2014 FIAT 500 flat tire

WARNING!(Continued)
•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. NOTE:
Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of the
“Tires-General Information” under “Starting And Oper-
ating” for information about the spare tire, it’s use, and
operation.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver’s seat.
2. Remove center cap.
Jack Warning Label
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7. Install the spare wheel and wheel bolts with the coneshaped end of the bolts toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the bolts. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the bolts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
9. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each bolt has been tightened twice. For the correct
wheel bolt torque refer to Torque Specifications in this
section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your autho-
rized dealership or service station.
10. Disassemble the jack and tools and place them in the bag. Stow it under the driver’s seat and secure the bag to the floor with the straps attached to the floor
of the vehicle.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
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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 and
brake master cylinder, and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.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 irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect brake pads, rotors, and hoses.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Check and adjust hand brake.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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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.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 419

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

Synthetic Engine Oil...................... .356
Tachometer ............................. .157
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........209
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............155
Tilt Steering Column .......................119
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........264
TIREFIT ............................... .307
Tire Markings ........................... .257
Tires...................................82 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................278
Air Pressure .......................... .269
Chains .............................. .281
Changing ............................ .319
Compact Spare ........................ .275
General Information .....................269
High Speed .......................... .272
Inflation Pressures ...................... .270
Jacking .............................. .319Life of Tires
.......................... .278
Load Capacity ........................ .264
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............283
Pressure Warning Light ...................149
Quality Grading ....................... .417
Radial .............................. .272
Replacement .......................... .279
Rotation ............................. .282
Safety .............................. .257
Sizes ............................... .259
Snow Tires ........................... .273
Spinning ............................ .277
Tread Wear Indicators ....................277
Tire Safety Information .....................257
To Open Hood .......................... .109
Towing ............................... .299
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .340
Recr

eational .......................... .300
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........300
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