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Fiat 500c 2017 User Manual

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    17ff500-926-aa fiat ® 500/500c second edition user guide 2 0 1 7 fiat ® 500/500c u s er gu ide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting: fiatusa.Com/en/owners/manuals (u.S.); owners.Mopar.Ca/en (canada). ©2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Fiat is a re...

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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. Fca us llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take th...

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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 vehicle 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. Your new fiat vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver ...

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    Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca canada inc. Used in substitution (excluding legal lines). Warning! • pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serio...

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    Driver cockpit 1. Multifunction lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 52 2. Uconnect 5.0 voice recognition controls pg. 78 3. Instrument cluster pg. 6 4. Speed control pg. 56 5. Instrument cluster display controls pg. 94 6. Wiper/washer lever pg. 54 7. Electronic stability control (esc) off pg. 105 8. A...

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    9. Glove compartment 10. Defroster 11. Hazard lights button 12. Climate controls pg. 59 13. Power windows pg. 11 14. Transmission gear selector 15. Hood release pg. 131 16. Power mirror switch controls at a glance 5.

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    Instrument cluster 1. Tachometer 2. Temperature guage 3. Instrument cluster display (see page 100 for instrument cluster warning lights.) controls at a glance 6.

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    4. Fuel gauge 5. Gas pedal percentage gauge/turbo gauge/instant consumption bar graph 6. Warning lights (see page 100 for instrument cluster indicator lights.) controls at a glance 7.

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    Key fob locking and unlocking the doors and liftgate push the lock button on the remote key- less entry key fob once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Push the unlock button on the remote keyless entry key fob once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all th...

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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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    The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the vehicle security alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the pre- viously described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle security alarm will arm re- gardless of whether you are in ...

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    Power windows power window switches there are single window controls located on the shifter bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the driver and passenger door windows. The window controls will operate when the ignition switch is in the mar (acc/on/run) position. Warning! Never leave chil...

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    Liftgate to unlock the liftgate, use the remote keyless entry key fob or activate the power door lock switches located on the front door handles. To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. Gas props support the liftgate in the open pos...

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    2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint (refer to “child restraints” in this section for further information). 3. Children that are not big enough to we...

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    Enhanced seat belt use reminder system driver and passenger beltalert (if equipped) beltalert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passen- ger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat beltalert) to buckle their seat belts. The belt alert feature is active wheneve...

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    Note: if beltalert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat beltalert) is unbuckled the seat belt re- minder light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat passen- ger seat belts are buckled. Lap/s...

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    Warning! • a lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Al- ways wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • a twisted seat belt may not protect you p...

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    Lap/shoulder belt operating instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the sea...

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    4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your abdo- men. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of slidi...

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    Warning! • only use a seat belt extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. Do not use the seat belt extender if, when worn, the distance between the front edge of the seat belt extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is less than 6 inc...

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    Energy management feature this vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature in the front seat- ing positions that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a control...

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    How to engage the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted. 3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat bel...

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    • supplemental knee air bags • front and side impact sensors • seat belt pretensioners • seat track position sensors • seat belt buckle switch air bag warning light the orc monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the avv/start or mar/ac...

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    Front air bags this vehicle has front air bags and lap/shoulder belts for both the driver and front pas- senger. The front air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger front air bag is mounted in ...

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    The first stage inflator is triggered immediately during an impact that requires air bag deployment. A low energy output is used in less severe collisions. A higher energy output is used for more severe collisions. This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle sw...

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    The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while helping to res...

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    Erly, or if items are positioned in the area where the sab inflates. Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag. Warning! Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the side air bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could...

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    The sabics and sabs (side air bags) are designed to activate in certain side impacts. The occupant restraint controller (orc) determines whether the deployment of the side air bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. The side impact sensors aid t...

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    Note: air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment. The sabics may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occu- pants through side windows in certain side impact events. The occupant restraint controller (orc) monitors ...

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    Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. Warning! Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the ...

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    Depending on the nature of the event the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel, may both be blinking and will continue to blink. In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road, you must follow the system reset procedure. Customer action customer will see note: eac...

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    Maintaining your air bag system warning! • modifications to any part of the air bag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured if the air bag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stick- ers to the...

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    To read data recorded by an edr, special equipment is required, and access to the ve- hicle or the edr is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the edr. ...

