2014 FIAT 500L jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........287
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............287
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .288
▫ Torque Specifications ...................289
 TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED .............290
▫ TIREFIT Storage ..................... .291
▫ TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation .....291
▫ TIREFIT Usage Precautions ...............292
▫ Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT ..............295
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .301
▫ Jack Location ....................... .301
▫ Spare Tire Removal ....................302
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................303
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................304
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................308
 JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE ............308
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............309
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure .................311
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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.
• 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
Jack Location
The spare tire jack and TIREFIT are both located in the
rear cargo area underneath the cargo floor.
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2. Remove the jack handle and use the wrench end tolower the spare tire.
3. When the spare is clear, replace the jack tools.Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or slippery 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 (Euro Twin Clutch Transmission) or REVERSE (manual transmission).
5. Turn Off the ignition.
Winch Location
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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:
• 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 flasher.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an Euro Twin
Clutch Transmission in PARK; a manual transmis-
sion 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.
• 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.
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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 spare tire, jack, and wheel bolt wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the wheel bolts, use the wheel bolt wrench
to pry the center cap off carefully before raising the
vehicle. 3. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel bolt wrench
to loosen, but not remove, the wheel bolts on the
wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel bolts counter-
clockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
Jack Warning Label
Front Jacking Location
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NOTE:There are front and rear jacking locations on each
side of the body (as indicated by the traingular lift point
symbols on the sill molding).
4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill
flange, centering the jack saddle between the locating
notches on the sill flange.
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove the wheel bolts and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.
Rear Jacking Location
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .232
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........144
Electrical Power Outlets .....................144
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................92
Electronic Brake Control System ...............239
Brake Assist System .....................239
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..............246
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........121
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............242
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......131
Exit Trip ............................. .173
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................173
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................29
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................287
Jacking .............................. .301Jump Starting
......................... .308
Towing ............................. .316
Emergency Trunk Release ....................29
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .326
Break-In Recommendations .................80
Checking Oil Level ..................... .324
Compartment ......................... .321
Cooling ............................. .338
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................82
Fails to Start .......................... .213
Flooded, Starting ...................... .213
Fuel Requirements ..................... .277
Oil................................. .324
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .325
Oil Selection .......................... .325
Overheating .......................... .287
Starting ..............................211
Temperature Gauge ..................... .159
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INDEX 395

Information Center, Vehicle..................168
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................90
Instrument Cluster ....................... .157
Instrument Panel and Controls ................155
Instrument Panel Cover .....................354
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............354
Interior Appearance Care ....................352
Interior Lighting ..........................113
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .304
Jack Location ........................... .301
Jack Operation .......................... .301
Jump Starting ........................... .308
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13 Lane Change and Turn Signals
................159
Lane Change Assist ........................112
Latches .................................85
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .277
Leaks, Fluid ..............................85
Life of Tires ............................ .266
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................28
Light Bulbs ..............................85
Lighter, Cigar ........................... .145
Lights ..................................85
Airbag ................................51
Anti-Lock ............................ .167
Brake Assist Warning ....................243
Brake Warning ........................ .158
Bulb Replacement ...................... .364
Center Mounted Stop ....................368
Engine Temperature Warning ...............160
Exterior ...............................85
High Beam Indicator .....................161
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