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  • Page 2 Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication S.p.A, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM FIAT ....2 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..49 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE RECREATIONAL TOWING DRIVER COCKPIT .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM FIAT Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci- sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2013 Chrysler Group LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 22 2. Instrument Cluster pg. 6 3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display 4. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 24 5. Audio System pg. 36 6. Defroster 7. Glove Compartment...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 8. Climate Controls pg. 28 9. Power Windows pg. 27 10. Shifter 11. Speed Control pg. 25 12. BLUE & ME™ Hands-Free Communication pg. 40 13. Power Mirror Switch 14. Hood Release pg. 75...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. Speedometer 2. Fuel Gauge 3. Fuel Filler Door Location Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Power Steering System Warning Light - Charging System Light - Generic Warning Light - Oil Pressure Warning Light BRAKE - Brake Warning Light - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 4. Tachometer 5. Temperature Gauge Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Door Ajar Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Electronic Stability Control - Park/Headlight ON Indicator (ESC) Activation/Malfunction - Electronic Speed Control Indicator...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors And Liftgate • Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. • Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter once to unlock the driver’...

  • Page 11: Opening The Liftgate

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you: • Before operating the power top, make sure that no moving parts of the convert- ible top can injure a person or animal.

  • Page 12: Security Alarm

    GETTING STARTED SECURITY ALARM To Arm: • Press the Key Fob LOCK button. To Disarm The System: • Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/START position. • The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm.

  • Page 13: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED SEAT BELT • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.

  • Page 14: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

  • Page 15: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if avail- able. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED • In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. 1 — Tether Anchors WARNING! This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint.

  • Page 18: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED Recliner • To recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, located on the inboard side of the seat, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever. Seat Height • Both front seat heights can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the out- board side of the seat.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED EZ Entry Seats • Pull forward on the lever, located on the side of the seatback, to dump the seat- back forward and slide the seat forward. This allows for easier access to the rear seat. • Both front seats have a memory feature. After using the EZ Entry function, the seat back and adjuster will re-lock into the original position at which the seat...

  • Page 21: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback • To fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback flat. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully up- right and positioned forward.

  • Page 22: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. • Press the switch once to turn on the heated seat. Press the switch a second time to turn off the heated seat. WARNING! •...

  • Page 23: Operating Your Vehicle

    A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. •...

  • Page 24: Turn Signal/Lights/High Beam Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times to indicate a lane change and auto- matically turn off. Headlights/Parking Lights •...
  • Page 25 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home) • Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel. •...

  • Page 26: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation, the second detent for low wiper opera- tion and to the third detent for high wiper operation.

  • Page 27: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • The Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE READY will appear on the in- strument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
  • Page 28 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE To Decrease Speed • When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET - button. • The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: U.S.

  • Page 29: Power Windows

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS • Power windows can be operated with the ignition in the ON/RUN position for two minutes after the key has been removed before any door is opened. • The controls for the power windows are located on either side of the gear lever.

  • Page 30: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. • – Air intake from outside •...

  • Page 31: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation 1. Push the AUTO button. 2. Select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...

  • Page 32: Sport Mode

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPORT MODE • The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases in effort and throttle pedal-to-engine response. Changes to the transmission shift schedules for more aggressive shifting will occur on automatic transmission versions. •...

  • Page 33: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console. To Open • Press and hold the POWER SUNROOF switch rearward for approximately two seconds and the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a sec- ond time and hold for approximately one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.

  • Page 34: Power Convertible Top

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the vehicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
  • Page 35 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Raising The Power Top Auto Close From the convertible top fully open position, push the top close button for approximately one second for the three-quarter open/spoiler position. Push the top close button for approximately one second a second time for the one-quarter open position. Push and hold close button to fully close convertible top.

  • Page 36: Wind Stop

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure If your power convertible top does not operate in the Auto Opening/Closing mode (automatically opening/closing to the one-quarter open and three-quarter open comfort stops), or if the remote keyless power top function is inoperable, or if the trunk lid does not open - the following relearn procedure may be necessary.

  • Page 37: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the windows down, or top down (convertible models), adjust one or both side windows up or down slightly. ENGINE BLOCK HEATER •...

  • Page 38: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. BLUE&ME™ Handsfree Communication pg. 40 2. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 42 3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 42 4. Audio System Mute Button...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS 5. AM/FM Radio With CD Player And SiriusXM Satellite Radio 38 6. CD Eject Button 7. USB Port (Located inside glove compartment) pg. 45 8. Audio Jack (Located inside glove compartment) pg. 45...

  • Page 40: Am/Fm Radio With Cd Player And Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press the Right or Left arrows to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands or seek through tracks in a CD. • Hold either button to bypass stations or CD tracks without stopping. Tune Up/Down Buttons •...

  • Page 41: Station Presets

    ELECTRONICS Tuner • Press the TUNER button to select between AM, FM, SAT (SiriusXM Satellite Radio) modes. Info • Press the INFO button to view Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Playlist, Folder information (if available) in CD, Media Player and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (if so equipped). Also use the Info button to toggle RDS information in FM.