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    Summary of recommendations for restraining children in vehicles child size, height, weight or age recommended type of child restraint infants and toddlers children who are two years old or younger and who have not reached the height or weight limits of their child restraint either an infant carrier ...

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    Older children and child restraints children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who are over two years...

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    If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched. A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of p...

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    Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child re- straint anchorage system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and teth- ers for children. The latch system has three vehicle anchor points for installing latch-equipped child seats. Th...

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    Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with latch what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the latch anchorage sys- tem to attach the child re- straint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the c...

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    Locating the upper tether anchorages there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Latch-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flex- ible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the...

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    To install a latch-compatible child restraint if the selected seating position has a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section “installing child restraints using the vehicle seat belt” to check what type of seat belt...

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    Warning! • improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child re- straint. • child restraint anchorages ar...

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    Lap/shoulder belt systems for installing child restraints in this vehicle frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with seat belts what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child restraint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a for- ward facing...

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    Installing a child restraint with a switchable automatic locking retractor (alr): child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt. Warning! • improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead...

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    Installing child restraints using the top tether anchorage warning! Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to any location in front of the car seat, including the seat frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is...

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    3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap accord- ing to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! • an incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and poss...

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    Head restraints head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear-impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. Warning! • all occupants, including the driver, should ...

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    Warning! • a loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause seri- ous injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment. • all the head restraints must be reinstalled in the vehicle to...

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    Front seats forward/rearward adjustment the adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor. While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the desired position is reached. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearw...

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    Recline adjustment the recline adjustment lever is located on the inboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is n...

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    Ez entry feature the driver and front passenger seats have an ez entry feature for rear seat passengers. 1. Pull forward on the release lever located on the outboard side of the seatback. 2. Dump the seatback forward. 3. Slide the seat forward to allow access in and out of the rear seat. Lift 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 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. Heated...

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    Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if...

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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 crui...

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    Turn signals push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right turn or downward to signal a left turn. The corresponding indicator in the instrument cluster display will blink to indi- cate the operation of the turn signal. Note: the indicators will automatically turn off when the turn has been ...

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    Push the switch once to turn the front fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the front fog lights off. Follow me home/headlight delay when this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time. Activation remove the key or turn th...

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    Intermittent wiper operation push the lever downward to the first detent. The wipers will operate intermittently. Note: the intermittent function only has one detent, but wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle speed. As vehicle speed increases, the delay time will decrease. Low speed push the...

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    Rear windshield wiper rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings for intermittent wipe operation. With the front windshield wiper active, rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever upward. The rear wiper will operate in the ...

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    Warning! Leaving the speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set a desired speed turn the speed control...

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    • if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. To decrease speed when the speed control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the set (-) button. The driver’s preferred units can be selected...

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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 mirr...

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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. Note: the system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air recirculation • use recirculation for maximum a/c operation. • for win...

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    Heated mirrors the mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated when you turn on the rear window defroster, which is located in the center of the instrument panel, below the radio. Rear park assist if an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in reverse,...

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    Manual transmission be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal par...

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    To disengage autostick mode, return the gear selector to the drive position. You can shift in or out of the autostick position at any time without taking your foot off the ac- celerator pedal. Note: do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose the...

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    To open push and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately one second and the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Push the switch a second time and hold for ap- proximately one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called “express open...

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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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    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 (au- tomatically 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 ...

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    Engine block heater to prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than –22° f (–30° c) and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used. An externally-power...

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    If engine fails to start warning! Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury. Caution! • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicl...

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    Your vehicle's sound system 1. Mute button 2. Phone pick up button pg. 85 3. Phone hang up button pg. 85 4. Voice command button pg. 78 5. Steering wheel audio controls (left - behind steering wheel) pg. 93 6. Steering wheel audio controls (right - behind steering wheel) pg. 93 7. System on/off butt...

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    9. Uconnect 5.0 radio pg. 73 10. Settings button 11. Tune/scroll knob — browse/enter button 12. More button 13. Power outlet pg. 98 14. Aux jack pg. 77 15. Usb port pg. 77 electronics 71.

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    Cybersecurity your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These networks allow your vehicle to send and receive information. This information allows systems and features in your vehicle to function properly. Your vehicle may be equipped with cer...

