2015 FIAT 500C snow chains

To turn ESC on again, momentarily pushing the switch
again. This will restore the normal ESC On mode of
operation.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off
mode by pushing the switch. Once the situation requiring
ESC to be switched to the Partial Off mode is overcome,
turn ESC back on by momentarily pushing the switch.
This may be done while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
• When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality
of ESC, (except for the limited slip feature de-
scribed in the TCS section), has been disabled and
the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated.
When in “Partial Off” mode, the engine power
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WARNING! (Continued)
reduction feature of TCS is disabled, and the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC sys-
tem is reduced.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the MAR
(ACC/ON/RUN) position for four seconds. If
the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light comes
on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction
has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains
on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been
driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage:
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Front Tires.
• Due to limited clearance, a 185/55R15 tire with a
Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile
traction device or equivalent is recommended.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will illumi-
nate in the instrument cluster, an audible chime will be
activated, and the “Check left or right front/rear tire
xxx.x psi” text message will display when one or more of
the four active road tire pressures are low. Should this
occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the
inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate
each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard
pressure value. The system will automatically update
and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish
once the updated tire pressures have been received. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system
fault is detected, an audible chime will be activated andthe “Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System” text mes-
sage will display. If the ignition key is cycled, this
sequence will repeat providing the system fault still
exists. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
turn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A
system fault can occur with any of the following sce-
narios:
•
Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
• Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
• Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
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If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will no longer flash, and the “Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System” message will no longer display, and
a pressure value will display in place of the dashes.A system fault can occur due to any of the following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as
the TPM sensors.
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
The EVIC will also display a Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System message for a minimum of five
seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect
sensor location fault is detected. In this case, the Service
Tire Pressure Monitoring System message is then fol-
lowed with a graphic display with pressure values still
Service TPM System Message
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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
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