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FIAT 500 ABARTH
2 0 1 5
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
I N C L U D E S C A B R I O

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  • Page 1 FIAT 500 ABARTH 2 0 1 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I N C L U D E S C A B R I O...
  • Page 2 WARNING! tured. FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and by Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION ............. 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ..7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....5 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .

  • Page 6: Introduction

    - all essentials that are maintaining its validity traditional to our vehicles. • The range of additional services available to FIAT This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Group Automobiles customers tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.
  • Page 8 6 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 9: Vehicle Identification Number

    INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners 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 Owners Manual, you may miss important information.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations

    8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
  • Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ... .16 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ... . .11 ▫...
  • Page 12 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LIFTGATE ......22 SAFETY TIPS ......74 ▫...

  • Page 13: 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 code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key transmitter with an integrated key.
  • Page 14 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Before exiting a vehicle, always turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position, apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into REVERSE gear, and remove the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

  • Page 15: Locking Doors With A Key

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Key-In-Ignition Reminder WARNING! (Continued) Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition • Do not leave children or animals inside parked and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK, sounds a vehicles in hot weather.

  • Page 16: Replacement Keys

    14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also Replacement Keys considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

  • Page 17: General Information

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 General Information The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. •...

  • Page 18: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

    16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate 1. Press the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE located on the side of the Key Fob.
  • Page 19 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Key Fob Screw Location Battery Case Removed 3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the 4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the battery observing its polarity. screw to lock it into place.

  • Page 20: General Information

    18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information DOOR LOCKS This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with The door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from inside the vehicle by using the door handle. If the door RS-210 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 21 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is • Do not leave children or animals inside parked dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may others could be seriously or fatally injured.

  • Page 22: Power Door Locks - If Equipped

    20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks — If Equipped A power door lock switch is incorporated into the driver door handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate. If the driver’s door handle is pushed a red lock indicator will show on the driver’s door handle (indicating locked) when the door is closed, the door will lock.

  • Page 23: Autoclose

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Autoclose POWER WINDOWS When enabled, the door locks will lock automatically Power Window Switches when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The There are single window controls located on the shifter auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled using bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

  • Page 24: Auto-Down

    22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions.
  • Page 25 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.

  • Page 26: Occupant Restraints Systems

    24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems: 1.
  • Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 4. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle 9. Do not lean against the door or window. If your seat belt properly (Refer to “Child Restraints”) should vehicle has side air bags, and deployment occurs, the be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space belt-positioning booster seats.

  • Page 28: Seat Belt Systems

    26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Seat Belt Systems seat belts. The feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even driver or outboard front seat passenger is unbelted, on short trips.
  • Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert® is not Lap/Shoulder Belts active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoc- All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with cupied. BeltAlert® may be triggered when an animal or lap/shoulder belts.
  • Page 30 28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat severe injuries in a collision.
  • Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of • A seat belt that is too loose will not protect you injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at properly.
  • Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re- placed immediately.
  • Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle Positioning The Lap Belt 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low 5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and across your hips, below your abdomen. To remove chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfort- slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder able and not resting on your neck.
  • Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. Seat Belt Extender The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when position.
  • Page 35 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Seat Belt Pretensioner WARNING! (Continued) The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning • Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat increase the risk of serious injury or death in a belt in the event of a collision.
  • Page 36 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an Energy Management feature in the front seating positions that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision.
  • Page 37 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is auto- Driver Center Passenger matically pre locked. The seat belt will still retract to First Row remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Second Locking Mode is available on all passenger seating positions with a combination lap/shoulder belt.
  • Page 38 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) fea- the entire seat belt is extracted.

  • Page 39: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 • Front and Side Impact Sensors Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) • Seat Belt Pretenioners Air Bag System Components • Seat Belt Buckle Switch Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components: •...
  • Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
  • Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Advanced Front Air Bag Features This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether The Advanced Front Air Bag system has multistage the driver or front passenger seat belt is buckled. The seat driver and front passenger air bags.
  • Page 42 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Operation WARNING! (Continued) Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi- • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers or tional protection by supplementing the seat belts. Ad- attempt to open them manually.
  • Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- Knee Impact Bolsters sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the away from an inflating air bag.
  • Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides en- hanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and Advanced Front Air Bags.
  • Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 When the SAB deploys, it opens the seam on the out- board side of the seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The SAB moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure you if you are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the SAB inflates.
  • Page 46 44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The SABIC deploys downward, covering the side win- WARNING! dows. An inflating SABIC pushes the outside edge of the • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right Supple- headliner out of the way and covers the window. The SABICs inflate with enough force to injure you if you are mental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs).
  • Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to compartment. The Side Air Bags may deploy during activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint angled or offset frontal collisions where the Advanced Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment Front Air Bags deploy.
  • Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If A Deployment Occurs WARNING! The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate • Side Air bags need room to inflate. Do not lean immediately after deployment. against the door or window. Sit upright in the NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all center of the seat.
  • Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 • As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like WARNING! particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot bag inflation.
  • Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Enhanced Accident Response System System Reset Procedure In the event of an impact, if the communication network Depending on the nature of the event the left and right remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine may both be blinking and will continue to blink until the...
  • Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Customer Action Customer Will See 1. Turn ignition OFF. (Turn Signal Switch Must be placed in Neutral State). 2. Turn ignition ON. Left Turn Light is OFF. Right Turn Light BLINKS. 3. Turn Right Turn Signal Switch ON. Right Turn Light is ON SOLID.
  • Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds The air bags must be ready to inflate for your for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to protection in a collision.
  • Page 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance WARNING! free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags •...
  • Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Maintaining Your Air Bag System WARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag WARNING! system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may • Modifications to any part of the air bag system not function properly if modifications are made.
  • Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Event Data Recorder (EDR) These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air non-trivial crash situation occurs;...

  • Page 56: Child Restraints

    54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Child Restraints WARNING! (Continued) Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all great that you could not hold the child, no matter times, including babies and children. how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured.
  • Page 57 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: • For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: • http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers- childsafety-index-53.htm Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Recommended Type Of Child Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Restraint...
  • Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommended Type Of Child Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Restraint Small Children Children who are at least two Forward-Facing Child Restraint with years old or who have out-grown a five-point Harness, facing forward the height or weight limit of their in the rear seat of the vehicle rear-facing child restraint...
  • Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Infants And Child Restraints WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear-facing • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they an air bag.
  • Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for WARNING! (Continued) as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height • After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle, do allowed by the child seat.
  • Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the answer to any of these questions was “no,” then the child still needs to use a booster seat in this vehicle. If the Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt child is using the lap/shoulder belt, check seat belt fit comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend periodically and make sure the seat belt buckle is latched.
  • Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – Seat Belt Only LATCH – Seat Belt + Top Child + Child Lower Anchors Lower Anchors Tether Anchor...
  • Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- Restraint System equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
  • Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seating position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
  • Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + 65 lbs (29.5 kg) Use the LATCH anchorage system until weight of the child restraint) for using the the combined weight of the child and the LATCH anchorage system to attach the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
  • Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Can the rear-facing child restraint touch The child seat may touch the back of the the back of the front passenger seat? front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint owner’s manual for more information.
  • Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Locating The LATCH Anchorages Center Seat LATCH WARNING! There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the This vehicle does not have a center seating position. seat.
  • Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- move it to its rear-most position to make room for the facturer when installing your child restraint.
  • Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by WARNING! pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt • Improper installation of a child restraint to the path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
  • Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Belt Restraints in this Vehicle The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip.
  • Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 What is the weight limit (child’s weight + Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using weight of the child restraint) for using the Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a child restraint, up to the recommended forward facing child restraint?
  • Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) against the child seat. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating 5.
  • Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Anchorage the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.

