2015 FIAT 500E spare tire

WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. In-
stallation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle
handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the
speed listed on the limit-use spare wheel. Keep
inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard located
on the driver ’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the
driver ’s side door. Replace (or repair) the original
equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it
on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30 seconds continu-
ously when you are stuck, and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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•Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or
higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced
tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle main-
tenance schedule is highly recommended.
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting
in serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicator.” Refer to the Tire and Loading
Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for
the size designation of your tire. The Load Index and
Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original
equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart ex-
ample found in the Tire Safety Information section of this
manual for more information relating to the Load Index
and Speed Symbol of a tire.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as
possible and then retighten after driving about
½mile (0.8 km).
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
•Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
•Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
•Observe the tire chain manufacturer ’s instructions
on the method of installation, operating speed, and
conditions for use. Always use the lower suggested
operating speed of the chain manufacturer if dif-
ferent from the speed recommended by the manu-
facture.
•Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid or
unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation being
performed.
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Brake System............................312
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................228
Master Cylinder........................312
Parking..............................226
Warning Light.........................158
Bulb Replacement.........................329
Bulbs, Light..............................98
Capacities, Fluid..........................333
Cargo Area Features.......................149
Car Washes.............................315
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................173
Cellular Phone...........................202
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................236
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............95
Checks, Safety............................95
Child Restraint............................76
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................81
Child Restraints.........................76
Child Seat Installation.....................92
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........89
Infants And Child Restraints................79
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....88
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......83
Older Children And Child Restraints..........79
Seating Positions........................82
Cleaning
Wheels...............................316
Climate Control..........................202
Clutch.................................312
Clutch Fluid.............................312
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............201
Compact Spare Tire........................254
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..199
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Operating Instructions....................52
Pregnant Women........................55
Pretensioners...........................55
Rear Seat..............................49
Untwisting Procedure.....................54
Seats..................................113
Adjustment...........................113
Heated...............................117
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............334
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................34
Service Assistance.........................345
Service Contract..........................347
Service Manuals..........................349
Shoulder Belts............................49
Signals, Turn.............................98
Snow Tires..............................252
Spare Tire...............................254
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................132
Starting................................214
Steering
Power...............................225
Tilt Column...........................131
Wheel, Tilt............................131
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............200
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .200
Storage, Vehicle...........................209
Stuck, Freeing............................291
Sun Roof...............................142
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........59
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........202
Tilt Steering Column.......................131
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........242
Tire Markings............................235
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Aging (Life of Tires).....................257
Air Pressure...........................247
Compact Spare.........................254
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