2019 FIAT 500C open hood

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
•On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine 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
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open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the
instrument cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull
over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle. Turn
off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the H (red) mark for more than a minute,
turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
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.
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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 and
refilled with fresh engine coolant (antifreeze). Check the
front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs,
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Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically. Refer
to the “Maintenance Plan” in this section for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possi-
bly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or riding
on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake
temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage. You would not have your full braking
capacity in an emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when
performing under hood services or immediately if the
“Brake Warning Light” is illuminated.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid
level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid
reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to
fall as the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level should bechecked when pads are replaced. However, low fluid level
may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for further information.
WARNING!
•
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information. Using the
wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also
identified on the original factory installed hydraulic
master cylinder reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois-
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
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Immobilizer (Sentry Key)......................21
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......................... .74, 95
Display ................................81
Engine Oil Reset ..........................84
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................277
Interior Appearance Care .....................276
Interior Lights ..............................40
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .302
Jack Operation ........................... .250
Jump Starting ............................ .213
Key Fob Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........18, 21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......18
Key-In Reminder ............................21
Keys ....................................16
Replacement .............................21
Sentry (Immobilizer) .......................21
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................37
Lane Change Assist ...................... .37, 40
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................116 Latches
................................. .157
Hood ..................................64
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .282
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .157
Life Of Tires ............................. .262
Liftgate ..................................66
Opening ................................66
Light Bulbs .......................... .157, 196
Lights ............................... .38, 157
AirBag......................... .86, 124, 155
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .105
Brake Warning ...........................86
Bulb Replacement ....................... .196
Cruise .............................. .95, 96
Daytime Running .........................37
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................37
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator .......88
Exterior .............................. .157
Headlights ..............................37
High Beam ..............................38
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................37
Instr

ument Cluster ........................37
Lights On Reminder .......................37
Low Fuel ...............................91
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...........91
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Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........92, 106
Quality Grading ........................ .271
Radial ............................... .260
Replacement ........................... .263
Rotation .............................. .270
Safety ............................ .250, 258
Snow Tires ............................ .265
Spare Tires ......................... .265, 267
Spinning .............................. .261
Tread Wear Indicators .....................261
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .281
Tire Safety Information ...................... .250
Tire Service Kit ............205, 206, 207, 209, 211, 212
To Open Hood .............................64
Towing ................................. .190
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .219
Recreational ........................... .190
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................190
Traction ................................ .191
Traction Control .......................... .101
Trailer Towing ............................ .190
Transmission Automatic ......................... .167, 248
Manual ............................... .165Transporting Pets
......................... .153
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .261
Turn Signals ......................... .37, 40, 95
Uconnect Uconnect Settings ....................... .291
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................271
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .282
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................119
USB................................... .302
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............280
Vehicle Loading ....................... .188, 255
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................22
V

ehicle Storage ......................... .56, 272
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................303
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ....90
Warnings And Cautions .......................5
Warranty Information ...................... .313
Washer Adding Fluid .......................... .230
Washers, Windshield ..................... .42, 43
Washing Vehicle .......................... .274
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