Page 1: Introduction
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE ............3 INTRODUCTION .
Page 3: Table Of Contents
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ......4 Vehicle Identification Number ....6 How To Use This Manual .
Page 4: Introduction
• the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity Consult the following table for a description of the • the range of additional services available to FIAT symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:...
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Page 6: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information.
Page 7: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Page 9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First A Word About Your Keys ....11 Press ......16 ▫...
Page 10 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Power Window Switches ....22 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags ......38 Liftgate .
Page 11: A Word About Your Keys
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) code numbers to order duplicate key, and the authorized transmitter with an integrated key (metal bladed key for dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code mechanical backup).
Page 12 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Page 13: Locking Doors With A Key
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Locking Doors With A Key The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized door, turn the key to the right.
Page 14: Replacement Keys
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided CAUTION! with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN). • Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of keys.
Page 15: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - If Equipped
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 16: Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All First Press
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE within five seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. 1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the RKE transmitter for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than unlock signal.
Page 17: To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 To Lock The Doors And Liftgate NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- proved by the party responsible for compliance could ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Page 18 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Press the mechanical key release button and release 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob the mechanical key to access the battery case screw using a small screwdriver. located on the side of the Key Fob.
Page 19: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the DOOR LOCKS battery observing its polarity. The door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from inside the vehicle by using the door handle. If the door handle is pushed a red lock indicator will show on the door handle (indicating locked) when the door is closed, the door will lock.
Page 20: Power Door Locks
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! CAUTION! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all cause serious injury or death.
Page 21: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 • The vehicle speed is above 12 mph (20 km/h). • The doors were not previously locked using the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Automatic Door Locks Programming The Auto Close feature can be enabled or disabled with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —...
Page 22: Power Windows
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 con- trols will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 23: Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 detent, release, and the window will go down automati- To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle cally. To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion. switch in either the up or down direction and release the switch.
Page 24: Occupant Restraints
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Three-point lap and shoulder belts for all seating WARNING! positions • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison- • Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen- ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes.
Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 all the way out and then adjusting the belt to the WARNING! desired length to restrain a child seat or secure a large item in a seat — if equipped Infants in rear facing child restraints should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger Please pay close attention to the information in this Advanced Front Airbag.
Page 26: If You Need Consumer Assistance
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If a child from 1 to 12 years old (not in a rear facing child 5. If the airbag system in this vehicle needs to be seat) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat modified to accommodate a disabled person, contact as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint.
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument In an accident, you and your passengers can suffer panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled could cause serious injury, including death.
Page 28: Lap/Shoulder Belts
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the WARNING! inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or be belted at all times.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2. The seat belt latch plate is along side the pillar near the WARNING! (Continued) back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the • Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make belt.
Page 30 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt WARNING! (Continued) reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in an accident. • A belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in an accident, increasing head and neck injury.
Page 32: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
Page 33: Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the additional information, refer to “Installing Child Re- anchor point. straints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” under the “Child Restraints” section. The chart below defines the type of 2.
Page 34: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.
Page 35: Seat Belt Pretensioners
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat WARNING! belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced worn snugly and positioned properly. if the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Re- The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt func-...
Page 36: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System are fastened. In reverse gear, if the driver or front seat (BeltAlert ) passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and turn on (solid) and remain on until both front seatbelts front passenger (if equipped with front passenger are fastened.
Page 37: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 NOTE: After entering the Menu, an action must be BeltAlert can be disabled again by your authorized taken within 45 seconds or the Menu will disappear. dealer. Vehicle owners are not able to disable BeltAlert . 1.
Page 38: Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Airbags WARNING! This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat Using a seat belt extender when not needed can belt restraint systems.
Page 39 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 The Advanced Front Airbags are designed to allow the airbags to have different inflation levels based on the severity and type of collision. This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation level of the Advanced Front Airbags based upon seat position.
Page 40: Advanced Front Airbag Features
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Supplemental Driver Side Knee Airbag This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat- Mounted Side Airbags (SAB). The SAB are marked with • Knee Impact Bolster an airbag label sewn into the outboard side of the front •...
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) WARNING! Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) provide • No objects should be placed over or near the enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. The SAB are marked with an airbag label airbag on the instrument panel, because any such sewn into the outboard side of the front seats.
Page 42 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE When the airbag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each airbag deploys independently; a left side impact deploys the left airbag only and a right-side impact deploys the right airbag only.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- WARNING! (Continued) brated to deploy the Seat-Mounted Side Airbags (SAB) • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC airbags, do and SABIC during impacts that require airbag occupant not have any accessory items installed which will protection.
Page 44: Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced Front Side Airbags (SAB), and front seat belt pretensioners, as Airbags work with the Supplemental Driver Side Knee required, depending on the severity and type of impact. Airbag and the passenger side knee bolster to provide Advanced Front Airbags and Supplemental Driver Side improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The side airbags will not deploy in all side collisions. Side The ORC contains a backup power supply system that airbag deployment will depend on the severity and type may deploy the airbags even if the battery loses power or of collision.
Page 46 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE based on the collision type and severity. The steering WARNING! wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru- airbags inflate to their full size.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 Driver Side Knee Airbag. The trim cover separates and in about 10 milliseconds. The side airbag moves at a very folds out of the way allowing the airbag to inflate to the high speed and with such a high force, that it could injure full size.
Page 48 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you event, the ORC will determine whether to have the are not belted and seated properly, or if items are Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow- positioned in the area where the side curtain airbag ing functions: inflates.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 System Reset Procedure After an impact causing airbag deployment, the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, will both be blinking, until the ignition is turned off. Customer Action Customer Will See 1.
Page 50 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Customer Action Customer Will See 7. Turn Left Turn Signal Switch OFF. (Turn Signal Left Turn Light is OFF. Right Turn Light is OFF. Switch Must be placed in Neutral State). 8. Turn ignition OFF. System is now reset and the engine may be started.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate Maintaining Your Airbag System the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye WARNING! irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air.
Page 52 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE with airbag system electrical components. While the WARNING! (Continued) airbag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any • Do not attempt to modify any part of your airbag of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer ser- system.
Page 53: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 • How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, fuse is good.
Page 54: Child Restraints
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE such as law enforcement, that have the special equip- seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the correct seat ment, can read the information if they have access to the for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your vehicle or the EDR.
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant WARNING! carriers and convertible child seats. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system.
