2014 FIAT 500L snow chains

▫Tire Pressure ....................... .258
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................259
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .260
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .261
▫ All Season Tires — If Equipped ............262
▫
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped . .262
▫ Snow Tires ......................... .262
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped ..................263
▫ Compact Spare Tire ....................263
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .264
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................265
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .266▫
Replacement Tires .....................267
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......269
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....270
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) ...................... .271
▫ Base System ........................ .274
▫ General Information ...................276
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1.4L Turbo ........277
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................277
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............278
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................278
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................279
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................2795
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“ESC OFF” button and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” will turn off. This will restore the normal
“ESC On” mode of operation.NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the
“Partial Off” mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC
OFF” button. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily
pressing the “ESC OFF” button. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section) has been disabled and the “ESC Off
Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Par-
tial Off” mode, the engine power reduction of TCS is
disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered
by the ESC system is reduced.
ESC Off Switch
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TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Front Tires Only.
• Due to limited clearance, on a 205/55 R16, use reduced
size snow chains or traction devices with a maximum
projection of 9 mm beyond the tire profile
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove
the damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
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text message will display when one or more of the four
active road tire pressures are low. Should this occur, you
should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation
pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire
to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure
value. The system will automatically update and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish once the up-
dated tire pressures have been received. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) to receive this information.
Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system
fault is detected, an audible chime will be activated and
the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Unavailable” text message
will display. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence
will repeat providing the system fault still exists. The TirePressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact
spare wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni-
tor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
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Schedule, Maintenance.....................374
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .355
Seat Belt Reminder .........................40
Seat Belts ................................83
And Pregnant Women .....................41
Child Restraint ..........................61
Inspection .............................83
Pretensioners ...........................40
Untwisting Procedure .....................37
Seat Belts (Sedan) ..........................30
Seats Fold and Tumble Rear ....................102
Reclining ..............................96
Security Alarm ............................15
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .382
Service Contract ......................... .384Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ...................163
Service Manuals ......................... .386
Service Reminder Indicator ..................166
Shift Lever Override ...................... .315
Side Airbag ..............................52
Signals, Turn .............................85
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................269
Snow Tires ............................. .262
Spare Tire .............................. .263
Spark Plugs ............................ .370
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................121
Speedometer ............................ .157
Starting ................................211
Automatic Transmission ...................211
Cold Weather ......................... .212
Engine Fails to Start .....................213
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission .............211
Manual Transmission .....................211
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