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  • Page 1 2 016 FIAT 500/500C U S E R G U I D E ®...
  • Page 2 If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-888-242-6342 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM FIAT ....2 TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..75 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 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines). WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Turn Signal/Lights Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 29 2. Uconnect 5.0 Voice Recognition Controls pg. 55 3. Instrument Cluster pg. 6 4. Speed Control pg. 32 5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 71 6.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 9. Glove Compartment 10. Defroster 11. Hazard Lights Button 12. Climate Controls pg. 36 13. Power Windows pg. 35 14. Transmission Gear Selector 15. Hood Release pg. 107 16. Power Mirror Switch...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. Tachometer 2. Temperature Guage 3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (See page 76 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 4. Fuel Gauge 5. Gas Pedal Percentage Gauge/Turbo Gauge/Instant Consumption Bar Graph 6. Warning Lights (See page 81 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)

  • Page 10: Getting Started

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

  • Page 11: Vehicle Security Alarm

    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: Power Door Locks

    GETTING STARTED The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the pre- viously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm re- gardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Seat Belt Pretensioner The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately. WARNING! •...
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not de- ploy in every type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts.
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Supplemental Knee Air Bags This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instru- ment panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pre- tensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. • Being too close to the Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure After the event occurs, when the system is active, a message regarding fuel cutoff is dis- played. Turn the ignition switch from ignition AVV or MAR to ignition STOP. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the MAR position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either mo- mentarily or continuously.

  • Page 19: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED Locating Tether Anchorages In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position lo- cated on the back of the seat. Tether Anchors Center Seat LATCH 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 21 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 22 GETTING STARTED Tether Strap Installation 1. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 2. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts.

  • Page 23: Head Restraints

    GETTING STARTED HEAD RESTRAINTS Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear-impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear. WARNING! The head restraints for all occupants must be properly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.

  • Page 24: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED Rear Head Restraints To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head re- straint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Be- fore Starting Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 25: Recline Adjustment

    GETTING STARTED 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 26: Memory Feature

    GETTING STARTED Seat Height Adjustment The driver’ s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the out- board side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the le- ver downward to lower the seat height.

  • Page 27: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED Memory Function Option 2 — Seat Back Only Memory: After using the EZ entry function, the seat back may first be returned upright prior to going back to the last fore/aft (memory) position on the tracks. This results in the seat back memory being set only –...

  • Page 28: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. Push the switch once to turn on the heated seats.

  • Page 29: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt control lever is located on the left-side of the steering column, below the turn signal controls. Push down on the lever to unlock the col- umn.

  • Page 30: Operating Your Vehicle

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

  • Page 31: Multifunction Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MULTIFUNCTION LEVER The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the opera- tion of the headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals. NOTE: The headlights can only be turned on with the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Turn Signals Push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right turn or downward to signal a...

  • Page 32: Windshield Wipers And Washers

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights — If Equipped The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the instrument panel, just below the radio. Push the switch once to turn the front fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the front fog lights off.
  • Page 33 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper Operation Push the lever downward to the first detent. The wipers will operate intermittently. NOTE: The Intermittent function only has one detent but wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle speed. As vehicle speed increases the delay time will decrease. Low Speed Push the lever downward to the second detent.

  • Page 34: Electronic Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Windshield Wiper Rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever upward to the first detent past the intermittent settings for intermittent wipe operation. With the front windshield wiper active, rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever upward. The rear wiper will operate in the same mode as the front windshield wipers, but at half the frequency.
  • Page 35 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it. To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON.
  • Page 36 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Metric Speed (km/h) • Pushing the RES (+) button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h. • If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.

  • Page 37: Power Windows

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a con- stant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose con- trol and have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

  • Page 38: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Climate Controls 1 — Rotate Temperature Control 4 — Rotate Mode Control 2 — Rotate Blower Control 5 — Push Knob For A/C 3 — Rotate Recirculation Control Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...

  • Page 39: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Temperature Controls 1 — Auto Button 6 — Front Window Defroster Button 2 — A/C Button 7 — Panel Mode Button 3 — Temperature Control Up/Down But- 8 — Floor Mode Button tons 9 —...

  • Page 40: Rear Park Assist

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated when you turn on the rear window defroster, which is located in the center of the instrument panel, below the radio. REAR PARK ASSIST If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a visual warning will display in the instrument cluster and an audible tone will sound.

  • Page 41: Manual Transmission

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL TRANSMISSION Be sure the transmission is in first gear, not third, when starting from a standing position. Damage to the clutch can result from starting in third gear. Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, and never try to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal partially engaged.

