2012 FIAT 500C engine

WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group
Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and
market.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
372 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

•Owner’s Manuals
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vehicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
capabilities and safety tips.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
374 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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

B-Pillar Location........................ 242
Battery ............................... 313
Jump Starting ....................... 293
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 20
Belts, Seat .............................. 69
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 316
Brake Assist System ...................... 230
Brake Fluid ............................ 349
Brake System ........................ 228,326
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 228,230
Master Cylinder ..................... 327
Parking ........................... 224
Warning Light ....................... 140
Brake, Parking .......................... 224
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 212
Brakes ............................... 326
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 67
Bulbs, Light ............................ 72 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........ 347
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 347
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 266
Oil (Engine) ........................ 311
Car Washes ............................ 331
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............68,265
Cargo Area Features ...................... 126
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 161
Cellular Phone .......................... 189
Chains, Tire ............................ 253
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 282
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 238
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............138,306
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 68
Checks, Safety ........................... 68
Child Restraint ........................ 57,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 61
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INDEX 379

Child Seat.............................. 62
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 261
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 333
Climate Control ......................... 190
Clutch ............................... 327
Clutch Fluid ........................... 327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 189
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 249
Connector UCI .............................. 186
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 186
Contract, Service ........................ 371
Convertible Top Maintenance ............... 336
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 347,348
Cooling System ......................... 321
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 323
Coolant Level .................... 322,325
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 324 Drain, Flush, and Refill
................ 322
Inspection .......................... 325
Points to Remember ................ 324,325
Pressure Cap ........................ 324
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 322
Corrosion Protection ..................... 330
Cruise Light ........................... 135
Cupholders ............................ 124
Customer Assistance ..................... 369
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights ................... 101
Dealer Service .......................... 308
Defroster, Windshield .............70,191,192,198
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 306
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 324
380 INDEX

Engine Oil......................... 312
Door Locks ............................. 22
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 24
Downshifting ........................... 211
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 220
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 221
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 82
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 121
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 229
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 230
Brake Assist System ................... 230
Traction Control System ................ 231
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 109
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 232
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 144Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 271
Jacking ............................ 282
Jump Starting ....................... 293
Towing ............................ 299
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 306
Engine Break-In Recommendations .............. 67
Checking Oil Level ................... 310
Compartment ....................... 305
Cooling ........................... 321
Exhaust Gas Caution ................68,265
Fails to Start ........................ 208
Flooded, Starting ..................... 208
Fuel Requirements .................... 261
Oil ......................... 310,347,348
Oil Change Interval ................... 310
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 311
Oil Filter ........................... 348
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INDEX 381

Oil Selection........................ 311
Oil Synthetic ........................ 312
Overheating ........................ 271
Starting ........................... 207
Temperature Gauge ................... 142
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ........50,301
Event Data Recorder ...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 27,68,265
Exhaust System ....................... 68,319
Exterior Lights .......................... 72
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 144
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 312
Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Engine Oil ....................... 312,348
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 101
Flashers Turn Signal ......................... 72 Flooded Engine Starting
................... 208
Fluid Capacities ......................... 347
Fluid Leaks ............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Fluid, Brake ........................... 349
Fluids ................................ 348
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 348
Fog Lights .......................... 104,134
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 297
Fuel .............................. 261,348
Additives .......................... 263
Capacity ........................... 347
Clean Air .......................... 261
Cutoff ............................. 50
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............144,266
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 144
Gasoline ........................... 261
Gauge ............................ 144
382 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