  • Page 74: Transporting Pets

    72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to WARNING! the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.

  • Page 75: Engine Break-In Recommendations

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve- A long break-in period is not required for the engine and hicle”. drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).

  • Page 76: Safety Tips

    74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas Transporting Passengers WARNING! NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon AREA. monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can WARNING! eventually poison you.

  • Page 77: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The WARNING! (Continued) Vehicle • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the Seat Belts engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force outside air into the vehicle.
  • Page 78 76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Air Bag Warning Light Floor Mat Safety Information Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your The light should come on and remain on for vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they ignition switch is first turned ON.

  • Page 79: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle

    THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside WARNING! (Continued) The Vehicle • Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top Tires of already installed floor mats. Additional floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
  • Page 80 78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Door Latches Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
  • Page 81 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ... .88 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . .82 ▫ Lowering The Power Top....82 ▫...
  • Page 82 80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ EZ Entry Feature..... . .99 ▫ Lane Change Assist ....107 ▫...
  • Page 83 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....116 ▫ Pinch Protect Feature ....125 ▫...

  • Page 84: Power Convertible Top - If Equipped

    82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The power top buttons will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ACC/ON/RUN position. On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the power convertible top switch is located on the overhead Lowering The Power Top console.
  • Page 85 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 83 NOTE: Rail lubrication is recommended every 2000 CAUTION! (Continued) cycles, or if scratching noises due to dust are present. • Use care when washing the vehicle, water pressure Refer to “Fluids, Lubes, and Genuine Part” in “Maintain- directed at the weather strip seals may cause water ing Your Vehicle”...

  • Page 86: Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure

    84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure 6. Hold the CLOSED button to move the top to the fully closed position. If your power convertible top does not operate in the Auto Opening/Closing mode (automatically opening/ 7.

  • Page 87: Wind Stop

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 Wind Stop The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top opera- tion. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up. MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for...

  • Page 88: Power Mirrors

    86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: This feature is disabled when the vehicle is CAUTION! moving in reverse. To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
  • Page 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 Using the mirror control switch, press on any of the four arrows for the direction that you want the mirror to move. WARNING! Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are.

  • Page 90: Folding Mirrors

    88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 91: Sun Visors

    The sun visor can be Overview — If Equipped rotated downward or up against the door glass. Both sun Windows Mobile™-based FIAT BLUE&ME™ is a per- visors are equipped with courtesy mirrors. sonal telematic system enabling you to use communica- tion and entertainment applications expressly designed for use in the car.

  • Page 92: The Hands-Free Kit

    90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE having to take your eyes off the road or remove your The Hands-Free Kit hands from the steering wheel. To use voice commands The basic characteristic of this hands-free kit is voice you are not required to train the voice recognition system recognition with Bluetooth®...
  • Page 93 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 steering wheel controls and the instrument panel multi- To get started with BLUE&ME™ hands-free kit with function display. Please refer to the Fiat Blue & Me Radio voice recognition, you have to simply pair your Supplement for further information.
  • Page 94 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To interact with BLUE&ME™ you can use either the The hands-free kit enables the following operations: buttons on the steering wheel or voice commands. • Contact Calling By Voice — you can call a contact in With voice recognition, you can perform system func- your mobile phone phonebook using your voice.
  • Page 95 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 • Conference Call — you can call another contact while Message Reader you are engaged in a phone conversation (with The BLUE&ME™ message reader enables automatic Bluetooth® phones supporting this option). reading, through the car sound system, of the SMS texts •...
  • Page 96 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Message reader functions are managed by the control The BLUE&ME™ system can also recognize and read buttons on the steering wheel or by the BLUE&ME™ abbreviations, if any (e.g. “ILUVU” will be read like “I voice commands.
  • Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 • To use the media player, you have to simply connect The media player enables the following operations: (directly or by an extension lead) your USB device to • Digital Audio Playback — You can play all your the center console USB port.

  • Page 98: Seats

    96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE SEATS WARNING! (Continued) Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the • The use of any handheld device while driving is vehicle. not recommended. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Follow all applicable laws that may WARNING! affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

  • Page 99: Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched. The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near the floor. WARNING! •...

  • Page 100: Seat Height Adjustment

    98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Seat Height Adjustment The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the lever downward to lower the seat height.

  • Page 101: Ez Entry Feature

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 EZ Entry Feature Lift the seatback upright and push the seat rearward to its locked position once the rear passengers are seated. The driver and front passenger seats have an EZ entry feature for rear seat passengers. Pull upward on the Memory Feature release tether, located on the outboard side of the seat- Both front seats have a memory feature, which can...

  • Page 102: Heated Seats - If Equipped

    100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Memory Function Option 2 — Seat Back Only Press the switch once to turn on the heated Memory: seats. Press the switch a second time to shut the heating elements off. After using the EZ entry function, the seat back may first be returned upright prior to going back to the last NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt fore/aft (memory) position on the tracks.

  • Page 103: Head Restraints

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! • Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

  • Page 104: To Open And Close The Hood

    102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Head Restraints TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head re- To open the hood, two latches must be released. straint. To lower the head restraint, press the push button, 1.
  • Page 105 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, near the center, and raise the hood. Hood Prop Rod In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.

  • Page 106: Lights

    104 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 107: High Beams

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 High Beams With the low beams activated, push the multi- function lever towards the instrument panel to turn on 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-...

  • Page 108: Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped

    106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol. NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on with DRL.

  • Page 109: Lane Change Assist

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 Lane Change Assist Deactivation Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash and hold it for more than two seconds.
  • Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When the doors are unlocked with the Key Fob a 10 CAUTION! second timer is activated. Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the • When the doors are locked with the Key Fob the lights switch is in the center position or that the lights are will turn off.

  • Page 111: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 Front Fog Lights — If Equipped WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the instrument panel, just below the radio. right side of the steering column.

  • Page 112: Front Windshield Wiper Operation

    110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Windshield Wiper Operation Windshield Wiper Off There are five different modes of operation for the front This is the normal position of the wiper lever. windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be Intermittent Wiper Operation raised or lowered to access these modes: Push the lever downward to the first detent.
  • Page 113 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Manual High Speed/Mist CAUTION! Push the lever upward from the off position. The wipers • Turn the windshield wipers off when driving will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray through an automatic car wash.

  • Page 114: Rear Windshield Wiper

    112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF 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 wind- shield wiper active, rotate the end of the windshield wiper/washer lever upward.

  • Page 115: Tilt Steering Column - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 Rear Windshield Washer Operation Push the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the instrument panel to activate the rear washer. 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 116: Electronic Speed Control

    114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 117: To Activate

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 To Activate To Set A Desired Speed Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button off, push the ON/OFF button a second time.

  • Page 118: To Resume Speed

    116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will To Resume Speed continue to increase until the button is released, then To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) the new set speed will be established.

  • Page 119: To Accelerate For Passing

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed To Accelerate For Passing of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. U.S.

  • Page 120: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped

    118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Park Assist Sensors WARNING! The four Rear Park Assist sensors, located in the rear Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- is within the sensors’...

  • Page 121: Rear Park Assist Warning Display

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 Rear Park Assist Warning Display If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show solid arcs in the left and/or The Rear Park Assist Warning screen is located within the right rear region and will produce an audible alert.
  • Page 122 120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present Audible signal (dashboard loudspeaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that increases as the within the sensors’...

