Wind Buffeting; Engine Block Heater - Fiat 500 2013 User Manual

WIND BUFFETING

• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting
occurs with the windows down, or top down (convertible models), adjust one or both
windows up or down slightly.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

• To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will
inhibit engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than –22° F (–30° C)
and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been
used. An externally-powered electric engine block heater is available as optional equip-
ment or from your authorized studio.
• The message "plug in engine heater" will be displayed in the instrument cluster when
the ambient temperature is below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is shut off as
a reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start.
If Engine Fails To Start
• Use of the recommended SAE 5W-30 oil and adhering to the prescribed oil
change intervals is important to prevent engine damage and ensure satisfactory
starting in cold conditions.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage
the converter and vehicle.
• To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously crank the engine for more
than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening
in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious per-
sonal injury.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
CAUTION!
WARNING!
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