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Page 1 FIAT 500 ABARTH 2 0 1 3 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
Page 2 WARNING! FIAT is a registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Corporate Communication S.p.A., used under license by Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your 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 ..6 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ....4 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .
Page 6: Introduction
• the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for Consult the following table for a description of the maintaining its validity symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout • the range of additional services available to FIAT this Owner’s Manual: Group Automobiles customers...
Page 7 INTRODUCTION 5...
Page 8: Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against oper- ating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information.
Page 9: Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a 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
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 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ..33 ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ..44 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ..33 ▫...
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 studio 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 leav- ing 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 RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. The Sentry Key® system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: •...
Page 18: To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate General Information Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice, RS-210 of Industry Canada.
Page 19: Transmitter Battery Replacement
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Press the mechanical key release button and release 1. Weak battery in RKE transmitter. The expected life of the mechanical key to access the battery case screw the battery is from one to two years.
Page 20 18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver. Battery Case Removed 4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the screw to lock it into place. Key Fob Screw Location 3.
Page 21: Door Locks
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 DOOR LOCKS WARNING! The door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from • Do not leave children or animals inside parked inside the vehicle by using the door handle. If the door vehicles in hot weather.
Page 22: Power Door Locks
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks WARNING! (Continued) A power door lock switch is incorporated into the door • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is handle. Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the dangerous for a number of reasons.
Page 23 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 To change the Autoclose setting in the EVIC, proceed as follows: 1. Briefly press the MENU ESC button “On” or “Off” will flash on the display (according to the previous setting). 2. Press the + or – button for setting. 3.
Page 24: Power Windows
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE POWER WINDOWS Power Window Switches There are single window controls located on the shifter bezel, below the climate controls, which operate the driver and passenger door windows. The window con- trols will operate when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
Page 25: Liftgate
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 down automatically. To cancel the Auto-Down move- LIFTGATE ment, operate the switch in either the up or down To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry direction and release the switch. (RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock switches located on the front door handles.
Page 26: Occupant Restraints
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous vehicle are the restraint systems: exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your •...
Page 27 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25 • All seat belt systems (except the driver’s) include Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the Automatic Locking Retractors (ALRs), which lock the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: seat belt webbing into position by extending the belt 1.
Page 28 26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You should read the instructions provided with your WARNING! child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. • Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more 2. All occupants should always wear their lap and severe injuries in a collision.
Page 29 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even WARNING! (Continued) on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver • In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer and cause a collision that includes you.
Page 30: Lap/Shoulder Belts
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belts WARNING! (Continued) All the seating positions in your vehicle are equipped • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your with combination lap/shoulder belts. vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. •...
Page 31 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 WARNING! (Continued) • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Page 32 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch WARNING! plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” • A belt buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
Page 33 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 31 WARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt.
Page 34 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. WARNING! The belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi- • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of tion.
Page 35: Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are shoulder belt. equipped with Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) which are used to secure a child restraint system.
Page 36: Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (Alr) - If Equipped
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If the passenger seating position is equipped with an position that has a belt with this feature. Children ALR and is being used for normal usage: 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat.
Page 37: Energy Management Feature
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 Seat Belt Pretensioners WARNING! The seat belts for both front seating positions are • The belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to the seat belt assembly Automatic Locking Retractor remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
Page 38: Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert®)
5 mph (8 km/h), by blinking the Seat Belt BeltAlert® can be enabled or disabled by your autho- Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. rized studio. FIAT Group Automobiles S.p.A. does not Once the sequence starts, it will continue for the entire recommend deactivating BeltAlert®.
Page 39: Seat Belt Extender
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 37 Seat Belt Extender Seat Belts And Pregnant Women If a seat belt is too short even when fully extended and We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if throughout their pregnancy.
Page 40 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental NOTE: The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument Air Bags are certified to the Federal regulations for panel below the steering column.
Page 41 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 • Steering Wheel and Column and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC are located above the side windows. The trim covering • Instrument Panel the SABIC is labeled SRS AIRBAG. •...
Page 42: Advanced Front Air Bag Features
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Advanced Front Air Bag Features WARNING! (Continued) The Advanced Front Air Bag system provides output • Do not put anything on or around the air bag covers appropriate to the severity and type of collision as or attempt to open them manually.
Page 43 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) When the air bag deploys, it opens the seam between the front and side of the seat’s trim cover. Each air bag Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) provide deploys independently;...
Page 44 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The system includes side impact sensors that are cali- brated to deploy the Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) and SABIC during impacts that require air bag occupant protection. SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system.
Page 45 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 43 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags, • Your vehicle is equipped with left and right do not have any accessory items installed which Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up your vehicle.
Page 46: Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag provides Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) enhanced protection and works together with the Driver The ORC is part of a regulated safety system required for Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.
Page 47 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Advanced Front Air Bags and Supplemental Driver Side The side air bags will not deploy in all side collisions. Knee Air Bag are designed to provide additional protec- Side air bag deployment will depend on the severity and tion by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal type of collision.
Page 48 46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ORC contains a backup power supply system that WARNING! may deploy the air bags even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment. Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru- ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags Also, the ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning to protect you in a collision.
Page 49 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad- Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large Unit quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the The Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag unit is Advanced Front Air Bags.
Page 50 48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain Inflator Units (SABIC) Inflator Units The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) are During collisions where the impact is confined to a designed to activate only in certain side collisions.
Page 51 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 • Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of as the battery has power or until the ignition key is whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Page 52 50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 53 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 If a reset procedure step is not completed within 45 sec- you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium onds, then the turn signal lights will turn off and the reset floor.
Page 54 52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de- Maintaining Your Air Bag System ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you. WARNING! •...
Page 55 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53 Air Bag Warning Light WARNING! (Continued) You will want to have the air bags ready to • Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag inflate for your protection in a collision. The system.
Page 56: Event Data Recorder (Edr)
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle Controller (ORC) may also be disabled.
Page 57: Child Restraints
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a Child Restraints non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all the EDR under normal driving conditions and no per- times, including babies and children.
Page 58 56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has WARNING! a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. You should also make sure that you can install In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a it in the vehicle where you will use it.
Page 59 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible younger and who have not reached the Child Restraint, facing rearward in the height or weight limits of their child...
