2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH towing

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................307
Jacking...............................320
Jump Starting..........................327
Towing..............................334
Emission Control System Maintenance..........340
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................346
Break-In Recommendations.................76
Checking Oil Level......................344
Compartment..........................339
Cooling..............................358
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................78
Fails to Start...........................229
Flooded, Starting.......................229
Fuel Requirements......................295
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..344
Oil Filler Cap..........................345
Oil Selection...........................345
Overheating...........................307
Starting..............................227
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............50
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission
Fluid Type............................367
Event Data Recorder........................55
Exhaust Gas Caution........................78
Exhaust System...........................78
Exterior Lights............................81
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................346
Air Conditioning.......................350
Engine Oil............................346
Engine Oil Disposal.....................346
Flashers
Turn Signal............................81
Flash-To-Pass............................110
Flooded Engine Starting....................229
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Operating Precautions......................340
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................307
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................369
Parking Brake............................248
Pets....................................76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........268
Power
Door Locks............................22
Mirrors...............................91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........132
Steering..............................247
Sunroof..............................129
Windows..............................24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts................35
Preparation for Jacking.....................322
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................35
Radial Ply Tires..........................275
Radio Operation..........................182
Radio Reception..........................182
Radio (Sound Systems).....................182
Rear Liftgate (Sedan).......................25
Rear Window Features.....................138
Recorder, Event Data.......................55
Recreational Towing.......................302
Reformulated Gasoline.....................296
Refrigerant..............................350
Release, Hood............................107
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
FCC General Information..................20
Power Convertible Top Function.............16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........209
Replacement Bulbs........................382
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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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Traction Control..........................254
Trailer Towing...........................301
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Transmission............................367
Automatic............................233
Fluid................................367
Manual..............................230
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .18
Transporting Pets..........................76
Tread Wear Indicators......................281
Trip Odometer...........................148
Turn Signals.............................110
UCI Connector...........................208
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................403
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .208
Unleaded Gasoline........................295
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............7
Vehicle Loading..........................268
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............8
Vehicle Storage...........................221
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .148
Warnings and Cautions.......................7
Warranty Information........................4
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................355
Washers, Windshield.......................114
Washing Vehicle..........................370
Water
Driving Through........................245
Wheel and Wheel Trim.....................371
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.................371
Wind Buffeting............................25
Window Fogging.........................220
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