2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH overheating

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the en-
gine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to
floor and the Fan control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supple-
ment to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immedi-
ately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads hot, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi-
tioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on hot, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
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 or coolant bottle is hot.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a
rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around
the front wheels. Then shift back and forth between 2nd gear and REVERSE.
Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without
spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control or Electronic Stability Control (ESC), turnthe system OFF before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheat-
ing and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize
overheating and reduce the risk of transmission failure during prolonged ef-
forts to free a stuck vehicle.
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between 1st and REVERSE, do not
spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you
are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............80, 81
Corrosion Protection. . . . . . . . . . .81
Cruise Control (Speed Control). . . . . .27
Cruise Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .93
Defects, Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . .94
Disarming, Security System. . . . . . .10
DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant). . . . .81
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System . .38, 39Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC)................50, 51Emergency, In Case ofTowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Air Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Break-In Recommendations . . . . .24Checking Oil Level. . . . . . . . . . .81Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .78Cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..80, 81Oil Filler Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil Selection...........80, 81Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Temperature Warning Light .. . . .57Enhanced Accident Response Feature. . .73Event Data Recorder. . . . . . . . . . .76Exhaust System. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Exterior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96FiltersAir Cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Engine Oil Disposal. . . . . . . . . .81FlashersTurn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Flash-To-Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Fluid, Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Fluid Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . .80
Fog Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Folding Rear Seat .. . . . . . . . . . . .22
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . .. . . . . . .75
Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . .96
Fuel
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Specifications . . . .. . . . . . . . .80
Tank Capacity . .. . . . . . . . . . .80Fuse . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Fuses . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Gasoline (Fuel). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80General Maintenance .. . . . . . . . . .81Glass Cleaning . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .81
Hands-Free Communication —BLUE&ME™. . . . . . . . . . . . . .43HeadlightsCleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Heated Mirrors . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .30High Beam Indicator. . . . . . . . . . .60Hood Release . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Instrument Cluster . .. . . . . . . . . . .6Instrument Cluster Warning Lights. . . .55Instrument Panel Cover. . . . . . . . . .81Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . .81Interior and Instrument Lights. . . . . .4, 5Interior Appearance Care . . .. . . . . .81Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .. . . . . . . .49
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Disarm The Alarm. . . . . . . . . . .10
Lane Change Assist. . . . . . . . . . . .25Lap/Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . .10LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren) . . ............15, 18Light Bulbs . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .92LightsFog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60High Beam Indicator. . . . . . . . .60Low Fuel . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Seat Belt Reminder. . . . . . . . . .57Security Alarm . . .. . . . . . . . . .60
INDEX
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . .56
Turn Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Lubrication, Body. . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance, General. . . . . . . . . . .81
Maintenance Procedures . . . .. . . . .81
Maintenance Record. . . . . . . . . . .86
Maintenance Schedule . .. . . . . . . .82
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Manual Transmission. . . . . . . . . . .32
Lubricant Selection. . . . . . . . . .81
Master Cylinder (Brakes). . . . . . . . .81
Mirrors
Heated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
MOPAR® Accessories . . .. . . . . . .95
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . . . . .24
Occupant Restraints. . . . . . . . . . .14
Oil Change Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . .61
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . .. . . .61
Oil, Engine...............80, 81
Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Change Interval. . . . . . . . . . . .81
Checking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Filter Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Materials Added to. . . . . . . . . .81Recommendation........80, 81Viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil Filter, Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . .81Oil Pressure Light. . . . . . . . . . . . .55OutletPower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Overheating, Engine. . . . . . . . . . . .62
Paint Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .89PowerDoor Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .53Steering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Programmable Electronic Features . . .51
Radio (Sound Systems). . . . . . . . . .40
Rear Seat, Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reclining Front Seats. . . . . . . . . . .20
Recreational Towing.. . . . . . . . . . .54
Refrigerant . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Disarm The Alarm . .. . . . . . . . .10
Power Convertible Top Function . . .8Replacement Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . .92Reporting Safety Defects . . . . .. . . .94
Schedule, Maintenance. . . . . . . . . .82Seat BeltEngage The Automatic LockingMode . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .16Seat Belt Maintenance . . .. . . . . . .81Seat Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Reminder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Seat Belt Warning . .. . . . . . . .11SeatsAdjustment . . . . . . .. . . . . . .20Rear Folding. . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Security Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Disarm The System .. . . . . . . . .10Security Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . .10Signals, Turn..............25, 60Sound Systems (Radio). . . . . . . . . .40Spare Tire...............90, 91Spark Plugs . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .80Speed ControlAccel/Decel. . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Cancel . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Speed Control (Cruise Control). . . . . .27StartingCold Weather. . . . . . . . . . . . .37SteeringTilt Column .. . . . . . . . . . . . .23Steering Wheel Audio Controls .. . . . .42Store Radio Presets . .. . . . . . . . . .41Stuck, Freeing .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Supplemental Restraint System -Airbag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tilt Steering Column. . . . . . . . . . . .23
INDEX
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