2014 FIAT 500 park assist

▫Operation .......................... .238
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........240
▫ Acceleration ........................ .240
▫ Traction ........................... .240
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............241
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................241
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................241
 POWER STEERING .....................243
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .244
 SPORT MODE ........................ .246
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........246
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......247
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .248
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .249
▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .249
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............250
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............251
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................251
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........253
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................256
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............257
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .257
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........261
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........263
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........264
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Driving through standing water may cause damage
to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always
inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans-
mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e.,
fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after
driving through standing water. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami-
nated, as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
POWER STEERING
The electric power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide
light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If
the electric steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing assist, you will still have the
ability to steer the vehicle manually.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced or no power steer-
ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon as pos-
sible.
If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle
needs to be taken to an authorized dealer for service. It is
likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance.
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If the Steering icon is displayed and the “POWER STEER-
ING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message is displayed on the
EVIC screen, they indicate that extreme steering maneu-
vers may have occurred which caused an over tempera-
ture condition in the power steering system. Once driv-
ing conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle
for a few moments until the icon and message turn off.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion.
If the Steering icon is displayed and the “SERVICE
POWER STEERING – ASSIST OFF” message is displayed
the EVIC screen, they indicate the vehicle needs to be
taken to an authorized dealer for service. Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.NOTE:
•
Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds and
during parking maneuvers.
• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for
service.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave manual
transmission in REVERSE or first gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
completely.
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Autostick.............................. .238
Battery ................................ .357
Jump Starting ......................... .332
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........18
Belts, Seat ...............................79
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................363
B-Pillar Location ......................... .264
Brake Assist System ...................... .250
Brake Fluid ............................ .401
Brake, Parking .......................... .244
Brakes ................................ .375
Brake System ........................... .248
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .249
Master Cylinder ....................... .375
Parking ............................. .244
Warning Light ........................ .153
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................231
Bulb Replacement ........................ .395Bulbs, Light
..............................82
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........399
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .399
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .298
Oil (Engine) .......................... .355
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................78
Cargo Area Features ...................... .138
Car Washes ............................ .381
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................177
Cellular Phone .......................... .206
Chains, Tire ............................ .281
Change Oil Indicator ...................... .404
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .319
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .259
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .151
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............78
Checks, Safety ............................78
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INDEX 423

Lead Free Gasoline....................... .293
Leaks, Fluid ..............................82
Life of Tires ............................ .278
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25
Light Bulbs ..............................82
Lights ..................................82
Airbag ................................47
Anti-Lock ............................ .154
Brake Assist Warning ....................256
Brake Warning ........................ .153
Bulb Replacement ...................... .396
Engine Temperature Warning ...............152
Exterior ...............................82
Fog ................................ .147
High Beam ............................112
High Beam Indicator .....................147
Low Fuel ............................ .147
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........151
Oil Pressure .......................... .151Park
.................................112
Passing ..............................112
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .148
Service .............................. .396
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .151
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............149
Traction Control ....................... .256
Turn Signal ............................82
Voltage ............................. .148
Wait to Start .......................... .146
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......146
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .264
Locks Automatic Door .........................23
Door .................................20
Power Door ............................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .363
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INDEX 429

Adjustment.......................... .101
Heated .............................. .105
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .412
Service Contract ......................... .414
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .151
Service Manuals ......................... .416
Shift Lever Override ...................... .338
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............228
Shoulder Belts ............................29
Side Airbag ..............................48
Signals, Turn .............................82
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................281
Snow Tires ............................. .273
Spare Tire .............................. .275
Spark Plugs ............................ .400
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................120Speedometer
............................ .157
Sport Mode ............................ .246
Starting ............................... .223
Automatic Transmission ..................223
Cold Weather ......................... .224
Engine Fails to Start .....................225
Manual Transmission ....................223
Steering Power .............................. .243
Tilt Column ...........................119
Wheel, Tilt ............................119
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............204
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .204
Storage ............................... .394
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .217
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .394
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .336
Sun Roof .............................. .130
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........39
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