Page 56 Safety are older than one year, can ride forward-facing in the Standards. FIAT also recommends that you make sure vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for where you will use it, before you buy it.
Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s cushion Anchors and Tether for CHildren) while the child’s back is against the seatback, they Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- should use a Belt Positioning Booster Seat.
Page 58 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE kits or retrofit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all WARNING! the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle. You should never install LATCH-compatible child seats so that two seats share a common anchorage. If Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be in- installing seats in adjacent seating positions, or if stalled in the outboard positions only.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. The lower anchorages are round bars which are part of the seat and body structure, and visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 60 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Many, but not all, restraint systems will be head restraint posts underneath the head restraint. Fi- equipped with separate straps on each side, nally, tighten all three straps as you push the child with each having a hook or connector for restraint rearward and downward into the seat, remov- attachment to the lower anchorage and a...
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 that the seat belts are not toys and that they should not ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the play with them. In addition, never leave unattended retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the children in the vehicle.
Page 62 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 NOTE: Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 64: Engine Break-In Recommendations
(transmission and axle) in your vehicle. considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter- preted as an indication of difficulty. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or SAFETY TIPS 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
Page 65: Exhaust Gas
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Exhaust Gas WARNING! (Continued) • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, WARNING! inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 66: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The make sure that all windows are closed and the climate Vehicle control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT Seat Belts use the recirculation mode.
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Defroster WARNING! (Continued) Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place • Always make sure that floor mats are properly the blower control on high speed. You should be able to attached to the floor mat fasteners.
Page 68: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for WARNING! (Continued) cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure. driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Page 69 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ The Hands-Free Kit ....77 Mirrors ......72 ▫...
Page 70 70 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ..97 Lights ......92 ▫...
Page 71 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 71 ▫ Failure Indications ....106 Electrical Power Outlets ....111 ▫...
Page 72: Mirrors
72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle).
Page 73 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 73 to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when CAUTION! the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right of the button does not illuminate. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Page 74: Power Mirrors
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Mirrors press the mirror select switch to either the L (left) or R The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s (right) to select the mirror you need to adjust. door trim panel. Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move.
Page 75: Folding Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75 Spotter Mirror — If Equipped Folding Mirrors Some models are equipped with a driver’s side spotter The exterior mirrors are hinged to allow the mirror to mirror. The spotter mirror allows for a greater range of pivot forward or rearward to help avoid damage.
Page 76: Sun Visors
HANDS-FREE PHONE — IF EQUIPPED Overview Windows Mobile™-based FIAT Blue&Me™ is a personal telematic system enabling to use communication and entertainment applications expressly designed for use in the car. The Blue&Me™ system installed on your car is equipped...
Page 77: The Hands-Free Kit
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 77 • This device must accept all interference received, (even if you keep it in your pocket or bag) without having to take your eyes off the road or removing your including interference that may cause undesired hands from the steering wheel.
Page 78 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE mobile phone while driving, even if your mobile device For further details on the mobile phones supported by does not feature this capability. You can also interact with Blue&Me™, refer to section Blue&Me™ SUPPORTED your mobile phone manually and visually using the MOBILE PHONES.
Page 79 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79 list or directly pronouncing the phone number, to PHONEBOOK ) and media player. To activate settings answer a call and also to answer another incoming when travelling you can only use voice commands. phone call.
Page 80 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To Answer A Call — you can answer an incoming call After you place your mobile phone in the car environ- by pressing the MAIN/Phone button on the steering ment and create a pairing relationship with Blue&Me™, wheel.
Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 • To read the messages received and stored. Messages NOTE: Not all mobile phones support the SMS text message reader function or automatic phonebook trans- can be read multiple times. fer via Bluetooth . Consult www.fiatusa.com for further •...
Page 82 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE In this way, while you are driving you can play your NOTE: • The media player does not support audio files com- favorite personal music collections. pressed with other formats and DRM (Digital Right •...
Page 83: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep User’s Guide in the car: when kept in the car, • Operating certain parts of this system while driv- the User’s Guide will be a ready reference for you ing can distract your attention away from the road, and other users unfamiliar with the system.
Page 84: Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. •...
Page 85: Recline Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 86: Seat Height Adjustment
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seat Height Adjustment EZ Entry Feature The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by The driver and front passenger seats have an EZ entry using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. feature for rear seat passengers.
Page 87: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearward to WARNING! its locked position once the rear passengers are seated. • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin Memory Feature because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, The drivers seat also has a memory feature.
Page 88: Head Restraints
88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! WARNING! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- heating element and/or degrade the material of the erly adjusted before operating the vehicle or occupy- seat.
Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head The AHRs will automatically return to their normal restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push position following a rear impact. If the AHRs do not button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push return to their normal position, see your authorized downward on the head restraint.
Page 90: To Open And Close The Hood
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Head Restraints To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
Page 91 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Hood Release Lever Safety Latch Location 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left side hood, near the center, and raise the hood. when standing in front of the hood) of the engine compartment.
Page 92: Lights
92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE LIGHTS WARNING! Multifunction Lever Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Page 93: High Beams
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to turn off the high beams. Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel.
Page 94: Turn Signals
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The DRL function can be turned on or off using the display menus. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Turn Signals Push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right turn or downward to signal a left turn.
Page 95: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 Lane Change Assist Interior Lights Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond The interior light switches are located in the over head the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash console.
Page 96: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Light Timing (Off Position) CAUTION! There are two modes of operation in this position: Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the • When all doors are closed, a three minute timer is switch is in the center position or that the lights are activated.
Page 97: Windshield Wipers And Washers
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only oper- ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Front Windshield Wiper Operation There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be raised or lowered to access these modes: Fog Light Switch Press the switch once to turn the front fog lights on.
Page 98 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Windshield Wiper Off CAUTION! This is the normal position of the wiper lever. • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving Intermittent Wiper Operation through an automatic car wash. Damage to the Push the lever downward to the first detent. The wipers windshield wipers may result if the wiper control will operate intermittently.
Page 99: Rear Windshield Wiper
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue until REVERSE, the rear wiper will automatically operate at the lever is released. When the lever is released, the Low Speed and return to normal operation when the wipers will return to the off position and automatically transmission is shifted out of REVERSE.
Page 100: Tilt Steering Column - If Equipped
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Windshield Washer Operation Push the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the instrument panel to activate the rear washer and a single wipe of the rear window. Push and hold the lever for more than a half second and the wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released.
Page 101: Electronic Speed Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle.