  • Page 123: Failure Indications

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 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 turned off immediately if the distance increases.

  • Page 124: Park Assist System Usage Precautions

    122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be Park Assist System Usage Precautions placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/ NOTE: bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can •...
  • Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 CAUTION! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using • Before using the Rear Park Assist System, it is Rear Park Assist in order to be able to stop in time strongly recommended that the ball mount and when an obstacle is detected.

  • Page 126: Power Sunroof - If Equipped

    124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with console. access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces- sible to children.

  • Page 127: To Open

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 To Open Pinch Protect Feature Press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of approximately one second and the sunroof will stop at the sunroof during Express Close operation.

  • Page 128: Emergency Operation

    126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Operation In case of electrical failure the sunroof can be operated with the hex wrench that is located in the glove box. There is a plug located in the rear of the sunroof opening at the center of the vehicle.
  • Page 129 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 CAUTION! • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watts (13 Amps) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced. •...
  • Page 130 128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death: • Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet. • Do not touch with wet hands. •...

  • Page 131: Cigar Lighter - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 CUPHOLDERS CAUTION! (Continued) For the driver and front passenger, cupholders are lo- • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, cated on the floor console between the front seats. vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the bat- tery even more quickly.

  • Page 132: Storage

    130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the STORAGE floor between the front driver and passenger seats. Glove Compartment The glove compartment is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Pull outward on the glove compartment latch to open the glove compartment.

  • Page 133: Cargo Area Features

    UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 CARGO AREA FEATURES The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow increased cargo capacity. Push down the release button, located at the outboard top of the seatback and move the seatback to its folded- down position to provide a flat load floor cargo area.

  • Page 134: Rear Window Features

    132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window Defroster The rear window defroster button is located in the center of the instrument panel, below the radio. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on.
  • Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements.
  • Page 137 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Change Engine Oil Indicator System ..155 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..137 ▫ Trip Computer ..... . .155 TURBO BOOST GAUGE .
  • Page 138 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Technical Specifications ....173 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ..197 ▫ Quick Guide ......174 ▫...

  • Page 139: Instrument Panel Features

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 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 140: Turbo Boost Gauge

    138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL TURBO BOOST GAUGE Your vehicle is equipped with a boost gauge and inte- grated shift light indicator located to the left of the instrument cluster. The boost gauge indicates the intake manifold pressure relative to barometric pressure. The engine management system in your vehicle intelligently regulates intake manifold pressure based on environ- mental (ambient) and engine operating conditions.

  • Page 141: Instrument Cluster

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...

  • Page 142: Instrument Cluster Descriptions

    140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also 1. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If Equipped reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect Each tire, including the spare (if provided), the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
  • Page 143 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- CAUTION! (Continued) tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety wheels can cause sensor damage.
  • Page 144 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see • A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn problem diagnosed and corrected.
  • Page 145 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 5. Air Bag Warning Light beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam. If the driver’s door is open, and the This light will turn on for four to eight seconds headlights or park lights are left on, the high beam as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first indicator light will remain illuminated and a chime will...
  • Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 9. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator an onboard diagnostic (OBDII) system which Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine monitors the emissions and engine control sys- control system.
  • Page 147 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 10. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped CAUTION! This indicator will illuminate when the front Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to fog lights are on. the heating elements: • Use care when washing the inside of the rear 11.
  • Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 14. Brake Warning Light The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic This light monitors various brake functions, system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is including brake fluid level and parking brake indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on application.
  • Page 149 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 The light also will turn on when the parking brake is WARNING! applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN posi- tion. Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is It will take longer to stop the vehicle.
  • Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced 18. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock The EVIC features a driver-interactive display that is brakes.
  • Page 151 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your Driving with a hot engine cooling system could Vehicle.” Follow the warnings under the “Cooling damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads System Pressure Cap” paragraph. “H”...

  • Page 152: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER The EVIC consists of the following: (EVIC) • System Status The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- • Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the •...

  • Page 153: Evic Displays

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 • Door Ajar EVIC Displays • Speed Limiter — If Equipped 2. Amber Telltales • Ice Risk • Fuel Cut Off • Fuel Cut Off Failed • Hill Holder Failed • Oil Change Request • Check Lights •...

  • Page 154: Evic Control Buttons

    152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Red Telltales (Right Bank) Press the DOWN button to scroll downward • Trunk Ajar through the displayed menu and the related options or to decrease the value displayed. • Transmission Failure • Battery Charge Indicator NOTE: UP and DOWN buttons activate differ-...

  • Page 155: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) Setup Menu

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 • Autoclose Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Menu • Units The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a • Language cycle. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to access • Buzzer Volume the different options and settings (setup).
  • Page 156 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without 3. Briefly press the MENU button to select the displayed Submenu submenu option and to open the relevant setup menu. 1. Briefly press the MENU button to select the main 4.

  • Page 157: Change Engine Oil Indicator System

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Change Engine Oil Indicator System 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. (do not start the engine.) Change Engine Oil 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly, three times Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change within 10 seconds.

  • Page 158: Trip Button

    156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip Button NOTE: If the reset operation occurs in the presence of the screens concerning Trip A or Trip B, only the infor- The TRIP button, located on the right steering column mation associated with Trip A or Trip B functions will be stalk, can be used to display and to reset the previously reset.

  • Page 159: Trip Functions

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 • Average speed B Trip Functions • Travel time B (driving time) Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new trip). NOTE: “Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip B “Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to: Data”).

  • Page 160: Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)

    158 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The range depends on several factors: driving Travel Time style, type of route (freeway, residential, mountain roads, This value shows the time elapsed since the last reset. etc.), conditions of use of the car (load, tire pressure, etc.). Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Trip planning must take into account the above notes.
  • Page 161 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 To adjust the brightness, proceed as follows: 2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select Speed Beep. Press the MENU button, press the 1. Press the UP or DOWN button to set the or DOWN buttons to select Speed Limit required brightness level.
  • Page 162 160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Briefly press the MENU button to go back to the menu Trip B Data (Trip B On) screen, or press and hold the MENU button (approxi- Through this option, it is possible to activate (On) or mately one second) to go back to the main screen deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display.
  • Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 Set Time (Clock) 6. Briefly press the MENU button and “minutes” will flash on the display. This function may be used to set the clock through two submenu items: “Time” and “Mode.” 7. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting.
  • Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL When you have selected the required settings, briefly 4. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting. press the MENU button to go back to the Time, Mode 5. Briefly press the MENU button and “day” will flash sub-menu screen, or press and hold the MENU button on the display.
  • Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 See Radio (Repeat Audio Information) If the radio has BLUE&ME™, refer to the appropriate “BLUE&ME™ Radio Supplement” for further informa- With this function active, the EVIC display shows infor- tion. mation relevant to the sound system. Speed Display •...
  • Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 3. Briefly press the MENU button to go back to the menu Units (Set Units) screen, or press and hold the MENU button (approxi- This function may be used to set the measurement unit in mately one second) to go back to the main screen.
  • Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 6. Briefly press the MENU button to return to the 4. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting. sub-menu. 5. Briefly press the MENU button to return to the Tire 7. When accessing the “Fuel Economy” submenu, briefly Pressure —...
  • Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting. 3. Briefly press the MENU button to go back to the menu screen, or press and hold the MENU button (approxi- 3. Briefly press the MENU button to go back to the menu mately one second) to go back to the main screen screen, or press and hold the MENU button (approxi- without storing the settings.
  • Page 169 Belt Buzzer (Buzzer Activation For S.B.R. Indication) screen, or press and hold the button (approximately This function will only be displayed after a FIAT Group one second) to go back to the main screen without Automobiles dealership has deactivated the S.B.R. system.
  • Page 170 168 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL To set the required unit, proceed as follows: Hill Start Assist This function is used when starting a vehicle from a stop 1. Briefly press the MENU button to display the two on a hill. Hill Start Assist maintains the same level of sub-menus.
  • Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 Tire Pressure Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Unlock Drivers Door is selected, you must press the RKE trans- This function will be used to display the tire pressures mitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger individually for all four tires by location.

