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Fiat 500 Abarth User Manual

Manual is about: 2013

Summary of 500 Abarth

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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 precision 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 some...

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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 . T u rn signal/lights l e ve r (behind st eering wheel) pg. 18 b. Ins trument clus te r (behind st eering wheel) pg. 6 c . Elec tr onic v ehicle inf orma tion cent er (evic) displa y d . Elec tr onic v ehicle inf orma tion cent er (evic) contr ols pg. 40 e. Wiper/w asher le ve r (behind st eering...

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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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    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 upright and positioned forward.This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. Til...

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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. • while...

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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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    Headlight delay (follow me home) • within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the off/lock position or the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel. • each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illum...

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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. • electron...

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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 schedules for more aggressive shifting will occur on automatic transmission versions. • sport driving mode is useful while dr...

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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 operation • the power top buttons will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the on/ run or acc position and when in the power accessory delay. • the power top buttons are located on the overhead console. Lowering • press the top open button once for the partially open ...

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    • at the end of step 7 the top will automatically cycle to the fully open position, and then close to the 1/4 open position. • this will confirm that the relearn procedure was successful. • auto open/close will now be functional.Trunk lid operation will be functional. Note: do not interrupt the powe...

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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 ap...

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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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    Steering wheel audio controls • the right hand control on the rear of the steering wheel is a rocker type switch with a pushbutton in the center. Press the switch up for volume +. Press the switch down for volume –.The button in the center is the src button used to change audio sources (e.G.Am, fm, ...

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    • blue&me™ will ask if you would like to copy your paired phone phonebook to blue&me™. It is recommended to copy it.To start copying the phonebook say “yes”, otherwise say “no”. • for certain mobile phones the phonebook is not copied automatically, in this case you must transfer the phonebook contac...

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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 (l...

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

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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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    • as an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor- ing system (tpms) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and ...

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    Brake - brake warning light • the brake warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an anti-lock brake syste...

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    If your engine overheats • in any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • on the highways — slow down. • in city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. Note: there are step...

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    Jacking and tire changing jack location • your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire.The jack and jack-handle are stowed in a bag under the front driver’s seat. Spare tire removal • the spare tire is stowed to the underbody below the cargo area. 1. Remove the winch access plug located ...

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    2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive nut. Use the wrench to rotate the nut counterclock- wise 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 vehicle by tu...

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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 y...

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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 used ...

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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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    (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 from th...

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    • if the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) pressure within 15 minutes: 1. Press the power button (4) to turn off the tirefit kit. 2. Remove the speed limit sticker from the top of the sealant bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instrument panel. 3. Immedia...

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    (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 area under the sealant bottle. 3. Press the sealant bottle release button.The sealant bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of 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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    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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    Enhanced accident response system • in the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the occupant restraint controller (orc) will determine whether to have the enhanced accident respo...

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    Customer action customer will see 8.Turn ignition off. System is now reset and the engine may be started. 9.Turn hazard flashers off (manually). • if a reset procedure step is not completed within 45 seconds, then the turn signal lights will turn off and the reset procedure must be performed again i...

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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 deploy- ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems p...

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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 t urbo 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...

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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 r e fe r to the maint enance schedules on th e follo wing pages fo r the requir ed maint enance int er vals. Mileage or time passed (whiche ve r 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 y ears: 2345678...

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    W arning! • yo u can be ba dl y injur ed w orking on or ar ound a mot or vehicle .D o onl y ser vice w ork fo r which yo u h av e the kno wledge and th e right equipment. If yo u h av e an y doubt about your ability to per form a ser vice job ,t ak e your vehicle to a compet ent mechanic . • failur ...

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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 m...

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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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    Arming theft system (security alarm) . . . .8 automatic temperature control (atc) . . .24 belts, seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 break-in recommendations, new vehicle . . .17 bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 changing a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 clock setting. . ...

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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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    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 11 • how do i fold down my rear seat? Pg. 15 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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    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 ...