2015 FIAT 500L gas type

Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the central locking button
located on the instrument panel below the radio.
To open the liftgate, push the liftgate electronic release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
•If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work
with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In
some collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Al-
ways wear your seat belts even though you have air
bags.
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide addi-
tional protection by supplementing the seat belts. Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk
of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions. The Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal
collisions, including some that may produce substantial
vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions,
truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of
impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes
with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a
severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should
have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli-
sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right
side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the
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▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .281
▫Radial Ply Tires......................281
▫Tire Types...........................282
▫Run Flat Tires — If Equipped.............284
▫Spare Tires — If Equipped...............284
▫Tire Spinning........................287
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................287
▫Life Of Tire.........................288
▫Replacement Tires.....................289
!TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES).......290
!TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS.....292
!TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(TPMS)..............................293
▫Base System.........................296
▫General Information...................298
!FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1.4L Turbo........299
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................299
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............299
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................300
▫Materials Added To Fuel................300
▫Fuel System Cautions...................301
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings.............302
!ADDING FUEL........................302
!TRAILER TOWING.....................305
!RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)...................306
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .306
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STARTING AND OPERATING 223

WARNING!(Continued)
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
CAUTION!
•It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive
(+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
•If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be-
fore connecting the charger to the battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
354 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-
90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion protec-
tion of your engine which contains aluminum compo-
nents.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............262
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......134
Exit Trip..............................182
Start Of Trip Procedure...................182
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................30
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................311
Jacking...............................324
Jump Starting..........................332
Towing..............................340
Emergency Trunk Release....................30
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................352
Break-In Recommendations.................82
Checking Oil Level......................350
Compartment..........................347
Cooling..............................365
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................84
Fails to Start...........................226
Flooded, Starting.......................226
Fuel Requirements......................299
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..350
Oil Filler Cap..........................351
Oil Selection...........................351
Overheating...........................311
Starting..............................224
Temperature Gauge......................169
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............55
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission...............229
Fluid Type............................374
Gear Ranges...........................233
Event Data Recorder........................60
Exhaust Gas Caution........................84
Exhaust System...........................84
Exterior Lights............................87
Filler Location Fuel........................169
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