2016 FIAT 500C TPMS

•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 Sensors
• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages,
which display in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime will
sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the
four active road tires. In addition, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display a low
pressure text message and a graphic showing the low
tire pressure tire highlighted in a different color. 5
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Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires with low pressure to the vehicle’s
recommended cold placard pressure value. Once the
system receives the updated tire pressures, the systemwill automatically update and the “Tire Pressure Moni-
toring Telltale Light” will turn off. 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 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
approximately 5 seconds.
Low Tire Indicator
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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.A system fault can occur due to any of the following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving
next 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
Service TPM System Message
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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 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.
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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
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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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