2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI cooling

24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500 requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout
service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free
1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel
you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know.With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
•The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Engine Oil
Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not
Available, Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
•If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message and icon are displayed in the EVIC
display, it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers have occurred, which caused an over
temperature condition in the power steering system.You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are
safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle.After approximately five minutes, the system will cool and
return to normal operation.
- Automatic Gearbox Failure
•This light will illuminate when there is an automatic transmission fault.
• Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
•This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
the A/C system is on, turn it off.Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.You may want to call an authorized service center for service if
your vehicle overheats.
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- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
•Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the
MIL after engine start.The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical
driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to
immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.We recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
•This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains
on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
•This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible.A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
•This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive
to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
•If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced
by an authorized service center immediately.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
•In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action.
•On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine
idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor and the
Fan control to high.This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in
removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
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•We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads hot, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned
off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on hot,
turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
•Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire.The jack and jack-handle are stowed
in a bag under the front driver’s seat.
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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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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
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