2012 FIAT 500 tires

significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degen-
erate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance, which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 375

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 323
Adding Fuel ........................... 266
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 318
Additives, Fuel ......................... 263
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 312
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 315
Air Conditioning ........................ 190
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 190
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 315
Air Conditioning System .............190,194,315
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 200
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 247
Airbag .............................. 40,50
Airbag Deployment ....................... 52
Airbag Light ..................... 48,55,70,135
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 54
Airbag, Side ...................... 44,46,49,50
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........44,46,50
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.............. 228
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 141
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........322,347,348
Capacities .......................... 347
Disposal ........................... 324
Appearance Care ........................ 330
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 81
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 194
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Automatic Transmission ................ 211,329
Adding Fluid ....................... 330
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 330
Fluid Level Check .................... 330
Fluid Type ......................... 329
Gear Ranges ........................ 213
Special Additives ..................... 330
Autostick ............................. 218
378 INDEX

Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 144
Instrument Cluster ....................... 133
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 131
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 335
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 335
Interior Appearance Care .................. 333
Interior Lighting ........................ 103
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 283
Jack Operation ....................... 282,287
Jacking Instructions ...................... 287
Jump Starting .......................... 293
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keys .................................. 11 Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 134
Lane Change Assist ...................... 102
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 31
Latches ................................ 72
Hood .............................. 98
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 261
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 72
Life of Tires ............................ 252
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 26
Light Bulbs ............................. 72
Lights .............................. 72,100
Airbag ...................... 48,55,70,135
Anti-Lock .......................... 141
Brake Assist Warning .................. 235
Brake Warning ...................... 140
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 139
Exterior ............................ 72
Fog .............................. 134
High Beam ......................... 101
384 INDEX

High Beam Indicator.................. 134
Low Fuel .......................... 134
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 138
Oil Pressure ........................ 138
Park .............................. 101
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 135
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 136
Traction Control ..................... 235
Turn Signal .................... 72,102,134
Voltage ............................ 135
Wait to Start ........................ 133
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 133
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. 242
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 24
Door .............................. 22
Power Door ......................... 23 Lubrication, Body
....................... 316
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 313
Maintenance Procedures ................... 309
Maintenance Schedule .................... 352
Maintenance, General ..................... 309
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 138,307
Manual Transmission .................. 209,329
Fluid Level Check .................... 329
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 329
Lubricant Selection ................... 329
Manual, Service ......................... 373
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 327
Mirrors ................................ 80
Automatic Dimming ................... 81
Electric Powered ...................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 256
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 100
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INDEX 385

Preparation for Jacking.................... 287
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 38
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 249
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 161
Radio Operation ...................... 161,189
Radio Reception ........................ 161
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 26
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
Recreational Towing ...................... 268
Refrigerant ............................ 315
Release, Hood ........................... 98
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 39
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 187
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 308
Replacement Tires ....................... 252
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 372 Restraints, Child
....................... 57,62
Rotation, Tires .......................... 255
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 372
Safety Information, Tire ................... 236
Safety Tips ............................. 68
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 68
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 352
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 336
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 39
Seat Belts .............................. 69
And Pregnant Women .................. 40
Child Restraint ....................... 57
Front Seat .......................... 31
Inspection .......................... 69
Pretensioners ........................ 38
Rear Seat ........................... 31
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INDEX 387

Stuck, Freeing.......................... 297
Sun Roof .............................. 118
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 40
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 312
Tachometer ............................ 144
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 194
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......142,272
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 61
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 108
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 242
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 240
Tire Markings .......................... 236
Tire Safety Information .................... 236
TIREFIT .............................. 272
Tires ............................ 71,246,374
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 252
Air Pressure ........................ 246
Chains ............................ 253 Changing
.......................... 282
Compact Spare ...................... 249
General Information .................. 246
High Speed ......................... 248
Inflation Pressures .................... 247
Jacking ............................ 282
Life of Tires ........................ 252
Load Capacity .................... 242,243
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 256
Pressure Warning Light ................ 136
Quality Grading ..................... 374
Radial ............................ 249
Replacement ........................ 252
Rotation ........................... 255
Safety .......................... 236,246
Sizes ............................. 238
Spinning ........................... 250
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 251
To Open Hood .......................... 98
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INDEX 389