Page 60 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Infants And Child Restraints their infant carrier but are still less than at least two years old. Children should remain rearward-facing until they Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward- reach the highest weight or height allowed by their facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until convertible child seat.
Page 61 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 59 Older Children And Child Restraints seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the seat belt. Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride forward- WARNING! facing in the vehicle.
Page 62 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Children Too Large For Booster Seats 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their stomach? Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend 5.
Page 63 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Use any attachment method shown with an “X” Below Weight of the LATCH – LATCH – Child + Child Lower Anchors Seat Belt + Top Lower Anchors Seat Belt Only Restraint...
Page 64 62 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- Restraint System age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH- equipped child seats.
Page 65 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 63 LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol 2 anchorages per seat- ing position • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol...
Page 66 64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 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 combined weight of the child and the the LATCH anchorage system to attach child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Page 67 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 Can two child restraints be attached us- Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with ing a common lower LATCH anchorage? two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH...
Page 68 66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locating The LATCH Anchorages The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.
Page 69 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Locating The LATCH Anchorages Center Seat LATCH WARNING! In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on This vehicle does not have a center seating position. the back of the seat. Do not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat.
Page 70 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat- 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- ing position.
Page 71 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt WARNING! When using the LATCH attaching system to install a Improper installation of a child restraint to the child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re- used by other occupants or being used to secure child straint.
Page 72 70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the Restraints in this Vehicle webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor.
Page 73 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 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 Child Restraint the seat belt to install a forward facing the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to child restraint, up to the recommended attach a forward facing child restraint?
Page 74 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Page 75 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether 1.
Page 76 74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether trouble tightening the seat belt.
Page 77 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to Anchorage the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage.
Page 78: Transporting Pets
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING! A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Page 79: Safety Tips
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 CAUTION! WARNING! • Do not leave children or animals inside parked Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Page 80: Exhaust Gas
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Exhaust Gas The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust WARNING! system. Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Page 81: Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The studio. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while Vehicle driving, have the system checked by an authorized studio. Seat Belts Defroster Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, and loose parts.
Page 82 80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per- been removed for cleaning.
Page 83: Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside Door Latches The Vehicle Check for positive closing, latching, and locking. Tires Fluid Leaks Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, patterns.
Page 85: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ... .92 POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED..86 ▫ Lowering The Power Top....86 ▫...
Page 86 84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ EZ Entry Feature ..... .104 ▫ Lane Change Assist ....111 ▫...
Page 87 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 ▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ....120 ▫ Wind Buffeting ..... . .128 ▫...
Page 88: Power Convertible Top - If Equipped
86 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 89 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 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 90: Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure
88 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 Open/Close mode (automatically opening to the 7.
Page 91: Wind Stop
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 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 92: Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
Page 93: Power Mirrors
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Power Mirrors The power mirror controls consist of a mirror select switch and a four-way mirror control switch. To adjust a The power mirror controls are located on the driver’s mirror, press the mirror select switch to either the L (left) door trim panel.
Page 94: Folding Mirrors
92 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 95: Sun Visors
The sun visor can be Overview 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 96: The Hands-Free Kit
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE hands from the steering wheel. To use voice commands The Hands-Free Kit you are not required to train the voice recognition system The basic characteristic of this hands-free kit is voice to recognize your voice. This implies that the system is recognition with Bluetooth®...
Page 97 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 your mobile phone manually and visually using the For further details on the mobile phones supported by steering wheel controls and the instrument panel multi- BLUE&ME™, refer to section BLUE&ME™ SUPPORTED function display. MOBILE PHONES.
Page 98 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE list or directly pronouncing the phone number, to (LAST CALLS and PHONEBOOK ) and the media answer a call and also to answer another incoming player. To activate settings when travelling you can only phone call.
Page 99 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 • To Answer A Call — you can answer an incoming call After pairing and connecting your phone with the by pressing the MENU/Phone button on the steering BLUE&ME™ system, you can make phone calls by wheel.
Page 100 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • To read the messages received and stored. Messages NOTE: Not all mobile phones support the SMS text message reader function or automatic phonebook trans- can be read multiple times. fer via Bluetooth®. Consult www.fiatusa.com for further •...
Page 101 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 In this way, while you are driving you can play your NOTE: favorite music collections. • The media player does not support audio files com- • iPod® Player — see dedicated paragraph under Media pressed with other formats and DRM (Digital Right Player Functions.
Page 102 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Keep the User’s Guide in the car: when kept in the • Operating certain parts of this system while driv- car, the User’s Guide will be a ready reference for ing can distract your attention away from the road, you and other users unfamiliar with the system.
Page 103: Seats
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 SEATS Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the Your vehicle may be equipped with either an adjusting vehicle. handle or adjusting bar that is located at the front of the seats, near the floor.
Page 104: Recline Adjustment
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Page 105: Seat Height Adjustment
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 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 106: Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle Ez Entry Feature
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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- The driver seat also has a memory feature, which can...
Page 107: Heated Seats - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 fore/aft (memory) position on the tracks. This results in WARNING! the seat back memory being set only – The track will then • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin be locked forward of its last set fore/aft memory posi- tion.
Page 108: Head Restraints
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Head Restraints Rear Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push by restricting head movement in the event of a rear- button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push impact.
Page 109: To Open And Close The Hood
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD 2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of the hood, near the center, and raise the hood. To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1.
Page 110 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left side In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop when standing in front of the hood) of the engine rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
Page 111: Lights
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109 LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals. NOTE: The external lights can only be turned on with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Page 112: High Beams
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE High Beams Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the With the low beams activated, push the multi- end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol. function lever towards the instrument panel to NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on turn on the high beams.
Page 113: Lane Change Assist
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
Page 114: Interior Lights
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Interior Lights CAUTION! The interior light switches are located in the overhead Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the console. The interior lights can be set to three different switch is in the center position or that the lights are positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right off to avoid draining the battery.
Page 115: Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • When the doors are unlocked with Key Fob a 10 second Front Fog Lights — If Equipped timer is activated. The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the •...
Page 116: Windshield Wipers And Washers
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the right side of the steering column. NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only oper- ate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position. Front Windshield Wiper Operation There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers.
Page 117 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 NOTE: The Intermittent function only has one detent Front Windshield Washer Operation but wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle speed. Pull the windshield wiper/washer lever toward the As vehicle speed increases the delay time will decrease. steering wheel to activate the washers.
