2013 FIAT 500 ABARTH coolant temperature

24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• If your Abarth requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited War-
ranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of ar-
rival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your
consent, we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
• The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur:
Oil Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, After Run Cooling
Pump, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available,
Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
• If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message and icon are dis-
played in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) display, it indicates that
extreme steering maneuvers have occurred, which caused an over temperature
condition in the power steering system. You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once driving
conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle. After approximately five min-
utes, the system will cool and return to normal operation.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop
the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized studio for service
if your vehicle overheats.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads hot, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi-
tioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on hot, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT
• Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT kit. The TIREFIT kit is located under
the front driver’s seat.
• Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT.
Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F
(-20°C).
• This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to
100 miles (160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/h).
TIREFIT Kit Components and Operation
1. Sealant Bottle
2. Deflation Button
3. Pressure Gauge
4. Power Button
5. Mode Select Knob
6. Sealant Hose (Clear)
7. Air Pump Hose (Black)
8. Power Plug
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil
change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illumi-
nate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such
as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and
E85 fuel usage will influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed. Severe
Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as pos-
sible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) ortwelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and trans-
mission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required mainte-
nance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before theoil indicator system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Alarm (Security Alarm). . . . . . . . . . .9
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . .9
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .24
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Belts, Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication. . . . . . . . . . . .34
Brake Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Child Restraint Tether Anchors. . . . . .12Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Cooling SystemCoolant Capacity. . . . . . . . . . .63Cruise Control (Speed Control). . . . . .21Cruise Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .73
Defects, Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . .74Disarming, Theft System. . . . . . . . . .9Driver Cockpit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System. . . .30Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control). . . . . . . . . . . . .21Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light . .. . . . . . .47Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57EngineBreak-In Recommendations. . . . .17Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .62Oil Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Enhanced Accident ResponseFeature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Event Data Recorder. . . . . . . . . . .60Exterior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Flash-To-Pass .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Fluid Capacities . . . . . . .. . . . . . .63Fluids . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Folding Rear Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . .15Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . .. . . . . . .59FuelSpecifications. . . . . . . . . . . . .63Fuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Hands-Free Communication —BLUE&ME™. . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Hood Release .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .6, 44Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2iPod®/USB/MP3 Control. . . . . . . . .39
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lane Change Assist. . . . . . . . . . . .18Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . .. . . . . . .10LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .12LightsTurn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Warning (Instrument ClusterDescription) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .6
Maintenance Record. . . . . . . . . . .67Maintenance Schedule . . .. . . . . . .64Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Manual Transmission . . . .. . . . . . .25MOPAR® Accessories . .. . . . . . . .75
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . . . . .17
Oil, EngineCapacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63OutletPower .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Overheating, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . .48
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .70PowerOutlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .42Programmable Electronic Features . . .40
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