2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI heater

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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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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COLD WEATHER OPERATION (Engine Block Heater)
Engine Block Heater
•To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit
engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than –22° F (–30° C) and the oil
temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used.An
externally-powered electric engine block heater is available as optional equipment or from your
authorized dealer.
• The message "plug in engine heater" will be displayed in the instrument cluster when the
ambient temperature is below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder to
avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start.
If Engine Fails To Start
CAUTION!
•Use of the recommended SAE 5W-30 oil and adhering to the prescribed oil change
intervals is important to prevent engine damage and ensure satisfactory starting in
cold conditions.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.Vehicles equipped with
an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously crank the engine for more
than 15 seconds at a time.Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in
an attempt to start the vehicle.This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal
injury.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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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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Preparations For Jump-Start
•The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatictransmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to OFF/LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make
sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)postofthe
booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed
metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection
system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. Once the engine is started,
remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the engine ground (-)of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable from the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the positive (+)postofthe
booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle, you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
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