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    Uconnect 5.0 caution! Do not attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so can result in damage to the touchscreen. Uconnect 5.0 comes equipped with: • 5.0” full color touchscreen display • bluetooth connectivity/bluetooth streaming audio uconnect 5.0 radio 1 — on/off button 2 — mute button 3 — scr...

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    Clock setting to start the clock setting procedure: 1. Push the settings button on the faceplate and then press the “clock and date” button on the touchscreen. 2. Press the “set time” button on the touchscreen. 3. Press the “up” or “down” arrows to adjust the hours or minutes, then select the “am” o...

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    Radio operation store radio presets manually the radio stores up to 12 presets in each of the radio modes. There are four visible presets at the top of the radio screen. Pressing the “all” button on the touchscreen on the radio home screen will display all of the preset stations for that mode. To st...

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    Siriusxm premier over 160 channels get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the pre- mium programming, including howard stern, every nfl game, oprah radio, every mlb an...

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    Pre-defined voice text reply responses okay. Where are you? I will be minutes late. Call me. Are you there yet? I’ll call you later. I need directions. See you in of minutes. I’m on my way. Can’t talk right now. I’m lost. Thanks. Note: voice texting reply and voice texting features require a compati...

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    Uconnect 5.0 voice recognition quick tips introducing uconnect start using uconnect voice recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key voice commands and tips you need to know to control your uconnect 5.0 system. Key features: • five-inch color touchscreen display with am/fm/usb/bl...

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    5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pressing the vr or phone button and saying a voice command from current category. Note: all you need to control your uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. Uconnect vr/phone buttons 1 — push to mute 2 — push ...

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    Basic voice commands the basic voice commands below can be given at any point while using your uconnect system. Push the vr button . After the beep, say: • cancel to stop a current voice session • help to hear a list of suggested voice commands • repeat to listen to the system prompts again notice t...

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    Radio use your voice to quickly get to the am, fm or siriusxm satellite radio stations you would like to hear. (subscription or included siriusxm satellite radio trial required.) push the vr button . After the beep, say: • tune to ninety-five-point-five fm • tune to satellite channel hits 1 tip at a...

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    Media push the vr button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist. • change source to bluetooth • change source to ipod • change source to usb • play artist beethoven; play album greatest hits; play song moonlight sona...

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    Phone making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with uconnect. When the phone- book button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. U.S./canadian residents can visit • uconnectphone.Com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions...

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    Additional information © 2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Mopar, mopar owner connect and uconnect are registered trademarks of fca us llc. Android is a trademark of google inc. Siriusxm and all related marks and logos are trademarks of siriusxm radio inc. Yelp, yelp logo, yelp burst and related...

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    Uconnect phone uconnect phone (bluetooth hands free calling) the uconnect phone feature enables you to place and receive hands-free mobile phone calls. Drivers can also place mobile phone calls using their voice or by using the buttons on the touchscreen (see voice command section). The hands-free c...

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    Refer to the “uconnect 5.0 voice recognition quick tips” in “understanding your instru- ment panel” in the owner's manual on www.Fiatusa.Com/en/owners/manuals for further details. Note: • the uconnect phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the bluetooth hands- free profile, version 1.0 or highe...

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    Pair your iphone: to search for available devices on your bluetooth enabled iphone: 1. Press the settings button. 2. Select bluetooth. • ensure the bluetooth feature is en- abled. Once enabled, the mobile phone will begin to search for bluetooth connections. 3. When your mobile phone finds the uconn...

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    Pair your android device: to search for available devices on your bluetooth enabled android device: 1. Push the menu button. 2. Select settings. 3. Select connections. 4. Turn bluetooth setting to “on.” • ensure the bluetooth feature is en- abled. Once enabled, the mobile phone will begin to search ...

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    You are now ready to make hands-free calls. Press the uconnect “phone” button on your steering wheel to begin. Note: refer to uconnectphone.Com website for additional information on mobile phone pairing and for a list of compatible phones. Common phone commands (examples) • “call john smith” • “call...

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    Changing the volume • start a dialogue by pushing the phone button , then say a command. For ex- ample, "help". • use the radio volume/mute rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the uconnect system is speaking. Note: the volume setting for uconnect is different than the audio...

