2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH TPMS

Enhanced TPM System
When the vehicle is equipped with an enhanced TPM
system, the driver can view text messages showing the
actual tire pressure value by position by selecting the tire
pressure menu command in the instrument cluster. Refer
to ”Instrument Panel Features” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
Premium TPM System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
readings to the receiver module.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
•Receiver module
•Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
•Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages,
which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
•Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will
sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the
four active road tires. In addition, the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) will display a graphic show-
ing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire
pressure tire highlighted in a different color.
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Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires with low pressure to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the
system receives the updated tire pressures, the system
will automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” will turn off. 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 informa-
tion.
TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault
will sound a chime and also display a “Service Tire
Pressure Monitoring System” message in the EVIC for
approximately 5 seconds and then display dashes (- -) in
place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not
being received.
Low Tire Indicator
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shown. This indicates that the pressure values are still
being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be
located in the correct vehicle position. The system still
needs to be serviced as long as the#Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System#message is displayed.
NOTE:
•The TPMS will not monitor the pressure in a replace-
ment tire installed without a tire pressure sensor.
•If you install a replacement tire in place of a road tire
that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain on and
a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the
EVIC will still display a pressure value highlighted in
a different color.
•After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will
display a “Service TPM System” message and then
display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
•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 Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring 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
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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 StatesMRXC4W4MA4
Canada2546A-C4W4MA4
(Single)
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine is designed to meet all emis-
sion regulations and provide satisfactory
fuel economy and performance when us-
ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso-
line with a minimum octane rating of 87.
For optimum performance and fuel economy the use of
91 octane or higher is recommended.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
required.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap-
propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
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Latches.................................81
Hood................................107
Lead Free Gasoline........................295
Leaks, Fluid..............................81
Life of Tires.............................282
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................25
Light Bulbs..............................81
Lights..................................81
Airbag................................52
Anti-Lock.............................148
Brake Assist Warning....................260
Brake Warning.........................148
Bulb Replacement.......................383
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator).........148
Engine Temperature Warning...............148
Exterior...............................81
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..148
High Beam............................110
High Beam Indicator.....................148
Low Fuel.............................148
Oil Pressure...........................148
Park.................................110
Seat Belt Reminder......................148
Service...............................383
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............148
Traction Control........................260
Turn Signal............................81
Voltage..............................148
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......148
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..267
Locks
Automatic Door.........................23
Door.................................20
Power Door............................22
Lubrication, Body.........................353
Lug Nuts...............................319
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Sun Roof...............................129
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........39
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........215
Tilt Steering Column.......................117
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........267
Tire Markings............................261
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1
Aging (Life of Tires).....................282
Air Pressure...........................272
Chains...............................284
Changing.............................320
Compact Spare.........................279
General Information.....................272
High Speed...........................275
Inflation Pressures.......................273
Jacking...............................320
Life of Tires...........................282
Load Capacity.........................267
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............286
Pressure Warning Light...................148
Quality Grading........................403
Radial...............................275
Replacement...........................283
Rotation..............................285
Safety...............................261
Sizes................................262
Snow Tires............................277
Spinning.............................281
Tread Wear Indicators....................281
Tire Safety Information.....................261
Tire Service Kit...........................308
To Open Hood...........................107
Towing................................301
Disabled Vehicle........................334
Recreational...........................302
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........302
Traction................................244
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