  • Page 172: Sales Code (Rab) Radio

    170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO Introduction The radio has been designed according to the specifica- tions of the passenger compartment, with a personalized design to match the style of the dashboard. If the radio has BLUE&ME™, refer to the appropriate “BLUE&ME™...
  • Page 173 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 Reception Conditions Reception conditions change constantly while driving. The presence of dirt, scratches or distortions on the CDs Reception may be interfered with by the presence of could cause skipping and poor sound quality while it is mountains, buildings or bridges, or when you are far playing.
  • Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Do not stick labels on the CD surface or write on the • If a copy-protected CD is used, it may take a few recorded surface with pencils or pens. seconds before the system starts to play it. The CD player cannot be guaranteed to play all protected •...

  • Page 175: Technical Specifications

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 Technical Specifications With Alpine Premium Audio system (if equipped): • Two 165 mm diameter midwoofer speakers. The complete system consists of: • Two 165 mm diameter midwoofer speakers, one • Two 11 mm tweeter speakers in the front pillars. speaker in each of the front doors.

  • Page 176: Quick Guide

    174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Quick Guide Radio Controls BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE Short button push Short button push TUNER AM, FM, SAT (if equipped) source selection Short repeated button push A-B-C Cycles A, B, C presets for AM, FM, SAT Short repeated button push (if equipped) MEDIA...
  • Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE AUDIO Audio adjustments: low tones Menu activation: short button push (BASS), high tones (TREBLE), left/ Adjustment type selection: push right balance (BALANCE), front/ Adjustment of values: push rear balance (FADER) (Information Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Play- list, Folder information (if avail- Button)
  • Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BUTTON RADIO FUNCTIONS MODE Radio Station Search: Automatic search: push buttons • Automatic Search (long push for fast forward) • Manual Search Manual search: push buttons (long push for fast forward) 1 2 3 4 5 Current radio station storing Long button push for memory preset 1 to 5 respectively...

  • Page 179: General Information

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 177 General Information CD Section • Track selection (forward/backward) The radio offers the following functions: • Fast forward/rewind through tracks Radio Section • PLL tuning with FM/AM bands • CD Display function: display of track number and on mp3 discs (song title, artist) and time elapsed since •...

  • Page 180: Functions And Adjustments

    178 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Track selection (forward/backward) Functions And Adjustments • Fast forward/rewind through tracks Turning The Car Radio On • MP3 Display function: display of folder name, ID3- The car radio comes on when the (ON/OFF) button is pushed briefly.
  • Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Selecting The CD Function When the volume level is changed using the dedicated controls, the Mute function is deactivated and the vol- By briefly pushing the MEDIA button, the CD audio ume is adjusted to the new level selected. source can be selected (only if a CD is loaded).
  • Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The current status of the selected function appears on the Tone Adjustment display. Proceed as follows: The functions managed by the Audio Menu are: 1. Push the AUDIO button. • BASS (Bass adjustment) 2. Push the button to select “Bass,”...
  • Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 3. Push the button to increase the sound from the By pushing the buttons briefly, the levels will left speakers or the button to increase the sound change progressively. By pushing them down longer, from the right speakers. the levels will change quickly.
  • Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions — If When one of the equalizer adjustments is activated the Equipped wording “EQ” lights up. The built-in equalizer can be activated/deactivated. User EQ Settings Function — If Equipped When the equalizer function is off, the audio settings can To set a personalized equalizer adjustment: only be changed by adjusting the “Bass”...
  • Page 185 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 183 • System Reset Menu • Speed Volume MENU Button Functions • On Volume Limit Push the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu function. Push the MENU button again to exit the Menu function. Use the buttons to scroll through the menu Speed Volume Function —...
  • Page 186 184 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • “On volume limit: off” – The radio will come on at the On Volume Limit same volume as before it was switched off. The This function makes it possible to activate/deactivate the volume level can be between 0 and 40. maximum volume limit when turning the radio on.

  • Page 187: Radio

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 185 Radio Off Function System Reset Function This function makes it possible to set the radio switching This function is used to restore all settings to the factory off mode by choosing between two methods. values. The options are: •...
  • Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Once the Radio mode has been activated, the display will Preset Buttons show the name (RBDS stations only) or the frequency of The buttons numbered from 1 to 5 are used to set the the selected radio station, the frequency band selected following pre-selections: (e.g.

  • Page 189: Siriusxm Satellite Radio - If Equipped

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 Automatic Tuning Stereophonic Broadcasters Briefly push the button to start the automatic If the incoming signal is weak, the reproduction is tuning search for the next station that can be received automatically switched from Stereo to Mono. in the selected direction.
  • Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SiriusXM Satellite Radio years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., and PR. Service available in Canada; see www.siriuscanada.ca. With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings you more of what you love. Get 69 channels of 100% commercial- SiriusXM Satellite Radio Program Types free music, plus all of your favorite sports, news, talk and Program Types can be selected by pushing the...
  • Page 191 Re-Subscribe To SiriusXM Satellite Radio CAUTION! New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free Neither SIRIUS nor FIAT is responsible for any limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio errors in accuracies in the SIRIUS data services or its with their radio.

  • Page 192: Cd Player

    CD Player Selection The following are instructions for retrieving the Elec- To activate the CD player built into the equipment, tronic Serial Number (ESN) from FIAT 500 NAFTA model proceed as follows: radios: • Load a CD with the equipment switched on. The first To retrieve the ESN of SIRIUS Satellite Receiver Module track will start to play.
  • Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 It is advisable to use original CDs to ensure optimal Push the button with the radio turned on, to playing. If CD-R/RWs are used, we recommend using activate the motorized CD ejection system. After ejec- good quality media that are burned at the slowest speed tion, the last audio source listened to before playing possible.
  • Page 194 192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL A CD which cannot be read will not be ejected until these If the track has been played for more than 3 seconds, functions are over. At the end, with the CD mode pushing the button, starts the track again from the activated, the display will show the wording “CD Disc beginning.

  • Page 195: Cd Mp3 Player

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 CD MP3 Player The specifications and operating conditions for playing MP3 files are the following: Introduction • The CD-ROMs used should be burned in accordance This chapter describes the operation of the CD MP3 with ISO standard 9660. player.
  • Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting MP3 Sessions With Hybrid Discs When one of the ID3-TAG pieces of information is chosen to be displayed (Title, Artist, Album) and this informa- If a hybrid disc is inserted (Mixed Mode, Enhanced, tion has not been recorded for the track played, the text CD-Extra) also containing MP3 files, the radio automati- UNKNOWN will be displayed for that field.

  • Page 197: Troubleshooting

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Structure Of The Folders Source Can Not Be Selected The radio with MP3 player: Nothing has been loaded. Load the CD or the MP3 CD to be listened to. • Recognizes only the folders that effectively contain MP3 format files.

