2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI overheating

- 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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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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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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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
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