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    Android devices 1. Push the menu button on the mobile phone. 2. Select settings. 3. Select connections. 4. Turn “show notifications” to on. • a pop up will appear asking you to accept a request for permission to connect to your messages. Select “don’t ask again” and press ok. Note: all incoming text...

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    Here’s how: 1. Push the uconnect phone button and wait for the beep, then say “reply.” uconnect will give the following prompt: “please say the message you would like to send.” 2. Wait for the beep and say one of the pre-defined messages. (if you are not sure, you can say “help”). Uconnect will then...

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    • delete pairing history in mobile phone and uconnect system; usually found in phone’s bluetooth connection settings. • verify you are selecting “uconnect” in the discovered bluetooth devices on your mo- bile phone. • if your vehicle system generates a pin code the default is 0000. Mobile phonebook ...

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    Instrument cluster display the instrument cluster display features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pushing the controls on the right side of the instrument cluster allows the driver to select vehicle information and personal settings. Refer to “programmable fe...

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    Uconnect customer programmable features the uconnect system allows you to access customer programmable feature settings. To change a setting: 1. Push the settings button located on the right side of the display. 2. Select a programmable feature you would like to adjust. 3. Make your selection highli...

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    Trip button the trip button is located on the end of the wiper lever to the right of the steering col- umn. The trip button can be used to display and reset the following functions: • range • distance travelled • average consumption • instant consumption • average speed • travel time • tire pressure...

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    New trip a new trip can be reset or restarted by: • “manual” resetting by the user, by pushing the trip button. • “automatically” resetting, when the “trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles or when the “travel time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes). • after disconnecting/reconnecting the battery...

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    Power outlet for added convenience there is a standard 12 volt (13 amp) power outlet located in the floor console. Note: • do not exceed the maximum power of 160 watts (13 amps) at 12 volts. If the 160 watt (13 amp) power rating is ex- ceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced....

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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 transmis- sion flat tow none trans...

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    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 for fur...

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

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    When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one min- ute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not...

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    – seat belt reminder light when the ignition switch is first turned to the on/run position, this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or fro...

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    Warning! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately. – malfunction indicator light (mil) certain conditions, such as a loose or missing...

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    If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable. How- ever, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is run- ning, immediate service is required, and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine...

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    Esc full off this mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on public roadways. In this mode, all tcs and esc stability features are turned off, except for the limited slip feature described in the tcs section. To enter the “full off” mode, push and hold the esc of...

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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, place the transmission in neutral, but do not in- crease engine idle speed. Note: there are st...

  • Page 110

    Jacking and tire changing 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...

  • Page 111

    3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. 4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. Spare tire retainer what to do in emergencies 109.

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    Preparations for jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. 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 whe...

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    Jacking instructions warning! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as pos- sible before raising the vehicle. • turn on the hazard warning flashers. • block t...

  • Page 114

    1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver's seat. 2. Remove center cap. Note: before using the swivel wrench to remove the wheel bolts be sure to remove the center cap of the wheel by inserting the angled tab end of the swivel wrench into the notched part of the center cap. 3. L...

  • Page 115

    4. 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. Warning! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary ...

  • Page 116

    Caution! Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly. 7. Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel bolts. Make sure to align the pins on the hub with the small holes on the wheel. Lightly tighten the...

  • Page 117

    Road tire installation vehicles equipped with wheel covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel bolts. Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure t...

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    Vehicles without wheel covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining wheel bolts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel bolts. Warning! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the ve...

  • Page 119

    Tire service kit small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with tire service kit. Foreign objects (e.G., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire ser- vice kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°f (-20°c). This kit will provide ...

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    Tire service kit usage precautions • replace the tire service kit sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) prior to the expi- ration date (printed at the lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure opti- mum operation of the system. Refer to “sealing a tire with tire service kit” section (...

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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 tire service kit. • do not use tire service kit or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances: • if the puncture in the tire t...

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    (b) setting up to use tire service kit: 1. Push in the mode select knob (5) and turn 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 tire service kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire. 4. Remove the...

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    If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the sealant hose (6): 1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through hose (typi- cally takes 30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant flows through the sealant hose (6), the pressure gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi (4.8 bar). Th...

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    (d) drive vehicle: immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the tire service kit sealant within the tire. Do not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h). Warning! Tire service kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have th...

