2014 FIAT 500E tires

Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels.
NOTE:Press the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmis-
sion overheating and failure. It can also damage
the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph
(48 km/h) while in gear.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
288 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Once A Month Or Before A Trip:
•Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoirs and
brake master cylinder
• 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 Service Interval:
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and
hoses.
• Inspect battery cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Check and adjust hand brake.
Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
346 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
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 Motor
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Adding Washer Fluid..................... .309
Airbag ..................................58
Air Bag Air bag Operation .......................61
Air Bag Warning Light ....................73
Enhanced Accident Response ................72
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................75
FrontAirBag...........................58
If A Deployment Occurs ...................71
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................62
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............75
Airbag Deployment ........................58
Airbag Light .............................73
Airbag Maintenance ........................75
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................69
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................306
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................306
Air Conditioning System ....................201 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .246
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................227
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................163
Appearance Care ........................ .312
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................105
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........201
Automatic Transaxle ........................32
Automatic Transmission ....................213
Gear Ranges .......................... .216
Battery ................................ .304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........38
Belts, Seat ...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................307
B-Pillar Location ......................... .240
Brake Assist System ...................... .228
Brake, Parking .......................... .224
Brakes ................................ .310
350 INDEX

Life of Tires............................ .254
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................45
Light Bulbs ..............................99
Lights ..................................99
Airbag ................................73
Anti-Lock ............................ .163
Brake Assist Warning ....................232
Brake Warning ........................ .157
Bulb Replacement ...................... .328
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .159
High Beam ........................... .126
High Beam Indicator .....................159
Park ............................... .126
Passing ............................. .126
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .157
Service .............................. .328
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............163
Traction Control ....................... .232Turn Signal
............................99
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......157
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .240
Locks Automatic Door .........................43
Door .................................40
Power Door ............................42
Lubrication, Body ........................ .307
Lug Nuts .............................. .272
Maintenance Free Battery ....................304
Maintenance, General ..................... .297
Maintenance Procedures ....................297
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .334
Manual, Service ......................... .345
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................310
Media Hub ..............................113
Mirrors ............................... .104
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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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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)FCC General Information ..................40
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........198
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .327
Replacement Keys .........................35
Replacement Parts ........................ .296
Replacement Tires ........................ .255
Reporting Safety Defects ....................344
Restraints, Child ...........................76
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
Rotation, Tires .......................... .258
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................96
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................99
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................344
Safety Information, Tire .....................234
Safety Tips ...............................96
Schedule, Maintenance .....................334 Seat Belt
BeltAlert® .............................47
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode .......57
Energy Management Feature ................55
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode .........57
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............53
Pregnant Women ........................54
Seat Belt Extender .......................54
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................55
Seat Belt Reminder .......................48
Seat Belt System .........................46
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .318
Seat Belt Reminder .........................48
Seat Belts ................................47
And Pregnant Women .....................54
Child Restraint ..........................76
Extender ..............................54
Front Seat .............................47
356 INDEX