2014 FIAT 500 service

Manual Tuning
This is used to manually search for stations in the
preselected band.
Select the desired frequency band and then press briefly
and repeatedly the
orbutton to start the search in
the desired direction. If the
orbutton is pressed
longer, the fast search starts and then stops when the
button is released.
Stereophonic Broadcasters
If the incoming signal is weak, the reproduction is
automatically switched from Stereo to Mono.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio — If Equipped
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
With over 130 channels, SiriusXM Satellite Radio brings
you more of what you love. Get 69 channels of 100%
commercial-free music, plus all of your favorite sports, news, talk and entertainment. Hear every NFL game,
every NASCAR race, college sports and more. The big-
gest and most compelling names in talk with Howard
Stern and Martha Stewart, laugh-out-loud comedy with
Jamie Foxx’s The Foxxhole and Blue Collar Comedy, plus
kids’ programming, world-class news, local traffic and
weather. All of this with crystal clear, coast-to-coast
coverage. Everything worth listening to is now on Siri-
usXM. A one-year SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription
is included. SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are
trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
SiriusXM Radio requires a subscription, sold separately
after trial subscription included with vehicle purchase.
Prices and programming are provided by SiriusXM and
are subject to change. Subscriptions governed by Terms &
Conditions available at sirius.com/service terms. Siri-
usXM Radio U.S. service only available to those at least
18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C.,
and PR. Service available in Canada; see
www.siriuscanada.ca.
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SiriusXM Satellite Radio Program Types
Program Types can be selected by pressing theor
buttons. The Program Type will change to the next
category and the radio will then tune to first station in
that program type. Pressing
orbuttons will tune
to only the stations in that program type.
Pressing theorbuttons until Allis displayed
will allow normal tuning to all stations.
The Program Types available are: All, Pop, Rock,
Electronic/Dance, Hip-Hop/R&B, Country, Christian,
Jazz/Standards, Classical, Latin/World, Sports, Enter-
tainment, Talk, News, NPR, Comedy, Family & Health,
Religion, Traffic/Weather.
You can find the SiriusXM current terms and conditions
at http://www.sirius.com.
Re-Subscribe To SiriusXM Satellite Radio
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free
limited time subscription to SiriusXM Satellite Radio
with their radio. Following expiration of the free services,
it will be necessary to access the information on the
Subscription Information screen in order to re-subscribe.
Press the UP/DOWN button to scroll through the Menu
Functions, and the Left/Right button to change the
selected Set-up Menu function.
Write down the Electronic Serial Number (ESN) for your
receiver. To retrieve the Electronic Serial Number of
SiriusXM Satellite Receiver Module tune to Channel 0.
Make sure that when the order is placed, the ESN are
correct. If any of the ESN numbers are not entered
correctly, then the SiriusXM subscription will not be able
to be transferred to the new radio and will not be active
when installed in the customer ’s vehicle. To reactivate
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your service, either call the number listed on the display
or visit the provider online.
CAUTION!
Neither SIRIUS nor FIAT is responsible for any
errors in accuracies in the SIRIUS data services or its
use in vehicles.
SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks
of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. SiriusXM
Radio requires a subscription, sold separately after trial
subscription included with vehicle purchase. Prices and
programming are provided by SiriusXM and are subject
to change. Subscriptions governed by Terms & Condi-
tions available at sirius.com/service terms. SiriusXM
Radio U.S. service only available to those at least 18 years
of age in the 48 contiguous United States, D.C., & PR.
Visit www.sirius.com
Sirius Subscription Issues When Replacing A
Sirius Radio
When a radio needs to be replaced, the dealer will need
the SIRIUS information to order a new radio (even if the
SIRIUS subscription has lapsed). The ESN number con-
tains 12 digits.
The following are instructions for retrieving the Elec-
tronic Serial Number (ESN) from FIAT 500 NAFTA model
radios:
To retrieve the ESN of SIRIUS Satellite Receiver Module
tune to Channel 0. Make sure that when the order is
placed, the ESN are correct. If any of the ESN numbers
are not entered correctly, then the SIRIUS subscription
will not be able to be transferred to the new radio and
will not be active when installed in the customer ’s
vehicle.
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4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.
NOTE: If you experience difficulty in playing a particular
disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat-
ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
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Your air conditioning system is also equipped with an
automatic recirculation system. When the system senses
a heavy load or high heat conditions, it may use Recir-
culation A/C mode to provide additional comfort while
in automatic mode.
Winter Operation
When operating the system during the winter months,
make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow, or other obstruc-
tions.
Vacation Storage
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 using the high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the air conditioning system
is started again.
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DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down-
shifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission
automatically upshifts through all forward gears. The
DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteris-
tics under all normal operating conditions.
When frequent transmission shifting occurs (such as
when operating the vehicle under heavy loading condi-
tions, in hilly terrain, or traveling into strong head
winds), use the AutoStick® shift control (refer to the
AutoStick® in this section for further information) to
select a lower gear. Under these conditions, using a lower
gear will improve performance and extend transmission
life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.
If the transmission temperature exceeds normal operat-
ing limits, the transmission controller will expand therange of torque converter clutch engagement. This is
done to prevent transmission damage due to overheat-
ing.
During cold temperatures, transmission operation may
be modified depending on engine coolant temperature.
Normal operation will resume once the engine tempera-
ture has risen to a suitable level.
Transmission Limp Home Mode
Transmission function is monitored electronically for
abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could
result in transmission damage, Transmission Limp Home
Mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission remains
in third gear regardless of which forward gear is selected.
PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to oper-
ate. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may be illu-
minated. Limp Home Mode allows the vehicle to be
driven to an authorized dealer for service without dam-
aging the transmission.
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In the event of a momentary problem, the transmission
can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the
following steps:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission into PARK.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is nolonger detected, the transmission will return to normal
operation.
NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer
service is required.
AUTOSTICK®
AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmission feature
providing manual shift control, giving you more control
of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize en-
gine braking, eliminate undesirable upshifts and down-
shifts, and improve overall vehicle performance. This
system can also provide you with more control during
passing, city driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain
driving, and many other situations.
Operation
When the shift lever is in the AutoStick® position (beside
the Drive position), it can be moved forward and rear-
ward. This allows the driver to manually select the
transmission gear being used. Moving the shift lever
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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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