Page 118: Rear Windshield Wiper
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Page 119: Tilt Steering Column - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 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 120: Electronic Speed Control
118 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 121: To Activate
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 system can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic To Set A Desired Speed Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the vehicle vehicle set speed. has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-) button and release.
Page 122: To Resume Speed
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Resume Speed decrease until the button is released. Release the button when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+) will be established.
Page 123: Rear Park Assist - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED it may be preferable to drive without Electronic Speed The Rear Park Assist system provides an audible indica- Control.
Page 124: Rear Park Assist Sensors
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear Park Assist Sensors Rear Park Assist Alerts The four Rear Park Assist sensors, located in the rear If an obstacle is behind the vehicle when REVERSE gear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that is engaged, an audible alert is activated.
Page 125 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 Audible And Visual Signals Supplied By The Rear Park Assist System SIGNAL MEANING INDICATION Obstacle Distance An obstacle is present within the Audible signal (dashboard loudspeaker) • Sound pulses emitted at a rate that sensors’...
Page 126: Failure Indications
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Failure Indications Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System A malfunction of the Rear Park Assist sensors or system Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash is indicated, during REVERSE gear engagement, by the soap and a soft cloth.
Page 127 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 • Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors regularly, taking CAUTION! care not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must • Rear Park Assist is only a parking aid and it is not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Page 128 126 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before using ParkSense®, it is strongly recom- • Drivers must be careful when backing up even mended that the ball mount and hitch ball assem- when using ParkSense®. Always check carefully bly is disconnected from the vehicle when the behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure vehicle is not used for towing.
Page 129: Power Sunroof - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 127 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in console. the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.
Page 130: To Open
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 131: Emergency Operation
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 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 132: Electrical Power Outlets
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Power is available when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or START position. Insert the cigar lighter or There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet, accessory plug into the outlet for use. To preserve the located in the floor console, for added convenience.
Page 133 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 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 134: Cigar Lighter - If Equipped
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw WARNING! power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not When the cigar lighter is in use it becomes very hot. To in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Page 135 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 For rear passengers, there are cupholders located on the floor between the front driver and passenger seats. Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders...
Page 136: Storage
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE STORAGE CARGO AREA FEATURES The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow Glove Box Compartment increased cargo capacity. The glove box is located on the right side of the instru- ment panel. Pull outward on the door latch to open the Push down the release button, located at the outboard glove box.
Page 137 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 Rear Seat Release Buttons Folded Rear Seats...
Page 138: Rear Window Features
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE REAR WINDOW FEATURES CAUTION! Rear Window Defroster Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements: The rear window defroster button is located in the • Use care when washing the inside of the rear center of the instrument panel, below the radio.
Page 139: Understanding Your Instrument Panel
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS ▫ Trip Computer ..... . .157 INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..139 ▫...
Page 140 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ▫ Quick Guide ......174 ▫ CD Player Operation ....198 ▫...
Page 141: Instrument Panel Features
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 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 142: Turbo Boost Gauge
140 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 143: Instrument Cluster
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...
Page 144: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 2. Rear Defrost Button 1. Glow Plug Light — If Equipped Press and release this button to turn on the rear window defroster. This indicator will illuminate The Glow Plug light will flash during engine oil when the rear window defroster is on.
Page 145 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 5. High Beam Indicator CAUTION! (Continued) This light indicates that the headlights are on high • Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer- window cleaners on the interior surface of the ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.
Page 146 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 7. Turn Signal Indicators driving, have the system inspected at an authorized studio as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant Re- The arrows will flash in unison with the exte- straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve- rior turn signal, when using the turn signal hicle”...
Page 147 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 12. Charging System Light 14. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg- This light informs you of a problem with the ing system. The light should come on when the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
Page 148 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to Each tire, including the spare (if provided), maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has should be checked monthly when cold and in- not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS flated to the inflation pressure recommended by...
Page 149 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more 16. Automatic Gearbox Failure tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the This light will illuminate when there is an replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS automatic transmission fault.
Page 150 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 18. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) CAUTION! The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator an onboard diagnostic system, called OBDII, that Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine monitors engine and automatic transmission con- control system.
Page 151 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 19. Engine Temperature Warning Light applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the brake system reservoir. This light warns of an overheated engine condi- The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. tion.
Page 152 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by 22. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation / turning the ignition switch from the OFF/LOCK position Malfunction Indicator Light to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator approximately two seconds.
Page 153 If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced the vehicle. Contact a Fiat studio if you still cannot start as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock the engine.
Page 154 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 26. Temperature Gauge WARNING! The temperature digital scale shows engine coolant tem- A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or perature. Any reading within the normal range indicates others could be badly burned by steam or boiling that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
Page 155 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 technician should leave the odometer reading the same 28. Fuel Gauge / Fuel Door Reminder as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so, The fuel door reminder indicates that the fuel filler door is then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must located on the right side of the vehicle.
Page 156: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
154 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 157: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 Press the DOWN button to scroll downward through The setup menu can be activated by pressing the SET ESC the displayed menu and the related options or to de- button. Single presses on the UP or DOWN but- crease the value displayed.
Page 158 156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Button Volume Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu With Submenu • Hill Start 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button to display the first • GSI Shift Up submenu option. • Daylights (D.R.L.) 2.
Page 159: Change Engine Oil Indicator System
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 157 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 160: Trip Button
158 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 161: Trip Functions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159 Trip Functions NOTE: “Trip B” functions may be excluded (see “Trip B Data”). “Range” and “Instantaneous consumption” can- Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of new not be reset. trip). Values Displayed “Trip A” can be used to display the figures relating to: •...
Page 162: Personal Settings
160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Distance Travelled Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features) This value shows the distance covered since the last reset. Dimmer Average Consumption The EVIC display is provided with a light sensor capable This value shows the approximate average consumption of detecting environmental light conditions and adjust- since the last reset.
Page 163 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 161 Speed Beep (Speed Limit) button is pressed. Press and hold the UP/DOWN button to increase/decrease the setting rapidly. Save the setting With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit by briefly pressing the button when you approach the (mph or km/h);...
Page 164 162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Trip B Data (Trip B On) Proceed as follows: Through this option, it is possible to activate (On) or 1. Briefly press the SET ESC button. The display will deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display. show the two sub-menu items “Time”...