  • Page 42: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console. Power Sunroof Switch WARNING! • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil- dren.

  • Page 43: Pinch Protect Feature

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE To Close With the sunroof in the full open position, pull the power sunroof button and hold it for approximately one second, the sunroof will return to the vented position. Pull the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second to completely close the sunroof. Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation.

  • Page 44: Power Convertible Top

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the power convertible top switch is located on the overhead console. The switch contains two buttons. The passenger side button, is used to open the power top, and the driver side button, is used to close the power top.
  • Page 45 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 46: Wind Stop

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

  • Page 47: Engine Block Heater

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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.

  • Page 48: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Mute Button 2. Phone Pick Up Button pg. 62 3. Phone Hang Up Button pg. 62 4. Voice Command Button pg. 55 5. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left - Behind Steering Wheel) pg. 71 6.
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS 9. Uconnect 5.0 Radio pg. 50 10. Settings Button 11. Tune/Scroll Knob — Browse/Enter Button 12. MORE Button 13. Power Outlet pg. 74 14. AUX Jack pg. 54 15. USB Port pg. 54...

  • Page 50: Cybersecurity

    ELECTRONICS CYBERSECURITY Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These networks allow your vehicle to send and receive information. This information allows systems and features in your vehicle to function properly. Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security features to reduce the risk of unau- thorized and unlawful access to vehicle systems and wireless communications.

  • Page 51: Identifying Your Radio

    ELECTRONICS IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO Uconnect 5.0 • 5.0” Full Color Touchscreen Display • Bluetooth Connectivity/Bluetooth Streaming Audio Uconnect 5.0...

  • Page 52: Uconnect 5.0

    ELECTRONICS UCONNECT 5.0 Uconnect 5.0 Radio 1 — On/Off Button 7 — MORE Button 2 — Mute Button 8 — PHONE Button 3 — Screen Off Button 9 — NAV Button 4 — Settings Button 10 — MEDIA Button 5 — Back Button 11 —...

  • Page 53: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Clock Setting To start the clock setting procedure: 1. Push the Settings button on the faceplate and then press the “Clock and Date” button on the touchscreen. 2. Press the “Set Time” button on the touchscreen. 3. Press the “Up” or “Down” arrows to adjust the hours or minutes, then select the “AM”...

  • Page 54: Radio Operation

    ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Radio Operation 1 — Radio Station Preset 5 — Station Information 2 — All Presets 6 — Direct Tune 3 — Seek Next 7 — Radio Band 4 — Audio Settings 8 — Seek Previous Store Radio Presets Manually The Radio stores up to 12 presets in each of the Radio modes.
  • Page 55 ELECTRONICS SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the pre- mium programming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio, every MLB and NHL game, every NASCAR race and more.

  • Page 56: Usb/Aux Control

    ELECTRONICS PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY RESPONSES Yes. Stuck in Traffic. See you later. Start without me. I’ll be Late. Okay. Where are you? I will be <number> minutes late. Call me. Are you there yet? I’ll call you later. I need directions. See you in <number>...

  • Page 57: Uconnect 5.0 Voice Recognition Quick Tips

    ELECTRONICS UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition with these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5.0 system. Key features: • Five-inch Color Touchscreen Display with AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth •...
  • Page 58 ELECTRONICS 4. Each time you give a Voice Command, you must first press either the VR or Phone button, wait until after the beep, then say your Voice Command. 5. You can interrupt the help message or system prompts by pressing the VR or Phone button and saying a Voice Command from current category.
  • Page 59 ELECTRONICS Basic Voice Commands The basic Voice Commands below can be given at any point while using your Uconnect system. . After the beep, say: Push the VR button • Cancel to stop a current voice session • Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands •...
  • Page 60 ELECTRONICS Radio Use your voice to quickly get to the AM, FM or SiriusXM Satellite Radio stations you would like to hear. (Subscription or included SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial required.) . After the beep, say: Push the VR button • Tune to ninety-five-point-five FM •...
  • Page 61 ELECTRONICS Media . After the beep, say one of the following commands and follow Push the VR button the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist. • Change source to Bluetooth • Change source to iPod • Change source to USB •...
  • Page 62 ELECTRONICS Phone Making and answering hands-free phone calls is easy with Uconnect. When the Phone- book button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your system is ready. U.S./Canadian residents can visit • UconnectPhone.com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions.

  • Page 63: Additional Information

    ELECTRONICS Additional Information © 2015 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar, Mopar Owner Connect and Uconnect are registered trademarks of FCA US LLC. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp, Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp.

