2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI ESP

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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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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Welcome From Fiat.............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Driver Cockpit...............4
Instrument Cluster.............6
GETTING STARTED
Key Fo b...................8
Theft Alarm.................8
Power Door Locks.............8
Seat Belt...................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags...................9
Child Restraints...............10
Front Seats.................12
Rear Seats..................14
Tilt Steering Column............14
Heated Seats................15
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Turn Signal/Lights/High Beam Lever.....16
Wiper/Washer Lever............17
Speed Control................18
Power Windows...............19
Manual Climate Controls..........20
Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC)....................21
Rear Park Assist...............21
Sport Mode.................22
Manual Transmission.............22
Power Sunroof...............22
Power Convertible Top Operation.....23
Wind Buffeting...............24
Cold Weather Operation (Engine Block
Heater)...................25
ELECTRONICS
Your Vehicle's Sound System.........26
AM/FM Radio With CD Player And Sirius
XM™ Satellite Radio............28
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication...............29
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control..........34
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)................35
Programmable Features...........35
Trip Button.................36
Power Outlet................37
UTILITY
Trailer Towing................38
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.)..............38
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Roadside Assistance........39
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.....39
If Your Engine Overheats..........42
Jacking And Tire Changing..........43
TIREFIT Kit.................49
Jump-Starting Procedure..........53
Shift Lever Override.............56
Towing A Disabled Vehicle..........56
Enhanced Accident Response System....57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle...........58
Event Data Recorder (EDR).........59
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood.............60
Engine Compartment............61
Fluids And Capacities............62
Maintenance Chart.............63
Fuses....................65
Tire Pressures................66
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care....... 67
Exterior Bulbs................67
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Fiat Customer Center............68
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired... 68
Publications Ordering............68
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United
States And Washington, D.C..........69
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®.....70
INDEX.................. 71
FAQ(HowTo?)
Frequently Asked Questions.........73
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
WARNING!
•Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk
of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake.Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may
affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go and Remote
Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting
your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an
authorized dealer.
FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication SpA, used
under license by Chrysler Group LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2011 Chrysler Group LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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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
theheatedseat.
WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion.This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
GETTING STARTED
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SPORT MODE
•The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases in effort and
throttle pedal-to-engine response. Changes to the transmission shift schedules for more
aggressive shifting will occur on automatic transmission versions.
• Sport driving mode is useful while driving on winding roads where more steering precision is
desired.
•Press the SPORT button, located above the
climate controls, to activate the Sport mode.
Manual Transmission
• Once activated, a SPORT message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
• Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
• Press the accelerator pedal again to activate.
Automatic Transmission
• Once activated, a SPORT message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster.
• Press the SPORT button again to return to the
standard driving mode.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
•Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
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 automatically.This is
called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch
will stop the sunroof.
To Close
•With the sunroof in the full open position, pull the power sunroof button and hold it for
approximately one second, the sunroof will return to the vented position. Pull the switch a
second time and hold for approximately two seconds to completely close the sunroof.
Pinch Protect Override
•If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents the sunroof from closing, press the switch
forward and hold for two seconds after the reversal occurs.This allows the sunroof to move
toward the closed position.
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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•If John Smith has several phone numbers but the “location” (i.e.: the type of phone number like
work, home, etc.) is missing, the system will display the selected contact and a list of related
phone numbers on the instrument cluster display.The hands-free phone system will ask if you
would like to call the phone number displayed.To respond with “yes”, say “Yes”, otherwise say
“No”. If this is the correct contact but the wrong number, say “Forward” or “Backward” to
navigate to the phone number you’d like to call.To call the displayed phone number, pronounce
“Call”.You can also 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 the PRESET UP/OK
button on the rear of the steering wheel to start the call.
• To end the phone call, press the PHONE HANG UP button on the steering wheel.
• Refer to the BLUE&ME™ User's Manual on the DVD for more details.
Media Player
•With the BLUE&ME™ media player you can play, via the car sound system, the digital audio files
stored on a USB device by simply connecting it to the USB port located in the glove box of the
car.
• The MEDIA PLAYER menu enables the following:
•Display tracks stored on your USB stick/iPod
®.
• Play audio files stored on your USB stick/iPod®.
How To Connect The USB Stick/iPod
®To BLUE&ME™
• To connect your USB stick/iPod®to BLUE&ME™, proceed as follows:
• Copy tracks on your USB stick/iPod®(BLUE&ME™ recognizes.wma,.mp3 and.wav,.aac formats
for audio files and.wpl and.m3u for playlists).
• USB devices without USB wire: just connect the USB stick/iPod
®(directly or by an extension
lead) to the USB port on the car.
• USB stick/iPod
®with USB wire: use the wire to connect the USB stick/iPod®to the USB port
on the car.
• Turn the ignition key to ON. BLUE&ME™ will start automatically to play your digital tracks
selecting them from the library built at the moment the USB stick/iPod
®is connected.
• If AUTOPLAY is set to “ON”, BLUE&ME™ will start playback automatically.
• Refer to the iPod
®/USB/MP3 CONTROL section in this manual and the BLUE&ME™ User's
Manual on the DVD for more details.
WARNING!
Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away
from the road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences; for this
reason certain functions shall be disabled by the BLUE&ME™ system until driving
conditions are secure and, if required, only when the car is stopped.
ELECTRONICS
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•Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.This sequence will continue each time the
vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended.TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter.
Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then
the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for
every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.TPMS
pressures 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.Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking
brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle.You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
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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.
• Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances:
− If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1/4 in. (6 mm) or larger.
− If the tire has any sidewall damage.
− If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure.
− If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire.
− If the wheel has any damage.
− If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel.
• Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat source.
• A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle.Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place provided. Failure to
follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
• Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes, or
clothing.TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. It
causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush immediately with plenty of water if
there is any contact with eyes or skin. Change clothing as soon as possible, if there is
any contact with clothing.
• TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult
a physician immediately. Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children. If swallowed, rinse
mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do not induce
vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.
• TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or
replaced after using TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h) until the tire is
repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
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.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack, follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
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