2016 FIAT 500 ABARTH tires

problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
quaint you with specific FCA US LLC vehicles. Included
are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory
test wheel, than the minimum required by law.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............365
Adding Fuel ............................ .302
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .360
Additives, Fuel .......................... .299
AirBag.................................40 Advance Front Air Bag .................40, 42
Air Bag Operation .......................43
Air Bag Warning Light ....................52
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................44
Enhanced Accident Response ................50
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................54
FrontAirBag...........................40
If A Deployment Occurs ...................49
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................44
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............53
Air Bag Deployment ........................40
Air Bag Light ...................... .52, 77, 150
Air Bag Maintenance .......................53
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .351 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................353
Air Conditioning ......................... .213
Air Conditioning Controls ...................213
Air Conditioning Filter .....................355
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............221
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............353, 354
Air Conditioning System .............213, 216, 353
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .276
Alarm Disarm The System .......................15
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................15
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............364, 393
Capacities ........................... .393
Disposal ............................. .366
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................254
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................171, 172
Appearance Care ........................ .373
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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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Loading VehicleTires ............................... .269
Locks Automatic Door .........................23
Door .................................21
Power Door ............................23
Lubrication, Body ........................ .357
Lug Nuts .............................. .321
Maintenance Free Battery ....................352
Maintenance, General ..................... .347
Maintenance Procedures ....................347
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .398
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .166, 345
Manual, Service ......................... .408
Manual Transmission ...................232, 371
Fluid Level Check ...................... .371
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................371
Lubricant Selection ...................371, 396 Master Cylinder (Brakes)
....................369
Methanol .............................. .298
Mirrors .................................87
Automatic Dimming ......................88
Electric Powered .........................89
Heated ...............................90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................288
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .298
Multi-Function Control Lever .................100
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................74
Occupant Restraints ........................27
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................297
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .181
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................181
Oil, Engine ......................... .348, 393
Capacity ............................ .393
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Change Interval....................... .349
Checking ............................ .348
Disposal ............................. .350
Filter ............................... .350
Filter Disposal ........................ .350
Pressure Warning Light ...................157
Recommendation ....................349, 393
Viscosity ............................ .350
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .350
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .350
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .157
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................344
Operating Precautions ..................... .344
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .309
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,408
Paint Care ............................. .373
Parking Brake ........................... .249Pets
....................................74
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........270
Power Door Locks ............................23
Mirrors ...............................89
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........123
Steering ............................. .248
Sunroof ............................. .121
Windows ..............................24
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............36
Preparation For Jacking .....................324
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................37
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .278
Radio Frequency General Information ...................15, 21
Radio Operation ......................... .213
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................25
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Rear Window Features.....................130
Recorder, Event Data .......................54
Recreational Towing ...................... .304
Reformulated Gasoline .....................298
Refrigerant ............................. .354
Release, Hood ............................98
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Disarm The Alarm .......................15
Power Convertible Top Function .............17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ..........211
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .388
Replacement Keys .........................14
Replacement Parts ........................ .347
Replacement Tires ........................ .285
Reporting Safety Defects ....................407
Restraint, Head ...........................95
Restraints, Child ...........................55
Restraints, Occupant ........................27 Rotation, Tires
.......................... .287
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................79
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................407
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................76
Safety Information, Tire .....................263
Safety Tips ...............................75
Schedule, Maintenance .....................398
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature ................37
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................33
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................30
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............35
Pregnant Women ........................36
Seat Belt Extender .......................35
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................37
Seat Belt Reminder .......................29
Seat Belt System .........................27
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Seat Belt Maintenance..................... .380
Seat Belt Reminder .........................29
Seat Belts ............................ .28, 77
Child Restraint ..........................55
Extender ..............................35
Front Seat ....................... .28, 30, 33
Inspection .............................77
Operating Instructions ....................33
Pregnant Women ........................36
Pretensioners ...........................37
Rear Seat ..............................30
Reminder ............................ .151
Untwisting Procedure .....................35
Seats ...................................91
Adjustment ............................91
Heated ...............................95
Security Alarm Disarm The System .......................15
Security Alarm ..........................15 Selection Of Oil
......................... .349
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .404
Service Contract ......................... .406
Service Manuals ......................... .408
Shift Lever Override ...................... .337
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............234
Shoulder Belts ............................30
Signals, Turn ...................... .79, 102, 174
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................287
Snow Tires ............................. .279
Spare Tire ....................... .280, 281, 282
Spark Plugs ............................ .394
Specifications Oil................................. .349
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...........................113
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................110
Sport Mode ............................ .251
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