2015 FIAT 500L steering wheel

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
•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.
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•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.
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Follow these steps to connect the negative(-)battery
cable:
1. Connect the negative(-)battery terminal to the nega-
tive(-)post of the battery.
2. Push inward on the negative(-)battery cable terminal
release lever to the closed position.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle,
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
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degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with Automatic or Euro Twin Clutch
Transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual
transmission), while gently pressing the accelerator. Use
the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, or racing the engine.
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3. Unlock the steering column, pull the tilt/telescoping
control handle down.
4. Pull the steering wheel outward until it is in the end of
the travel position, then lock the steering column in
position, push the control handle up until fully en-
gaged.
5. Using the Allen key, undo the lower steering column
cover screws, and remove the lower cover.
6. Pull the release tab downwards using one hand and
with the other one remove the key, sliding it outwards.
Lower Steering Column Screw Locations
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Starting................................224
Automatic Transmission..................224
Cold Weather..........................225
Engine Fails to Start.....................226
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission.............224
Manual Transmission....................224
Steering
Tilt Column...........................122
Wheel, Tilt............................122
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............188
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .188
Storage................................389
Storage, Vehicle...........................389
Storing Your Vehicle.......................389
Stuck, Freeing............................337
Sun Roof...............................145
Sun Visor Extension........................96
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........44
Tachometer..............................171
Telescoping Steering Column.................122
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............169
Tilt Steering Column.......................122
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........273
Tire Markings............................266
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Aging (Life of Tires).....................288
Air Pressure...........................278
Chains...............................290
Changing.............................324
Compact Spare.........................285
General Information.....................278
High Speed...........................281
Inflation Pressures.......................279
Jacking...............................324
Life of Tires...........................288
Load Capacity.........................273
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............293
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