2016 FIAT 500C service

The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract.
It is not responsible for any service contract other than
the manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s service
contract, and you require service after the manufacturer’s
New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.WARNING!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines only),
some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of compo-
nent wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FCA USA LLC
warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Admin-
istrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building, Washington, D.C. 20590.You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should contact Trans-
port Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-
tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-
cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
for an order form.
NOTE:
A street address is required when ordering
manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the infor-
mation that students and professional technicians need
in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, main-
taining, servicing, and repairing FCA US LLC vehicles.
A complete working knowledge of the vehicle, system,
and/or components is written in straightforward lan-
guage with illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find and correct
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.
•
Call toll free at:
1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
• Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
www.techauthority.com
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
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 departsignificantly 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
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Contract, Service......................... .417
Convertible Top Maintenance .................387
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................400, 401
Cooling System .......................... .370
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............372
Coolant Capacity ...................... .401
Coolant Level ..................... .370, 374
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................374
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................370
Inspection ........................... .374
Points To Remember ..................373, 374
Pressure Cap ......................... .373
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............371
Corrosion Protection ...................... .380
Cruise Light ......................... .172, 174
Cupholders ............................ .129
Customer Assistance ...................... .415
Customer Programmable Features .............193Data Recorder, Event
.......................55
Daytime Running Lights ....................105
Dealer Service ........................... .352
Defroster, Windshield ....................78, 211
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................349
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................379
Disarming, Security System ...................15
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................374
Door Ajar .......................... .157, 158
Door Ajar Light ...................... .157, 158
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
Downshifting ........................... .231
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .243
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Service.............................. .397
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............159
Traction Control ....................... .258
Turn Signal ..................... .80, 105, 171
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .156, 171
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .266
Locks Automatic Door .........................23
Door .................................21
Power Door ............................23
Lubrication, Body ........................ .364
Lug Nuts .............................. .319
Maintenance Free Battery ....................358
Maintenance, General ..................... .353
Maintenance Procedures ....................353
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .406
Maintenance Schedules .....................406 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .164, 350
Manual, Service
......................... .419
Manual Transmission ...................228, 378
Fluid Level Check ...................... .378
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................378
Lubricant Selection ...................378, 403
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................376
Methanol .............................. .296
Mirrors .................................88
Automatic Dimming ......................89
Electric Powered .........................90
Heated ...............................91
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................286
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .296
Multi-Function Control Lever .................103
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................75
432 INDEX

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
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .386
Seat Belt Reminder .........................29
Seat Belts ............................ .28, 78
Child Restraint ..........................56
Extender ..............................35
Front Seat ....................... .28, 30, 33
Inspection .............................78
Operating Instructions ....................33
Pregnant Women ........................36
Pretensioners ...........................37
Rear Seat ..............................30 Reminder
............................ .150
Untwisting Procedure .....................35
Seats ...................................92
Adjustment ............................92
Heated ...............................96
Security Alarm Disarm The System .......................15
Security Alarm ..........................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .415
Service Contract ......................... .417
Service Manuals ......................... .419
Shift Lever Override ...................... .339
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............230
Shoulder Belts ............................30
Signals, Turn ...................... .80, 105, 171
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................283
Snow Tires ............................. .276
Spare Tire ....................... .277, 278, 279
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Load Capacity..................... .266, 267
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............286
Pressure Warning Light ...................159
Quality Grading ....................... .421
Radial .............................. .274
Replacement .......................... .282
Rotation ............................. .285
Safety ........................... .259, 271
Sizes ............................... .261
Snow Tires ........................... .276
Spare Tire ..................... .277, 278, 279
Spinning ............................ .280
Tread Wear Indicators ....................280
Tire Safety Information .....................259
Tire Service Kit . . . .308, 309, 310, 313, 314, 316, 317, 318
To Open Hood .......................... .101
Towing ............................... .301
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .340
Recreational .......................... .302Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome
...........302
Traction ............................ .241, 242
Traction Control ......................... .253
Trailer Towing .......................... .301
Transaxle Automatic .............................11
Transmission ........................... .378
Automatic ........................ .231, 378
Fluid ............................... .378
Manual ............................. .228
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .19
Transporting Pets ..........................75
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .280
Turn Signals ......................... .105, 171
UCI Connector .......................... .191
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................421
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .191
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .295
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