Page 165 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 163 NOTE: Set Date • The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each This function may be used to set the date (day - month - time the UP or DOWN button is pressed. Press year).
Page 166 164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: The setting will increase or decrease by one unit To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the sound system each time the UP or DOWN button is pressed. info displaying proceed as follows: Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to 1.
Page 167 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 165 Speed Display Autoclose When this function is activated the cluster will display With this function active, the doors will automatically lock the vehicle speed (MPH or km/h). at when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the speed display To change the setting proceed as follows: feature, proceed as follows:...
Page 168 166 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Units (Set Units) 6. Briefly press the SET ESC button to return to the sub-menu. This function may be used to set the measurement unit in 7. When accessing the “Fuel Economy” submenu, briefly three submenus: “Distance,” “Temperature” and “Fuel press the SET ESC button.
Page 169 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167 4. Press the UP or DOWN button for setting. 3. Briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the menu screen, or press and hold the SET ESC button 5. Briefly press the SET ESC button to return to the (approximately one second) to go back to the main sub-menu.
Page 170 (approxi- mately one second) to go back to the main screen Belt Buzzer (Buzzer Activation For S.B.R. Indication) without storing the settings. This function will only be displayed after a FIAT Group Automobiles studio has deactivated the S.B.R. system.
Page 171 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 169 GSI Shift Up Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) This function may be used to activate / deactivate the With this function active, the boost gauge will display a Daytime Running Lamps. shift up message and up arrow at the appropriate time of shift.
Page 172: Sales Code (Rab) Radio
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Exit Menu SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO This function closes the initial menu screen. Briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the main screen. Press the button to return to the first menu option (Speed Beep).
Page 173: Suggestions
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171 If the radio has BLUE&ME™, refer to the appropriate WARNING! “BLUE&ME™ User’s Manual” for further information. Having the volume turned up high can cause the The instructions for use are given below and we recom- driver to not be able to hear important traffic sounds, mend you to read them carefully.
Page 174 172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Do not stick labels on the CD surface or write on the recorded surface with pencils or pens. The presence of dirt, scratches or distortions on the CDs • Do not use CDs that are very scratched, flawed, could cause skipping and poor sound quality while it is playing.
Page 175: Technical Specifications
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 173 • Two 100 mm diameter full range speakers, one speaker copied is often shown in very small letters or is difficult to read on the actual CD cover where it may in each of the rear side panels. be, for example, “COPY CONTROL”, “COPY PRO- •...
Page 176: Quick Guide
174 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Quick Guide Radio Controls BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE Short button press Short button press TUNER AM, FM, SAT (if equipped) source Short repeated button press selection A-B-C Cycles A, B, C presets for AM, FM, SAT Short repeated button press (if equipped) MEDIA...
Page 177 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175 BUTTON GENERAL FUNCTIONS MODE (Mute/Pause Button) Volume activation/deactivation Short button press (Mute/Pause) AUDIO Audio adjustments: low tones (BASS), Menu activation: short button press high tones (TREBLE), left/right balance Adjustment type selection: press (BALANCE), front/rear balance (FADER) Adjustment of values: press (Information Button) Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Playlist, Folder...
Page 178 176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BUTTON RADIO FUNCTIONS MODE Radio Station Search: Automatic search: press buttons (long press • Automatic Search for fast forward) • Manual Search Manual search: press buttons (long press for fast forward) 1 2 3 4 5 Current radio station storing Long button press for memory preset 1 to 5 respec- tively...
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 • Graphic 7 band equalizer (if equipped) CD/MP3 Section • MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG) • Separate bass/treble tone adjustment • Folder selection (previous/next) • Right/left channel balancing • Track selection (forward/backward) • Front/rear fader • Fast forward/rewind through tracks Functions And Adjustments •...
Page 181 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179 Selecting The Radio Functions Press the button again to deactivate the MUTE func- tion. The volume will gradually increase until it reaches By pressing the TUNER button briefly and repeatedly, the previously set level. the following audio sources can be selected cyclically: When the volume level is changed using the dedicated •...
Page 182 180 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Use the buttons to scroll through the Menu Tone Adjustment functions. To change the setting of the selected function, Proceed as follows: use the buttons. 1. Press AUDIO button. The current status of the selected function appears on the 2.
Page 183 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 181 3. Press the button to increase the sound from the left By pressing the buttons briefly, the levels will speakers or the button to increase the sound from change progressively. By pressing them down longer, the the right speakers.
Page 184 182 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions — When one of the equalizer adjustments is activated the If 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 Press the MENU button briefly to activate the Menu • On Volume Limit function. Press 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 The chosen mode appears on the display: Radio • “Radio off: 00 min” — The radio turns off in connec- (Tuner) Introduction tion with the ignition key; the radio is turned auto- When the car radio is turned on, the last function that matically off as soon as the key is turned to the STOP was selected before turning it off (Radio, CD, CD MP3, position.
Page 188 186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Each time the button is pressed the following bands are By pressing the preset button for more than 2 seconds, selected cyclically: the tuned station will be stored. Pressing the A-B-C button will change between the preset memory group in •...
Page 189: Siriusxm Satellite Radio - If Equipped
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187 the desired direction. If the button is pressed SiriusXM Satellite Radio longer, the fast search starts and then stops when the With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings button is released. you more of what you love. Get 69 channels of 100% commercial-free music, plus all of your favorite sports, Stereophonic Broadcasters news, talk and entertainment.
Page 190 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and are Jazz/Standards, Classical, Latin/World, Sports, Enter- subject to change. Subscriptions governed by Terms & tainment, Talk, News, NPR, Comedy, Family & Health, Conditions available at sirius.com/service terms. SiriusXM Religion, Traffic/Weather.
Page 191 12 digits. use in vehicles. The following are instructions for retrieving the Elec- tronic Serial Number (ESN) from FIAT 500 NAFTA model SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks radios: of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM...
Page 192: Cd Player
190 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • If a CD has already been loaded, turn on the radio and are not entered correctly, then the SIRIUS subscription will not be able to be transferred to the new radio and then briefly press the MEDIA button to select the “CD” will not be active when installed in the customer’s function mode.
Page 193 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 When a CD is inserted, the display will show the symbol Possible Error Messages “CD” and the wording “CD Reading.” They will remain If the loaded CD cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has been displayed for the whole time required for the radio to inserted or the CD is inserted the wrong way or there is read the CD.
