2017 FIAT 500 ABARTH CABRIO tires

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 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 rock-
ing motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the
engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead
to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the
engine 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 Elec-
tronic Stability Control (ESC) system in Partial Off
mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the
ESC Off switch again to restore ESC Onmode.
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
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle’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.
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
drivetrain damage may result.
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262 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!(Continued)
•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 transmission shifting occurring).
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the gear
selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the gear selector override access cover (lo- cated on the right side of the gear selector housing)
by prying at the bottom edge of the cover. 4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the
access hole, and push and hold the override release
lever in.
6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the gear selector override access cover.
Gear Selector Override Access Hole
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Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and
park brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road
conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 313

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........286
Adding Fuel ........................... .242
Adding Washer Fluid .....................283
Additives, Fuel ......................... .241
AirBag................................32 Advance Front Air Bag ...................32
Air Bag Operation ......................33
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................34
Enhanced Accident Response ..............266
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............266
FrontAirBag..........................32
If A Deployment Occurs ..................38
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................34
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........42
Transporting Pets .......................59
Air Bag Light ....................... .62, 120
Air Bag Maintenance ......................42
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .275
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................277
Air Conditioning Filter .................179, 278
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............178
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............277, 278
Air Conditioning System ................177, 277
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... .220Alarm
Disarm The System .....................12
Vehicle Security Alarm ...................12
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................12
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............286, 308
Capacities .......................... .308
Disposal ............................ .288
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............203
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...................135
Appearance Care ....................... .293
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................151
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................71
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .........177
Automatic Transaxle ........................9
Automatic Transmission .............189, 292, 293
Adding Fluid ........................ .293
Fluid And Filter Changes .................293
Fluid

Change ........................ .293
Fluid Level Check ..................... .293
Fluid Type .......................... .310
Gear Ranges ......................... .191
Special Additives ..................... .292
Autostick ............................. .195
324 INDEX

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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Windows.............................19
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ..............29
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................30
Radial Ply Tires ........................ .221
Radio Frequency General Information ..................12, 17
Radio Operation ........................ .167
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ......................20
Rear Window Features ....................103
Recreational Towing ..................... .244
Reformulated Gasoline ....................239
Refrigerant ............................ .278
Release, Hood ...........................80
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................23
Remote Keyless Entry Disarm The Alarm ......................12
Power Convertible Top Function ............13
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........166
Replacement Bulbs ...................... .304
Replacement Keys .........................11
Replacement Parts ....................... .272
Replacement Tires ....................... .228
Reporting Safety Defects ...................321 Restraint, Head
..........................78
Restraints, Child ..........................44
Rotation, Tires ......................... .230
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................61
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................64
Safety Defects, Reporting ...................321
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................61
Safety Information, Tire ....................210
Safety Tips ..............................60
Schedule, Maintenance ....................312
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature ...............30
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ..............26
Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................24
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ..............28
Pregnant Women .......................29
Seat Belt Extender ......................29
Seat Belt Pretensioner ....................30
Seat Belt Reminder ......................23
Seat Belt Maintenance .....................298
Seat Belt Reminder ........................
23
Seat Belts ........................... .23, 61
Child Restraint .........................44
Extender .............................29
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Front Seat...................... .23, 24, 26
Inspection ............................61
Operating Instructions ...................26
Pregnant Women .......................29
Pretensioners ..........................30
Rear Seat .............................24
Reminder ........................... .120
Untwisting Procedure ....................28
Seats ..................................74
Adjustment ...........................74
Heated ..............................77
Security Alarm Disarm The System .....................12
Security Alarm .........................12
Selection Of Oil ........................ .274
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................11
Service Assistance ....................... .318
Service Contract ........................ .320
Service Manuals ........................ .321
Shift Lever Override ..................... .263
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ............188
Shoulder Belts ...........................24
Signals, Turn ..................... .64, 83, 137
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................230
Snow Tires ............................ .223Spare Tire
......................... .224, 226
Spark Plugs ........................... .308
Specifications Oil ............................... .274
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...........................92
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............89
Sport Mode ........................... .201
Starting .............................. .184
Automatic Transmission .................184
Cold Weather ........................ .185
Engine Fails To Start ....................186
Manual Transmission ...................184
Steering Power ............................. .199
Tilt Column ...........................88
Wheel, Tilt ............................88
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ..............166
Steering

Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . .166
Storage .............................. .304
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .178
Stuck, Freeing .......................... .262
Sun Roof ...............................97
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ........32
332 INDEX

Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).........177
Tilt Steering Column .......................88
Tire And Loading Information Placard ......215, 216
Tire Markings .......................... .210
Tires ....................... .64, 219, 224, 230
Aging (Life Of Tires) ....................228
Air Pressure ......................... .219
Chains ............................. .230
Compact Spare ....................... .224
General Information .................219, 224
High Speed ......................... .221
Inflation Pressures .....................220
Life Of Tires ......................... .228
Load Capacity .....................215, 216
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...........232
Pressure Warning Light ..................127
Quality Grading ...................... .230
Radial ............................. .221
Replacement ......................... .228
Rotation ............................ .230
Safety .......................... .210, 219
Sizes ...............................211
Snow Tires .......................... .223
Spare Tire ....................... .224, 226
Spinning ........................... .227Tread Wear Indicators
...................227
Tire Safety Information ....................210
Tire Service Kit ......249, 250, 251, 253, 255, 256, 257
To Open Hood ...........................80
Towing .............................. .244
Disabled Vehicle ...................... .264
Recreational ......................... .244
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ..........244
Traction ........................... .196, 197
Traction Control ........................ .204
Trailer Towing ......................... .244
T
ransaxle Automatic .............................9
Transmission .......................... .292
Automatic ....................... .189, 292
Fluid .............................. .292
Manual ............................ .186
Transporting Pets .........................59
Tread Wear Indicators .....................227
Turn Signals ........................ .83, 137
UCI Connector ......................... .151
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................230
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . .151
Unleaded Gasoline ...................... .239
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