2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH service

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES
• This vehicle may be equipped with wheels and tires to enhance traction in both
wet and dry conditions.
• Summer tires are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
• Use summer tires only in sets of four.
NOTE:
Summer tires will not contain the “all season” designation or mountain/snowflake
symbol on the sidewall of the tire.
WARNING!
Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose control, resulting
in severe injury or death.
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire
Service Kit” in “What To Do In Emergencies” on your DVD for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash with a compact or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and
function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of
your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your
vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only. You can identify if your
vehicle is equipped with a compact spare by looking at the spare tire description on
the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the driver’s side door opening
or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter
“T” or “S” preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
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WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should
be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use a wheel cleaner or equiva-
lent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not
use oven cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may
damage the wheel's protective finish.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead Lamp C5W
Courtesy Lamp W5W
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Front Low and High Beam Headlamp HIR2LL
Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps W21/5W
Front Fog Lamps H11LL
Front Side Marker Lamps W3W
Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W
Side Direction Lamps WY5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamps PY21W
Rear Side Marker Lamps W3W
Rear Tail and Stop Lamps P21/5W
Rear Backup Lamps W16W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp W5W
License Plate Lamps LED (See Authorized dealer)
NOTE:Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorizeddealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the appli-cable Service Manual.
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FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1-888-242-6342
FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed
special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficul-
ties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell
Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1–800–
855–0511 to connect with a Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con-
tain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in ve-
hicles and certain products of component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other repro-
ductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
• If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a compli-
mentary printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or
Warranty Booklet. United States customers may visit the Fiat Contact Us page at
www.fiat.com scroll to the bottom of the page and select the “Contact Us” link,
then select the “Owner’s Manual and Glove Box Material” from the left menu. You
may also obtain a complimentary copy by calling 1–888–242–6342 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada).
•Replacement English User Guide kits or DVDs may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–
1143 (Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover orders are
accepted. If you prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an
order form.
NOTE:
A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED
STATES
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision 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 be-
tween 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:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington,
D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the Cus-
tomer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a
safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor
Vehicle Defect Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/.
French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian
government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/ .
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TiresAir Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Compact Spare. . . . . . . . . . . .90Tire Service Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5424-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . .55Disabled Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . .72Recreational. . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . .54Trailer TowingTrailer and Tongue Weight. . . . . .54Trailer Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54TransmissionFluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Turn Signals..............25, 60
USB Port . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming . . . .10
Warning Lights . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Washer
Adding Fluid .. . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Washing Vehicle . . .. . . . . . . . . . .81
Wheel and Wheel Trim . .. . . . . . . .81
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.....81, 92
Wind Buffeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . .81
Wiper Blade Replacement . .. . . . . .81
Wiper, Rear .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
NOTES
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