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Fiat 500 Abarth User Manual
Summary of 500 Abarth
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Download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the owners tab at: 14ff500-926-aa third edition rev 1 user guide 2 014 user guide.
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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 security 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 1. Turn signal/lights lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 22 2. Instrument cluster pg. 6 3. Electronic vehicle information center (evic) display 4. Wiper/washer lever pg. 24 5. Audio system pg. 36 6. Defroster 7. Glove compartment controls at a glance 4.
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8. Climate controls pg. 28 9. Power windows pg. 27 10. Shifter 11. Speed control pg. 25 12. Blue & me™ hands-free communication pg. 40 13. Power mirror switch 14. Hood release pg. 75 controls at a glance 5.
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Instrument cluster 1. Speedometer 2. Fuel gauge 3. Fuel filler door location 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 ...
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4. Tachometer 5. Temperature gauge 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...
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Key fob locking and unlocking the doors and liftgate • press the lock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. • press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five ...
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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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Security alarm to arm: • press the key fob lock button. To disarm the system: • press the key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to the on/start position. • the vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will g...
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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 or younger 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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• in addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Warning! This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center lower latch anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat. Installing the child...
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Installing the child restraint using the vehicle seat belts • the seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a switchable auto- matic locking retractor (alr) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loo...
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Warning! • in a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured ...
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Recliner • to recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, located on the inboard side of the seat, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever. Seat height • both front seat heights can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the out- board side of the...
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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. • both front seats have a memory feature. After using the ez entry function, the seat back and adjuster will re-...
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Rear seats folding rear seatback • to fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback 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. Tilt...
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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 three times to indicate a lane change and auto- matically turn off. Headlights/parking lights • the ignition switch must be in the on/run position for the ...
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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 opera- tion and to the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist • move the lever upward and release when a single wi...
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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 in- strument cluster to indicate the speed control is on. • push the on/off button a second time to turn the system of...
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To decrease speed • when the electronic speed control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the set - button. • the speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h) units: u.S. Speed (mph) • pressing the set - button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed...
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Power windows • power windows can be operated with the ignition in the on/run position for two minutes after the key has been removed before any door is opened. • the controls for the power windows are located on either side of the gear lever. • both windows have an auto down fea- ture. Push the swi...
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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 1. Push the auto button. 2. 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 ...
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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 sec- ond time and hold for approximately one second and rele...
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Warning! • do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the vehicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the pow...
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Raising the power top auto close from the convertible top fully open position, push the top close button for approximately one second for the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top close button for approximately one second a second time for the one-quarter open position. Push and hold clo...
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Power convertible top relearn procedure if your power convertible top does not operate in the auto opening/closing mode (automatically opening/closing to the one-quarter open and three-quarter open comfort stops), or if the remote keyless power top function is inoperable, or if the trunk lid does no...
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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 side windows up or down slightly. Engine block heater • to prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temp...
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Your vehicle's sound system 1. Blue&me™ handsfree communication pg. 40 2. Steering wheel audio controls (right) pg. 42 3. Steering wheel audio controls (left) pg. 42 4. Audio system mute button electronics 36.
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5. Am/fm radio with cd player and siriusxm satellite radio 38 6. Cd eject button 7. Usb port (located inside glove compartment) pg. 45 8. Audio jack (located inside glove compartment) pg. 45 electronics 37.
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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 or seek through tracks in a cd. • hold either button to bypass stations or cd tracks without stopping. Tune up/down buttons • press the up or...
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Tuner • press the tuner button to select between am, fm, sat (siriusxm satellite radio) modes. 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 t...
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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 one second) long press function (more than one 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 ongoin...
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Button short press function (less than one second) long press function (more than one 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 displaye...
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• on your mobile phone, search for devices equipped with bluetooth® wireless technology (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, e...
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Number, say “forward” or “backward” to navigate to the phone number you’d like to call. To call the displayed phone number, pronounce “call.” you can also 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,...
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Ipod®/usb/mp3 control • the usb port located within the glove compartment, 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 us...
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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 weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) • 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 trans...
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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 or 1-800-363-4869 for canadian residents. See your warranty booklet...
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Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. - electronic throttle control (etc) indicator light • this light informs you of a problem with the system. • if a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running...
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Note: • the “esc off indicator light” and the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to on/run. • each time the ignition is turned to on/run, the esc system will be on even if it was turned off previously. • esc activation/malfunction...
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Note: tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kpa) per 12° f (7° c) of air tempera- ture change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the winter. Example: if garage temperature is 68°f (20°c) and the outside temperature is 32°f (0°c), then the cold tir...
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- charging system light • this light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. • we recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehi...
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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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4. When the spare is clear from the vehicle, 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. ...
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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, its use, and operation. 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver's seat. 2. Loosen, but do not remove, th...
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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 • your vehicle may be equipped with a tirefit kit. • small punctures up to 1/4” (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 in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°f (-20°c)...
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Using the power button • push and release the power button (4) once to turn on the tirefit kit. Push and release the power button (4) again to turn off the tirefit kit. Using the deflation button • press the deflation button (2) to reduce the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated. Tir...
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(b) setting up to use tirefit: 1. Turn the mode select knob (5) to the sealant mode position. 2. Uncoil the sealant hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose. 3. Place the tirefit kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire. 4. Remove the cap from the valve stem a...
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2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immediately after the sealant bottle (1) is empty. Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side latch pillar (recommended pressure). Check the tire pressure by looking at t...
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3. Place the tirefit kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle. 4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center. 5. Replace the sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as pos...
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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: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located on the right side of the shift ...
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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 rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between drive/2nd gear and reverse. Using minimal accelerator pedal pr...
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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 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. 2. Raise the hood and locate the safety latch in the middle of the hood opening. 3. Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. 4. Insert the support rod that clips to ...
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Engine comp ar tment 1.4l engine maintaining your vehicle 76.
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1.4l turbo engine maintaining your vehicle 77.
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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 engine we recommend you use mopar® spark plugs (gap 0.031 in [.80 mm]) — spark plugs - 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 4...
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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 ...
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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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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 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 or kilomet ers: 32,000 48,000 64,000 80,000 96,000 112,000 128,000 144,000 160,000 176,000 192,000 208,0...
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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: 1–800–423–6343 fiat canada customer center p.O. Box 1621 windsor, ontario n9a 4h6 phone: 1–800–465–2001 (english) phone: 1–800–387–9983 (french) assistance for the hearing impaired • to assist customers who have hearing difficu...
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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. 13 • how do i fold down my rear seat? Pg. 19 electronics • what sound system do i have? Pg. 36 • how do i set the clock on my radio? Pg. 38 • how do i set the presets on my radio? Pg. 39 • how do i connec...
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Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 airbag light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 54 alarm (security alarm) . . . . . . . . . . .10 anti-lock warning light. . . . . . . . . . .54 automatic oil change indicator. . . . . . .80 automatic temperature control (atc) . . .29 automatic transmis...
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Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 lights tire pressure monitoring (tpms) . . .52 turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 locks keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 liftgate, tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 lower ancho...
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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 electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting the owners tab at: 14ff500-926-aa third edition rev 1 user guide 2 014 user guide.