2014 FIAT 500C towing

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
368 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Dealer Service........................... .351
Defroster, Windshield .......................80
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................349
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................379
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................373
Door Locks ..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
Downshifting ........................... .229
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .241
Electrical Power Outlets .....................133
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................91
Electronic Brake Control System ...............249
Brake Assist System .....................250
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........120Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
..............253
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......158
Exit Trip ............................. .164
NewTrip ............................ .163
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................164
Trip Computer ........................ .163
Trip Functions ........................ .164
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................305
Jacking .............................. .319
Jump Starting ......................... .332
Towing ............................. .340
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........349
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .356
Break-In Recommendations .................77
Checking Oil Level ..................... .353
Compartment ......................... .347
Cooling ............................. .369
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Recorder, Event Data.......................55
Recreational Towing ...................... .300
Reformulated Gasoline .....................294
Refrigerant ............................. .359
Release, Hood ........................... .109
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FCC General Information ..................20
Power Convertible Top Function .............16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........204
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .395
Replacement Keys .........................14
Replacement Parts ........................ .351
Replacement Tires ........................ .279
Reporting Safety Defects ....................415
Restraints, Child ...........................56
Rotation, Tires .......................... .282
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................79Safety Checks Outside Vehicle
.................82
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................415
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................78
Safety Information, Tire .....................257
Safety Tips ...............................78
Schedule, Maintenance .....................404
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .386
Seat Belt Reminder .........................37
Seat Belts ................................79
And Pregnant Women .....................39
Child Restraint ..........................56
Extender ..............................38
Front Seat .............................29
Inspection .............................79
Pretensioners ...........................37
Rear Seat ..............................29
Untwisting Procedure .....................34
Seat Belts (Sedan) ..........................26
Seats ................................. .101
432 INDEX

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
434 INDEX

Traction............................... .240
Traction Control ......................... .251
Trailer Towing .......................... .299
Transaxle Automatic .............................11
Transmission ........................... .378
Automatic ........................... .229
Fluid ............................... .378
Manual ............................. .226
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets ..........................77
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .277
Trip Odometer .......................... .156
Turn Signals .............................112
UCI Connector .......................... .203
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................417
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .203
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .293Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt
................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ......................... .265
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage .......................... .217
Wait to Start Light ........................ .146
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .146
Warnings and Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information ........................4
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .366
Washers, Windshield .......................116
Washing Vehicle ......................... .381
Water Driving Through ....................... .241
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................382
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................382
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