2016 FIAT 500L heating

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE (with Automatic or Euro Twin Clutch
Transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual
transmission), while gently pressing the accelerator. Use
the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will
maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, or racing the engine.
NOTE:For vehicles with Euro Twin Clutch transmission:
Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be
achieved at wheel speeds of approximately 6 mph
(10 km/h) or less.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of clutch or transmission failure during
prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE: Push the ESC Off switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Offmode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC
Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
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CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
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WARNING! (Continued)
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, carefully separate
the shift lever bezel and boot assembly from the center
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NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle. •
Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
Cooling System
WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399

Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........172
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .131, 186 Exit Trip ............................. .192
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................192
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................29
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................349
Jacking .............................. .357
Jump Starting ......................... .365
Towing ............................. .373
Emergency Trunk Release ....................29
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .387
Break-In Recommendations .................80
Checking Oil Level ..................... .385
Compartment ......................... .381
Cooling ............................. .399
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................82, 342 Fails To Start
......................... .267
Flooded, Starting ...................... .267
Fuel Requirements ..................... .338
Oil ............................. .385, 434
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .386
Oil Filter ............................ .387
Oil Selection .......................... .386
Overheating .......................... .349
Starting ............................. .265
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............54
Ethanol ............................... .339
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission .........270, 272, 382
Fluid Type .....................407, 409, 437
Gear Ranges .......................... .274
Event Data Recorder ........................58
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................82, 342
Exhaust System ....................... .82, 397
Exterior Lights ............................85
462 INDEX

Checking............................ .385
Disposal ............................. .387
Filter ............................... .387
Filter Disposal ........................ .387
Materials Added To ..................... .386
Pressure Warning Light ...................171
Recommendation ....................386, 434
Viscosity ............................ .386
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .387
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .387
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .171
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................382
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .............133
Operating Precautions ..................... .382
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .349
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,453
Paint Care ..............................411 Parking Brake
........................... .294
ParkSense System, Rear .....................125
Passing Light ............................112
Pets ....................................80
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........314
Power Mirrors ...............................92
Sunroof ............................. .141
Windows ..............................26
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .437
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............39
Preparation For Jacking .....................360
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................40
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .321
Radio Operation ......................... .229
Rear Camera ........................... .131
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................29
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INDEX 467