  • Page 198: Ipod®/Usb/Media Player Control - If

    196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Duration Of The Mp3 Tracks Is Not Correctly Displayed: In some cases (due to the recording mode) the duration of the MP3 tracks can be displayed incorrectly. Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone Refer to the appropriate “BLUE&ME™ User’s Manual” for further information.

  • Page 199: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and The remote sound system controls are located on the rear mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker surface of the steering wheel.

  • Page 200: Radio Operation

    198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Operation Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped) Pushing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch Refer to the appropriate Blue&Me™ User’s Manual for will “Seek”...

  • Page 201: Radio Operation And Mobile Phones

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. CLIMATE CONTROLS 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. The air conditioning and heating system is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. 7.
  • Page 202 200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The Manual Climate controls consist of a series of rotary 3. Recirculation Control dials and one inner push knob. Rotate this control to change the system between recir- 1. Temperature Control culation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air dust, or high humidity are present.
  • Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 • Mix 4. Mode Control Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and Rotate this control to change the system between Modes side window demister outlets. This setting (Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix, Defrost). works best in cold or snowy conditions that •...

  • Page 204: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc)

    202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. A/C Button The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the occupant. Push this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light will illuminate when the Air Conditioning system is engaged. MAX A/C For maximum cooling, use the A/C and recirculation modes at the same time.
  • Page 205 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 1. AUTO Temperature Control (ATC) Button 4. Blower Control Up/Down Buttons Controls airflow, temperature, distribution, and air recir- There are 12 fixed blower speeds. The blower control culation automatically. Push and release to select. Per- up/down buttons regulate the amount of air forced forming this function will cause the ATC to switch through the system in any mode you select.
  • Page 206 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 5. Mix Mode 7. Floor Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side Air is directed through the floor outlets with a window demister outlets. This setting works best in small amount flowing through the defrost and cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the side window demister outlets.
  • Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 9. Bi-Level 12. Recirculation Control Button Air is directed through the panel and floor outlets. Push and release to change the current setting. The Press and release the Panel mode button and Floor indicator illuminates when ON. mode button to enter Bi-Level mode, the indicators NOTE: When in Defrost mode, the Recirculation button illuminate when ON.
  • Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The recirculation • If the system is in Mix or Defrost Mode, the A/C can feature may be unavailable (indicator light shall blink) if be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain active conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of to prevent fogging of the windows.
  • Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Push the AUTO button on the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel, the indicator will illuminate cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts when on.

  • Page 210: Operating Tips

    208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation Operating Tips The system allows for manual selection of blower speed, NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con- suggested control settings for various weather condi- trol.
  • Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use Recir- non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works culation A/C mode to provide additional comfort while very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette in automatic mode.
  • Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Tips Chart...
  • Page 213 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Window Fogging Regular cleaning of the inside of the windows with a non-filming cleaning solution (vinegar and water works Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside very well) will help prevent contaminates (cigarette the vehicle is high.
  • Page 215 STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Five-Speed Manual Transmission...220 STARTING PROCEDURES ....217 ▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..217 ▫...
  • Page 216 214 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Operation ......231 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM ..242 ▫...
  • Page 217 STARTING AND OPERATING 215 ▫ Replacement Tires .....271 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ..263 ▫...
  • Page 218 216 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Materials Added To Fuel ....286 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ... .289 ▫...

  • Page 219: Starting Procedures

    STARTING AND OPERATING 217 STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission — If Equipped Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU- inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the vehicle.

  • Page 220: Cold Weather Operation

    218 STARTING AND OPERATING Turn the ignition switch to the AVV/ACC (START) CAUTION! position and release it when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition Use of the recommended SAE 5W-40 synthetic en- switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15 gine oil and adhering to the prescribed oil change seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”...

  • Page 221: If Engine Fails To Start

    STARTING AND OPERATING 219 3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the If Engine Fails To Start ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the WARNING! Extended Park Starting procedure.

  • Page 222: After Starting

    220 STARTING AND OPERATING After Starting MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine Five-Speed Manual Transmission warms up. WARNING! Turbocharger “Cool Down” You or others could be injured if you leave the This vehicle is equipped with an after-run pump to cool vehicle unattended without having the parking the turbocharger after the engine is shut off.
  • Page 223 STARTING AND OPERATING 221 For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light accelerations, fifth gear is recommended. 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 224: Recommended Shift Speeds

    222 STARTING AND OPERATING Recommended Shift Speeds Downshifting To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following prolong engine life. table. CAUTION! Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Speeds If you skip a gear while downshifting or downshift Units In mph (km/h) at too high of a vehicle speed, these conditions may...

  • Page 225: Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 223 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL CAUTION! if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the ing precautions are not observed: vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-...

  • Page 226: Key Ignition Park Interlock

    224 STARTING AND OPERATING Key Ignition Park Interlock WARNING! (Continued) This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter- locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un- lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK wanted movement. before the ignition switch can be turned to the LOCK/ •...

  • Page 227: Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

    STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Six-Speed Automatic Transmission The transmission gear position display (located in the instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range. You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever out of PARK (Refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter- lock System”...

  • Page 228: Gear Ranges

    226 STARTING AND OPERATING The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU- Gear Ranges TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick® shift positions. Manual DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or shifts can be made using the AutoStick® shift control NEUTRAL into another gear range.
  • Page 229 STARTING AND OPERATING 227 When parking on a hill, apply the parking brake before WARNING! (Continued) shifting the transmission to PARK, otherwise the load on • It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
  • Page 230 228 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against un- • Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you wanted movement. must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF • When leaving the vehicle, always remove the igni- position to the ON/RUN position, and also press tion key from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
  • Page 231 STARTING AND OPERATING 229 • Look at the transmission gear position display and WARNING! verify that it indicates the PARK position. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the • With brake pedal released, verify that the shift lever ignition to coast down a hill.
  • Page 232 230 STARTING AND OPERATING DRIVE (D) torque converter clutch engagement. This is done to pre- vent transmission damage due to overheating. This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- During cold temperatures, transmission operation may shifts, and the best fuel economy.

  • Page 233: Autostick

    STARTING AND OPERATING 231 In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission AUTOSTICK® can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature following steps: providing manual shift control, giving you more control 1.
  • Page 234 232 STARTING AND OPERATING • The system will ignore shift commands that would NOTE: In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will only shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever cause engine lugging or overspeed. An audible beep rearward (+) or forward (-), except as described below.

  • Page 235: Driving On Slippery Surfaces

    STARTING AND OPERATING 233 WARNING! WARNING! Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous. slippery surface. The drive wheels could lose their Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or front wheels.

  • Page 236: Driving Through Water

    234 STARTING AND OPERATING To reduce this possibility, the following precautions Flowing/Rising Water should be observed: WARNING! 1. Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are slushy. Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
  • Page 237 STARTING AND OPERATING 235 WARNING! CAUTION! • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- • Always check the depth of the standing water cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph before driving through it. Never drive through (8 km/h) when driving through standing water. standing water that is deeper than the bottom of •...

  • Page 238: Power Steering

    236 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING CAUTION! (Continued) The electric power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water may cause damage vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- light efforts while parking and good feel while driving.
  • Page 239 STARTING AND OPERATING 237 If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle If the Steering icon is displayed and the “SERVICE needs to be taken to an authorized dealer for service. It is POWER STEERING – ASSIST OFF” message is displayed likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance.

  • Page 240: Parking Brake

    238 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave the manual transmission in REVERSE or first gear. The parking brake lever is located in the center console. To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible.
  • Page 241 STARTING AND OPERATING 239 When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front WARNING! (Continued) wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or from the curb on an uphill grade.

