2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI tow

•Battery power is required to release the brake/transmission interlock system (automatic
transmission only).There is a removable plug in the right side of the shift lever housing that
allows you to insert your finger to override the system.The ignition key must be in the
ON/RUN position to use the override lever.
CAUTION!
•Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. Damage to
the drivetrain will result.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing.When securing the
vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
•In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if the communication network remains
intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event the ORC will
determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following
functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or until the
ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
• After the event occurs, when the system is active, the message "Fuel Cutoff See Handbook" is
displayed.
• Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near
the engine compartment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting the engine.
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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Air Conditioning..............20
Airbag ...................9
Airbag Light ................42
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......42
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 8
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 21
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................62
Battery Charging System Light .........42
Jump Starting ..............53
Belts,Seat ..................9
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication ..............29
Brake Fluid ................62
Brake System Warning Light ..............41
Bulb Replacement .............67
Changing A Flat Tire ............43
Charging System Light ...........42
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ...................42
Child Restraint ..............10
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......10
ClimateControl ..............20
Clock Setting ...............29
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............62
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .....18
Cruise Light ................18
Customer Assistance ...........68
Defects, Reporting .............69
Defroster,RearWindow..........20
Defroster,Windshield ...........20
Disarming,Theft System ..........8
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) .............18
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ....................40
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)...................35
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......26Emergency, In Case of
Jacking .................43
Jump Starting ..............53
Towing .................56
Engine Compartment .............61
Fails to Start ..............25
Flooded, Starting ............25
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . 42
Oil Selection ..............62
Overheating ..............42
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . 57
Exterior Lights ...............67
Flooded Engine Starting ..........25
Fluid Capacities ..............62
Fluids ...................62
Folding Rear Seat .............14
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........58
FrontHeatedSeats ............15
Fuel Specifications ..............62
Gear Select Lever Override ........56
Hands-Free Communication -
BLUE&ME™ ...............29
Headlights High Beam ...............16
HeatedMirrors ............ 20,21
HeatedSeats ...............15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................16
Hood Release ...............60
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators ................7
Ins

trument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 6,39
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....17
Introduction ................2
iPod
®Control ...............33
iPod®/USB/MP3Control .........34
Jack Location ...............43
JackOperation ............. 43,46
Jacking Instructions ............46
INDEX
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Jump Starting...............53
KeyFob ...................8
Lane Change Assist ............16
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................10
Lights Engine Temperature Warning ......39
Turn Signal ...............16
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Maintenance Record ...........64
Maintenance Schedule ...........63
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine) ..............42
Manual Transmission ............22
Mirrors Heated ............... 20,21
MOPAR
®Accessories ...........70
Oil Pressure Light .............42
Oil, Engine Capacity ................62
Outlet Power .................37
Overheating, Engine ............42
Placard,Tire and Loading Information . . . 66
Power Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 37
Sunroof .................22
Preparation for Jacking ...........45
Programmable Electronic Features ....35
RearSeat,Folding .............14
RecreationalTowing ............38
Replacement Bulbs ............67
Restraints, Child ..............10
SeatBelts ..................9
Seats ...................12 Adjustment ...............12
Heated .................15
RearFolding ..............14 Setting the Clock
.............29
ShiftLeverOverride ...........56
Signals,Turn ................16
SparkPlugs ................62
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....18
SportMode ................22
Starting ColdWeather .............25
Engine Fails to Start ...........25
Steering Tilt Column ...............14
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......31
StoreRadioPresets ............29
Stuck, Freeing ...............58
SunRoof .................22
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 9
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ........8
TheftSystemArming ............8
Theft System Disarming ..........8
Tilt Steering Column ...........14
TIREFIT ..................49
Tires Air Pressure ..............66
Changing ................43
Jacking .................43
Pressure Warning Light .........40
Towing ..................38 24-Hour Towing Assistance .......39
Disabled Vehicle .............56
Recreational ..............38
Trailer Towing ...............38
Transmission Fluid ..................62
Turn Signals ................16
USBPort ................ 33,34
Washer Rear ..................18
Washers,Windshield ...........17
Wind Buffeting ..............24
Windshield Washers ............17
Windshield Wipers ............17
Wiper,Rear ................18
INDEX
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The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the
vehicle. driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler
Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme
caution when using any device or feature that may take their
attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell
phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous
and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also
dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving.
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vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop
your vehicle. some states or Provinces prohibit the use of
cellular telephones or texting while driving. it is always
the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
iMPOrTaNT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you
with the important features of your vehicle. The dVd enclosed
contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center
Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing
assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.s.) or roadside
assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic
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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.
Copyright 2011 Chrysler Group LLC.
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.
driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
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drinking. Never drink and then drive.
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