  • Page 42: Blue&Me™ Hands-Free Operation

    ELECTRONICS BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION • FIAT’ s Windows Mobile™ based BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication is a personal telematics system that incorporates communication and entertainment applications that are specifically designed for use in your car. • The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package installed in your car is equipped with integral hands-free functionality, message reader, and media player.
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS Button Short press function Long press function (less than One second) (more than One second) PHONE/MENU Launch BLUE&ME™ – Main Menu Dial the number displayed on the display that was accessed haptically from the phonebook or the recent calls list Accept an incoming phone call Switch between two ongoing...
  • Page 44 ELECTRONICS Button Short press function Long press function (less than One second) (more than One second) PRESET UP/OK Confirm manually selected – (center button on left side menu option back of steering wheel) Switch phone conversation from the hands-free phone to your mobile phone and vice versa Select displayed message...
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS • On your mobile phone, search for devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology (the setting on your mobile phone might be called Discover or New Device). In this list you will find BLUE&ME™ (name identifying the BLUE&ME™ system on your car): select it. •...
  • Page 46 ELECTRONICS number, say “Forward” or “Backward” to navigate to the phone number you’ d like to call. To call the displayed phone number, pronounce “Call.” You can also scroll through the phone number list manually by pressing the buttons on the back of the steering wheel until you find the required number.

  • Page 47: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    ELECTRONICS iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL • The USB port located within the glove compartment, allows you to plug an iPod® or USB device into the vehicle's sound system. • To hear audio from devices connected to this port press the MEDIA button on the radio faceplate.

  • Page 48: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the right side of the Instrument Cluster allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 49: Trip Button

    ELECTRONICS TRIP BUTTON • The Trip button is located on the end of the wiper lever to the right of the steering column. The trip button can be used to display and reset the following functions: • Range • Distance Travelled •...

  • Page 50: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet, located in the floor con- sole, for added convenience. This power outlet can power mobile phones, elec- tronics and other low power devices. NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.

  • Page 51: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) • Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE Wheels OFF the Towing Condition Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Ground Transmission in Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED...

  • Page 52: What To Do In Emergencies

    24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • If your FIAT 500 requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. See your Warranty booklet for further details.

  • Page 53: Indicator Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light • This light informs you of a problem with the system. •...
  • Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: • The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN. • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN, the ESC system will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air tempera- ture change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.

  • Page 56: Charging System Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Charging System Light • This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. •...

  • Page 57: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

  • Page 58: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire. The jack and jack-handle are stowed in a bag under the front driver’ s seat. Spare Tire Removal •...
  • Page 59 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. When the spare is clear from the vehicle, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. 2.
  • Page 60 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions NOTE: Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of the “Tires-General Information” under “Starting And Operating” for information about the spare tire, its use, and operation. 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver's seat.
  • Page 61 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed.
  • Page 62 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Stowage • Reverse instructions of the spare removal section. • Rotate the jack wrench tool on the winch drive nut clockwise until effort becomes heavy and an audible click is heard indicating the spare is properly stowed. CAUTION! •...
  • Page 63 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 64: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT • Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT Kit. • Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).

  • Page 65: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Power Button • Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn On the TIREFIT kit. Push and release the Power Button (4) again to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Using The Deflation Button •...
  • Page 66 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position. 2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
  • Page 67 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immediately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue to operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side latch pillar (recommended pressure). Check the tire pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3).
  • Page 68 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle. 4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire service center. 5. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) assembly at your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 69 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. •...

  • Page 70: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE • If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 71 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 72: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2.

  • Page 73: Enhanced Accident Response System

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Without The Ignition Key • Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF/ LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
  • Page 74 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES System Reset Procedure • After an impact causing air bag deployment, the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, will both be blinking until the ignition is turned off. • In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road you must follow the system reset procedure.

  • Page 75: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 76: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’...

  • Page 77: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD 1. Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’ s door. 2. Raise the hood and locate the safety latch in the middle of the hood opening. 3.

  • Page 78: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 80: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Capacities Genuine Part Engine Coolant 1.4L/1.4L We recommend you use 4.6 Quarts (4.4 Liters) Turbo Engine with Manual MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Transmission Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). Engine Coolant 1.4L/1.4L We recommend you use 5.8 Quarts (5.5 Liters)
  • Page 81 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Capacities Genuine Part Spark Plugs - 1.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs — (Gap 0.031 in [.80 mm]) We recommend you use Spark Plugs - 1.4L Turbo MOPAR® Spark Plugs —...

  • Page 82: Maintenance Schedule

    Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty. Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: •...
  • Page 83 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Required Maintenance Intervals. Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
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  • Page 86: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Interior Fuses • The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. Vehicle Fuse Cavity Mini Fuse Description Number 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk 5 Amp Tan...
  • Page 87 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Orange Anti-Lock Brake Pump 70 Amp Tan Electric Power Steering 20 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan - Single Speed 30 Amp Green Radiator Fan - Low Speed 40 Amp Orange Radiator Fan - High Speed 30 Amp Green Blower Motor...

  • Page 88: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 89: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use a wheel cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

  • Page 90: Customer Assistance

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–800–423–6343 FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French) ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.

  • Page 91: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer. •...

  • Page 92: Mopar® Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic FIAT Accessories by MOPAR®, visit your local FIAT dealer or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents or mopar.ca for Canadian residents. EXTERIOR: •...

  • Page 93: Frequently Asked Questions

    • How much can I tow with my FIAT 500? pg. 49 • How do I tow my FIAT 500 behind another vehicle? pg. 49 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 52 •...

  • Page 94: Index

    INDEX Airbag ....12 Emergency, In Case of Airbag Light ....12, 54 Brake Warning Light .
  • Page 95 INDEX Liftgate ....8 Schedule, Maintenance... .80 Light Bulbs ....87 Seat Belts .
  • Page 96 NOTES...
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  • Page 99 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new FIAT and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,...
  • Page 100 14FF500-926-AA Third Edition Rev 1 User Guide Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the Owners tab at:...

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