Page 102: To Activate
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 103: To Resume Speed
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed button and release.
Page 104: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so Rear Park Assist is automatically activated when the it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed transmission is placed into REVERSE. As the distance Control.
Page 105: Rear Park Assist Alerts
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 The minimum height of a detectable obstacle corre- The tones emitted by the loudspeaker inform the driver sponds to the maximum height of an obstacle that would that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The pauses clear the underside of the car during the parking between the tones are directly proportional to the dis- maneuver.
Page 106: Failure Indications
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE While audible signals are emitted, the audio system is not The sensors and wiring are tested continuously when the muted. ignition is in the ON/RUN position. Failures are indi- cated immediately if they occur when the system is ON. The audible signal is cut out immediately if the distance increases.
Page 107: Park Assist System Usage Precautions
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Park Assist System Usage Precautions bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a NOTE: sensor problem, causing a failure indication to be •...
Page 108 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is • Drivers must be careful when backing up even strongly recommended that the ball mount and when using the Rear Park Assist system. Always hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the ve- check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind hicle when the vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 109: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 110: To Open
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Open NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is Press the power sunroof switch rearward and the sunroof pressed. will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second Wind Buffeting time and release and the sunroof will open fully, then Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of stop automatically.
Page 111: Electrical Power Outlets
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Manual Sun Shade Power Outlet ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Power is available when the ignition switch is in the There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet, ON/RUN or START position. Insert the cigar lighter or located in the floor console, for added convenience.
Page 112 112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 WARNING! CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 114: Cigar Lighter - If Equipped
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot. To avoid serious injury, handle the cigar lighter with care. Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off.
Page 115: Storage
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the STORAGE floor between the front driver and passenger seats. Glove Box Compartment The glove box is located on the right side of the instru- ment panel.
Page 116: Passenger Seat Storage - If Equipped
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped CARGO AREA FEATURES Some models may be equipped with storage under the The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow front passenger seat. Pull outward on the latch to open increased cargo capacity.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 Rear Seat Release Buttons Folded Rear Seats...
Page 118: Rear Window Features
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! (Continued) Rear Window Defroster • Use care when washing the inside of the rear The rear window defroster button is located in the window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on center of the instrument panel, below the radio.
Page 119 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Trip Functions ..... . 139 Instrument Panel Features ....121 ▫...
Page 120 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Quick Guide ..... . . 153 ▫ CD Player Operation ....177 ▫...
Page 121: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES 1 — Side Vent 7 — Passenger Air Bag 13 — Storage Compartment 2 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 8 — Glove Compartment 14 — Shift Lever 3 — Instrument Cluster And Warning Lights 9 —...
Page 122: Instrument Cluster
122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 123: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 2. Rear Defrost Button Press and release this button to turn on the rear 1. Glow Plug Light — If Equipped window defroster. This indicator will illuminate The Glow Plug light will flash during engine oil when the rear window defroster is on.
Page 124 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Park/Headlight ON Indicator / Follow Me Home CAUTION! (Continued) (Headlight Delay) Indicator — If Equipped • Keep all objects a safe distance from the window. This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. If the Follow 3.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 9. Airbag Warning Light Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound. This light will turn on for four seconds as a Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know bulb check when the ignition switch is first Before Starting Your Vehicle”...
Page 126 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 13. Power Steering System Warning when the ignition is first turned to ON/RUN and remain This light is used to manage the electrical on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on warning of the EPS (Power Steering System).
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi- illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Page 128 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 17. Oil Pressure Warning Light CAUTION! This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should turn on momentarily when the engine The TPMS has been optimized for the original is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the equipment tires and wheels.
Page 129 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, WARNING! poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced stays on through several of your typical driving cycles.
Page 130 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop. Do In Emergencies”...
Page 131 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System 21. Electronic Stability Control OFF (ESC OFF) (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Indicator Light Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con- Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS trol system (ESC) has been turned off by the Light.
Page 132 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced • The ESC Off Indicator Light and the ESC Activation/ as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock Malfunction Indicator Light come on momentarily brakes.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 26. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature digital scale shows engine coolant tem- perature. Any reading within the normal range indicates A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
Page 134 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL repair technician should leave the odometer reading Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he (EVIC)” for further information. cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, 28.
Page 135: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 30. Speedometer The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h). ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Page 136: Evic Control Buttons
136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Outside Temperature Display • To increase or decrease values during settings. • Trip Computer Functions NOTE: When opening one of the front doors, the EVIC display will turn on the clock and the miles or kilometers EVIC Control Buttons covered (for versions/markets, where provided) for a Press the MENU ESC button briefly to access the menu...
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 • Set Time Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without Submenu • Set Date 1. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the main • See Radio menu option to set. • Speed Display 2.
Page 138: Change Engine Oil Indicator System
138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to select the indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the displayed submenu option and to open the relevant engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent setup menu. upon your personal driving style.
Page 139: Trip Computer
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 Trip Computer “Trip B” can be used to display the figures relating to: The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster. It • Trip distance B features a driver-interactive display (displays informa- • Instant consumption B tion such as;...
Page 140: Trip Button
140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The vehicle is parked for a long time with the engine Average Speed running. This value shows the vehicle’s average speed as a func- tion of the overall time elapsed since the last reset. NOTE: The range depends on several factors: driving style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads, Travel Time...
Page 141: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 • When the “Trip distance” reaches 9999.9 miles or Briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the kilometers or when the “Travel time” reaches 99.59 menu screen or press and hold the MENU ESC (approxi- (99 hours and 59 minutes), the system is reset auto- mately one second) to go back to the main screen without matically.
Page 142 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To adjust the brightness, proceed as follows: 3. When the function is activated (On), briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the presently set activation 1. Press the + or – button to set the required brightness speed.
Page 143 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 To cancel the setting, proceed as follows: 2. Press the + or – button to select the setting. 1. Briefly press the MENU ESC button. “On” will flash 3. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the on the display.
Page 144 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When accessing the “Mode” submenu, briefly press 4. When accessing the “Time” sub-menu item, briefly press the MENU ESC button and “hours” will flash on the MENU ESC button. The previously set display the display. format will flash on the display.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 3. Briefly press the MENU ESC button and “month” will See Radio (Repeat Audio Information) flash on the display. With this function active, the EVIC display shows infor- mation relevant to the sound system. 4. Press the + or – button for setting. •...
