2014 FIAT 500E towing

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........272
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .272
▫ Torque Specifications ...................272
 TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED .............274
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... .274
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation .....275
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ...............276
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ..............278
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE (12 VOLT
BATTERY ONLY) ...................... .284
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............284
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................286
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............287
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................289
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........291
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF The Ground SINGLE-SPEED TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift RearNOT ALLOWED
Front OK
Flatbed ALLOK
This vehicle must be towed with the front wheels OFF the
ground.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position. If the ignition key is unavailable, or the battery is
discharged, see “Manual Park Release” in “What To Do
In Emergencies” for instructions on shifting the transmis-
sion out of PARK for loading the vehicle onto a flatbed
truck.
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CAUTION!
•DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
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Corrosion Protection...................... .312
Cupholders ............................ .150
Customer Assistance ...................... .341
Data Recorder, Event .......................75
Daytime Running Lights ....................126
Defroster, Windshield .......................97
Door Locks ..............................40
Door Locks, Automatic ......................43
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .221
Electrical Power Outlets .....................147
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................106
Electronic Brake Control System Brake Assist System .....................228
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........134
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............229Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
......165
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................272
Towing ............................. .291
Engine Compartment ......................... .295
Starting ............................. .212
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............72
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exterior Lights ............................99
Flashers Turn Signal ............................99
Fog Lights ............................. .129
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................287
Fuses ................................. .319
Gear Ranges ............................ .216
General Information ........................36
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Automatic Dimming.....................105
Electric Powered ....................... .106
Heated .............................. .107
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Multi-Function Control Lever .................125
Occupant Restraints ........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................67
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .312
Parking Brake ........................... .224
Passing Light ........................... .126
Pets ....................................95
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........241
Power Door Locks ............................42
Mirrors ............................. .106Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)
...........147
Steering ............................. .223
Sunroof ............................. .144
Windows ..............................44
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................54
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................55
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .248
Radio Operation ......................... .171
Radio Reception ......................... .171
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................171
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................45
Rear Window Features .....................152
Recorder, Event Data .......................75
Recreational Towing ...................... .266
Release, Hood ........................... .123
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................48
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INDEX 355

Air Pressure.......................... .245
Compact Spare ........................ .251
General Information .....................245
High Speed .......................... .248
Inflation Pressures ...................... .246
Life of Tires .......................... .254
Load Capacity ........................ .240
Pressure Warning Light ...................163
Quality Grading ....................... .346
Radial .............................. .248
Replacement .......................... .255
Rotation ............................. .258
Safety .............................. .234
Sizes ............................... .235
Snow Tires ........................... .249
Spinning ............................ .253
Tread Wear Indicators ....................253
Tire Safety Information .....................234
To Open Hood .......................... .123Towing
............................... .265
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .291
Recreational .......................... .266
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........266
Traction ............................... .220
Traction Control ......................... .229
Trailer Towing .......................... .265
Transaxle Automatic .............................32
Transmission Automatic ........................... .213
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .38
Transporting Pets ..........................95
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .253
Turn Signals ............................ .126
UCI Connector .......................... .197
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................346
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .197
358 INDEX