2013 FIAT 500C battery replacement

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS.............11
▫Ignition Key Removal...................11
▫Locking Doors With A Key................13
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder.................13
!SENTRY KEY®.........................13
▫Replacement Keys.....................15
▫General Information....................15
!REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED............................16
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........17
▫Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors
1st Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
▫Opening Power Top Remote Function.......17
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate............19
▫Programming Additional Transmitters........19
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........20
▫General Information....................22
!DOOR LOCKS.........................23
▫Power Door Locks......................25
!POWER WINDOWS.....................26
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Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
1. Press the mechanical key release button and release
the mechanical key to access the battery case screw
located on the side of the Key Fob.
2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob
using a small screwdriver.
Mechanical Key Release Button
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L..........335
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO . . . .336
!ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . . .337
!EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS.............337
!REPLACEMENT PARTS..................339
!STUDIO SERVICE......................339
!MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES............340
▫Engine Oil..........................340
▫Engine Oil Filter......................344
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................344
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................345
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............346
▫Body Lubrication.....................350
▫Wiper Blades........................350
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................353
▫Exhaust System......................353
▫Cooling System......................356
▫Brake System........................362
▫Manual Transmission – If Equipped........365
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Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
•The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
•The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized studio or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
338 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead LampC5W
Courtesy LampW5W
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
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
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Battery.................................345
Jump Starting..........................320
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........20
Belts, Seat...............................81
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................350
B-Pillar Location..........................263
Brake Assist System.......................250
Brake Fluid.............................387
Brake, Parking...........................244
Brakes.................................362
Brake System............................248
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................248
Master Cylinder........................362
Parking..............................244
Warning Light.........................155
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................231
Bulb Replacement.........................380
Bulbs, Light..............................83
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........385
Capacities, Fluid..........................385
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................291
Oil (Engine)...........................342
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................80
Cargo Area Features.......................139
Car Washes.............................368
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................179
Cellular Phone...........................207
Chains, Tire.............................277
Changing A Flat Tire.......................308
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................258
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .153
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............79
Checks, Safety............................79
Child Restraint............................59
Clean Air Gasoline........................286
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INDEX 407

High Speed...........................270
Inflation Pressures.......................269
Jacking...............................308
Life of Tires...........................275
Load Capacity.........................263
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............280
Pressure Warning Light...................151
Quality Grading........................401
Radial...............................271
Replacement...........................276
Rotation..............................279
Safety...............................257
Sizes................................258
Snow Tires............................272
Spinning.............................274
Tread Wear Indicators....................274
Tire Safety Information.....................257
To Open Hood...........................111
Towing................................292
Disabled Vehicle........................327
Recreational...........................293
Traction................................239
Traction Control..........................251
Trailer Towing...........................292
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Autostick.............................237
Transmission
Automatic............................229
Fluid................................365
Maintenance...........................365
Manual..............................226
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .20
Transporting Pets..........................78
Tread Wear Indicators......................274
Trip Odometer...........................158
Turn Signals.............................114
418 INDEX