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make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find and correct
problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
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quaint you with specific FIAT Group Automobiles ve-
hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and
maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capa-
bilities and safety tips.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
372 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Brake, Parking...........................232
Brakes.................................335
Brake System............................235
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................235
Master Cylinder........................336
Parking..............................232
Warning Light.........................151
Bulb Replacement.........................351
Bulbs, Light..............................83
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........356
Capacities, Fluid..........................356
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................275
Oil (Engine)...........................317
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................80
Cargo Area Features.......................136
Car Washes.............................339
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................174
Cellular Phone...........................203
Chains, Tire.............................262
Changing A Flat Tire.......................293
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................245
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .149
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............79
Checks, Safety............................79
Child Restraint............................57
Clean Air Gasoline........................270
Cleaning
Wheels...............................341
Climate Control..........................203
Clutch.................................336
Clutch Fluid.............................336
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............202
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..199
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........199
Contract, Service..........................368
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INDEX 377

Coolant (Antifreeze).......................356
Cooling System...........................329
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............331
Coolant Level..........................330
Disposal of Used Coolant.................334
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................330
Inspection............................334
Points to Remember.....................333
Pressure Cap..........................333
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............330
Corrosion Protection.......................338
Cruise Light.............................146
Cupholders.............................135
Customer Assistance.......................366
Data Recorder, Event.......................56
Daytime Running Lights....................112
Dealer Service............................314
Defroster, Windshield.......................81
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................312
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................334
Door Locks..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic......................23
Downshifting............................227
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................228
Electrical Power Outlets.....................131
Electric Remote Mirrors......................93
Electronic Brake Control System...............236
Brake Assist System.....................237
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............239
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......156
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................280
378 INDEX

Latches.................................83
Hood................................108
Lead Free Gasoline........................270
Leaks, Fluid..............................83
Life of Tires.............................260
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................25
Light Bulbs..............................83
Lights..................................83
Airbag................................47
Anti-Lock.............................152
Brake Assist Warning....................242
Brake Warning.........................151
Bulb Replacement.......................352
Engine Temperature Warning...............150
Exterior...............................83
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..145
High Beam............................112
High Beam Indicator.....................145
Low Fuel.............................145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........149
Oil Pressure...........................149
Park.................................112
Seat Belt Reminder......................146
Service...............................352
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .149
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............147
Traction Control........................242
Turn Signal............................83
Voltage..............................146
Wait to Start...........................144
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......144
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..250
Locks
Automatic Door.........................23
Door.................................20
Power Door............................22
Lubrication, Body.........................324
382 INDEX

Lug Nuts...............................291
Maintenance Free Battery....................319
Maintenance, General......................315
Maintenance Procedures....................315
Maintenance Schedule......................360
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......149
Manual, Service..........................370
Manual Transmission......................225
Fluid Level Check.......................338
Frequency of Fluid Change................338
Lubricant Selection......................338
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................336
Media Hub..............................101
Mirrors.................................91
Automatic Dimming......................92
Electric Powered.........................93
Heated...............................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................264
Multi-Function Control Lever.................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................78
Occupant Restraints........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................270
Odometer...............................154
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..154
Oil Change Indicator.......................159
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................159
Oil, Engine..............................316
Capacity.............................356
Change Interval........................316
Checking.............................316
Disposal..............................317
Filter................................318
Filter Disposal.........................317
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Power Convertible Top Function.............16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........200
Replacement Bulbs........................351
Replacement Keys.........................14
Replacement Parts.........................314
Replacement Tires.........................261
Reporting Safety Defects....................369
Restraints, Child...........................57
Rotation, Tires...........................263
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................81
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.................83
Safety Defects, Reporting....................369
Safety, Exhaust Gas.........................80
Safety Information, Tire.....................243
Safety Tips...............................79
Schedule, Maintenance.....................360
Seat Belt Maintenance......................344
Seat Belt Reminder.........................37
Seat Belts................................81
And Pregnant Women.....................39
Child Restraint..........................57
Extender..............................38
Front Seat.............................29
Inspection.............................81
Rear Seat..............................29
Untwisting Procedure.....................34
Seat Belts (Sedan)..........................26
Seats..................................103
Adjustment...........................103
Heated...............................107
Selection of Oil...........................317
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................13
Service Assistance.........................366
Service Contract..........................368
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .149
Service Manuals..........................370
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission.............226
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INDEX 385

General Information.....................254
High Speed...........................256
Inflation Pressures.......................255
Jacking...............................293
Life of Tires...........................260
Load Capacity.........................250
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............264
Pressure Warning Light...................147
Quality Grading........................371
Radial...............................257
Replacement...........................261
Rotation..............................263
Safety...............................243
Sizes................................245
Snow Tires............................258
Spinning.............................259
Tread Wear Indicators....................260
Tire Safety Information.....................243
To Open Hood...........................108
Towing................................276
Disabled Vehicle........................306
Recreational...........................277
Traction................................227
Traction Control..........................238
Trailer Towing...........................276
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Transmission............................338
Manual..............................225
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets..........................78
Tread Wear Indicators......................260
Trip Odometer...........................154
Turn Signals.............................112
UCI Connector...........................199
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................371
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector. . . .199
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