  • Page 242: Sport Mode

    240 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! If the Brake Warning Light remains on with the parking brake released, a brake system malfunction is indicated. Have the brake system serviced by an authorized dealer immediately. SPORT MODE Manual Transmission — If Equipped In Sport mode, the engine is more responsive to the throttle pedal, and provides more maximum torque by SPORT Button...

  • Page 243: Automatic Transmission - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 241 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 244: Brake System

    242 STARTING AND OPERATING BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic brake Your vehicle is equipped with a advanced electronic systems. If either of the two hydraulic systems loses brake control system that includes the Anti-Lock Brake normal capability, the remaining system will still func- System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Con- tion.
  • Page 245 STARTING AND OPERATING 243 The ABS includes an amber ABS Warning Light. When WARNING! (Continued) the light is illuminated, the ABS is not functioning. The • The ABS cannot prevent collisions, including those system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. Turning resulting from excessive speed in turns, following the ignition Off and On again may reset the ABS if the another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.

  • Page 246: Brake Assist System (Bas)

    244 STARTING AND OPERATING Brake Assist System (BAS) WARNING! The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking • The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then...

  • Page 247: Traction Control System (Tcs)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 245 Traction Control System (TCS) Hill Start Assist (HSA) The Traction Control System (TCS) monitors the amount The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill.
  • Page 248 246 STARTING AND OPERATING HSA Activation Criteria WARNING! The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to There may be situations on minor hills with a loaded activate: vehicle, or while pulling a trailer, when the system • Vehicle must be stopped. will not activate and slight rolling may occur.

  • Page 249: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 247 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteering or understeering condition.
  • Page 250 248 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre- vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.
  • Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 249 ESC Operating Modes To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the switch again. This will restore the normal ESC On mode of The ESC system has three available operating modes. operation. Full On WARNING! This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in On mode.

  • Page 252: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light

    250 STARTING AND OPERATING Full Off ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on public roadways. In this The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned OFF, Light in the instrument cluster will come on except for the limited slip feature described in the TCS when the ignition switch is turned to the MAR...

  • Page 253: Tire Safety Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 251 The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION flashes when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/ Tire Markings Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during accel- eration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
  • Page 254 252 STARTING AND OPERATING • LT (Light Truck) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. NOTE: design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for the design standards.
  • Page 255 STARTING AND OPERATING 253 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
  • Page 256 254 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: 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 257: Tire Identification Number (Tin)

    STARTING AND OPERATING 255 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 258: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    256 STARTING AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured.
  • Page 259 STARTING AND OPERATING 257 Term Definition Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall. Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure Pressure as shown on the tire placard.

  • Page 260: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

    258 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side door. Tire Placard Location (B-Pillar) Tire Placard Location (Door)
  • Page 261 STARTING AND OPERATING 259 Tire And Loading Information Placard 3. Tire size designed for your vehicle. 4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading...
  • Page 262 260 STARTING AND OPERATING To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or “XXX”...
  • Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 NOTE: • If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. The follow- ing table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and num- ber and size of occupants.
  • Page 264 262 STARTING AND OPERATING...

  • Page 265: Tires - General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 263 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 collisions. recommended load capacity for your vehicle.

  • Page 266: Tire Inflation Pressures

    264 STARTING AND OPERATING Economy WARNING! (Continued) Under-inflated tires will increase tire rolling resistance • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle resulting in higher fuel consumption. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
  • Page 267 STARTING AND OPERATING 265 Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per CAUTION! 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al- the winter.

  • Page 268: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation

    266 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation Radial Ply Tires The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and WARNING! within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle...

  • Page 269: All Season Tires - If Equipped

    STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and Snow Tires additional information. Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that have during the winter. Snow tires can be identified by a experienced a loss of pressure should be replaced imme- “mountain/snowflake”...

  • Page 270: Summer Or Three Season Tires - If Equipped

    268 STARTING AND OPERATING While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be Wheel — If Equipped poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro- Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and hibit studded tires;...

  • Page 271: Tread Wear Indicators

    STARTING AND OPERATING 269 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) for more than 30 seconds continu- ously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

  • Page 272: Life Of Tire

    270 STARTING AND OPERATING • Distance driven These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or becomes 1/16” (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced.

  • Page 273: Replacement Tires

    STARTING AND OPERATING 271 Replacement Tires It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many you may have on tire specifications or capability. Failure characteristics.

  • Page 274: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

    272 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) WARNING! (Continued) Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or are not recommended. capacity, other than what was originally equipped on your vehicle.
  • Page 275 STARTING AND OPERATING 273 These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.

  • Page 276: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    274 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low pressure warning The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the limit for any reason, including low temperature effects, or driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- natural pressure loss through the tire.
  • Page 277 STARTING AND OPERATING 275 For example, your vehicle may have a recommended CAUTION! cold (parked for more than three hours) tire pressure of • The TPMS has been optimized for the original 30 psi (207 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68° F (20°...

  • Page 278: Base System

    276 STARTING AND OPERATING • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, NOTE: and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care the tire. and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition.
  • Page 279 STARTING AND OPERATING 277 The TPMS consists of the following components: Check TPMS Warnings • Receiver Module. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors. fault is detected, and the “Service Tire Pressure Monitor- •...
  • Page 280 278 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 may be equipped with a compact will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on spare wheel and tire assembly.

  • Page 281: Premium Tpm System

    STARTING AND OPERATING 279 Enhanced TPM System The TPMS consists of the following components: • Receiver module When the vehicle is equipped with an enhanced TPM system, the driver can view text messages showing the • Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors actual tire pressure value by position by selecting the tire •...
  • Page 282 280 STARTING AND OPERATING receives the updated tire pressures, the system will auto- matically update and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
  • Page 283 STARTING AND OPERATING 281 A system fault can occur due to any of the following: 1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals.
  • Page 284 282 STARTING AND OPERATING • After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above shown. This indicates that the pressure values are still being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be 15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring located in the correct vehicle position.

  • Page 285: General Information

    STARTING AND OPERATING 283 of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be FUEL REQUIREMENTS driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information. This engine is designed to meet all emis- sion regulations and provide satisfactory General Information fuel economy and performance when us-...

  • Page 286: Reformulated Gasoline

    284 STARTING AND OPERATING Reformulated Gasoline CAUTION! Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner Do not use gasoline containing Methanol or E-85 burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting Reformulated gasoline contain oxygenates and are spe- and drivability problems and may damage critical cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-...

  • Page 287: Mmt In Gasoline

    STARTING AND OPERATING 285 If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 MMT In Gasoline fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT) • Operate in a lean mode. is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase octane.

  • Page 288: Fuel System Cautions

    286 STARTING AND OPERATING Materials Added To Fuel CAUTION! (Continued) All gasoline sold in the United States is required to • An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to detergents or other additives is not needed under normal overheat.

  • Page 289: Carbon Monoxide Warnings

    STARTING AND OPERATING 287 Carbon Monoxide Warnings WARNING! (Continued) • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper main- WARNING! tenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly. time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon conditions repaired promptly.

  • Page 290: Adding Fuel

    288 STARTING AND OPERATING ADDING FUEL CAUTION! Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • Damage to the fuel system or emission control The gas cap is located on the passenger side of the system could result from using an improper fuel vehicle.

  • Page 291: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

    STARTING AND OPERATING 289 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system • Never add fuel when the engine is running. It may can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, cause the MIL to turn on and could cause a fire.

