2014 FIAT 500E trailer

▫Premium TPM System ..................262
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings .......................... .262
▫ TPMS Warning ...................... .263
▫ General Information ....................265
 TRAILER TOWING .....................265 
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................266
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .266
 EXTENDING YOUR DRIVING RANGE PER
CHARGE ............................ .267
▫ Driver Behavior Gauge ..................268
▫ Range Projection ..................... .269
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Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size, and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and in the “Vehicle Loading” section
of this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWRs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to
“Vehicle Loading” in this section. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
The combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage and
trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should never exceed
the weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs or
XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from XXX lbs or XXX kg.
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4. The resulting figure equals the available amount ofcargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if
“XXX” amount equals 700 lbs (317 kg) and there will
be four 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity
is 100 lbs (45 kg) (since 4 x 150 = 600, and 700 – 600 =
100 lbs [45 kg]).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. NOTE:
•
The following table shows examples on how to calcu-
late total load, cargo/luggage, and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This table is for
illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for
the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
• For the following example, the combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed 700 lbs
(317 kg).
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If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph
(120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to
original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for
recommended safe operating speeds, loading and cold
tire inflation pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive 50 miles
(80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is referred to as the
Run Flat mode. A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire
inflation pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a
Run Flat tire reaches the run flat mode it has limited
driving capabilities and needs to be replaced immedi-
ately. A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at full
capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the run flat
mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for more infor-
mation.
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•For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid, and the EVIC will display a “Service TPM
System” message and dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value.
Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it, the TPMS will update automatically. In addi-
tion, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
turn off and the graphic in the EVIC will display a new
pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long as no tire
pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any
of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be
driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in
order for the TPMS to receive this information.General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration. The tire pressure sensors are covered under
one of the following licenses: United States
MRXC4W4MA4 Canada 2546A-C4W4MA4 1.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground Single-Speed Transmission
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow FrontOK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK
NOTE: This vehicle must be towed on a dolly or vehicle
trailer with the front wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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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
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