. The chime will become continu- ous when the distance bet...

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    Power sunroof • the power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console. To open • press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately two seconds and the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second and releas...

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    Power convertible top on vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the power convertible top switch is located on the overhead console. The switch contains two buttons. The passenger side button, is used to open the power top, and the driver side button, is used to close the power top. Note: •...

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    Caution! Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: • avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can damage the top material. Also, in- creased water pressure may force water past the weather strips. • remove any standing water from the top a...

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    Note: do not interrupt this activity. If the power convertible top does not relearn repeat the procedure a second time. Wind stop the wind stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The wind stop will not inter- fere with power top operation. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top i...

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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 sirius xm™ 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...

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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 sirius xm™ satellite radio (if so equipped). Also, the info button to toggle rds information in fm menu • press the menu button and one of the following options will a...

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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 expressly designed for use in your car. • the blue&me™ hands-free communication package installed in ...

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    • the operations of the front blue&me™ steering wheel buttons, located on the front left of the steering wheel, are as follows: button short press function (less than 1 second) long press function (more than 1 second) phone/main launch blue&me™ main menu dial the number displayed on the display that...

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    Phone hang up reject an incoming call and end a phone call in prog- ress end an active call and switch to a call waiting (on hold) – preset up/ok (right side back of steering wheel) confirm manually selected menu option switch phone conversation from the hands-free phone to your mobile phone and vic...

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    • on your mobile phone, search for devices equipped with bluetooth® wireless technol- ogy (the setting on your mobile phone might be called discover or new device). In this list you will find blue&me™ (name identifying the blue&me™ system on your car): select it. • when prompted by the mobile phone,...

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    Scroll through the phone number list manually by pressing the buttons on the back of the steering wheel until you find the required number. Then, press preset up/ok button on the rear of the steering wheel to start the call. • to end the phone call, press the phone hang up button on the steering whe...

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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 sys- tem. • to hear audio from devices connected to this port from a non-touch-screen radio, press the media button on the radio faceplate. • when connected to this f...

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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 steer- ing column. The trip button can be used to display and reset the following func- tions: • range • distance travelled • average consumption • instant consumption • average speed • travel time • short pre...

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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 automatic transmission towing condition wheels off the ground automatic transmission flat tow none no dolly tow front ok rear no on trailer al...

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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 electr...

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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 for four min- utes when this light turns on. • we recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine dama...

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    Warning! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pres- sure cap when the radiator or coolant...

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    2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive nut. Use the wrench to rotate the nut counter- clockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle. 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. 4. When the spare is clear, remo...

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    5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. 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 (automati...

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    Jacking instructions note: refer to the “compact spare tire” section of the “tires-general information” under “starting and operating” for information about the spare tire, it's use, and operation. 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver's seat. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, t...

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    3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed. 4. Using the swivel wrench, raise the ve- hicle by ...

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    Spare tire stowage • reverse instructions of the spare removal section. • rotate the jack wrench tool on the winch drive nut clockwise until effort becomes heavy and an audible click is heard indicating the spare is properly stowed. Caution! • the winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack ex...

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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 • small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with tirefit. For- eign objects (e.G., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tirefit can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°f (-20°c). • this kit will provide a temporary tire seal...

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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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    Note: (c) injecting tirefit sealant into the deflated tire: • always start the engine before turning on the tirefit kit. Note: manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in neutral. • after pressing the power button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow f...

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    Note: if the tire becomes over-inflated, press the deflation button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing. • if the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) pressure within 15 minutes: 1. Press the power button (4) to turn off the tirefit kit. ...

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    Note: when having the tire serviced, advise the authorized studio or service center that the tire has been sealed using the tirefit service kit. (f) sealant bottle and hose replacement: 1. Uncoil the sealant hose (6) (clear in color). 2. Locate the round sealant bottle release button in the recessed...

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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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    All transmissions • if it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the on/run position. Make certain the transmission remains in neutral. Without the ignition key • special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in t...

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    Note: in order to start the engine and move the vehicle to a safe location after an impact, the system reset procedure must be completed. System reset procedure • after an impact causing airbag deployment, the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, will both be b...

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    Caution! • racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in neutral for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure du...

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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 de- ployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehi- cle’s system...

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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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    Fluids and capacities component fluid, lubricant, or genuine part capacities engine coolant 1.4l with manual transmission mopar® antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/150,000 mile formula oat (organic additive technology) or equivalent meeting the re- quirements of chrysler ma- terial standard ms-12106....

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    Maintenance char t miles: 8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000 o r m ont hs: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 or kilomet ers: 13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000 change the engine ...

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    • (*) the maint enance pr ogram co vers the cos t of normal ser vice maint enance items, oil ser vice and inspec tions abo ve as w ell as specif ic normal w ear and tear items - brak es (r ot ors, pa ds, linings and drums), wiper bla des, and clut ch discs or modular clut ch assembl y (as equipped) ...

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    Maint enance recor d odomet er da te signa tur e, aut horiz ed ser vice cent er 8,000 miles(*) (13,000 km) or 6 mont hs 16,000 miles(*) (26,000 km) or 12 mont hs 24,000 miles(*) (39,000 km) or 18 mont hs 32,000 miles(*) (52,000 km) or 24 mont hs 40,000 miles (65,000 km) or 30 mont hs 48,000 miles (7...

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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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    Underhood fuses • a second fuse panel is located on the drivers side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. • the id number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. Cavity ...

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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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    Caution! Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's pro- tective finish. Exterior bulbs l...

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    Chrysler group llc 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...

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    Reporting safety defects in the 50 united states and washington, d.C. • 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 adminis- tration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying the manufac...

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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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    Arming theft system (security alarm) . . . .9 automatic temperature control (atc). . .24 belts, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 break-in recommendations, new vehicle . .18 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 clock setting . . . ....

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    Towing disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 towing vehicle behind a motorhome . . . .43 turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 washer rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 wheel and wheel trim care . . . . . . . .77 wind buffeting...

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    Notes 84.

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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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    This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new fiat and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your owner’s manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, ...