2012 FIAT 500C coolant temperature

•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
50% OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and
distilled water for proper corrosion protection of your
engine which contains aluminum components.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) per-
formance, poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. Riding the brakes may also
reduce braking capacity in an emergency.
326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Light............................. 134
Octane Rating ....................... 261
Requirements ....................... 261
Tank Capacity ....................... 347
Fuel System Caution ..................... 266
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............266,267
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 261,347
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 261
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 262
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 142
Fuel .............................. 144
Odometer .......................... 143
Tachometer ......................... 144
Gear Ranges ........................... 213
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 298
General Information .................... 15,260
General Maintenance ..................... 309 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 334
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 221
Headlights ............................ 100
Cleaning ........................... 334
High Beam ......................... 134
Switch ............................ 101
Heated Seats ............................ 95
Heater ............................... 190
Hill Start Assist ......................... 231
Holder, Cup ........................... 124
Hood Release ........................... 98
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................. 1 1,12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
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INDEX 383

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