Page 194: Cd Mp3 Player
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Track Selection Pause Function Briefly press the button to play the previous CD track To pause the CD player, press the button. The wording and the button to play the next track. The tracks are “CD Pause”...
Page 195 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 193 To guarantee optimal reproduction, it is advisable to use NOTE: The track names must not include the following good quality CDs burned at the lowest speed possible. characters: spaces, ‘ (apostrophes), ( and ) (open and close brackets).
Page 196 194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Display Information If no other folder/track is selected in the next two seconds, the first track on the new folder will be played. ID3–Tag Information Display At that moment selected the last track in the folder is In addition to the information relating to the time elapsed, playing, the next folder will be played.
Page 197: Troubleshooting
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 Troubleshooting The CD Can Not Be Loaded General A CD is already loaded. Press the button and remove the CD. Sound Volume Low MP3 File Reading The Fader function should be adjusted to the values “F” (front) only to prevent the reduction in radio output Track Skips While Playing Mp3 Files power and the cancelling of the volume if the Fader level...
Page 198: Ipod®/Usb/Media Player Control
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) — If Equipped A Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) is avail- able as optional equipment for this vehicle, refer to the Navigation User Guide for further information. iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows an iPod®...
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. Pressing 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) Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next listenable station and pressing 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 4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES or anti-static sprays. Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from 5.
Page 202: Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
200 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Heating And Air Conditioning 1. Temperature Control Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial to the left into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatures, while rotating to the right into the red area indicates warmer temperatures.
Page 203 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201 NOTE: 4. Mode Control • Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make Rotate this control to change the system between Modes the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. (Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix, Defrost). Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Page 204 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Mix 5. A/C Button Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side Press this button to engage the Air Conditioning. A light window demister outlets. This setting works best will illuminate when the Air Conditioning system is in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat engaged.
Page 205: Operating Tips Chart
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 206: Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) - If Equipped
204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped • The Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) allows the driver to select individual comfort settings. • The system provides set-and-forget operation for op- timum comfort and convenience. • The system can be controlled manually, if desired. The ATC system automatically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger.
Page 207 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 2. A/C Button snowy conditions that require extra heat to the wind- shield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning reducing moisture on the windshield. Performing this (A/C) setting.
Page 208 206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 8. Panel Mode 11. Climate Control ON/OFF Button Air is directed through the outlets in the instrument Press and release to turn the Climate Control ON or OFF. panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow. 12.
Page 209 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 Automatic Operation NOTE: • It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for 1. Press 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 210 208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Manual Operation The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by pressing the blower control up or down buttons. The fan This system offers a full complement of manual override will now operate at a fixed speed until additional speeds features.
Page 211 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 Floor Mode Defrost Mode Air comes from the windshield and side window Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount demister outlets. Use Defrost mode with maxi- of air is directed through the defrost and side mum temperature settings for best windshield and side window demister outlets.
Page 212 210 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Air Conditioning (A/C) Recirculation Control The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator When outside air contains smoke, odors, or to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired, system.
Page 213: Operating Tips Chart
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 Operating Tips Chart...
Page 214 212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Window Fogging Summer Operation Windows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside NOTE: In some cases during high temperature opera- the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool tion, the air conditioning system performance may be temperatures when it’s rainy or humid.
Page 215 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213 Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air using the high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the air conditioning system is started again.
Page 217: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS ▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ....222 STARTING PROCEDURES ....218 ▫...
Page 218 216 STARTING AND OPERATING ▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN)...243 SPORT MODE ......230 ▫...
Page 219 STARTING AND OPERATING 217 ▫ Tire Spinning ......255 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ..267 ▫...
Page 220: Starting Procedures
218 STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Manual Transmission 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 221: Cold Weather Operation
STARTING AND OPERATING 219 Cold Weather Operation CAUTION! To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low Use of the recommended SAE 5W-40 synthetic en- temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking gine oil and adhering to the prescribed oil change when the ambient temperature is less than –22°...
Page 222: If Engine Fails To Start
220 STARTING AND OPERATING 3. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the CAUTION! ignition switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it wait 5 seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat started.
Page 223: Manual Transmission
STARTING AND OPERATING 221 will run for up to 10 minutes after the engine has been shut off to circulate coolant through the turbocharger. Although the pump is rubber-mounted for quiet opera- tion, it is normal to hear it running during this time. MANUAL TRANSMISSION Five-Speed Manual Transmission WARNING!
Page 224: Recommended Shift Speeds
222 STARTING AND OPERATING For most city driving, you will find it easier to use only Recommended Shift Speeds the lower gears. For steady highway driving with light To use your manual transmission for optimal fuel accelerations, fifth gear is recommended. economy, it should be upshifted as listed in the following Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, table.
Page 225: Downshifting
STARTING AND OPERATING 223 Downshifting DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Proper downshifting will improve fuel economy and pro- Acceleration long engine life. Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull CAUTION! erratically to the right or left.
Page 226: Traction
224 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a Driving through water more than a few inches/centi- wedge of water to build up between the tire and road meters deep will require extra caution to ensure safety surface.
Page 227: Shallow Standing Water
STARTING AND OPERATING 225 Shallow Standing Water CAUTION! (Continued) Although your vehicle is capable of driving through • Driving through standing water may cause damage shallow standing water, consider the following Caution to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always and Warning before doing so. inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans- mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., CAUTION!
Page 228: Power Steering
226 STARTING AND OPERATING POWER STEERING WARNING! The electric power steering system will give you good • Driving through standing water limits your vehi- vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide (8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
Page 229 STARTING AND OPERATING 227 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 studio for service. It is POWER STEERING – ASSIST OFF” message is displayed likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance.
Page 230: Parking Brake
228 STARTING AND OPERATING PARKING BRAKE Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave 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 231 STARTING AND OPERATING 229 should always be applied whenever the driver is not in WARNING! (Continued) the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake WARNING! failure and a collision. •...
Page 232: Starting And Operating Sport Mode
230 STARTING AND OPERATING SPORT MODE In Sport mode, the engine is more responsive to the throttle pedal, and provides more maximum torque by increasing turbo boost pressure. Steering feedback is improved, and steering effort is slightly higher. This driving mode is useful for spirited driving. 1.
