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  • Page 2 Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TRIP BUTTON ....41 WELCOME FROM FIAT ....2 POWER OUTLET .
  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM FIAT Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents preci- sion workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.
  • Page 5 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized studio. FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...
  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light - Oil Pressure Warning Light - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light - Air Bag Warning Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light - Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) - Power Steering System Warning Light - Generic Warning Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Door Ajar Indicator - High Beam Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Electronic Stability Control - Park/Headlight ON Indicator (ESC) Activation/Malfunction - Electronic Speed Control Indicator SET Indicator...
  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’ s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and lift- gate.
  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you: • Before operating the power top, make sure that no moving parts of the convert- ible top can injure a person or animal.
  • Page 12: Seat Belt

    GETTING STARTED SEAT BELT • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.
  • Page 13: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
  • Page 14: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if avail- able. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint, and then slide the latch plate into the buckle.
  • Page 16: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting handle, located at the front of the seat near the floor, and re- lease at the desired position. Recliner • To recline the seatback, lift up the recline lever, located on the inboard side of the seat, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED Seat Height • The driver’ s seat height can be raised or lowered by using a lever, located on the out- board side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump the lever downward to lower the seat height.
  • Page 18: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback • To fold each rear seatback, push down on the button located on the upper out- board side of the seat and fold the seat- back flat. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully up- right and positioned forward.
  • Page 19: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for the front heated seats are located on the center instrument panel area. • Press the switch once to turn on the heated seat. Press the switch a second time to turn off the heated seat. WARNING! •...
  • Page 20: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
  • Page 21: Turn Signal/Lights/High Beam Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash briefly to indicate a lane change and automatically turn off. Headlights/Parking Lights •...
  • Page 22: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Fog Lights • Push the fog light button, located on the climate controls, once to turn on the fog lights. • Push the button a second time to turn the fog lights off. WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low and High Operation •...
  • Page 23: Electronic Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid. Washer Operation •...
  • Page 24: Power Windows

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Cancel • Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed memory. • Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory. WARNING! •...
  • Page 25: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. • – Air intake from outside •...
  • Page 26: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Push the AUTO button. • Select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...
  • Page 27: Rear Park Assist

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE REAR PARK ASSIST • If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a chime will sound. The chime rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting faster as the object gets closer to the bumper. The chime will become continu- ous when the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than 12 inches (30 cm).
  • Page 28: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console. To Open • Press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately two seconds and the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop auto- matically.
  • Page 29: Power Convertible Top

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP On vehicles equipped with a power convertible top, the power convertible top switch is located on the overhead console. The switch contains two buttons. The passenger side button, is used to open the power top, and the driver side button, is used to close the power top.
  • Page 30 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: • Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can damage the top material. Also, in- creased water pressure may force water past the weather strips. •...
  • Page 31: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: DO NOT interrupt this activity. If the power convertible top does not relearn repeat the procedure a second time. Wind Stop The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop will not inter- fere with power top operation.
  • Page 32: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS...
  • Page 34: Am/Fm Radio With Cd Player And Sirius Xm™ Satellite Radio

    ELECTRONICS AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND Sirius XM™ SATELLITE RADIO Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press the right or left arrows to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands. Seek through tracks in CD. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Tune Up/Down Buttons •...
  • Page 35: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Info • Press the Info button to view Song, Artist, Album, Genre, Playlist, Folder information (if available) in CD, Media Player and Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio (if so equipped). Also, the Info button to toggle RDS information in FM MENU •...
  • Page 36: Blue&Me™ Hands-Free Operation

    ELECTRONICS BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION • FIAT’ s Windows Mobile™ based BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication is a personal telematics system that incorporates communication and entertainment applications that are expressly designed for use in your car. • The BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free Communication package installed in your car is equipped with integral hands-free kit, message reader, and media player.
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS • The operations of the front BLUE&ME™ Steering Wheel buttons, located on the front left of the steering wheel, are as follows: Button Short press function (less Long press function (more than 1 second) than 1 second) PHONE/MAIN Launch BLUE&ME™ Main –...
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS PHONE HANG UP Reject an incoming call and – end a phone call in prog- ress End an active call and switch to a call waiting (on hold) PRESET UP/OK (right side Confirm manually selected – back of steering wheel) menu option Switch phone conversation from the hands-free phone...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS • On your mobile phone, search for devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technol- ogy (the setting on your mobile phone might be called Discover or New Device). In this list you will find BLUE&ME™ (name identifying the BLUE&ME™ system on your car): select it.
  • Page 40 ELECTRONICS scroll through the phone number list manually by pressing the buttons on the back of the steering wheel until you find the required number. Then, press PRESET UP/OK button on the rear of the steering wheel to start the call. •...
  • Page 41: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    ELECTRONICS iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL • The USB port located within the glove box, allows you to plug an iPod® or USB device into the vehicle's sound sys- tem. • To hear audio from devices connected to this port from a non-touch-screen radio, press the MEDIA button on the radio faceplate.
  • Page 42: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the right side of the Instrument Cluster allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.
  • Page 43: Trip Button