Page 146 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the radio has Blue&Me™, refer to the appropriate Units (Set Units) “Blue&Me™ User’s Manual” for further information. This function may be used to set the measurement unit in three submenus: “Distances,” “Fuel Economy” and Autoclose (Automatic Door Lock Operation With “Temperature.”...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 6. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to return to the 4. Press the + or – button for setting. sub-menu. 5. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to return to the 7. When accessing the “Fuel Economy” submenu, briefly sub-menu.
Page 148 3. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the Indication) menu screen, or press and hold the MENU ESC button This function will only be displayed after a FIAT Dealer- (approximately one second) to go back to the main screen ship has deactivated the S.B.R. system.
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 Hill Start Assist Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off: This function is used when starting a vehicle from a stop 1. Briefly press the MENU ESC button to display the on a hill. Hill Start Assist maintains the same level of three sub-menus.
Page 150: Sales Code (Rab) Radio
150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the + button to return to the last menu option If the radio has Blue&Me™, refer to the appropriate (Daylights). “Blue&Me™ User’s Manual” for further information. The instructions for use are given below and we recom- SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO mend you to read them carefully.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 • Never use chemicals (e.g. antistatics or thinners or WARNING! sprays) for cleaning as they could damage the surface of the CDs. High volume can be a risk for the driver and for other people in road traffic. Always adjust the volume so •...
Page 152: Technical Specifications
152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Do not use commercially available protective sheets Technical Specifications for CDs or discs, with stabilizers, etc. as they could get The complete system consists of: stuck in the internal mechanism and damage the disc. •...
Page 153: Quick Guide
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 • A subwoofer under the right front seat. • An amplifier in the trunk on the right-hand side panel. • Antenna on the car roof. • Radio with CD/MP3 player. Quick Guide Radio Controls BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE Short button press...
Page 154 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE (Mute/Pause Button) Volume activation/deactivation Short button press (Mute/Pause) AUDIO Audio adjustments: low tones Menu activation: short button press (BASS), high tones (TREBLE), left/ Adjustment type selection: press right balance (BALANCE), front/ Adjustment of values: rear balance (FADER) press...
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 BUTTON RADIO FUNCTIONS MODE Radio Station Search: Automatic search: press buttons (long press for fast for- • Automatic Search ward) Manual search: press buttons • Manual Search (long press for fast for- ward) 1 2 3 4 5 Current radio station storing Long button press for memory pre- set 1 to 5 respectively...
Page 156: General Information
156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL General Information CD Section The radio offers the following functions: • Track selection (forward/backward) Radio Section • Fast forward/rewind through tracks • PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW frequency bands • CD Display function: display of track number and on •...
Page 157: Functions And Adjustments
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 • Separate bass/treble tone adjustment CD/MP3 Section • MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG) • Right/left channel balancing • Folder selection (previous/next) • Front/rear fader • Track selection (forward/backward) Functions And Adjustments • Fast forward/rewind through tracks Turning The Car Radio On The car radio comes on when the (ON/OFF) button •...
Page 158 158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting The Radio Functions Mute/Pause Function By pressing the TUNER button briefly and repeatedly, Press the button briefly to activate the MUTE the following audio sources can be selected cyclically: function. The volume will gradually decrease and the wording “TUNER Mute”...
Page 159 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 • EQUALIZER — if equipped (activation and selection display will show the Bass level value for the source activated at that time (e.g. in FM mode the display will of factory equalization adjustments) show the wording “FM Bass +2”). •...
Page 160 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Balance Adjustment Fader Adjustment Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: 1. Press AUDIO button. 1. Press AUDIO button. 2. Press the button to set “Balance” in the 2. Press the button to set “Fader” in the AUDIO menu.
Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 Loudness Function — If Equipped To activate the equalizer, use the AUDIO button or to The Loudness function improves the volume of the select one of the adjustments: sound while listening at low volumes, increasing the bass •...
Page 162 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Use buttons to select EQ User. The current status of the selected function appears on the display. 4. Press MENU button to start adjusting equalizer. The functions managed by the Menu are: 5. On the display a 7 bar graph will appears, in which •...
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 • “On volume limit: on” – when the radio is turned on Speed Volume Function — If Equipped This function automatically adapts the volume level to the volume level will be: the speed of the car, turning up the volume when the −...
Page 164 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • “Radio off: 20 min” — The radio turns off indepen- NOTE: • Using the Menu it is only possible to adjust the dently from the ignition key; the radio remains on for activation/deactivation of the function and not the a maximum period of 20 minutes after the key has minimum or maximum volume value.
Page 165: Radio
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 Radio Each time the button is pressed the following bands are selected cyclically: (Tuner) Introduction • AM, FM or SAT (if equipped) When the car radio is turned on, the last function that was selected before turning it off (Radio, CD, CD MP3, Each band is highlighted by the corresponding wordings AUX) is activated.
Page 166: Sirius Satellite Radio - If Equipped
166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL By pressing the preset button for more than 2 seconds, in the desired direction. If the button is the tuned station will be stored. Pressing the A-B-C pressed longer, the fast search starts and then stops when button will change between the preset memory group in the button is released.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Conditions available at sirius.com/service terms. SIRIUS With over 130 channels, SIRIUS Satellite Radio brings Radio U.S. service only available to those at least 18 years you more of what you love. Get 69 channels of 100% of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and PR.
Page 168 You can find SIRIUS’ current terms and conditions at CAUTION! http://www.sirius.com. Neither SIRIUS nor FIAT is responsible for any Re-Subscribe To SIRIUS Satellite Radio errors in accuracies in the SIRIUS data services or its New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free use in vehicles.
Page 169: Cd Player
12 digits. chapter. The following are instructions for retrieving the ESN CD Player Selection from FIAT 500 NAFTA model radios: To activate the CD player built into the equipment, To retrieve the Electronic Serial Number of Sirius Satellite proceed as follows: Receiver Module tune to Channel 0.
Page 170 170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL It is advisable to use original CDs to ensure optimal Press the button with the radio turned on, to activate playing. If CD-R/RWs are used, we recommend using the motorized CD ejection system. After ejection, the last good quality media that are burned at the slowest speed audio source listened to before playing the CD will be possible.
Page 171: Cd Mp3 Player
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 A CD which cannot be read will not be ejected until these beginning. In this case, if you want to play the previous functions are over. At the end, with the CD mode track, press the button twice consecutively.
