2017 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO key battery

CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
•
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
Automatic Transmission
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery
is discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this
section for instructions on shifting the transmission out
of PARK in order to move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission dam-
age. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 265

Battery........................... .123, 276
Charging System Light ..................123
Jump Starting ........................ .259
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............15
Belts, Seat ..............................61
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................281
B-Pillar Location ........................ .215
Brake Assist System ..................... .204
Brake Fluid ........................ .308, 310
Brake, Parking ......................... .200
Brakes ............................... .290
Brake System ....................... .202, 290
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .203
Master Cylinder ...................... .290
Parking ............................ .200
Warning Light ....................... .121
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................190
Bulb Replacement .....................304, 305
Bulbs, Light ......................... .64, 304
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .........308
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .308
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .242
Oil (Engine) ......................... .275Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............61, 242
Cargo Area Features ..................... .102
Car Washes ........................... .294
Cellular Phone ......................... .167
Chains, Tire ........................... .230
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................211
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .271
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............60
Checks, Safety ...........................60
Child Restraint ...........................44
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..........................48
Child Restraints ........................44
Child Seat Installation ....................57
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......54
Infants And Child Restraints ...............46
Lower

Anchors And Tethers For Children ......50
Older Children And Child Restraints .........46
Seating Positions .......................49
Clean Air Gasoline ...................... .239
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .295
Climate Control ........................ .167
Manual ............................ .167
Clutch ............................... .29010
INDEX 325

Jump Starting.......................... .259
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm ......................12
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .15
Key-In Reminder .........................10
Key, Replacement .........................11
Keys ...................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................11
Lane Change Assist .......................84
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................24
Latches ................................64
Hood ...............................80
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... .239
Leaks, Fluid .............................64
Life Of Tires ........................... .228
Liftgate (Sedan) ..........................20
Light Bulbs ......................... .64, 304
Lights .............................. .64, 82
AirBag...........................62, 120
Brake Assist Warning ...................209
Brake Warning ....................... .121
Bulb Replacement ..................... .305
Cruise ............................. .138Engine Temperature Warning
..............124
Exterior ..............................64
Fog ............................... .132
High Beam ...........................82
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........131
Park ............................ .83, 137
Seat Belt Reminder .....................120
Service ............................. .305
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ...........127
Traction Control ...................... .209
Turn Signal .....................64, 83, 137
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . .124, 137
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. .215
Locks Automatic Door ........................19
Door ................................17
Power Door ...........................18
Lubrication, Body ....................... .281
Lug Nuts ............................. .257
Maintenance Free Battery ...................276
Maintenance,

General .....................273
Maintenance Procedures ...................273
Maintenance Schedule .....................312
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