2016 FIAT 500 ABARTH TPMS

sound, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light and
the Low inflation pressure left or right front / rear tire
message will still turn ON due to the low tire.
• However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid and the “Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System” message will be displayed.
• This occurs for each subsequent ignition key cycle, a
chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid and the “Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System” message will be displayed.
• Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare
tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as
long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
receive this information.
Premium TPM System With (TFT) Tire Pressure
Display Screen
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless
technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to
monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each
wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure
readings to the receiver module.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
•
Receiver module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors5
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to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this informa-
tion.
TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75
seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will
sound a chime and also display a “Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System” message in the EVIC for approxi-
mately 5 seconds.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.
Service TPM System Message
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A system fault can occur due to any of the following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or drivingnext 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.
NOTE:
• The TPMS will not monitor the pressure in a replace-
ment tire installed without a tire pressure sensor.
• If you install a replacement tire in place of a road tire
that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain on and
a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the
EVIC will still display a low pressure message and a
tire highlighted in a different color.
• After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid. In addition, the EVIC will
display a “Service TPM System” message.
• For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid, and the EVIC will display a “Service Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System” message.
Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it, the TPMS will update automatically. In addi-
tion, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
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turn off as long as no tire pressure is below the low-
pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires.
The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive
this information.
General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This engine is designed to meet all emis-
sion regulations and provide satisfactory
fuel economy and performance when us-
ing high-quality unleaded “regular” gaso-
line with a minimum octane rating of 87.
For optimum performance and fuel economy the use of
91 octane or higher is recommended.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
required.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap-
propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
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Jack Location........................... .324
Jack Operation ....................... .323, 325
Jump Starting ........................... .331
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm .......................15
Key-In Reminder ..........................13
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ....................... .103
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................30
Latches .................................79
Hood ................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .297
Leaks, Fluid ..............................79
Life Of Tires ............................ .284
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25 Light Bulbs
.......................... .79, 388
Lights .............................. .79, 100
AirBag .........................52, 77, 150
Brake Assist Warning ....................261
Brake Warning ........................ .153
Bulb Replacement ...................... .389
Cruise ........................... .175, 177
Engine Temperature Warning ...............158
Exterior ...............................79
Fog ................................ .168
High Beam ........................... .101
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........166
Park ............................ .101, 174
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .151
Service .............................. .389
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............161
Traction Control ....................... .261
Turn Signal ..................... .79, 102, 174
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .158, 174
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Starting............................... .229
Automatic Transmission ..................229
Cold Weather ......................... .230
Engine Fails To Start .....................231
Manual Transmission ....................229
Steering Power .............................. .248
Tilt Column .......................... .109
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .109
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................211
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .211
Storage ............................... .387
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .222
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .335
Sun Roof .............................. .121
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........40
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........216
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .109Tire And Loading Information Placard
.......269, 270
Tire Markings ........................... .263
Tires..................... .79, 274, 280, 281, 409
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................284
Air Pressure .......................... .274
Chains .............................. .287
Changing ............................ .323
Compact Spare ........................ .281
General Information ...............274, 280, 281
High Speed .......................... .277
Inflation Pressures ...................... .276
Jacking .............................. .323
Life Of Tires .......................... .284
Load Capacity ..................... .269, 270
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............288
Pressure Warning Light ...................161
Quality Grading ....................... .409
Radial .............................. .278
Replacement .......................... .285
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