2015 FIAT 500C service

significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
416 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Chains, Tire............................ .280
Change Oil Indicator ...................... .402
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .316
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .258
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .143,
347
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............74
Checks, Safety ............................74
Child Restraint ............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................59
Child Restraints .........................54
Child Seat Installation .....................70
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........67
Infants And Child Restraints ................57
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....65
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................68
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......61Older Children And Child Restraints
..........57
Seating Positions ........................60
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .293
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .379
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................360
Climate Control ......................... .206
Clutch ................................ .372
Clutch Fluid ............................ .372
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............205
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .275
Connector UCI................................ .203
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........203
Contract, Service ......................... .412
Convertible Top Maintenance .................383
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................397, 398
Cooling System .......................... .366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............368
422 INDEX

Coolant Capacity...................... .398
Coolant Level ..................... .366, 370
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................369
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................366
Inspection ........................... .370
Points To Remember ..................369, 370
Pressure Cap ......................... .369
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............367
Corrosion Protection ...................... .376
Cruise Light ............................ .143
Cupholders ............................ .132
Customer Assistance ...................... .410
Data Recorder, Event .......................53
Daytime Running Lights ....................108
Dealer Service ........................... .349
Defroster, Windshield ................76, 208, 209
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................347Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ..................375
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................369
Door Locks ..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
Downshifting ........................... .229
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .240
Electrical Power Outlets .....................128
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................87
Electronic Brake Control System ...............248
Brake Assist System .....................250
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........116
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............252
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......155
Exit Trip ............................. .162
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INDEX 423

Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ....................... .109
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................29
Latches .................................78
Hood ............................... .104
Lead Free Gasoline .....................292, 293
Leaks, Fluid ..............................78
Life Of Tires ............................ .278
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25
Light Bulbs .......................... .78, 392
Lights .............................. .78, 106
AirBag .........................51, 76, 143
Anti-Lock ............................ .143
Brake Assist Warning ....................255
Brake Warning ........................ .143
Bulb Replacement ...................... .393
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........143Engine Temperature Warning
...............143
Exterior ...............................78
Fog ................................ .143
High Beam ....................... .107, 143
High Beam Indicator .....................143
Low Fuel ............................ .143
Oil Pressure .......................... .143
Park ............................... .107
Passing ............................. .107
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .143
Service .............................. .393
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............143
Traction Control ....................... .255
Turn Signal ........................ .78, 108
Voltage ............................. .143
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......143
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .263
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INDEX 427

LocksAutomatic Door .........................23
Door .................................20
Power Door ............................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .360
Lug Nuts .............................. .315
Maintenance Free Battery ....................355
Maintenance, General ..................... .350
Maintenance Procedures ....................350
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .402
Maintenance Schedules .....................402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......347
Manual, Service ......................... .414
Manual Transmission ...................226, 374
Fluid Level Check ...................... .374
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................374
Lubricant Selection ...................374, 400
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................372 Media Hub
..............................95
Mirrors .................................85
Automatic Dimming ......................86
Electric Powered .........................87
Heated ...............................89
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................282
Multi-Function Control Lever .................106
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................73
Occupant Restraints ........................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................293
Odometer .............................. .143
Trip ................................ .143
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .160
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................160
Oil, Engine ...................... .350, 397, 398
Capacity ......................... .397, 398
428 INDEX

Seat Belt Maintenance..................... .383
Seat Belts ............................ .28, 76
Child Restraint ..........................54
Extender ..............................34
Front Seat ....................... .28, 29, 32
Inspection .............................76
Operating Instructions ....................32
Pregnant Women ........................35
Pretensioners ...........................35
Rear Seat ..............................29
Reminder ............................ .143
Untwisting Procedure .....................34
Seats ...................................97
Adjustment ............................97
Heated .............................. .101
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .410Service Contract
......................... .412
Service Manuals ......................... .414
Shift Lever Override ...................... .335
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............228
Shoulder Belts ............................29
Signals, Turn ...................... .78, 108, 143
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................280
Snow Tires ............................. .273
Spare Tire .......................... .275, 276
Spark Plugs ............................ .398
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............116,143
Sport Mode ............................ .246
Starting ............................... .223
Automatic Transmission ..................223
Cold Weather ......................... .224
Engine Fails To Start .....................225
Manual Transmission ....................223
Steering Power .............................. .242
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Tire Safety Information.....................257
Tire Service Kit .......................... .304
To Open Hood .......................... .104
Towing ............................... .299
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .337
Recreational .......................... .299
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........299
Traction ............................ .239, 240
Traction Control ......................... .251
Trailer Towing .......................... .299
Transaxle Automatic .............................11
Transmission ........................... .374
Automatic ........................ .229, 374
Fluid ............................... .374
Manual ............................. .226
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets ..........................73
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .277Trip Odometer
.......................... .143
Turn Signals ......................... .108, 143
UCI Connector .......................... .203
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................415
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .203
Unleaded Gasoline .....................292, 293
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ......................... .264
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage ....................... .216, 391
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .143
Warnings And Cautions ......................7
Warranty Information ....................4,413
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .363
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