2012 FIAT 500C Sound

Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
•A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can
contact anything that can burn.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 319

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

Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 27
Seats ................................. 91
Adjustment ......................... 91
Heated ............................. 95
Selection of Oil ......................... 311
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Service Assistance ....................... 369
Service Contract ......................... 371
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 138
Service Manuals ........................ 373
Shift Lever Override ...................... 298
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 210
Shoulder Belts ........................... 31
Side Airbag ............................. 49
Signals, Turn ......................... 72,102
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 220
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 253
Spare Tire ............................. 249 Specifications
Oil ............................... 311
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........109,135
Speedometer ........................... 144
Sport Mode ............................ 226
Starting ............................... 207
Automatic Transmission ................ 207
Cold Weather ....................... 208
Engine Fails to Start .................. 208
Manual Transmission .................. 207
Steering Power ............................ 223
Tilt Column ........................ 108
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 108
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 187
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls. . 187
Storage ............................... 342
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 201,342
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 342
388 INDEX