  • Page 64: Uconnect Phone

    ELECTRONICS UCONNECT PHONE Uconnect Phone (Bluetooth Hands Free Calling) Uconnect 5.0 Phone Menu 1 — Call/Redial/Hold 7 — Uconnect Phone Settings Menu 2 — Mobile Phone Signal Strength 8 — Text Messaging 3 — Currently Paired Mobile Phone 9 — Direct Dial Pad 4 —...
  • Page 65 ELECTRONICS NOTE: • The Uconnect Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands- Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. • Most mobile phones/devices are compatible with the Uconnect system, however some mobile phones/devices may not be equipped with all of the required features to utilize all of the Uconnect system features.
  • Page 66 ELECTRONICS Pair Your iPhone: To search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled iPhone: 1. Press the Settings button. 2. Select Bluetooth. • Ensure the Bluetooth feature is en- abled. Once enabled, the mobile phone will begin to search for Bluetooth connections.
  • Page 67 ELECTRONICS Pair Your Android Device: To search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled Android Device: 1. Push the Menu button. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Connections. 4. Turn Bluetooth setting to “On.” • Ensure the Bluetooth feature is en- abled.
  • Page 68 ELECTRONICS Select The Android Mobile Phone's Priority Level When the pairing process has successfully completed, the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite mobile phone. Selecting “Yes” will make this mobile phone the highest priority. This mobile phone will take precedence over other paired mobile phones within range and will connect to the Uconnect system automati- cally when entering the vehicle.
  • Page 69 ELECTRONICS Voice Command Tips • Speaking complete names (i.e. Call John Doe vs. Call John) will result in greater system accuracy. • You can “link” commands together for faster results. Say “Call John Doe, mobile, ” for example. • If you are listening to available voice command options, you do not have to listen to the entire list.
  • Page 70 ELECTRONICS To enable incoming text messaging: iPhone 1. Press the settings button on the mobile phone. 2. Select Bluetooth. • Ensure Bluetooth is enabled, and the mobile phone is paired to the Uconnect system. 3. Select located under DEVICES next to Uconnect. 4.
  • Page 71 ELECTRONICS Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With iPhone) NOTE: Voice texting reply and voice texting features require a compatible mobile device enabled with Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP). iPhone, and some other smartphones, may not entirely support Bluetooth MAP. Visit UconnectPhone.com for the latest system and device compatibility.
  • Page 72 ELECTRONICS Helpful Tips And Common Questions To Improve Bluetooth Performance With Your Uconnect System Mobile Phone won’t reconnect to system after pairing: • Set mobile phone to auto-connect or trusted device in mobile phone Bluetooth set- tings (Blackberry devices). • Perform a factory reset on your mobile phone.

  • Page 73: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The Steering Wheel Audio Controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Push the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • Push the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/USB/SAT.

  • Page 74: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Push the MENU button until menu is displayed, then push the UP or DOWN arrow button to scroll through the settings. •...

  • Page 75: Trip Button

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

  • Page 76: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET For added convenience there is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet located in the floor console. NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is ex- ceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.

  • Page 77: 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 Automatic Towing Condition Manual Transmission Ground Transmission Transmission in Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED...

  • Page 78: What To Do In Emergencies

    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 79 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES – Air Bag Warning Light If the light is not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving have the vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. – Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the ve- hicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
  • Page 80 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 81 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES – Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the brake system master cylinder reservoir.

  • Page 82: Indicator Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES – Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illumi- nate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles.

  • Page 83: Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS – Turn Signal Indicator The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is oper- ated. A tone will chime, and a EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
  • Page 84 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES – Park/Headlight ON Indicator This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. – Power Steering System Warning This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering System).

  • Page 85: 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, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not in- crease engine idle speed.

  • Page 86: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
  • Page 87 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle. Spare Tire 4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. Retainer...
  • Page 88 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. WARNING! Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 89: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as pos- sible before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 90 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver's seat. 2. Remove center cap. NOTE: Before using the swivel wrench to remove the wheel bolts be sure to remove the center cap of the wheel by inserting the angled tab end of the swivel wrench into the notched part of the center cap.
  • Page 91 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed.
  • Page 92 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges. 7. Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel bolts. Lightly tighten the bolts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the bolts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.

  • Page 93: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Road Tire Installation Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel bolts. WARNING! To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.

  • Page 94: Tire Service Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each bolt has been tightened twice.

  • Page 95: Tire Service Kit Components And Operation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tire Service Kit Components And Operation Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode. • Selecting Air Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this position for air pump operation only.
  • Page 96 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles, located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid injecting sealant into them.