Page 233: Brake System
STARTING AND OPERATING 231 BRAKE SYSTEM Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for The Four-Wheel ABS is designed to aid the driver in example; repeated brake applications with the engine maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking con- off), the brakes will still function.
Page 234: Electronic Brake Control System
232 STARTING AND OPERATING When you are in a severe braking condition involving the WARNING! use of the ABS, you will experience some pedal drop as • Pumping the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their the vehicle comes to a stop. This is the result of the effectiveness and may lead to a collision.
Page 235: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
STARTING AND OPERATING 233 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) braking pressure during the stopping sequence (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal under adverse braking conditions.
Page 236: Traction Control System (Tcs)
234 STARTING AND OPERATING Traction Control System (TCS) period of time after the driver takes his foot off the brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle during This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of this short period of time, the system will release brake the driven wheels.
Page 237: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
STARTING AND OPERATING 235 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) WARNING! This system enhances directional control and stability of There may be situations on minor hills (i.e., less than the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC cor- 2.5%), with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a rects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by trailer, when the system will not activate and slight applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in...
Page 238 236 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 239 STARTING AND OPERATING 237 ESC Operating Modes To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the switch again. This will restore the normal ESC On mode of operation. The ESC system has three available operating modes. Full On WARNING! This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever When in “Partial Off”...
Page 240: Esc Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And Esc Off Indicator Light
238 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 To enter the “Full Off”...
Page 241: Tire Safety Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 239 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 242 240 STARTING AND OPERATING • Temporary spare tires are high-pressure compact NOTE: spares designed for temporary emergency use only. • P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. Tires designed to this standard have the letter “T” or design standards.
Page 243 STARTING AND OPERATING 241 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ..blank..= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light truck tire based on U.S. design standards T or S = Temporary spare tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm)
Page 244 242 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 245: Tire Identification Number (Tin)
STARTING AND OPERATING 243 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 246: Tire Terminology And Definitions
244 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 247 STARTING AND OPERATING 245 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 Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold tire inflation pressure as Inflation Pressure shown on the tire placard.
Page 248: Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
246 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading And Tire Pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle Tire Placard Location 2) total weight your vehicle can carry...
Page 249 STARTING AND OPERATING 247 To determine the maximum loading conditions of your 3) tire size designed for your vehicle vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of 4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or spare tires.
Page 250 248 STARTING AND OPERATING 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of NOTE: cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if • The following table shows examples on how to calcu- “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg) and there will late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the of your vehicle with varying seating configurations...
Page 251 STARTING AND OPERATING 249...
Page 252: Tires - General Information
250 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 253: Tire Inflation Pressures
STARTING AND OPERATING 251 Tire Inflation Pressures WARNING! (Continued) The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the • Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle driver’s side B-Pillar. to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left.
Page 254: Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
252 STARTING AND OPERATING Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), cold tire inflation pressure. Cold tire inflation pressure is which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12° F (7° C) for this defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been outside temperature condition.
Page 255: Radial Ply Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 253 Tire Repair WARNING! If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- meets the following criteria: mum load is dangerous. The added strain on your • The tire has not been driven on when flat, tires could cause them to fail.
Page 256: All Season Tires - If Equipped
254 STARTING AND OPERATING All Season Tires – If Equipped Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was originally equipped with your vehicle and should All Season tires provide traction for all seasons (spring, not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph summer, fall and winter).
Page 257: Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING 255 sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of Emergencies” for further information. your vehicle.
Page 258: Life Of Tire
256 STARTING AND OPERATING tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to replacement tires in this section for further informa- tion. Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: •...
Page 259: Replacement Tires
STARTING AND OPERATING 257 when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on WARNING! “Tread Wear Indicators”. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six the size designation of your tire.
Page 260 258 STARTING AND OPERATING It is recommended you contact your authorized tire or WARNING! (Continued) original equipment studio with any questions you may suspension components. You could lose control have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use and have a collision resulting in serious injury or equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the death.
Page 261: Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
STARTING AND OPERATING 259 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION! The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at Replacing original tires with tires of a different size different loads and perform different steering, driving, may result in false speedometer and odometer read- and braking functions.
Page 262: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)
260 STARTING AND OPERATING The suggested rotation method is the “rearward cross” TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) shown in the following diagram. This rotation pattern The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the does not apply to some directional tires that must not be driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recom- reversed.
Page 263 STARTING AND OPERATING 261 also increase as the vehicle is driven - this is normal and the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be there should be no adjustment for this increased pres- driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in sure.
Page 264 262 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: CAUTION! • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire care • The TPMS has been optimized for the original and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and failure or condition.
Page 265: Base System
STARTING AND OPERATING 263 • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi- the tire. nate in the instrument cluster, an audible chime will be Base System activated, and the “Check left or right front/rear tire xxx.x psi”...
Page 266 264 STARTING AND OPERATING Unavailable” text message will display. If the ignition key 1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the system monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni- fault still exists.
Page 267: General Information
STARTING AND OPERATING 265 solid and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Unavailable” General Information message will be displayed. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and 5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare following conditions: tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire...
Page 268: Fuel Requirements
266 STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated Gasoline This engine is designed to meet all emission Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner regulations and provide satisfactory fuel burning gasoline referred to as “Reformulated Gasoline.” economy and performance when using Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are high-quality unleaded “regular”...
Page 269: Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
STARTING AND OPERATING 267 winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline contain- your vehicle. ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 270: Mmt In Gasoline
268 STARTING AND OPERATING To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug E-85 perform the following: life and reduces emissions system performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized studio) without MMT be used in your vehicle.
Page 271: Fuel System Cautions
STARTING AND OPERATING 269 Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! (Continued) • The use of fuel additives, which are now being CAUTION! sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s Most of these products contain high concentrations performance: of methanol.
Page 272: Carbon Monoxide Warnings
270 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 273: Adding Fuel
STARTING AND OPERATING 271 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 274: Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
272 STARTING AND OPERATING Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message WARNING! (Continued) After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system • Never add fuel when the engine is running. It may can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, cause the MIL to turn on and could cause a fire.
Page 275: Recreational Towing
STARTING AND OPERATING 273 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Manual Transmission Flat Tow NONE Transmission in NEUTRAL Dolly Tow Front Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer NOTE: Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions CAUTION! may be recreationally towed (flat towed) at any legal highway speed, for any distance, if the manual transmis-...