Page 172 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • The music files should have the extension “.mp3” or NOTE: Layer-3 audio decoding technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. “.wma” files with a different extension will not be reproduced. MP3 Mode •...
Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 move to the MP3 session while playing by keeping the Selection Of Next/Previous Folder CD button pressed for more than 2 seconds. Press the button to select a next folder or the button to select the previous folder. The display will NOTE: When the function is activated the radio may show the number of the folder.
Page 174: Troubleshooting
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If the MP3 files on a CD-ROM are structured in CD Player sub-folders their structure is compressed to a single The Cd Does Not Play level structure, where the sub-folders are taken to the The CD is dirty.
Page 175: Ipod /Usb/Media Player Control - If
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to the appropriate “Blue&Me™ User’s Manual” for further information. Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) — If Equipped A Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) is avail- able as optional equipment for this vehicle, refer to the Navigation User Guide for further information.
Page 176: Steering Wheel Audio Controls
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a The remote sound system controls are located on the rear pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to mode of the sound system.
Page 177: Radio Operation
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 Radio Operation Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next Equipped) listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch Refer to the appropriate Blue&Me™ User’s Manual for will “Seek”...
Page 178: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones
178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. CLIMATE CONTROLS The air conditioning and heating system is designed to 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become make you comfortable in all types of weather. too high.
Page 179 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 1. Temperature Control the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air Extended use of this mode is not recommended. inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial to •...
Page 180 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Bi-Level NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. or Defrost, even if the Air Conditioning (A/C) button is not pressed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the windshield.
Page 181: Operating Tips Chart
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 182: Single-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Single-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows the driver to select individual comfort settings. • The system provides set-and-forget operation for op- timum comfort and convenience. • The system can be controlled manually, if desired. The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 2. A/C Button 6. Front Defrost Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning Press and release to change the current setting. The (A/C) setting. Performing this function will cause the indicator illuminates when ON. The blower will auto- ATC to switch into manual mode.
Page 184 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • When the Auto indicator is on and the Recirculation 9. Blower Control Down Button There are 12 blower speeds. The blower speed decreases indicator is off, the Recirculation is in AUTO mode. If as you press this button. Performing this function will the Recirculation indicator is on, the Recirculation cause the ATC to switch into manual mode.
Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 NOTE: NOTE: Each of these features operates independently • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for from each other. If any feature is controlled manually, cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts temperature control will continue to operate automati- the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide cally.
Page 186 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL are selected. This allows the front occupants to control Bi-Level the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. AUTO mode. Press and release the Panel mode button and Floor mode button to enter Bi-Level mode, the indicators The operator can also select the direction of the airflow illuminate when ON.
Page 187 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 NOTE: While operating in the other modes, the system Recirculation Control will not automatically sense the presence of fog, mist or When outside air contains smoke, odors, or ice on the windshield. Defrost mode must be manually high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, selected to clear the windshield and side glass.
Page 188: Operating Tips
188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips smoke, perfumes, etc.) from sticking to the windows. Contaminates increase the rate of window fogging. Window Fogging Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside Summer Operation the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool NOTE: In some cases during high temperature opera- temperatures when it’s rainy or humid.
Page 189 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 189 Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air using the high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again.
Page 191: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ... . . 199 Starting Procedures ....195 ▫...
Page 192 192 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ General Information ....204 ▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . 213 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ... . . 206 Electronic Brake Control System .
Page 193 STARTING AND OPERATING 193 ▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ..227 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..240 ▫ Base System ......243 Tires —...
Page 194 194 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ... 252 ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle ......253 Trailer Towing .
Page 195: Starting Procedures
STARTING AND OPERATING 195 STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear.
Page 196: Cold Weather
196 STARTING AND OPERATING Cold Weather CAUTION! To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle uses a viscosity sensor to Use of the recommended SAE 5W-30 oil and adher- determine the thickness of the oil before the engine is ing to the prescribed oil change intervals is important allowed to start.
Page 197: After Starting
STARTING AND OPERATING 197 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. transmission cannot be started this way.
Page 198: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
198 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED Five-Speed Manual Transmission WARNING! You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended without having the parking brake fully applied. The parking brake should al- ways be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle, especially on an incline.
Page 199: Recommended Shift Speeds
STARTING AND OPERATING 199 Use each gear in numerical order; do not skip a gear. Be Recommended Shift Speeds sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following can result from starting in third gear.
Page 200: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
200 STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! CAUTION! If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high a vehicle speed, you could Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. ing precautions are not observed: •...
Page 201: Brake/Transmission Interlock System
STARTING AND OPERATING 201 ignition switch must be turned to the MAR (ACC/ON/ WARNING! RUN) or AVV (START) position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed. It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System speed.
Page 202: Gear Ranges
202 STARTING AND OPERATING Gear Ranges Never use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. Apply DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. NEUTRAL position into another gear range. Always apply the parking brake first, and then place the shift lever in the PARK position.
Page 203 STARTING AND OPERATING 203 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you must unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a turn the ignition from STOP (OFF/LOCK) to MAR number of reasons.
Page 204: Autostick - If Equipped
204 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation WARNING! When the shift lever is in the Autostick position (to the left of the Drive position), it can be moved forward and Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the rearward. This allows the driver to manually select the ignition switch to coast down a hill.
Page 205 STARTING AND OPERATING 205 • If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed, into a higher gear if the engine speed is too low. An audible beep will sound if an inappropriate gear is that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine. selected.
Page 206: Driving On Slippery Surfaces
206 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Acceleration wedge of water to build up between the tire and road Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- surface.
Page 207: Driving Through Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 207 DRIVING THROUGH WATER Shallow Standing Water Driving through water more than a few inches/ Although your vehicle is capable of driving through centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure shallow standing water, consider the following Caution safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Page 208 208 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! • Driving through standing water may cause dam- • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al- cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 209: Power Steering
STARTING AND OPERATING 209 POWER STEERING WARNING! The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability Continued operation with reduced or no power steer- in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and steering capability if power assist is lost.
Page 210 210 STARTING AND OPERATING The parking brake lever is located in the center console. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as switch in the MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) position, the Brake possible.
Page 211: Sport Mode
STARTING AND OPERATING 211 SPORT MODE WARNING! (Continued) Manual Transmission – If Equipped • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake with slight increases in effort and throttle pedal-to-engine failure and a collision.
Page 212: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
212 STARTING AND OPERATING 1. To activate the Sport mode, press the SPORT button. Automatic Transmission – If Equipped The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increase in effort and changes the transmis- sion shift schedules for more aggressive shifting. This driving mode is useful while driving on twisty roads where more steering precision is desired in spirited cornering.