  • Page 292: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    290 STARTING AND OPERATING RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE Transmission in NOT ALLOWED NEUTRAL Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED On Trailer This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer CAUTION!
  • Page 293 STARTING AND OPERATING 291 CAUTION! Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require- ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam- age from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 295 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...295 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED ......308 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .
  • Page 296 294 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ▫ Automatic Transmission ....323 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ....321 ▫...

  • Page 297: Hazard Warning Flashers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 295 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 298: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped

    296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or vehicle.

  • Page 299: Tirefit Storage

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 297 TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located under the front driver’s seat. TIREFIT Components 1 — Sealant Bottle 5 — Mode Select Knob TIREFIT Kit Location 2 — Deflation Button 6 —...

  • Page 300: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses Using The Power Button Your TIREFIT kit is equipped with the following symbols Push and release the Power Button (4) once to to indicate the air or sealant mode. turn On the TIREFIT kit.
  • Page 301 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded. • For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the TIREFIT kit.
  • Page 302 300 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the source. vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the •...

  • Page 303: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 301 when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and WARNING! (Continued) running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to • TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of place the valve stem in this position before proceeding. an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician 3.
  • Page 304 302 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10 vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. seconds through the Sealant Hose (6): NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or 1.
  • Page 305 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 303 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 306 304 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! WARNING! • The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using hot after use, so it should be handled carefully. •...
  • Page 307 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 305 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and 2. Disconnect the TIREFIT kit from the valve stem, screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from stem.

  • Page 308: Wheel And Tire Torque Specifications

    306 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). storage area (located on the bottom of the air pump).

  • Page 309: Torque Specifications

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 307 Torque Specifications Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/ Bolt Size Bolt Socket Size 66 Ft-Lbs (90 N·m) M12 x 1.25 17 mm Steel Wheels Only 75 Ft-Lbs (100 N·m) Aluminum Wheels Only **Use only Chrysler recommended lug nuts/bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.

  • Page 310: Jacking And Tire Changing - If Equipped

    308 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each WARNING! nut/bolt has been tightened twice. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.

  • Page 311: Jack Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 309 Jack Location WARNING! (Continued) The jack and jack wrench tool are stowed in a bag under • Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The the front driver’s seat. vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.

  • Page 312: Preparations For Jacking

    310 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations For Jacking 4. Place the shift lever in REVERSE. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or 5. Turn Off the ignition. slippery areas. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking WARNING! position.

  • Page 313: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 311 Jacking Instructions WARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a WARNING! jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a...
  • Page 314 312 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Warning Label CAUTION! Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle. Center Cap Removal 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the NOTE: Before using the swivel wrench to remove the driver’s seat.
  • Page 315 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 313 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel bolts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each side of the body (as indicated by the triangular lift point symbol on the sill molding).
  • Page 316 314 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be WARNING! placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest the vehicle less stable.

  • Page 317: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 torque. If you doubt that you have tightened the bolts WARNING! correctly, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle 10.

  • Page 318: Preparations For Jump-Start

    316 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack, Preparations For Jump-Start follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of precautions. the engine compartment. WARNING! Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
  • Page 319 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 317 3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) WARNING! battery post. To remove the cover pull upward on the • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- cover. ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the 4.

  • Page 320: Jump-Starting Procedure

    318 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure 3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery. WARNING! 4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could the discharged vehicle underhood compartment) result in personal injury or property damage due to...

  • Page 321: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 319 5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then you should have the battery and charging system in- turn the key to RUN position on the vehicle with the spected at your authorized dealer.
  • Page 322 320 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! CAUTION! • When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be- Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en- tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive- least one minute after every five rocking-motion...

  • Page 323: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321 3. Remove the shift lever override access cover (located WARNING! on the right side of the shift lever housing) by prying at the bottom edge of the cover. Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.

  • Page 324: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the access TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE hole, and push and hold the override release lever in. This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. 6.

  • Page 325: Automatic Transmission

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 323 Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent CAUTION! damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other • DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing. equipment designed for this purpose, following equip- ment manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 326: Manual Transmission

    324 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Manual Transmission CAUTION! • Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the • DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL. automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain •...
  • Page 327 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....335 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ..327 ▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ... . .336 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
  • Page 328 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From ▫ Front Fog Lamps ..... .373 Corrosion ......357 ▫...

  • Page 329: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO 1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Battery 2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 4 — Front Distribution Unit (Fuses)

  • Page 330: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii

    328 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 further damage to the emission control system. It the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic could also affect fuel economy and driveability.

  • Page 331: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you PROGRAMS can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following: In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.

  • Page 332: Replacement Parts

    330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully REPLACEMENT PARTS illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the Use of genuine parts for normal/scheduled maintenance engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the de- is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.

  • Page 333: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES systems may void your warranty and could result in civil The pages that follow contain the required maintenance penalties being assessed against you. services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle.

  • Page 334: Engine Oil

    332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! (Continued) Checking Oil Level • Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter- be maintained at the correct level.
  • Page 335 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection for tur- Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the bocharged engines under all types of operating condi- engine with oil will cause oil aeration, which can tions, the manufacturer recommends synthetic engine lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of...

  • Page 336: Engine Oil Filter

    334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Materials Added To Engine Oil Engine Oil Filter Selection Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak This manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type dispos- detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engi- able oil filter.

  • Page 337: Maintenance-Free Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is • Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can near the engine compartment before starting the burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner, to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing.

  • Page 338: Air Conditioner Maintenance

    336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioner Maintenance WARNING! (Continued) For best possible performance, your air conditioner • The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer should not be disconnected and should only be at the start of each warm season.
  • Page 339 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If WARNING! (Continued) Equipped • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
  • Page 340 338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet on the — If Equipped lower right of center console. Perform the following procedure to replace the filter: HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro- fluorocarbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmen- 1.
  • Page 341 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 2. Pull the console closeout cover rearward to disengage 3. Remove the two 5.5 mm screws (1 and 2) that secure the front retaining tab and remove the cover. the particulate air filter cover to the HVAC housing. Console Closeout Panel Air Filter Cover Screw Locations...
  • Page 342 340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of the CAUTION! housing. Take note of the air filter position indicators. The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure to properly install the filter will result in the need to replace it more often.

  • Page 343: Body Lubrication

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 Body Lubrication Windshield Wiper Blades Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a tailgate, decklid, sliding doors and hood hinges, should mild nonabrasive cleaner.
  • Page 344 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up- ward unless the pivot cap is raised first. 1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the 2.

  • Page 345: Adding Washer Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press the wiper blade until it snaps into place. 5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place.

  • Page 346: Exhaust System

    344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE compartment. In addition, have the exhaust system in- WARNING! spected each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required. Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care WARNING! must be exercised when filling or working around the washer solution.
  • Page 347 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 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 348: Cooling System

    346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam- Cooling System age: WARNING! • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition, when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in • When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis- motion.
  • Page 349 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 Coolant Checks NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is months (before the onset of freezing weather, where needed to be added to the system please contact your applicable).
  • Page 350 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Adding Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en- coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that allows gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat- extended maintenance intervals. This engine coolant (anti- ible”...
  • Page 351 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant NOTE: that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- • Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- properly.
  • Page 352 350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces. Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check WARNING! with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community.
  • Page 353 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351 As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfac- If an examination of your engine compartment shows no tory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be month.

