2019 FIAT 500C Owners Manual

Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..........88
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................196
Jacking ............................... .250
Jump Starting .......................... .213
Towing ............................... .219
Emission Control System Maintenance ............97
Engine Air Cleaner ............................ .234
Break-In Recommendations .................163
Checking Oil Level ...................... .230
Compartment .......................... .229
Cooling .............................. .242
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................154, 285
Fails To Start ........................... .162
Flooded, Starting ........................ .162
Fuel Requirements ....................282, 287
Oil .............................. .232, 286
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .233
Oil Filter .............................. .234
Oil Reset ...............................84
Oil Selection ........................ .232, 287
Oil Synthetic ........................... .233
Overheating ........................... .216
Starting .............................. .161Enhanced Accident Response Feature
.........133, 221
Ethanol ................................. .283
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................154, 285
Exhaust System ....................... .154, 241
Exterior Lighting ............................37
Exterior Lights ...................... .37, 157, 196
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .234
Air Conditioning ..................... .57, 236
Engine Fuel ........................... .287
Engine Oil ............................ .234
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .234
Flashers Turn Signals ...................... .37,
95, 157
Flash-To-Pass ..............................37
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .162
Fluid, Brake ............................. .288
Fluid Capacities ........................... .286
Fluid Leaks .............................. .157
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .247
Engine Oil ............................ .230
Fluids .................................. .287
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .287
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Fog Lights............................. .37, 39
Fold-Flat Seats .............................26
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .217
Fuel ................................... .282
Adding .............................. .186
Additives ............................. .283
Capacity .............................. .286
Clean Air ............................. .283
Ethanol .............................. .283
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .186
Gasoline .............................. .282
Light ..................................91
Materials Added ........................ .283
Methanol ............................. .283
Octane Rating .......................... .282
Requirements .......................... .282
Specifications .......................... .287
Tank Capacity .......................... .286
Fueling ................................. .186
Fuses .................................. .199
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................186, 187
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .283
Gasoline, (Fuel) ........................ .282, 286
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .283Gear Ranges
............................. .170
Gear Selector Override ...................... .216
General Information .....................112,303
Glass Cleaning ........................... .278
GVWR ................................. .188
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .192
Headlights ............................. .37, 38
Cleaning .............................. .273
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........37
Lights On Reminder .......................37
Passing ............................. .37, 38
Switch ............................. .37,
38
Time Delay ..............................37
Head Restraints ............................31
Heated Mirrors ......................... .34, 37
Heated Seats ...............................30
Hill Start Assist ........................... .102
Hood Prop ................................64
Hood Release ..............................64
Ignition ..................................19
Switch .................................19
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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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Park............................... .39, 95
Passing ............................. .37, 38
Seat Belt Reminder ........................89
Security Alarm ...........................22
Service ............................... .196
Traction Control ........................ .105
Turn Signals .....................37, 40, 95, 157
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......88, 95
Loading Vehicle ........................... .188
Tires................................. .254
Locks Power Door .............................25
Lubrication, Body ......................... .238
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .281
Maintenance Free Battery .....................231
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .225
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ......91, 97
Manual Service ............................... .314
Manual Transmission ....................165, 248
Fluid Level Check ....................... .248
Frequency Of Fluid Change .................248
Lubricant Selection ....................248, 288
Memory Seat ..............................29 Methanol
............................... .283
Mirrors ..................................34
Automatic Dimming ....................34, 35
Electric Powered ..........................36
Heated ............................. .34, 37
Outside ................................34
Rearview ...............................34
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .................................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................106
Mopar Parts ............................. .313
MP3 Control ............................. .302
Multi-Function Control Lever ................37, 38
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................163
Occupant Restraints .........................113
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .................282
Oil,

Engine ....................... .232, 286, 287
Capacity .......................... .286, 287
Change Interval ........................ .232
Checking ............................. .230
Dipstick .............................. .230
Disposal .............................. .234
Filter ................................ .234
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Filter Disposal.......................... .234
Identification Logo ...................... .233
Materials Added To ...................... .234
Pressure Warning Light .....................89
Recommendation .....................232, 286
Synthetic ............................. .233
Viscosity .............................. .233
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .234
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .234
Oil Pressure Light ...........................89
Oil Reset .................................84
Onboard Diagnostic System ....................96
Operating Precautions ........................96
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .......................5,314
Outlet Power .................................69
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................34
Overheating, Engine ....................... .216
Owner ’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...............5
Paint Care ............................... .273
Parking Brake ............................ .163
Passing Light ..............................38
Pets ................................... .153Placard, Tire And Loading Information
...........254
Power Brakes ............................... .280
Convertible Top ..........................17
Door Locks ..............................25
Mirrors ................................36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............69
Steering .............................. .176
Sunroof ................................59
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................120
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .121
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .260
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............245
Radio Frequency General Information .....................19, 22
Radio Operation .......................... .302
Rear Camera ............................. .185
Recreational Towing ........................ .190
Reformulated
Gasoline...................... .283
Refrigerant ........................... .235, 236
Release, Hood ..............................64
Reminder, Lights On .........................37
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................11412
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Remote Keyless EntryProgramming Additional Key Fobs ..........18, 21
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .196
Replacement Keys ...........................21
Replacement Tires ......................... .263
Reporting Safety Defects .....................313
Restraints, Child .......................... .138
Restraints, Head ............................31
Rotation, Tires ............................ .270
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................155
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................157
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................313
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .154
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .250
Safety Tips .............................. .154
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .225
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................89
Seat Belts .............................114,155
Child Restraints ........................ .138
Energy Management Feature ................121
Extender ...............................119
Front Seat .......................114,116,117
Inspection ............................. .155
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................117 Lap/Shoulder Belts
.......................116
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............119
Operating Instructions .....................117
Pregnant Women ........................ .120
Pretensioners .......................... .121
Rear Seat ..............................116
Reminder ..............................114
Seat Belt Extender ........................119
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................121
Untwisting Procedure .....................119
Seat Belts Maintenance ...................... .276
Seats ....................................26
Adjustment .............................26
Heated .................................30
Rear Folding .............................26
Tilting .................................26
Security Alarm .............................22
Sentry Key Key
Programming .........................21
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................21
Service Assistance ......................... .310
Service Contract .......................... .312
Service Manuals .......................... .314
Settings Personal .............................. .291
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Shift Lever Override....................... .216
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ..............166
Shoulder Belts .............................116
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................34
Signals, Turn ..................... .37, 40, 95, 157
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................269
Snow Tires .............................. .265
Spare Tires ........................ .265, 266, 267
Spark Plugs ............................. .287
Speed Control Cancel ............................... .180
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................177
Sport Mode .............................. .175
Starting ................................ .161
Automatic Transmission ....................161
Button .................................19
Cold Weather .......................... .161
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .162
Manual Transmission ..................... .161
Steering Power ............................... .176
Tilt Column .............................34
Wheel, Heated ...........................34
Wheel, Tilt ..............................34
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................301Storage
.............................. .67, 272
Storing Your Vehicle .........................56
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .217
Sun Roof .................................59
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .233
Telescoping Steering Column ...................34
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............54
Tilt Steering Column .........................34
Time Delay Headlight ...............................37
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............254
Tire Markings ............................ .250
Tires......................... .157, 258, 265, 271
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .262
Air Pressure ........................... .258
Chains ............................... .269
Changing ............................. .250
Compact

Spare......................... .266
General Information ...................258, 265
High Speed ............................ .260
Inflation Pressure ....................... .259
Jacking ............................... .250
Life Of Tires ........................... .262
Load Capacity ...................... .254, 255
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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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