2015 FIAT 500C spare tire

5. Using the swivel wrench, raise the vehicle by turningthe jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until
the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the wheel bolts and pull the wheel off the hub. For vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels,
the center caps must be removed to remove the wheel
bolts. For vehicles equipped with steel wheels the
wheel covers must be removed to remove the wheel
bolts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not fully tighten the wheel bolts until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem
facing outward. The vehicle could be damaged if the
spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
7. Install the spare wheel and wheel bolts with the cone shaped end of the bolts toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the bolts. To avoid the risk of forcing the
vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the bolts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
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9. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on thewrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each bolt has been tightened twice. For the correct
wheel bolt torque refer to Torque Specifications in this
section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your autho-
rized dealership or service station.
10. Disassemble the jack and tools and place them in the bag. Stow it under the driver’s seat and secure the
bag to the floor with the straps attached to the floor
of the vehicle.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
12. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
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4. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on thewrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this sec-
tion for correct wheel bolt torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the wheel bolt torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all wheel bolts are
properly seated against the wheel.
Spare Tire Stowage
Reverse instructions of the spare removal section.
Rotate the jack wrench tool on the winch drive nut
clockwise until effort becomes heavy and an audible click
is heard indicating the spare is properly stowed.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack wrench extension tool only. Use of air wrench or
power tool may damage the winch.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack,
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
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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
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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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Tilt Column...........................115
Wheel, Tilt ............................115
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............204
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .204
Storage ............................... .391
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .216
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .333
Sun Roof .............................. .126
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........39
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .353
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........209
Tilt Steering Column .......................115
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......263, 264
Tire Markings ........................... .257
Tires............................ .78, 268, 415
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................278
Air Pressure .......................... .268
Chains .............................. .280Changing
............................ .316
Compact Spare ........................ .275
General Information .....................268
High Speed .......................... .271
Inflation Pressures ...................... .269
Jacking .............................. .316
Life Of Tires .......................... .278
Load Capacity ..................... .263, 264
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............282
Pressure Warning Light ...................143
Quality Grading ....................... .415
Radial .............................. .271
Replacement .......................... .278
Rotation ............................. .281
Safety ........................... .257, 268
Sizes ............................... .258
Snow Tires ........................... .273
Spinning ............................ .277
Tread Wear Indicators ....................277
432 INDEX