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NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
RUN (engine not running) position and the transmis-
sion is in PARK, the system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch
to the OFF position.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions –
With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In
PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to
an ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC,
RUN and START. To change the ignition switch posi-
tions without starting the vehicle and use the accesso-
ries follow these steps.
 Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position,
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN
position,
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position. EXTREME COLD WEATHER (BELOW
29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use
of an externally powered electric engine block heater is
recommended.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
WARNING!
 N
ever pour fuel or other flammable
liquids into the throttle body air inlet
opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing serious per-
sonal injury.
 Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from
a booster battery or the battery in another ve-
hicle.This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “In An
Emergency” for further information.
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raise the spare tire into the storage area. Continue
to rotate the jack-handle assembly until you hear
the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be
over tightened. Push against the tire several times to
be sure it is held securely in place.
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing
w
arnings 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.
 Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be raised.
 Set the parking brake firmly and set an auto-
matic transmission in PARK; a manual transmis-
sion in REVERSE.
 Never start or run the engine with the vehicle
on a jack.
 Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is
on a jack.
(Continued)(Continued)
 Do not get under the vehicle when it 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 .
 Only use the jack in the positions indicated
and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
 If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic .
 To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
(fig. 153)
(fig. 153) Jack Warning Label
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SERVICING AND CARE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE
ENGINE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent
maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very
short trip driving. Inspection and service should also be
done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it
is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled mainte-
nance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary. NOTE:

The oil change indicator message will not
monitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicles oil if it has been 12
months since your last oil change even if the
oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
 Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 12,000 km or 12 months,
whichever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indica-
tor message after completing the scheduled oil change.
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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SAFE or a crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
Adding 1 Liter of oil when the reading is at the low end
of the range marking will raise the oil level to the high
end of the range marking.
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the
engine will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an in-
crease in oil temperature.This could damage your
engine.Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and
tightened after adding oil.
Checking Oil Level – Diesel Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil
level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on
the dipstick. Adding 1 Liter of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment , genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
Change Engine Oil – Gasoline Engine
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Change Engine Oil – Diesel Engine
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 2.4L And 3.6L Gasoline
Engine
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low tempera-
ture starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Servicing And Care” for further information.
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The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 4 Liters of washer
fluid when the “Washer Fluid Low” message appears in
the EVIC display.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield
w
asher solvents are flammable. They
could ignite and burn you. Care must be exer-
cised when filling or working around the washer
solution.Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment , genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
INTERVENTION REGENERATION
STRATEGY – 2.0L DIESEL ENGINE
This vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art engine
and exhaust system containing a diesel particulate
filter. The engine and exhaust after-treatment system
work together to meet the Emission standards. The
system manages engine combustion to allow the ex-
haust system’s catalyst to trap and burn Particulate Matter (PM) pollutants with no input or interaction on
your part.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the
vehicle is damaged, have a competent technician in-
spect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body
areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or misposi-
tioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could
permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger com-
partment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each
time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change.
Replace as required.
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 200
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327, 328
Diesel Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
DipsticksAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 295
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water .224
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . .26
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) . . . . . . . . . .94
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . .85 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . . . .19, 141
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202, 291, 293 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 295
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291, 292
Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304, 328
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 199
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 327, 328
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 295, 296
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291, 293, 296
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295, 296
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Ethanol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Latches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).184, 185
Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Lead Free Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Leveling, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Life of Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 264
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75, 201 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193, 196, 199, 239
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . . . .125
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 240, 266
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Headlight Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75, 265
Headlights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 240, 265
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
High Beam/Low Beam Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75, 239
Intensity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Low Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 23
Low Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . .239
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Rear Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244, 267
Rear Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Rear Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264, 265
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . .239
Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Side Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . . . . . . . .129, 241
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 201, 240, 265, 268
Vanity Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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