    ELECTRONICS TRIP BUTTON • The Trip button is located on the end of the wiper lever to the right of the steer- ing column. The trip button can be used to display and reset the following func- tions: • Range •...
  • Page 44: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • There is a standard 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet, located in the floor con- sole, for added convenience. This power outlet can power mobile phones, elec- tronics and other low power devices. NOTE: • Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
  • Page 45: Utility

    UTILITY TRAILER TOWING • Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Automatic Transmission Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground Automatic Transmission Flat Tow NONE Front Dolly Tow Rear On Trailer Manual Transmission Towing Condition...
  • Page 46: What To Do In Emergencies

    24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • If your FIAT 500 requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
  • Page 47: Indicator Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized studio for service if your vehicle overheats. - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light •...
  • Page 48 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light • Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) •...
  • Page 49 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pres- sures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.
  • Page 50: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Oil Pressure Warning Light • This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four min- utes when this light turns on.
  • Page 51: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pres- sure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 2. Fit the wrench tool over the drive nut. Use the wrench to rotate the nut counter- clockwise until the spare is on the ground with enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the vehicle. 3.
  • Page 53 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 5. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel. Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery areas. 2.
  • Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions NOTE: Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of the “Tires-General Information” under “Starting And Operating” for information about the spare tire, it's use, and operation. 1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver's seat.
  • Page 55 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 56 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Spare Tire Stowage • Reverse instructions of the spare removal section. • Rotate the jack wrench tool on the winch drive nut clockwise until effort becomes heavy and an audible click is heard indicating the spare is properly stowed. CAUTION! •...
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
  • Page 58: Tirefit Kit

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT KIT • Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. For- eign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
  • Page 59: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES TIREFIT Usage Precautions • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system. Refer to “Sealing a Tire with TIREFIT” section (F) “Sealant Bottle and Hose Replacement”. •...
  • Page 60 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: • Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit. NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL.
  • Page 61 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, press the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing. • If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: 1.
  • Page 62 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the authorized studio or service center that the tire has been sealed using the TIREFIT service kit. (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). 2.
  • Page 63 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit. •...
  • Page 64: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE • If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 65 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
  • Page 66: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • Firmly set the parking brake. •...
  • Page 67: Enhanced Accident Response System

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES All Transmissions • If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON/RUN position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL. Without The Ignition Key •...
  • Page 68: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: In order to start the engine and move the vehicle to a safe location after an impact, the System Reset Procedure must be completed. System Reset Procedure • After an impact causing airbag deployment, the left and right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel cluster, will both be blinking, until the ignition is turned off.
  • Page 69 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! • Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
  • Page 70: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag de- ployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehi- cle’...
  • Page 71: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’ s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch in the middle of the hood opening. •...
  • Page 72: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 73: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Capacities Part Engine Coolant 1.4L with MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine 4.6 Quarts (4.4 Liters) Manual Transmission Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent meeting the re- quirements of Chrysler Ma- terial Standard MS-12106.
  • Page 74: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 75 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 77: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Interior Fuses • The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. Cavity Vehicle Fuse Mini Fuse Description Number 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam Front and Rear Ceiling Lights 5 Amp Tan...
  • Page 78 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Underhood Fuses • A second fuse panel is located on the drivers side of the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover. • The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.
  • Page 79: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...
  • Page 80: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's pro- tective finish.
  • Page 81: Customer Assistance

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-888-242-6342 ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
  • Page 82: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C. • If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
  • Page 83: Mopar® Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic FIAT Accessories by Mopar, visit your local FIAT studio or online at mopar.com. EXTERIOR: •...
  • Page 84: Index

    INDEX Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ..9 Jack Operation....49 Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . .24 Key Fob ....8 Belts, Seat .
  • Page 85 INDEX Towing Washer Disabled Vehicle ... . .64 Rear ....21 Recreational ....43 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .
  • Page 86 NOTES...
  • Page 87 Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation. WARNING Driving after drinking can lead to a collision.
  • Page 88 Fifth Edition Rev 1 User Guide This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new FIAT and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.

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