2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI engine

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
370 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 319
Adding Fuel ........................... 262
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 314
Additives, Fuel ......................... 259
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 308
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 311
Air Conditioning ........................ 186
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 186
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................ 311
Air Conditioning System .............186,190,311
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 196
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 243
Airbag .............................. 38,48
Airbag Deployment ....................... 50
Airbag Light ..................... 46,53,68,131
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 52
Airbag, Side ...................... 42,44,47,48
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........42,44,48
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.............. 224
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 137
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........318,343,344
Capacities .......................... 343
Disposal ........................... 320
Appearance Care ........................ 326
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 77
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 22
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 190
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Automatic Transmission ................207,325
Adding Fluid ....................... 326
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 326
Fluid Level Check .................... 326
Fluid Type ......................... 325
Gear Ranges ........................ 209
Special Additives ..................... 326
Autostick ............................. 214
374 INDEX

B-Pillar Location........................ 238
Battery ............................... 309
Jump Starting ....................... 289
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 18
Belts, Seat .............................. 67
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 312
Brake Assist System ...................... 226
Brake Fluid ............................ 345
Brake System ........................ 224,322
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 224,226
Master Cylinder ..................... 323
Parking ........................... 220
Warning Light ....................... 136
Brake, Parking .......................... 220
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 208
Brakes ............................... 322
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 65
Bulbs, Light ............................ 70 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........ 343
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 343
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 262
Oil (Engine) ........................ 307
Car Washes ............................ 327
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............66,261
Cargo Area Features ...................... 122
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 157
Cellular Phone .......................... 185
Chains, Tire ............................ 249
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 278
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 234
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............134,302
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 66
Checks, Safety ........................... 66
Child Restraint ........................ 55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 59
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INDEX 375

Child Seat.............................. 60
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 257
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 329
Climate Control ......................... 186
Clutch ............................... 323
Clutch Fluid ........................... 323
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 185
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 245
Connector UCI .............................. 182
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 182
Contract, Service ........................ 367
Convertible Top Maintenance ............... 332
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 343,344
Cooling System ......................... 317
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 319
Coolant Level .................... 318,321
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 320 Drain, Flush, and Refill
................ 318
Inspection .......................... 321
Points to Remember ................ 320,321
Pressure Cap ........................ 320
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 318
Corrosion Protection ..................... 326
Cruise Light ........................... 131
Cupholders ............................ 120
Customer Assistance ..................... 365
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 54
Daytime Running Lights ................... 97
Dealer Service .......................... 304
Defroster, Windshield .............68,187,188,194
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 302
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 326
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 320
376 INDEX

Engine Oil......................... 308
Door Locks ............................. 20
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 22
Downshifting .......................... 207
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 216
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 217
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 117
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 225
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 226
Brake Assist System ................... 226
Traction Control System ................ 227
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 105
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 228
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 140Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 267
Jacking ............................ 278
Jump Starting ....................... 289
Towing ............................ 295
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 302
Engine Break-In Recommendations .............. 65
Checking Oil Level ................... 306
Compartment ....................... 301
Cooling ........................... 317
Exhaust Gas Caution ................66,261
Fails to Start ........................ 204
Flooded, Starting ..................... 204
Fuel Requirements .................... 257
Oil ......................... 306,343,344
Oil Change Interval ................... 306
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 307
Oil Filter ........................... 344
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INDEX 377

Oil Selection........................ 307
Oil Synthetic ........................ 308
Overheating ........................ 267
Starting ........................... 203
Temperature Gauge ................... 138
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ........48,297
Event Data Recorder ...................... 54
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 25,66,261
Exhaust System ....................... 66,315
Exterior Lights .......................... 70
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 140
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 308
Automatic Transmission ................ 326
Engine Oil ....................... 308,344
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 97
Flashers Turn Signal ......................... 70 Flooded Engine Starting
................... 204
Fluid Capacities ......................... 343
Fluid Leaks ............................. 70
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 326
Fluid, Brake ........................... 345
Fluids ................................ 344
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 344
Fog Lights .......................... 100,130
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 293
Fuel .............................. 257,344
Additives .......................... 259
Capacity ........................... 343
Clean Air .......................... 257
Cutoff ............................. 48
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............140,262
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 140
Gasoline ........................... 257
Gauge ............................ 140
378 INDEX

Infant Restraint.......................... 55
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 140
Instrument Cluster ....................... 129
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 127
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 331
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 331
Interior Appearance Care .................. 329
Interior Lighting ......................... 99
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 279
Jack Operation ....................... 278,283
Jacking Instructions ...................... 283
Jump Starting .......................... 289
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keys .................................. 11 Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 130
Lane Change Assist ....................... 98
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 29
Latches ................................ 70
Hood .............................. 94
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 257
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 70
Life of Tires ............................ 248
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 24
Light Bulbs ............................. 70
Lights ............................... 70,96
Airbag ...................... 46,53,68,131
Anti-Lock .......................... 137
Brake Assist Warning .................. 231
Brake Warning ...................... 136
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 135
Exterior ............................ 70
Fog .............................. 130
High Beam .......................... 97
380 INDEX

High Beam Indicator.................. 130
Low Fuel .......................... 130
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 134
Oil Pressure ........................ 134
Park .............................. 97
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 131
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator). . 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 132
Traction Control ..................... 231
Turn Signal ..................... 70,98,130
Voltage ............................ 131
Wait to Start ........................ 129
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 129
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. 238
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 22
Door .............................. 20
Power Door ......................... 21 Lubrication, Body
....................... 312
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 309
Maintenance Procedures ................... 305
Maintenance Schedule .................... 348
Maintenance, General ..................... 305
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 134,303
Manual Transmission .................. 205,325
Fluid Level Check .................... 325
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 325
Lubricant Selection ................... 325
Manual, Service ......................... 369
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 323
Mirrors ................................ 76
Automatic Dimming ................... 77
Electric Powered ...................... 78
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 252
Multi-Function Control Lever ................ 96
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INDEX 381