2012 FIAT 500 ABARTH snow chains

TIRE CHAINS
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals. More frequent rotation is permis-
sible if desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual
wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per-
formed.
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Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system
fault is detected, and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Unavailable” text message will display. If the ignition key
is cycled, this sequence will repeat providing the system
fault still exists. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will turn off when the fault condition no longer
exists. A system fault can occur with any of the following
scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact spare
wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor
the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
and the “Check Tire Pressure” message will still turn ON
due to the low tire.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 min-
utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds
and then remain on solid and the Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Unavailable message will be displayed.
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Rotation, Tires.......................... 232
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 66
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 68
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 335
Safety Information, Tire ................... 214
Safety Tips ............................. 64
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 65
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 318
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 305
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 35
Seat Belts .............................. 66
And Pregnant Women .................. 37
Child Restraint ..................... 53,54
Front Seat .......................... 27
Inspection .......................... 66
Pretensioners ........................ 35
Rear Seat ........................... 27
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 24 Seats
................................. 84
Adjustment ......................... 84
Heated ............................. 87
Selection of Oil ......................... 281
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Service Assistance ....................... 332
Service Contract ......................... 334
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator) ............................. 129
Service Manuals ........................ 336
Shoulder Belts ........................... 27
Side Airbag ............................. 46
Signals, Turn .......................... 68,93
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 199
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 232
Specifications Oil ............................... 281
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........100,126
Speedometer ........................... 135
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