Page 277: What To Do In Emergencies
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS ▫ Preparations For Jacking ....289 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...276 ▫...
Page 278: Hazard Warning Flashers
276 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 action. •...
Page 279: Tirefit Kit - If Equipped
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 277 CAUTION! WARNING! (Continued) do not open the hood until the radiator has had time Driving with a hot cooling system could damage to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Page 280: Tirefit Storage
278 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Storage TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation The TIREFIT kit is located under the front driver’s seat. TIREFIT Components 1. Sealant Bottle TIREFIT Kit Location 2. Deflation Button 3. Pressure Gauge...
Page 281: Tirefit Usage Precautions
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 279 • The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one tire 4. Power Button application use. After each use, always replace these 5. Mode Select Knob components immediately at an authorized studio. 6.
Page 282 280 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Knob (5) is in the Air Mode when inflating such items WARNING! (Continued) to avoid injecting sealant into them. The TIREFIT – If the tire has any damage from driving with Sealant is only intended to seal punctures less than extremely low tire pressure.
Page 283: Sealing A Tire With Tirefit
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 281 Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT WARNING! (Continued) (A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT: • Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. TIRE- 1.
Page 284 282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES (B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT: (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: 1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode • Always start the engine before turning ON the TIRE- position.
Page 285 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 283 1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem. Sealant Hose (6): Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect 1.
Page 286 284 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) 3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from pressure within 15 minutes: the valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the hose, and place the TIREFIT kit in the •...
Page 287 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 285 (D) Drive Vehicle: (E) After Driving: Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire, Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or 10 minutes to ensure to Use TIREFIT”...
Page 288 286 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar), the tire is too 4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle earliest opportunity at an authorized studio or tire further.
Page 289: Jacking And Tire Changing
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 287 3. Press the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of it accordingly. WARNING! 4. Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT hous- •...
Page 290: Jack Location
288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Page 291: Preparations For Jacking
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 289 Preparations For Jacking 5. Turn Off the ignition. 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or Block both the front and rear of the slippery areas. wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position.
Page 292: Jacking Instructions
290 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to vehicle:...
Page 293 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 291 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). 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.
Page 294 292 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the wheel to be changed.
Page 295 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 293 WARNING! WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle hurt someone near it.
Page 296: Jump-Starting Procedure
294 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Finish tightening the bolts. Push down on the wrench JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE while tightening the wheel bolts. Alternate bolts until If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump- each bolt has been tightened twice. The correct wheel started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in bolt torque is 63 ft lbs (85 N·m) for steel wheels and another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster...
Page 297: Preparations For Jump-Start
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 295 CAUTION! Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system may occur. Preparations For Jump-Start The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment.
Page 298: Jump-Starting Procedure
296 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive WARNING! (+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when- tab and pull upward on the cover. ever the hood is raised.
Page 299 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 297 CAUTION! WARNING! Failure to follow these procedures could result in Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark or the discharged vehicle.
Page 300: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Page 301 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299 NOTE: Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic WARNING! Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener- Control”...
Page 302: Towing A Disabled Vehicle
300 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial wrecker service. Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground MANUAL TRANSMISSION Flat Tow NONE If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Wheel Lift Rear •...
Page 303: Manual Transmission
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 301 If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.) Manual Transmission while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN • Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the position, not the ACC position. ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
Page 305: Maintaining Your Vehicle
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ....312 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ..305 ▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ....313 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM —...
Page 306 304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Manual Transmission ....331 ▫ Front Fog Lamps ..... .345 ▫...
Page 307: Engine Compartment - 1.4L Turbo
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305 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 308: Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd Ii
306 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 drivability.
Page 309 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307 For states that require an Inspection and Mainte- 3. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part Indicator Light (MIL)”...
Page 310: Replacement Parts
308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE you may need to do nothing more than drive your use of parts which are not quality-equivalent to genuine vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by system to update.
Page 311: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 WARNING! CAUTION! • Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per- You can be badly injured working on or around a form repairs and service when necessary could motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you result in more costly repairs, damage to other have the knowledge and the proper equipment.
Page 312: Engine Oil
310 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Engine Oil CAUTION! Checking Oil Level Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must engine with oil will cause oil aeration, which can be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
Page 313 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 Engine Oil Selection CAUTION! For best performance and maximum protection for tur- Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the bocharged engines under all types of operating condi- chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is tions, the manufacturer recommends synthetic engine not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 314: Engine Oil Filter
312 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 315: Maintenance-Free Battery
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313 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 316: Air Conditioner Maintenance
314 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 studio should not be disconnected and should only be at the start of each warm season.
Page 317 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling WARNING! R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro- • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How- tioning system.
Page 318 316 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet on the 2. Pull the console closeout cover rearward to disengage lower right of center console. Perform the following the front retaining tab and remove the cover. procedure to replace the filter: 1.
Page 319 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 317 3. Remove the two 5.5mm screws (1 and 2) that secure the particulate air filter cover to the HVAC housing. A/C Air Filter 5. Install the A/C air filter with the air filter position indicators pointing in the same direction as removal. 4.
Page 320: Body Lubrication
318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should CAUTION! be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular indicate airflow direction through the filter.
Page 321 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319 Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield.
Page 322: Adding Washer Fluid
320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it 4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press blade holder.
Page 323: Exhaust System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 321 Exhaust System WARNING! The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into • Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and system.
Page 324 322 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- CAUTION! verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im- • The catalytic converter requires the use of un- portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst leaded fuel only.
Page 325: Cooling System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 323 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 326 324 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Coolant Checks Selection Of Coolant Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, CAUTION! flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-...
Page 327 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 325 Adding Coolant CAUTION! (Continued) Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) that allows system in an emergency, it should be flushed with extended maintenance intervals.
Page 328 326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT engine coolant Cooling System Pressure Cap that meets the requirements of Chrysler Material Stan- The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine dard MS-12106 and distilled water. Use higher concen- coolant (antifreeze) and to ensure that engine coolant trations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below (antifreeze) remains pressurized.
Page 329 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 327 Coolant Level WARNING! (Continued) The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick visual • Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci- method for determining that the coolant level is ad- fied for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine equate.
Page 330 328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are Points To Remember required, the cooling system should be pressure tested NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/ for leaks. kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming •...
