2014 FIAT 500L spare tire location

4. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle“clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
5. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the spare tire
area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency
refueling with a gas can.
Funnel Location
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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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Spare Tire Removal
The spare tire is stowed in underneath the rear cargo area
on the outside of the car.
1. Remove the cargo floor to access the winch.
1– Tow Eye
2– Emergency Fuel Fill Funnel
3– Jack
4– Jack Handle
5– Tirefit Kit
6– Emergency Flashlight
7– Emergency Screwdriver
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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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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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