  • Page 354: Brake System

    352 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow WARNING! hoses are not kinked or obstructed. Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and • Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is possibly a collision.
  • Page 355 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 353 fluid reservoir. Fluid level can be expected to fall as the Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- brake pads wear. The brake fluid level should be checked fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- when the pads are replaced.
  • Page 356 354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or • Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be been in a tightly closed container.

  • Page 357: Manual Transmission - If Equipped

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 355 Manual Transmission — If Equipped NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed immediately. Lubricant Selection Automatic Transmission — If Equipped Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in Selection Of Lubricant “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
  • Page 358 356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter nents.

  • Page 359: Maintaining Your Vehicle ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 357 Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion CAUTION! Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho- Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam- graphic locations and usage.
  • Page 360 358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu- What Causes Corrosion? lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of and Tar Remover to remove. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
  • Page 361 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 359 • If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers, Special Care de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well • If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive packaged and sealed. near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once •...
  • Page 362 360 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives Equipped or polishing compounds. They will permanently damage Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- this finish and such damage is not covered by the New ner: Vehicle Limited Warranty.
  • Page 363 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361 Interior Care WARNING! Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. carpeting. Many are potentially flammable, and if used in Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
  • Page 364 362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and Instrument Panel Cover reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol- minimizes reflections on the windshield.
  • Page 365 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 363 Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses Seat Belt Maintenance The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care solvents or abrasive cleaners.

  • Page 366: Fuses

    364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES WARNING! WARNING! A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system • When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro- periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as Damaged parts must be replaced immediately.

  • Page 367: Interior Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365 WARNING! (Continued) • If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an authorized dealer. 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.
  • Page 368 366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Fuse Cavity Mini Fuse Description Number 5 Amp Tan Instrument Panel Node 20 Amp Yellow Central Door Locking 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket, Car Radio, Climate Control System 20 Amp Yellow Bi-Directional Washer 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window 7.5 Amp Brown Left Low Beam, Headlamp Leveling...

  • Page 369: Underhood Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 367 Underhood Fuses The ID number of the electrical component correspond- ing to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. 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.
  • Page 370 368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 60 Amp Blue Body Controller 20 Amp Yellow Audio Amplifier 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Switch 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...
  • Page 371 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369 Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 7.5 Amp Brown Transmission 25 Amp White Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped) 15 Amp Blue Powertrain 15 Amp Blue Powertrain 5 Amp Tan Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped) 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning 15 Amp Blue Heated Seats –...

  • Page 372: Vehicle Storage

    370 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description 30 Amp Green (ATO) Rear Defroster 5 Amp Tan Rear Defroster 5 Amp Tan Heated Mirrors – If Equipped VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 Interior Bulbs days, you may want to take these steps to protect your Bulb Number...

  • Page 373: Bulb Replacement

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 371 Exterior Bulbs Bulb Number Bulb Number Center High Mounted Front Low and High HIR2LL Stop Lamp Beam Headlamp License Plate Lamps LED (See Authorized Front Parking/Daytime W21/5W dealer) Running Lamps NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that Front Fog Lamps H11LL can be purchased from your authorized dealer.

  • Page 374: Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam

    372 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Headlamps Low Beam and High Beam 1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp housing. 2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise. 3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed. 4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place. 5.

  • Page 375: Front Fog Lamps

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373 6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps clockwise into lamp locking it in place. 1. Open the liftgate. 7. Reinstall the plastic cap. 2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp Front Fog Lamps assembly.

  • Page 376: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)

    374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Remove four screws and separate the backplate from 3. Disconnect the electric connector. the lamp housing. 4. Press the retaining device and open the bulb holder. 4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing 5.

  • Page 377: Fluid Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 FLUID CAPACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) 10.5 Gallons 40 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 1.4 Liter Turbo Engine 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters Cooling System 1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 4.6 Quarts 4.4 Liters 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR®...

  • Page 378: Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts

    376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106. Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12991.
  • Page 379 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377 CAUTION! CAUTION! (Continued) • Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en- rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and damage and may decrease corrosion protection.

  • Page 380: Chassis

    378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid Automatic Transmission – If Use only MOPAR® AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent. Equipped Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.

  • Page 381: Maintenance Schedules

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....382 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .380...
  • Page 382 380 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change scheduled oil change is performed by someone other indicator system.
  • Page 383 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 381 Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil • Check engine oil level Change Indicator System: • Change oil and filter. • Check windshield washer fluid level • Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu- •...
  • Page 384 382 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES Maintenance Chart Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Additional Inspections Inspect the CV joints. Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. Inspect brake linings, replace if needed. Inspect parking brake function, adjust as necessary.
  • Page 385 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 383 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: Replace engine air filter. Replace the spark plugs. ** Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
  • Page 386 384 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 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. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent me- chanic.

  • Page 387: If You Need Consumer Assistance

    Washington, D.C..... . .390 ▫ FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ....388 ▫...
  • Page 388 386 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ▫ Traction Grades ..... . .393 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..392 ▫...

  • Page 389: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 387 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR Be Reasonable With Requests YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you must have your vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with Prepare For The Appointment the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.

  • Page 390: Fiat Customer Center

    • If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con- P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: cern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer 1–800–423–6343 center. FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983...

  • Page 391: Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (Tdd/Tty)

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 389 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only Impaired (TDD/TTY) the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni- within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date.

  • Page 392: Warranty Information

    See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and the ownership experience.

  • Page 393: In Canada

    If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- should contact the Customer Service Department imme- ing, servicing, and repairing FIAT Group Automobiles diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle,...

  • Page 394: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades

    The following tire grading categories were established by assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac- the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The quaint you with specific FIAT Group Automobiles ve- specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and...

  • Page 395: Traction Grades

    IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 393 Treadwear WARNING! The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on the The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled condi- straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not tions on a specified government test course.
  • Page 396 394 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE The grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
  • Page 397 INDEX...
  • Page 398 396 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .348 Air Conditioner Maintenance ....336 Adding Fuel ......288 Air Conditioning.
  • Page 399 INDEX 397 Adding Fluid ......356 Brake System ......242 Fluid and Filter Changes .
  • Page 400 398 INDEX Chains, Tire ......272 Clean Air Gasoline ......284 Changing A Flat Tire .
  • Page 401 INDEX 399 Pressure Cap ......349 Driving Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ... . .347 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Corrosion Protection .
  • Page 402 400 INDEX Jump Starting ......315 Euro Twin Clutch Transmission Towing ......322 Fluid Type .
  • Page 403 INDEX 401 Fluid Level Checks Fuses ........364 Automatic Transmission .
  • Page 404 402 INDEX Switch .......105 Introduction ......4 Heated Mirrors.
  • Page 405 INDEX 403 Liftgate (Sedan) ......22 Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..140 Light Bulbs .
  • Page 406 404 INDEX Lubricant Selection ..... .355 Change Interval ......333 Master Cylinder (Brakes) .
  • Page 407 INDEX 405 Power Recreational Towing ..... . .290 Door Locks ......20 Reformulated Gasoline .
  • Page 408 406 INDEX Safety Tips .......74 Inspection ......75 Schedule, Maintenance .
  • Page 409 INDEX 407 Snow Tires ......267 Storing Your Vehicle ..... . .370 Spark Plugs .
  • Page 410 408 INDEX Inflation Pressures ..... . .264 Recreational ......290 Jacking .
  • Page 411 INDEX 409 Unleaded Gasoline ......283 Water Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ....32 Driving Through .
  • Page 412 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’ s The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be shielded coaxial cable.
  • Page 413 Chrysler Group LLC 15FX24-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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