WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group
Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and
market.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
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Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
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problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find and correct
problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
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hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and
maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capa-
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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.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............340
Adding Fuel ............................ .280
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .335
Additives, Fuel .......................... .279
Airbag ..................................42
Airbag Deployment ........................56
Airbag Light .............................51
Airbag Maintenance ........................58
Airbag, Side ..............................46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................47
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .326
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................328
Air Conditioning Filter .....................330
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................328
Air Conditioning System ....................328
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .259
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..................339
Capacities ........................... .369
Disposal ............................. .342
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................237
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................167
Appearance Care ........................ .349
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............15
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................91
Automatic Transmission ....................216
Fluid Type ........................... .371
Autostick .............................. .230
Auto Up Power Windows ....................26
Battery ................................ .327
Jump Starting ......................... .308
Belts, Seat ...............................83
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................332
B-Pillar Location ......................... .253
Brake Assist System ...................... .239
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Brake Fluid............................ .371
Brake, Parking .......................... .235
Brakes ................................ .344
Brake System ........................... .237
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .237
Master Cylinder ....................... .344
Parking ............................. .235
Warning Light ........................ .158
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................218
Bulb Replacement ........................ .363
Bulbs, Light ..............................85
Camera, Rear ........................... .131
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........369
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .369
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .318
Oil (Engine) .......................... .325
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................82 Cargo Area Features
...................... .149
Car Washes ............................ .350
Cellular Phone .......................... .186
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............368
Chains, Tire ............................ .269
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .301
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .248
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .163
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............81
Checks, Safety ............................81
Child Restraint ............................61
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................76
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....74
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......68
Child Safety Locks .........................24
Cigar Lighter ........................... .145
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INDEX 393
Clean Air Gasoline....................... .277
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .351
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................332
Clutch ................................ .344
Clutch Fluid ............................ .344
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............185
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .263
Connector UCI................................ .183
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........183
Contract, Service ......................... .384
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .369
Cooling System .......................... .338
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............340
Coolant Level ......................... .338
Disposal of Used Coolant .................342
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................339
Inspection ........................... .342Points to Remember
.....................341
Pressure Cap ......................... .341
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............339
Corrosion Protection ...................... .349
Cruise Light ............................ .157
Cupholders ............................ .146
Customer Assistance ...................... .382
Data Recorder, Event .......................59
Daytime Running Lights ....................111
Dealer Service ........................... .323
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................29
Defroster, Windshield .......................83
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................322
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................342
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .133
Downshifting ........................... .215
394 INDEX
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
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............54
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission ...............216
Fluid Type ........................... .347
Gear Ranges .......................... .220
Event Data Recorder ........................59
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................28
Exhaust System ...........................82
Exterior Lights ............................85
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .159
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .326
Air Conditioning ...................... .330
Engine Fuel .......................... .370
Engine Oil ........................... .326
Engine Oil Disposal .....................326
Flashers Turn Signal ............................85
Flooded Engine Starting ....................213 Fluid, Brake
............................ .371
Fluid Capacities ......................... .369
Fluid Leaks ..............................85
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........370
Fog Lights ..............................112
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ..................102
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................313
Fuel .................................. .277
Adding ............................. .280
Additives ............................ .279
Capacity ............................ .369
Clean Air ............................ .277
Cutoff ................................54
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................159
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................159
Gasoline ............................. .277
Gauge .............................. .159
Light ............................... .159
Materials Added ....................... .279
396 INDEX
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
398 INDEX