  • Page 125

    6. Replace the sealant bottle (1) and sealant hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to (f) “sealant bottle and hose replacement”. Note: when having the tire serviced, advise the authorized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using the tire service ...

  • Page 126

    Caution! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a sys- tem voltage greater than 12 volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. Preparations for jump-start the battery in your vehicle is located between the left front ...

  • Page 127

    1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into park and turn the ignition to lock. 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) battery post. To remove the cover, push the locking tab and pull upward ...

  • Page 128

    Warning! Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do not use any other exposed metal parts. 5. Start the engine in the...

  • Page 129

    Gear selector override if a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the park position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 3. Remove the gear selector override access cover (loca...

  • Page 130

    Towing a disabled vehicle this section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service. Towing condition wheels off the ground automatic transmission manual trans- mission flat tow none not allowed if transmission is operable: • transmission in neutral • 65 mph (...

  • Page 131

    Caution! • do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain will result. If these vehicles require towing, make sure all drive wheels are off the ground. • towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans- mission damage. ...

  • Page 132

    Note: push the "esc off" switch, to place the electronic stability control (esc) system in "par- tial off" mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “electronic brake control” in “starting and operating” in the owner’s manual at www.Fiatusa.Com/en/owners/manuals for fur- ther information. Once the ...

  • Page 133

    To open and close the hood to open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the bottom of the red hood release lever, located on the left kick panel, rear- ward. 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, near the center, and raise the hood. 3. Lift the hood prop rod that cl...

  • Page 134

    Engine compartment — 1.4l 1. Engine coolant reservoir cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution center (fuses) 5. Battery maintaining your vehicle 132.

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    6. Air cleaner filter 7. Engine oil fill 8. Washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine coolant reservoir maintaining your vehicle 133.

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    Engine compartment — 1.4l turbo 1. Engine coolant reservoir cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution center (fuses) 5. Battery maintaining your vehicle 134.

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    6. Air cleaner filter 7. Engine oil fill 8. Washer fluid reservoir 9. Engine coolant reservoir maintaining your vehicle 135.

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    Fluid capacities u.S. Metric fuel (approximate) 10.5 gallons 40 liters engine oil with filter 1.4l engine 4 quarts 3.8 liters cooling system 1.4l engine (mopar antifreeze/engine coolant 10 year/150,000 mile for- mula) — with manual transmission 4.6 quarts 4.4 liters 1.4l engine (mopar antifreeze/eng...

  • Page 139

    Caution! • mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified organic additive tech- nology (oat) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic additive technology (oat) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with hybrid ...

  • Page 140

    Adding fuel fuel filler cap (gas cap) the gas cap is located on the passenger side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or dam- aged, be sure the replacement cap is the correct one for this vehicle. Caution! • damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper...

  • Page 141

    Materials added to fuel designated top tier detergent gasoline contains a higher level of detergents to further aide in minimizing engine and fuel system de- posits. When available, the usage of top tier detergent gasoline is recommended. Visit www.Toptiergas.Com for a list of top tier de- tergent g...

  • Page 142

    Severe duty all models change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine rpm’s. This type of vehicle use is considered severe duty. Once a month or before a long trip: check engine o...

  • Page 143

    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 y ears: 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,...

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

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    Maintenance record odomet er da te signa tur e ,aut horiz ed ser vice cent er 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 2 years 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 3 years 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 4 years 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 5 years 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 6 years 70,000 miles (112,000 km) or 7 years 80,00...

  • Page 146

    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 court...

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    Cavity maxi fuse mini fuse description f06 30 amp green – radiator fan - low speed f07 40 amp orange – radiator fan - high speed f08 40 amp orange – blower motor f09 – 10 amp red powertrain f10 – 10 amp red horn f11 – 15 amp blue powertrain f11 – 10 amp red powertrain (multiair – if equipped) f14 – ...

  • Page 148

    Tire safety information tire markings note: • p (passenger) — metric tire sizing is based on u.S. Design standards. P-metric tires have the letter “p” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation. Example: p215/65r15 95h. • european — metric tire sizing is based on european design standar...

  • Page 149

    Example: 10.5 = section width in inches (in) r = construction code – "r" means radial construction, or – "d" means diagonal or bias construction 15, 16, 18 = rim diameter in inches (in) service description: 95 = load index – a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry h = spee...

