2018 FIAT 500C heating

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: Push the  ESC Off  switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in  Partial Off  mode, before
rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Safety” for further information. Once the vehicle has been
freed, push the  ESC Off  switch again to restore  ESC On 
mode.
WARNING!Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
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 stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed. 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.
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE/SECOND 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 transmis-
sion shifting occurring). 7IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 225

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems 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 specifications,
should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter damage:
• Do not interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in
gear and the vehicle is in motion.
• Do not try to start the vehicle by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any ignition components
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough idle
or malfunctioning operating conditions. Cooling System
WARNING!• 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 open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
• Keep hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry away from
the radiator cooling fan when the hood is raised. The
fan starts automatically and may start at any time,
whether the engine is running or not.
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, discon-
nect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition to the
OFF mode. The fan is temperature controlled and can
start at any time the ignition is in the ON mode.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where appli-
cable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or rusty in
appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and248 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Tires — General Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential to the safe and
satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Four primary areas
are affected by improper tire pressure:
• Safety and Vehicle Stability
• Economy
• Tread Wear
• Ride Comfort
Safety
WARNING!• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can
cause collisions.
• Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result
in overheating and tire failure.
• Overinflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion
shock. Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause
damage that result in tire failure. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)• Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
• Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems.
You could lose control of your vehicle.
• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle
to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right
or left.
• Always drive with each tire inflated to the recom-
mended cold tire inflation pressure.
Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability
of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish
response or over responsiveness in the steering.
NOTE:
• Unequal tire pressures from side to side may cause
erratic and unpredictable steering response.
• Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the
vehicle to drift left or right. 8SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 263

Electronic Brake Control System ............... .101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .............. .103
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..........86
Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. .197
Jacking ............................... .255
Jump Starting .......................... .220
Towing ............................... .226
Emission Control System Maintenance ............96
Engine
Air Cleaner ............................ .240
Break-In Recommendations ................ .163
Checking Oil Level ...................... .236
Compartment .......................... .235
Cooling .............................. .248
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. .154, 290
Fails To Start ........................... .162
Flooded, Starting ........................ .162
Fuel Requirements ................... .287, 291
Oil .............................. .238, 290
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .239
Oil Filter .............................. .240
Oil Selection ........................ .238, 291
Oil Synthetic ........................... .239
Overheating ........................... .224 Starting .............................. .161
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ........ .133, 228
Ethanol ................................. .288
Exhaust Gas Cautions ................... .154, 290
Exhaust System ....................... .154, 247
Exterior Lighting ............................37
Exterior Lights ...................... .37, 157, 197
Filters
Air Cleaner ............................ .240
Air Conditioning ..................... .55, 242
Engine Fuel ........................... .291
Engine Oil ............................ .240
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .239
Flashers
Turn Signals ...................... .37, 94, 157
Flash-To-Pass ..............................37
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .162
Fluid, Brake ............................. .293
Fluid Capacities ........................... .290
Fluid Leaks .............................. .157
Fluid Level Checks
Brake ................................ .253
Engine Oil ............................ .236
Fluids .................................. .29112 INDEX 325

Checking ............................. .236
Dipstick .............................. .236
Disposal .............................. .239
Filter ................................ .240
Filter Disposal .......................... .239
Identification Logo ...................... .238
Materials Added To ...................... .239
Pressure Warning Light .....................87
Recommendation .................... .238, 290
Synthetic ............................. .239
Viscosity .............................. .239
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .240
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .240
Oil Pressure Light ...........................87
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................95
Operating Precautions ........................95
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............5
Outlet
Power .................................68
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................34
Overheating, Engine ....................... .224
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,320
Paint Care ............................... .277
Parking Brake ............................ .164 Passing Light ..............................38
Pets ................................... .153
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .......... .259
Power
Brakes ............................... .285
Door Locks ..............................25
Mirrors ................................36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............68
Steering .............................. .177
Sunroof ................................57
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ............... .120
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............................. .121
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .265
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ............ .251
Radio Frequency
General Information .................... .19, 22
Radio Operation .......................... .308
Rear Camera ............................. .185
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .........................65
Recreational Towing ........................ .190
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .287
Refrigerant .............................. .241
Release, Hood ..............................63 12 INDEX 329