2016 FIAT 500C ESP

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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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.
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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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............372
Adding Fuel ............................ .299
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .367
Additives, Fuel .......................... .297
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) .................55
FrontAirBag...........................40
If A Deployment Occurs ...................49
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................44
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............54
Air Bag Deployment ........................40
Air Bag Light ...................... .52, 78, 149
Air Bag Maintenance .......................54
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .358 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................360
Air Conditioning ......................... .209
Air Conditioning Controls ...................209
Air Conditioning Filter .....................361
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............217
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............360, 361
Air Conditioning System .............209, 212, 360
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .272
Alarm Disarm The System .......................15
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................15
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............371, 400
Capacities ........................... .400
Disposal ............................. .374
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................250
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................168, 169
Appearance Care ........................ .380
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Electrical Power Outlets.....................126
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................90
Electronic Brake Control System ...............250
Brake Assist System .....................252
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........113
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............254
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........154
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......175
Exit Trip ............................. .180
NewTrip ............................ .180
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................180
Trip Computer ........................ .179
Trip Functions ........................ .181
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................307
Jacking .............................. .321
Jump Starting ......................... .334
Towing ............................. .340
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........350Engine
Air Cleaner .......................... .358
Break-In Recommendations .................75
Checking Oil Level ..................... .354
Compartment ...................... .347, 348
Cooling ............................. .370
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................77, 299
Fails To Start ......................... .227
Flooded, Starting ...................... .227
Fuel Requirements ...................295, 401
Oil ............................. .354, 400
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .356
Oil Filter ............................ .357
Oil Selection ...................... .355, 401
Oil Synthetic ......................... .357
Overheating .......................... .307
Starting ............................. .225
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........50, 343
Ethanol ............................... .296
428 INDEX