2016 FIAT 500L traction control

WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
•Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove
the damaged parts of the device before further use.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
• Observe the traction device manufacturer ’s instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating
speed, and conditions for use. Always use the
suggested operating speed of the device manufac-
turer ’s if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
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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.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 455

Passive Entry Programming................219
Unlock Liftgate ........................ .219
Key, Replacement ..........................15
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................14
Lane Change Assist ........................112
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................34
Latches .................................85
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .338
Leaks, Fluid ..............................85
Life Of Tires ............................ .328
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................29
Light Bulbs .......................... .85, 428
Lighter, Cigar ........................... .145
Lights ........................... .85, 110, 111
AirBag .........................56, 83, 170
Brake Assist Warning ....................302
Brake Warning ........................ .166Bulb Replacement
...................... .430
Center Mounted Stop ....................434
Cruise .............................. .185
Engine Temperature Warning ...............168
Exterior ...............................85
Low Fuel ............................ .177
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........178
Park .............................112,185
Passing ..............................112
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .169
Security Alarm ..........................16
Service .............................. .430
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............180
Traction Control ....................... .302
Turn Signal ........................ .85, 184
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .168, 184
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .313
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Spare Tire..................... .324, 325, 326
Spinning ............................ .326
Tread Wear Indicators ....................327
Tire Safety Information .....................306
Towing ............................... .344
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .373
Recreational .......................... .345
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........345
Traction ............................... .291
Traction Control ......................... .299
Trailer Towing .......................... .344
Transmission Automatic ..................... .270, 283, 409
Euro Twin Clutch ....................270, 272
Fluid ............................ .407, 409
Maintenance ...................... .407, 409
Manual ............................. .268
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....133
Transporting Pets ..........................80 Tread Wear Indicators
..................... .327
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................29
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................29
Turn Signals ............................ .184
UCI Connector .......................... .226
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ...........221
Uconnect Settings ...................... .221
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition General Information .....................259
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features ...........219
Passive Entry Programming ................219
Uconnect Settings ...................... .219
Uconnect Voice Command ...................248
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................454
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .226
Universal Transmitter ..................... .133
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