  • Page 150

    Example: dot ma l9 abcd 0301 abcd = code used by the tire manufacturer (one to four digits) 03 = number representing the week in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 03 means the 3rd week 01 = number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year ...

  • Page 151

    Tire loading and tire pressure tire and loading information placard location note: the proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side b-pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side door. Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), at least m...

  • Page 152

    Warning! • overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recom- mended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. • improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions....

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    To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement “the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed xxx kg or xxx lbs” on the tire and loading information placard. The combined weight of occupants, cargo/ luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable)...

  • Page 154

    Metric example for load limit for example, if “xxx” amount equals 635 kg, and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4. Note: • if your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load fr...

  • Page 155

    Tires — general information spare tires — if equipped note: for vehicles equipped with tire service kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to the “tire service kit” section located in your owner’s information kit for further information. Caution! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not ta...

  • Page 156

    Warning! Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to f...

  • Page 157

    Wheel and wheel trim care all wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using mild (neutral ph) soap and water to maintain their luster and to prevent corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap solution recommended for the body of the vehicle. Yo...

  • Page 158

    Dark vapor or black satin chrome wheels caution! If your vehicle is equipped with dark vapor or black satin chrome wheels do not use wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage this finish and such damage is not covered by the new vehicle limited warranty. Use only...

  • Page 159

    Warning! The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature grades the temperature grades are a (the highest), b, and c, representing the tire's resistan...

  • Page 160

    Replacement bulbs interior bulbs bulb number overhead lamp c5w courtesy lamp w5w exterior bulbs bulb number front low and high beam headlamp hir2ll front parking/daytime running lamps w21/5w front fog lamps h11ll front side marker lamps w3w front turn signal lamps wy21w side direction lamps wy5w rea...

  • Page 161

    Fiat customer center p.O. Box 21–8004 auburn hills, mi 48321–8004 phone: 1-888-242-6342 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 difficult...

  • Page 162

    Publications ordering • if you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a compli- mentary printed copy of the owner's manual, navigation/uconnect manuals or warranty booklet. United states customers may visit the fiat contact us page at www.Fiat.Com scroll to the bottom ...

  • Page 163

    Reporting safety defects in the united states if you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying fca us llc. If nhtsa receives similar compl...

  • Page 164

    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 e...

  • Page 165

    Interior: • door sill guards • bright pedal kits • katzkin leather interiors • chrome shift knob • key covers • all-weather mats • molded cargo tray • roadside safety kit • sunshade • cargo net • cargo liner • cargo tote • premium carpet floor mats electronics: • mopar web • remote start • interior/...

  • Page 166

    Frequently asked questions getting started • how do i install my latch equipped child seat? Pg. 39 • how do i fold down my rear seat? Pg. 50 electronics • what sound system do i have? Pg. 73 • how do i set the presets on my radio? Pg. 75 • how do i connect my portable media player? Pg. 77 • how do i...

  • Page 167

    Adding engine coolant (antifreeze) . . . .139 adding fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .139 additives, fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 air bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 advance front air bag . . . . . . . . .23 air bag operation ....

  • Page 168

    Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) light . . . . . . . . .101 turn signal indicator . . . . . . . . . .105 vehicle security light . . . . . . . . . .105 clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 clutch fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 compact spare tire . . . . . . . . . . . .153 c...

  • Page 169

    Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 heated mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .59, 61 heated seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 high beam indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .105 hood release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 indicators . . . . ....

  • Page 170

    Phone (uconnect) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 placard, tire and loading information . . . . . . . . . . . .149, 150 power door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 outlet (auxiliary electrical outlet) . . .98 steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 w...

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    Tire safety information. . . . . . . . . . .146 tire service kit . . . . . . . . .117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123 to open hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 disabled vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .128 recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 towing ...

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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. Fca us llc strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take th...

  • Page 180

    17ff500-926-aa fiat ® 500/500c second edition user guide 2 0 1 7 fiat ® 500/500c u s er gu ide download a free electronic copy of the owner’s manual or warranty booklet by visiting: fiatusa.Com/en/owners/manuals (u.S.); owners.Mopar.Ca/en (canada). ©2016 fca us llc. All rights reserved. Fiat is a re...