2014 FIAT 500C jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........305
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............305
 TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED .............307
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... .307
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation .....308
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ...............309
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ..............311
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .317
▫ Torque Specifications ...................317 
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .319
▫ Jack Location ....................... .320
▫ Spare Tire Removal ....................320
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................323
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................324
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................330
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................332
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE ............332
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............333
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
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4. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull itthrough the center of the wheel.Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice orslippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn Off the ignition.
Retainer
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6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite of the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right front
tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
while the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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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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NOTE:Before using the swivel wrench to remove the
wheel bolts be sure to remove the center cap of the wheel
by inserting the angled tab end of the swivel wrench into
the notched part of the center cap. 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel bolts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
NOTE: There are front and rear jacking locations on each
side of the body (as indicated by the triangular lift point
symbol on the sill molding).
Center Cap Removal
Front Jacking Location
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Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the
jack head is properly engaged with the lift area closest
to the wheel to be changed.
Rear Jacking Location
Jack Location
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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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