Page 213: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 213 BRAKE SYSTEM In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for example; repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The effort required to brake the vehicle will be significantly more than that required with the power system operating.
Page 214 214 STARTING AND OPERATING modulate hydraulic pressure, to prevent wheel lock-up WARNING! and to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their The system’s pump motor runs during an ABS stop to effectiveness and may lead to a collision. Pumping provide regulated hydraulic pressure.
Page 215: Electronic Brake Control System
STARTING AND OPERATING 215 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING! (Continued) Your vehicle is equipped with a advanced electronic • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake those resulting from excessive speed in turns, System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Con- following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- trol System (TCS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), and Electronic...
Page 216: Traction Control System (Tcs)
216 STARTING AND OPERATING system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- WARNING! (Continued) ing the rate and amount of brake application and then • The BAS cannot prevent collisions, including applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help those resulting from excessive speed in turns, reduce braking distances.
Page 217: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
STARTING AND OPERATING 217 brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine HSA Activation Criteria torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to This feature remains active even if TCS and ESC are in activate: the Partial Off mode.
Page 218: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
218 STARTING AND OPERATING Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- 8%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by when the system will not activate and slight rolling applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in...
Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING 219 ESC Off Switch (Manual Transmission) ESC Off Switch (Automatic Transmission) ESC Operating Modes The ESC system has two available operating modes. Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in On mode.
Page 220 220 STARTING AND OPERATING This mode should be used for most driving situations. overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the ESC should only be turned to Partial Off for specific switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. reasons as noted below.
Page 221: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during accel- ESC OFF Indicator Light eration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and Light in the instrument cluster will come on driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Page 222: Tire Safety Information
222 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tire Markings design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. •...
Page 223 STARTING AND OPERATING 223 • High flotation tire sizing is based on U.S. design Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” or “S”molded into the sidewall preceding the size desig- standards and it begins with the tire diameter molded nation.
Page 224 224 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: 15 = Rim diameter in inches (in) Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load index under certain operating conditions —...
Page 225: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Tire Identification Number (TIN) Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, the outboard side, then you will find it on the inboard however, the date code may only be on one side.
Page 226: Tire Terminology And Definitions
226 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is a structural member of the body located between the front and rear door (of a four-door vehicle) running from the sill to the roof. Cold Tire Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least 3 hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a three hour period.
Page 227: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
STARTING AND OPERATING 227 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle...
Page 228 228 STARTING AND OPERATING Loading Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg”...
Page 229 STARTING AND OPERATING 229 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities calculated in Step 4.
Page 230 230 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Page 231: Tires - General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the cause accidents. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.
Page 232: Tire Inflation Pressures
232 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the ve- driver’s side B-Pillar. hicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as the right or left.
Page 233: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 233 defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kPa) driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile during operation.
Page 234: Radial-Ply Tires
234 STARTING AND OPERATING Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in WARNING! the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your Compact Spare Tire tires could cause them to fail.
Page 235: Tire Spinning
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Temporary use spare tires have limited tread life. Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take When the tread is worn to the tread wear indica- your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the tors, the temporary use spare tire needs to be compact spare installed.
Page 236: Tread Wear Indicators
236 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam- age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some- one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds continuously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the...
Page 237: Life Of Tire
STARTING AND OPERATING 237 Life Of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including, but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure.
Page 238: Tire Chains
238 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having • Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations failure and loss of vehicle control.
Page 239 STARTING AND OPERATING 239 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the possible and then retighten after driving about following precautions: 0.5 mile (0.8 km). •...
Page 240: Tire Rotation Recommendations
240 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS The suggested rotation method is shown in the following The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at diagram. different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat- terns.
Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for every 12° F (6.5° C). This means that pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended will decrease.
Page 242 242 STARTING AND OPERATING pressure is sufficiently low enough to turn on the Tire CAUTION! Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light. Driving the vehicle • The TPMS has been optimized for the original may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 27 psi (186 kPa), but the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale equipment tires and wheels.
Page 243: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 243 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire the tire.
Page 244 244 STARTING AND OPERATING • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors Check TPMS Warnings The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on • Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings fault is detected, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi-...
Page 245: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 245 5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on wheel and tire assembly.
Page 246: Fuel Requirements
246 STARTING AND OPERATING • This device must accept any interference received, Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to including interference that may cause undesired your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at operation. high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required.
Page 247: Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
STARTING AND OPERATING 247 The manufacturer supports the use of reformulated gaso- Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline line. Properly blended reformulated gasoline will pro- blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer. vide excellent performance and durability of engine and While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it fuel system components.
Page 248: Mmt In Gasoline
248 STARTING AND OPERATING To recover from a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer once with E-85 perform the following: recommends using gasoline without MMT. Since the MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the •...
Page 249: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentra- performance: tions of Methanol.
Page 250: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
250 STARTING AND OPERATING Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper WARNING! maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor- Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon mal conditions repaired promptly.
Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 251 CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu- rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indi- cator Light (MIL)”...
Page 252 252 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, in violation of most state and federal fire regula- improperly installed, or damaged.
Page 253 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheels OFF the Towing Condition Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Ground Flat Tow • Transmission in NEUTRAL NONE • Key in MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) Front Dolly Tow Rear On Trailer NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions...
Page 254 254 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! CAUTION! • Do not flat tow any vehicle equipped with a Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- will result. If these vehicles require towing, make age from improper towing is not covered under the sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
Page 255: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Spare Tire Removal ....270 Hazard Warning Flashers ....257 ▫...
Page 256 256 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Without The Ignition Key ....286 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ....285 ▫...
Page 257: Hazard Warning Flashers
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 257 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the In any of the following situations, you can reduce the instrument panel below the radio. potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- tion.
Page 258: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped
258 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage You or others can be badly burned by hot engine your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If the instrument cluster will sound a chime.
Page 259: Tirefit Storage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 259 TIREFIT Storage 4. Power Button The TIREFIT kit is located under the front driver seat. 5. Mode Select Knob TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation 6. Sealant Hose (Clear) 7. Air Pump Hose (Black) 8. Power Plug Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your TIREFIT kit may be equipped with either of the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
Page 260: Tirefit Usage Precautions
260 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Selecting Sealant Mode TIREFIT Usage Precautions Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to this • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant position to inject the TIREFIT Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the and to inflate the tire.
