2014 FIAT 500 ABARTH tow

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc.,
may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the
light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle
will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that
could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging sys-
tem light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when
this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recom-
mend you drive to the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the
vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the
TIREFIT kit.
• Do not use TIREFIT or drive the vehicle under the following circumstances:
• If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately 1/4 in. (6 mm) or larger.
• If the tire has any sidewall damage.
• If the tire has any damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure.
• If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire.
• If the wheel has any damage.
• If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel.
• Keep TIREFIT away from open flames or heat source.
• A loose TIREFIT kit thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the TIREFIT kit in the place pro-
vided. Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are serious
or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
• Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair,
eyes, or clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed
through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush immedi-
ately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin. Change
clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with clothing.
• TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allergic reaction or
rash, consult a physician immediately. Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children.
If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty
of water. Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immediately.
•TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired
or replaced after using TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h) until the tire
is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result in injuries that
are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in
NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
NOTE:If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the keymust be in the ON/RUN position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
• Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the
OFF/LOCK position. A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear
wheels are raised. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission dam-
age. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
• If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position.
• Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing. When securing
the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension com-
ponents. Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
• In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if the communication net-
work remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of
the event the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) will determine whether to have
the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or until the ignition key is
turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
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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.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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.
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Alarm (Security Alarm). . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .27
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Belts, Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication. . . . . . . . . . . .38
Brake Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Cooling SystemCoolant Capacity. . . . . . . . . . .68Cruise Control (Speed Control). . . . . .23Cruise Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .78
Defects, Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . .79Disarming, Security System. . . . . . .10
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System. . . .34Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control). . . . . . . . . . . . .23Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light. . . . . . . . .51Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62EngineBreak-In Recommendations . . . . .19Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .67Oil Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Enhanced Accident ResponseFeature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Event Data Recorder. . . . . . . . . . .65Exterior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Flash-To-Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Fluid Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Folding Rear Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . .. . . . . . .64
Fuel
Specifications . . . .. . . . . . . . .68
Fuse . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Fuses . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Hands-Free Communication —
BLUE&ME™. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Heated Mirrors . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .26
Hood Release . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Instrument Cluster . .. . . . . . . . . . .7Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .6, 48Interior and Instrument Lights. . . . . .4, 5Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .. . . . . . . .43
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lane Change Assist. . . . . . . . . . . .20Lap/Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . .10LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren)..........12, 13, 14, 15LightsTurn Signal . . . . .. . . . . . . . .20Warning (Instrument ClusterDescription) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Maintenance Record .. . . . . . . . . .72Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . .69Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine). . . . . . . . . . . . .52Manual Transmission. . . . . . . . . . .28MirrorsHeated . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .26MOPAR® Accessories. . . . . . . . . .80
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . . . . .19
Oil, EngineCapacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68OutletPower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Overheating, Engine . .. . . . . . . . . .53
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .75
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PowerOutlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .46Programmable Electronic Features . . .44
Rear Seat, Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . .18Reclining Front Seats. . . . . . . . . . .16Recreational Towing. . . . . . . . . . . .47Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Power Convertible Top Function . . .8Replacement Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . .77Reporting Safety Defects. . . . . . . . .79
Schedule, Maintenance. . . . . . . . . .69Seat Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10SeatsAdjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Rear Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Signals, Turn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Spark Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Speed ControlAccel/Decel. . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Cancel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Speed Control (Cruise Control). . . . . .23StartingCold Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . .33Steering
Tilt Column .. . . . . . . . . . . . .18Steering Wheel Audio Controls .. . . . .38Store Radio Presets . .. . . . . . . . . .37Stuck, Freeing .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Tilt Steering Column. . . . . . . . . . . .18TIREFIT . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54TiresAir Pressure .. . . . . . . . . . . . .75Pressure Warning Light .. . . . . .50Towing24-Hour Towing Assistance .. . . .48Disabled Vehicle . . .. . . . . . . .62Recreational. . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . .47TransmissionFluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Turn Signals . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
USB Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . . . .10
WasherRear .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Wheel and Wheel Trim Care. . . . . . .76Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Wiper, Rear . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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