  • Page 97: Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit: 1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’ s Hazard Warning flashers. 2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground.
  • Page 98 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): 1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn Off the Tire Service Kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem.
  • Page 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle storage location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle.” CAUTION! •...
  • Page 100 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar): The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Call for assis- tance. If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher: 1.

  • Page 101: 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 102 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. Battery Posts 1 — Positive Battery Post 2 — Negative Battery Post WARNING! •...
  • Page 103 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK. 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) battery post. To remove the cover, push the locking tab and pull upward on the cover.
  • Page 104 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’ s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection system. WARNING! Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery.

  • Page 105: Gear Selector Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the gear selector: 1. Turn the engine OFF. 2.

  • Page 106: Automatic Transmission

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment manufacturer’ s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets.

  • Page 107: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Manual Transmission • Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL. • Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated. • Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground). CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe engine and/or transmission damage.

  • Page 108: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE/2nd gear and RE- VERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain dam- age may result. • Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission over- heating and failure.

  • Page 109: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever, located on the left kick panel, rear- ward. 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, near the center, and raise the hood.

  • Page 110: Engine Compartment - 1.4L

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L 1. Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap 2. Engine Oil Dipstick 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5. Battery...
  • Page 111 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Air Cleaner Filter 7. Engine Oil Fill 8. Washer Fluid Reservoir 9. Engine Coolant Reservoir...

  • Page 112: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO 1. Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap 2. Engine Oil Dipstick 3. Brake Fluid Reservoir 4. Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5. Battery...
  • Page 113 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 6. Air Cleaner Filter 7. Engine Oil Fill 8. Washer Fluid Reservoir 9. Engine Coolant Reservoir...

  • Page 114: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 10.5 Gallons 40 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters Cooling System 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 4.6 Quarts 4.4 Liters Mile Formula) — with Manual Transmission 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine...
  • Page 115 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech- nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible”...

  • Page 116: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Mainte- nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’ s Manual or applicable supplement on the DVD for further details. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system.
  • Page 117 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine RPM’ s . This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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  • Page 121: 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 5 Amp Tan Trunk and Door Courtesy Lights...
  • Page 122 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.

  • Page 123: Tires - General Information

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION Tire Pressures Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire (if equipped), 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 124 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Spare Tires — If Equipped NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “What To Do In Emergencies” on your DVD for further information. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an auto- matic car wash with a compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.

  • Page 125: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Full Size Spare — If Equipped The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the origi- nally equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited tread life.

  • Page 126: Replacement Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Bulbs Bulb Number Overhead Lamp Courtesy Lamp Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Front Low and High Beam Headlamp HIR2LL Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps W21/5W Front Fog Lamps H11LL Front Side Marker Lamps Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W Side Direction Lamps WY5W...

  • Page 127: Customer Assistance

    Booklet. United States customers may visit the Fiat Contact Us page at www.fiat.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link, then select the “Owner’ s Manual and Glove Compartment Material” from the left menu.

  • Page 128: 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. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

  • Page 129: Mopar® Accessories

    MOPAR® ACCESSORIES AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR • The following highlights just some of the many Authentic FIAT Accessories by Mopar featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your FIAT 500. • In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle with accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
  • Page 130 MOPAR® ACCESSORIES INTERIOR: • Door Sill Guards • Bright Pedal Kits • Katzkin Leather Interiors • Chrome Shift Knob • Key Covers • All-Weather Mats • Molded Cargo Tray • Roadside Safety Kit • Sunshade • Cargo Net • Cargo Liner •...

  • Page 131: Frequently Asked Questions

    • How much can I tow with my FIAT 500? pg. 75 • How do I tow my FIAT 500 behind another vehicle? pg. 75 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 77 •...

  • Page 132: Index

    INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..114 Canada ....3, 126 Adding Washer Fluid ... .114 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
  • Page 133 INDEX Coolant Capacity ...112 Enhanced Accident Response Coolant Level ... . .114 Feature ....14, 106 Disposal Of Used Coolant .
  • Page 134 INDEX Indicators ....4 Maintenance, General ..107, 114 Maintenance Procedures ..114 Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .
  • Page 135 INDEX Radio Text Messaging ... .53, 67, 69 Presets ....52 Tilt Steering Column ... .27 Radio Operation.
  • Page 136 NOTES...
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  • Page 138 NOTES...
  • Page 139 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new FIAT vehicle 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 140 Third Edition User Guide © 2015 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. FIAT is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used under license by FCA US LLC. Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting: www.fiatusa.com/en/owners/manuals (U.S.);...

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