Page 261 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 261 • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem WARNING! on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the TIREFIT kit. vehicle closest to traffic.
Page 262 262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to − If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel. come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. TIRE- •...
Page 263: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 263 3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or WARNING! (Continued) in Gear (manual transmission) and turn Off the ignition. • Use the gloves provided in the Accessory Storage 4. Set the parking brake. Compartment (located on the bottom of the air pump) when operating the TIREFIT kit.
Page 264 264 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or 1.
Page 265 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 265 NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) the pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air pressure within 15 minutes: Pump Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).
Page 266 266 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the vehicle storage WARNING! location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle”. TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the CAUTION! tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT.
Page 267 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar) , the tire is too 4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire ser- further.
Page 268: Jacking And Tire Changing
268 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT hous- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ing. WARNING! 5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in the front of the housing.
Page 269: Jack Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 269 WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 270: Spare Tire Removal
270 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Removal 2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive nut. Use the wrench The spare tire is stowed to the underbody below the to rotate the nut counterclockwise until the spare is on cargo area the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
Page 271 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 271 CAUTION! The winch mechanism is designed for use with the jack wrench tool only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and they can dam- age the winch. 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. Spare Tire...
Page 272: Preparations For Jacking
272 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. When the spare is clear, remove the knob or plastic molded nut by rotating it counter-clockwise. Retainer Preparations For Jacking Plastic Molded Nut 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or 5.
Page 273: Jacking Instructions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 273 6. Block both the front and rear of the WARNING! wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For example, if changing the Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the right front tire, block the left rear vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off wheel.
Page 274 274 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from • If working on or near a roadway, be extremely the edge of the roadway as possible before raising careful of motor traffic.
Page 275 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 275 CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver’s seat.
Page 276 276 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. Rear Jacking Location Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely engaged.
Page 277 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 WARNING! WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle hurt someone near it.
Page 278 278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the 9. Disassemble the jack and tools and place them in the wheel bolts. When reinstalling the original wheel, prop- bag. Stow it under the driver’s seat and secure the bag to erly align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the the floor with the straps attached to the floor of the wheel cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel bolts.
Page 279: Spare Tire Stowage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 WARNING! CAUTION! A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard The winch mechanism is designed for use with the stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi- power tool may damage the winch.
Page 280: Preparations For Jump-Start
280 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
Page 281: Jump-Starting Procedure
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park WARNING! the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF. ever the hood is raised.
Page 282 282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 283: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Page 284: Shift Lever Override
284 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con- WARNING! trol or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or CAUTION! even failure, of the axle and tires.
Page 285: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285 6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position. 7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL. 8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover. TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition Key Automatic Transmission •...
Page 286: Without The Ignition Key
286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Manual Transmission CAUTION! (Continued) • Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the • Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL. towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension •...
Page 287: Enhanced Accident Response System
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 override the system. The ignition key must be in the After the event occurs, when the system is active, the ON/RUN position to use the override lever. message Fuel Cutoff See Handbook is displayed. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM compartment and on the ground near the engine com-...
Page 288 288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Customer Action Customer Will See 7. Turn Left Turn Signal Left Turn Light is OFF. Switch OFF. (Turn Signal Right Turn Light is OFF. 1. Turn ignition OFF. Switch Must be placed in (Turn Signal Switch Must Neutral State).
Page 289: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....298 Engine Compartment — 1.4L ... . . 291 ▫...
Page 290 290 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ..315 ▫ Front Fog Lamps ....329 ▫...
Page 291: Engine Compartment - 1.4L
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 291 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Battery 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Air Cleaner Filter 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill 4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 —...
Page 292: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
292 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM – OBD II CAUTION! Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard • Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic further damage to the emission control system.
Page 293 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 293 Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of ready for testing.
Page 294: Replacement Parts
294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE you may need to do nothing more than drive your DEALER SERVICE vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II Your authorized dealer has the qualified service person- system to update. A recheck with the above test routine nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all service may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Page 295: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION! (Continued) The pages that follow contain the required maintenance • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids services determined by the engineers who designed your that protect the performance and durability of vehicle.
Page 296 296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level CAUTION! before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the give you an incorrect reading.
Page 297 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 297 Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection for all engines under all types of operating conditions, the Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the manufacturer recommends engine oils that are API Cer- chemicals can damage your engine.
Page 298: Engine Oil Filter
298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- station, or governmental agency for advice on how and ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in information.
Page 299: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 Maintenance-Free Battery WARNING! Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main- The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc) can tenance required. provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire.
Page 300: Air Conditioner Maintenance
300 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! • Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep • It is essential when replacing the cables on the flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use battery that the positive cable is attached to the a booster battery or any other booster source with positive post and the negative cable is attached to an output greater than 12 Volts.
Page 301 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 301 include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance WARNING! test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants time. approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- CAUTION! tioning system.
Page 302: Body Lubrication
302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- hood latching components to ensure proper function. ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning When performing other underhood services, the hood service be performed by authorized dealers or other latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
Page 303 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Page 304: Adding Washer Fluid
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the blade holder.
Page 305: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust system. carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 306 306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 307: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion.
Page 308 308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, CAUTION! flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti- • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine...
Page 309 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 Please review these recommendations for using Organic CAUTION! (Continued) Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze). • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine When adding engine coolant (antifreeze): coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi- •...
Page 310 310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main- WARNING! tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac- • The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is operated.
Page 311 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani- When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to mals or children do not store ethylene glycol-based maintain the proper level, it should be added to the engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it coolant bottle.
Page 312: Brake System
312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti- operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant ONLY the correct type thermostat.
Page 313 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 when the pads are replaced. However, low fluid level WARNING! may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a manual possibly a collision.
Page 314 314 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the Parts”...
Page 315: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 Manual Transmission – If Equipped WARNING! (Continued) Lubricant Selection • Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contami- Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in be damaged, causing partial or complete brake “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
Page 316: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped
316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any trans- changed immediately. mission; only the approved lubricant may be used. Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Special Additives The automatic transmission and differential assembly are Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered contained within a single housing.
Page 317: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 Fluid Level Check The following maintenance recommendations will enable The automatic transmission has no dipstick and is dealer you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion serviced only. resistance built into your vehicle. Fluid And Filter Changes What Causes Corrosion? Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule”...