Page 331: Brake System
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 329 Brake System Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the In order to assure brake system performance, all brake fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake system components should be inspected periodically.
Page 332 330 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re- WARNING! (Continued) fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main- • To avoid contamination from foreign matter or taining Your Vehicle” for further information. moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been in a tightly closed container.
Page 333: Manual Transmission
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 331 Manual Transmission WARNING! (Continued) Lubricant Selection • Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure. fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in This could result in a collision.
Page 334: Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
332 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Frequency Of Fluid Change hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at body protection. the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of the vehicle.
Page 335 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 Washing CAUTION! • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve- • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild such as steel wool or scouring powder that will car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Page 336 334 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE • If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, Wheel And Wheel Trim Care touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and considered the responsibility of the owner.
Page 337 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 335 Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – Interior Care If Equipped Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean fabric upholstery and Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man- carpeting. ner: Use MOPAR® Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery. •...
Page 338 336 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Glass Surfaces WARNING! All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial Many are potentially flammable, and if used in household-type glass cleaner.
Page 339 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337 Instrument Panel Bezels Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical CAUTION! solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve- Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Page 340: Fuses
338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Vehicle Mini Cavity Fuse Description Interior Fuses Fuse Number The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control 7.5 Amp Right Low Beam Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under Brown the instrument panel.
Page 341 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339 Vehicle Vehicle Mini Mini Cavity Fuse Description Cavity Fuse Description Fuse Fuse Number Number 20 Amp Bi-Directional 5 Amp Stop Light Switch, Yellow Washer Instrument Panel Node 20 Amp Passenger Power Yellow Window 5 Amp Exterior Mirror, GPS, Electric 7.5 Amp Left Low Beam,...
Page 342: Underhood Fuses
340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Maxi Mini Cavity...
Page 343 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 Maxi Mini Maxi Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 30 Amp Radiator Fan - 5 Amp High beam Green Low Speed (Shutter) 40 Amp Radiator Fan - 15 Amp Cigar Lighter Orange High Speed Blue 30 Amp Blower Motor...
Page 344 342 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maxi Mini Maxi Mini Cavity Description Cavity Description Fuse Fuse Fuse Fuse 7.5 Amp Air Conditioning 30 Amp Sunroof/ Brown Green Convertible Top 15 Amp Heated Seats – 10 Amp Transmission Blue If Equipped 15 Amp Fuel Pump 15 Amp Rear Defroster,...
Page 345: Vehicle Storage
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343 VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than Interior Bulbs 21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your battery. Bulb Number • Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Overhead Lamp Courtesy Lamp •...
Page 346: Bulb Replacement
344 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Side Direction Lamps NOTE: Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo- spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric Rear Turn Signal Lamps PY21W conditions change to allow the condensation to change Rear Side Marker Lamps back into a vapor.
Page 347: Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345 Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running 3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp Lamps housing. 1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right. 4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise. 2. Open the wheel housing access door. 5.
Page 348: Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
346 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps 1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand 1. Open the liftgate. access to side marker lamp. 2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp 2.
Page 349: Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (Chmsl)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 347 3. Remove the four screws (using a T20 driver) and Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) separate the backplate from the lamp housing. 1. Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening 4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing screws.
Page 350: Fluid Capacities
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 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) FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine Component...
Page 351: Chassis
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349 Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR®...
Page 353: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS ▫ Maintenance Chart.....354 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... . .352...
Page 354 352 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter- vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months, Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change whichever comes first. indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip: scheduled maintenance.
Page 355 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 353 Required Maintenance Intervals. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System: Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following • Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses pages for required maintenance. and park brake. At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By •...
Page 356 354 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 the brake linings, parking brake function. Additional Maintenance Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.
Page 357 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 355 Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Years: Or Kilometers: 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. Replace the timing belt.
Page 358 356 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 359: If You Need Consumer Assistance
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ....358 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ▫ FIAT Customer Center ....359 UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ..363 ▫...
Page 360: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
358 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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 361: Fiat Customer Center
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage This is why you should always talk to an authorized FIAT Customer Center studio service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. P.O. Box 21–8004 •...
Page 362: Service Contract
360 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require The manufacturer will not stand behind any service assistance can use the special needs relay service offered contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 is not responsible for any service contract other than the and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with manufacturer’s service contract.
Page 363: Warranty Information
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the dio, and the manufacturer. DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety market.
Page 364: In Canada
Customer Service Department imme- diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintain- diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety ing, servicing, and repairing FIAT Group Automobiles defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans- vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the vehicle,...
Page 365: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
FIAT Group Automobiles ve- your vehicle. hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and...
Page 366: Traction Grades
364 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE significantly from the norm due to variations in driving Temperature Grades habits, service practices, and differences in road charac- The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, teristics and climate. representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under Traction Grades controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory...
Page 367 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 365 WARNING! The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load- ing, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Page 370 368 INDEX Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ... .325 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ....324 Adding Fuel ......271 Capacities .
Page 371 INDEX 369 Brake, Parking ......228 Cellular Phone ......199 Brakes .
Page 372 370 INDEX Coolant (Antifreeze) ..... . .348 Disposal Cooling System......323 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .
Page 373 INDEX 371 Jump Starting ......294 Enhanced Accident Response Feature ... .49 Towing .
Page 374 372 INDEX Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...348 Fueling ....... .271 Fog Lights .
Page 375 INDEX 373 Headlights ......109 Instrument Panel Cover .....336 Cleaning .
Page 376 374 INDEX Latches ....... . .81 Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..148 Hood .
Page 377 INDEX 375 Maintenance Free Battery....313 New Vehicle Break-In Period ....76 Maintenance, General .
Page 378 376 INDEX Oil Filter, Selection ......312 Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ....37 Onboard Diagnostic System .
Page 379 INDEX 377 Replacement Keys ......14 Extender ......37 Replacement Parts.
Page 380 378 INDEX Signals, Turn ......81 Storing Your Vehicle ..... . .343 Snow Chains (Tire Chains) .
Page 381 INDEX 379 High Speed ......252 Towing ....... .272 Inflation Pressures .
Page 382 380 INDEX Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector ..196 Washing Vehicle ......333 Unleaded Gasoline ......266 Water Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .
Page 383 INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this The antenna cable should be as short as practical and vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone only fully shielded coaxial cable.
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