2016 FIAT 500 ABARTH flat tire

WARNING!
Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair.
Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after
using Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 55 mph (90
km/h) until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to
follow this warning can result in injuries that are
serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others
around you.
(E) After Driving:
Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop
to Use Tire Service Kit” before continuing.
1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the AirMode position.
2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet. 3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and
screw the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve
stem.
4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge (3).
If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar):
The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive
the vehicle further. Call for assistance.
If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:
1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire
and loading information label on the driver-side door
opening.
NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Defla-
tion Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recom-
mended inflation pressure before continuing.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 319

WARNING!(Continued)
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
NOTE:Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of the
“Tires-General Information” under “Starting And Oper-
ating” for information about the spare tire, it’s use, and
operation.
Jack Warning Label
326 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until
each bolt has been tightened twice. For the correct
wheel bolt torque refer to Torque Specifications in this
section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your autho-
rized dealership or service station.
10. Disassemble the jack and tools and place them in the bag. Stow it under the driver’s seat and secure the
bag to the floor with the straps attached to the floor
of the vehicle.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. 11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Have
the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
12. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator sys-
tem turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and
park brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road
conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 399

WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 411

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .302
Oil (Engine) .......................... .350
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................76, 301
Cargo Area Features ...................... .129
Car Washes ............................ .374
Cellular Phone .......................... .213
Chains, Tire ............................ .287
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .323
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .264
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .345
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............75
Checks, Safety ............................75
Child Restraint ............................55
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................60
Child Restraints .........................55
Child Seat Installation .....................71
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........68Infants And Child Restraints
................58
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....67
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................69
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......62
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........58
Seating Positions ........................61
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .298
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .375
Climate Control ......................... .213
Clutch ................................ .369
Clutch Fluid ............................ .369
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .281
Connector UCI................................ .195
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........195
Contract, Service ......................... .406
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .393
416 INDEX

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
426 INDEX