Page 318 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR Car Wash or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 319 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner. chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
Page 320 320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the cleaning with a damp, soft cloth. Small particles of dirt stain.
Page 321 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 Cleaning Headlights quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and not use scrapers or other sharp instruments which may less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. scratch the elements.
Page 322: Fuses
322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Bezels Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical CAUTION! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Page 323 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 Cavity Vehicle Mini Description Fuse Fuse Number 5 Amp Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and Door Courtesy Lights 5 Amp Instrument Panel Node 20 Amp Central Door Lock- Yellow 10 Amp Diagnostic Socket, Fuse Panel Car Radio, Climate Control System Cavity...
Page 324 324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Vehicle Mini Description Cavity Vehicle Mini Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse Number Number 7.5 Amp Left Low Beam, 5 Amp Ignition, Climate Brown Headlamp Leveling Control 7.5 Amp Airbag 20 Amp Driver Power Win- Brown Yellow 5 Amp Car Radio Switch,...
Page 325: Underhood Fuses
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 Underhood Fuses Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description A second fuse panel is located on the right side of the 60 Amp Body Controller engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the Blue fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. 20 Amp Audio Amplifier Yellow...
Page 326 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 30 Amp Blower Motor 25 Amp Powertrain (Multi- Green White air – If Equipped) 10 Amp Powertrain 15 Amp Powertrain Blue 10 Amp Horn 15 Amp Powertrain Blue...
Page 327: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description • Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of 7.5 Amp Stability Control Brown System service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the 15 Amp Fog Lamps air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes...
Page 328: Bulb Replacement
328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Exterior Lights Bulb Type Front Low and High Beam Headlamp..HIR2 Headlamps Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps..W21/5W 1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp Front Fog Lamps .
Page 329: Front Fog Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 7. Reinstall the plastic cap. Front Fog Lamps To replace the front fog lights, see your authorized dealer. Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps 1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand access to side marker lamp. 2.
Page 330: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp 5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out. assembly. 6. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp. Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening screws.
Page 331: Fluid Capacities
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 10.5 Gallons 40 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 1.4 Liter Engine 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters Cooling System 1.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 4.6 Quarts 4.4 Liters Year/152,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) — with Manual Transmission 1.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 5.8 Quarts...
Page 332: Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts
332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/152,000 Mile Formula OAT (Or- ganic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Page 333: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission – If MOPAR AW-1 Transmission Fluid Equipped Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Page 335 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals ..337 Maintenance Schedule ....336...
Page 336 “Electronic Vehicle is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced Information Center (EVIC)/Change Engine Oil” in “Un- as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km). derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa- NOTE: tion.
Page 337 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 337 • Check all lights and other electrical items for correct At Each Stop For Fuel operation. • Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level At Each Oil Change while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the •...
Page 338 338 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule Included in the Maintenance Program ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Included in the Maintenance Program ❏...
Page 339 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 339 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Included in the Maintenance Program ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil fil- ter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 24,000 miles (39 000 km).
Page 340 340 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months Maintenance Service Schedule Included in the Maintenance Program ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 32,000 miles (52 000 km). ❏...
Page 341: Service Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 341 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 48,000 Miles (78,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service 30 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 342 342 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or 64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service 42 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 343 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 343 72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or 80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service 54 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 344 344 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 88,000 Miles (143,000 km) or 96,000 Miles (156,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service 66 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 345 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 345 104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or 112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service 78 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 346 346 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or 128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service 90 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 347 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 347 136,000 Miles (221,000 km) or 144,000 Miles (234,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service 102 Months Maintenance Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. Service Schedule ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before ❏...
Page 348 348 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or 114 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. ❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 152,000 miles (247 000 km). ❏...
Page 349 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 349 † This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty. WARNING! • You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
Page 351 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire ▫ Fiat Customer Center ....353 Quality Grades ......357 ▫...
Page 352: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
352 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR the service advisor and list the items in order of priority. YOUR VEHICLE At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it Prepare For The Appointment is advisable to make these arrangements when you call If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the...
Page 353: Fiat Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- FIAT Customer Center solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004...
Page 354: Service Contract
354 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 is not responsible for any service contract other than the and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser- a Bell Relay Service operator.
Page 355: Warranty Information
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 355 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS WARNING! In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should known to the State of California to cause cancer and immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Page 356: In Canada
356 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also NOTE: A street address is required when ordering obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from manuals (no P.O. Boxes). http://www.safercar.gov. • Service Manuals In Canada These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you information that students and professional technicians...
Page 357: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 357 find and correct problems the first time, using step-by- Visit us on the Worldwide Web at: step troubleshooting and drivability procedures, • www.techauthority.com proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES •...
Page 358: Traction Grades
358 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the Temperature Grades actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, significantly from the norm due to variations in driving representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under...
Page 359 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 359 WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Page 361 INDEX...
Page 362 362 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..309 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ... . . 7 Adding Fuel ......250 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .
Page 363 INDEX 363 B-Pillar Location ......227 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..331 Battery .
Page 364 364 INDEX Child Seat ......59 Inspection ......311 Clean Air Gasoline .
Page 365 INDEX 365 Door Locks ......19 Jacking ......268 Door Locks, Automatic .
Page 366 366 INDEX Overheating ......257 Fluid Leaks ......68 Starting .
Page 367 INDEX 367 Tank Capacity ......331 Hazard Fuel System Caution ..... 251 Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water .
Page 368 368 INDEX Instrument Cluster ..... . . 123 Lane Change Assist ..... . . 95 Instrument Panel and Controls .
Page 369 INDEX 369 High Beam Indicator ....124 Power Door ......20 Low Fuel .
Page 370 370 INDEX Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ... . . 7 Filter ....... 298 Monitor, Tire Pressure System .
Page 371 INDEX 371 Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ..111 Reminder, Seat Belt ..... . . 36 Steering .
Page 372 372 INDEX Seat Belts ......66 Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ... 199 And Pregnant Women .
Page 373 INDEX 373 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....176 Tire Safety Information ....222 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System TIREFIT .
Page 374 374 INDEX Rotation ......240 Transporting Pets ......63 Safety .
Page 375 INDEX 375 Warranty Information ....4,355 Wind Buffeting ..... . . 23,110 Washer, Adding Fluid .

Fiat 500 Owner's Manual

Introduction 1

Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

Understanding Your Instrument Panel

Starting and Operating

What to Do in Emergencies

Maintaining Your Vehicle

If You Need Consumer Assistance

Quick Links

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