2012 FIAT 500C high beam

Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫Recline Adjustment .................... 93
▫ Seat Height Adjustment ................. 94
▫ Ez Entry Feature ...................... 94
▫ Memory Feature ...................... 95
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............. 95
▫ Head Restraints ...................... 96
 To Open And Close The Hood ............. 98
 Lights ............................. 100
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 100
▫ Headlights ......................... 100
▫ High Beams ........................ 101
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 101
▫ Parking Lights ...................... 101 ▫
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 101
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 102
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 102
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay ....... 102
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 103
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 104
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 105
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation ........ 105
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ................ 107
 Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ........ 108
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 109
▫ To Activate ......................... 110
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 110
74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

High Beams
With the low beams activated, push the multifunc-
tion lever towards the instrument panel to turn on
the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel to turn off the high beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will turn on the high beams until the
lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and
turn on the headlights.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the Osymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be on
with DRL.
The DRL function can be turned on or off using the
display menus. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
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3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
4. Low Fuel Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 1.0 gal-
lon (3.8L) this light will turn on, and remain on
until fuel is added.
5. High Beam Indicator This light indicates that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.
6. Park/Headlight ON Indicator / Follow Me Home
(Headlight Delay) Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on. If the Follow
Me Home feature is activated this indicator
will illuminate and the EVIC will show how long the function remains active. For further information,
refer to “Follow Me Home” in “Understanding The
Features of Your Vehicle”.
7. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrows will flash in unison with the exte-
rior turn signal, when using the turn signal
lever.
8. Generic Warning Light The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if
any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off
Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor
Failure.
134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse DescriptionF08 30 Amp Green Blower Motor
F09 10 Amp RedPowertrain
F10 10 Amp RedHorn
F11 15 Amp BluePowertrain
F11 10 Amp
Red Powertrain (Multi-
air – If Equipped)
F14 5 Amp Tan High beam (Shut-
ter)
F15 15 Amp
Blue Cigar Lighter
F16 7.5 Amp
Brown TransmissionCavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F17 25 Amp
White Powertrain (Multi-
air – If Equipped)
F17 15 Amp
Blue Powertrain
F18 15 Amp
Blue Powertrain
F18 5 Amp Tan Powertrain (Multi-
air – If Equipped)
F19 7.5 Amp
Brown Air Conditioning
F20 15 Amp
Blue Heated Seats – If
Equipped
F21 15 Amp
Blue Fuel Pump
F23 20 Amp
Yellow Anti-Lock Brake
Valves
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341

REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior LightsBulb Type
Overhead Lamp ........................ C5W
Courtesy Lamp ........................ W5W
Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Front Low and High Beam Headlamp .........HIR2
Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps .....W21/5W
Front Fog Lamps ........................ H11
Front Side Marker Lamps ................. W3W
Front Turn Signal Lamps ................WY21W
Side Direction Lamps .................... W5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamps .................PY21W
Rear Side Marker Lamps .................. W3W
Rear Tail and Stop Lamps ..............P21W/5W
Rear Backup Lamps .................... W16W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ........... W5W
License Plate Lamps ...................... LED
(See Authorized Dealer) NOTE:
Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamps
1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp
housing.
2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.
4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
5. Reinstall the plastic cap.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343

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

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