2012 FIAT 500C jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers ................ 271
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 271
 TIREFIT Kit ......................... 272
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... 273
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation . . . 273
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ............. 274
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ............ 277
 Jacking And Tire Changing — If Equipped . . . 282
▫ Jack Location ....................... 283 ▫
Spare Tire Removal ................... 284
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 287
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 287
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 293
 Jump-Starting Procedure ................ 293
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 294
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 295
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 297
 Shift Lever Override ................... 298
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2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the
recessed area under the sealant bottle.
3. Press the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant
Bottle (1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of
it accordingly.
4.
Clean any remaining sealant from the TIREFIT housing.
5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so
that the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in the
front of the housing. Press the bottle into the housing. An
audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked
into place.
6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end
of the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage
area (located on the bottom of the air pump).
7. Return the TIREFIT kit to its storage location in the
vehicle.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack.
•Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be raised on
a lift.(Continued)
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Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission)
or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn Off the ignition. 6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
(Continued)
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the
driver’s seat.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel bolts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on
each side of the body (as indicated by the triangular lift
point symbol on the sill molding).
Front Jacking Location6
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Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
3. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack ispositioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed.
Rear Jacking Location
Jacking Location
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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

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

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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