2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI User Guide

CAUTION!
•Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from
the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
• 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.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of
the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode
and cause personal injury.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start
anytime the ignition switch is ON.You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the
battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery.The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
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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.
• Remove the shift lever override access cover located on the right side of the shift lever housing.
•Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake
pedal.
• Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, push
and hold the override release lever in.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL
position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic Transmission
•Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
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
•Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF/LOCK
position.A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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•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.
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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.
• In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road you must follow the system reset
procedure.
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. Left Turn Light BLINKS.
4.Turn Left Turn Signal Switch ON. Left Turn Light is ON SOLID. Right Turn Light BLINKS.
5.Turn Right Turn Signal Switch ON. Right Turn Light is ON SOLID. Left Turn Light BLINKS.
6.Turn Left Turn Signal Switch ON. Left Turn Light is ON SOLID. Right Turn Light is ON SOLID.
7.Turn Left Turn Signal Switch OFF.
(Turn Signal Switch Must be placed in
Neutral State). Left Turn Light is OFF. Right Turn Light is OFF.
8.Turn ignition OFF. System is now reset and the engine may be started.
9.Turn Hazard Flashers OFF
(Manually).
• If a reset procedure step is not completed within 45 seconds, then the turn signal lights will turn
off and the reset procedure must be performed again in order to be successful.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
•If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.Then shift
back and forth between DRIVE/1st gear and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
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.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between DRIVE/1st and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires.A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck and do not
let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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 deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.The EDR
is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less.The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender,
age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a
crash investigation.
• To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or
the EDR.
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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.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at
the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the
hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod
and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the
hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT1.4L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 1.4L with
Manual Transmission MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting
the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard MS-12106. 4.6 Quarts (4.4 Liters)
Engine Coolant 1.4L with
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®Antifreeze/Engine
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting
the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard MS-12106. 5.8 Quarts (5.5 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 1.4L API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler material standard
MS-6395. 4 Quarts (4.0 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Fuel Selection 1.4L 87 Octane Acceptable – 91 Octane Recommended 10.5 Gallons (40 Liters)
(Approximate)
Manual Transmission MOPAR
®C635 DDCT/MTX
Transmission Fluid —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®AW-1 Transmission Fluid —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703 should
be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs DCPR7E-N-10 Gap 0.040 in (1.02 mm) —
Convertible Top Rails Berulub FR 43 —
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