2019 FIAT 500C power steering

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
KEYS .................................16
▫ Key With Remote Control ..................16
 IGNITION SWITCH .......................19
▫ Mechanical Ignition Switch .................19
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................21
 SENTRY KEY ...........................21
▫ Key Programming ......................21
▫ Replacement Keys .......................21
▫ General Information .....................22
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............22
▫ To Arm The System .....................22
▫ To Disarm The System ....................23
▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped ............................23 
DOORS ...............................24
▫ Manual Lock ...........................24
▫ Power Door Locks ......................25
 SEATS ................................26
▫ Manual Adjustment Front Seats ..............26
▫ Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) .............29
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ...............30
 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................31
▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats ........31
▫ Rear Head Restraints .....................33
 STEERING WHEEL .......................34
▫ Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ..........34
 MIRRORS ..............................34
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ..................343

NOTE:The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions.
The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake
fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is
dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It
will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a
collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate
repair to the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer. The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
— Battery Charge Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the battery is not
charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is run-
ning, there may be a malfunction with the charging system.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the electrical system
or a related component.
— Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when one or more door(s) are
not fully closed.
NOTE: If the vehicle is moving and a door is opened, there
will also be a single chime.
— Electric Power Steering Fault Warning Light
This warning light will turn on when there’s a fault with
the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. Refer to “Power
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Disabling/Enabling HSA
If you wish to turn the HSA system on or off, it can be done
using the Customer Programmable Features in the
Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system enhances
directional control and stability of the vehicle under vari-
ous driving conditions. ESC corrects for oversteering or
understeering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the
appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer-
ing or understeering condition. Engine power may also be
reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. ESC
uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path
intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of
the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the
intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriatewheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer
condition.
•
Oversteer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
• Understeer - when the vehicle is turning less than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC Off Switch (Automatic Transmission)
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SAFETY 103

Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any of these
other functions in response to the Enhanced Accident
Response System:
•Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC
Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door
• Cut off battery power to the:
• Engine
• Electric Motor (if equipped)
• Electric power steering
• Brake booster
• Electric park brake
• Automatic transmission gear selector
• Horn
• Front wiper
• Headlamp washer pump
NOTE: After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition
to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key
from the ignition switch to avoid draining the battery.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine. If there are no fuel leaks or damage to the
vehicle electrical devices (e.g. headlights) after an accident,
reset the system by following the procedure described
below. If you have any doubt, contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
After the event occurs, when the system is active, a
message regarding fuel cutoff is displayed. Turn the igni-
tion switch from ignition AVV/START or MAR/ACC/
ON/RUN to ignition STOP/OFF/LOCK. Carefully check
the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on
the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank
before resetting the system and starting the engine.
Depending on the nature of the event the left and right turn
signal lights, located in the instrument panel, may both be
blinking and will continue to blink. In order to move your
vehicle to the side of the road, you must follow the system
reset procedure.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES .................161
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........161
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................161
▫ Normal Starting ....................... .161
▫ Cold Weather Operation .................161
▫ Extended Park Starting ...................162
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................162
▫ After Starting ......................... .163
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .163
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .163
 MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . . .165
▫ Five-Speed Manual Transmission ............165
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ...............166
▫ Downshifting ........................ .167
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED .167
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ................168
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .168
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission ...........169
▫ Gear Ranges ......................... .170
 AUTOSTICK .......................... .174
▫ Operation ........................... .174
 SPORT MODE ......................... .175
 POWER STEERING ..................... .176
 SPEED CONTROL ...................... .177
▫ To Activate .......................... .178
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ...................178
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................178
▫ T

o Accelerate For Passing .................179
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Manual Transmission — If Equipped
1. Push the SPORT button, located above the climatecontrols to activate SPORT mode.
NOTE: Once activated, a SPORT message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster.
2. Momentarily release the accelerator pedal.
3. Press the accelerator pedal again to activate.
4. Push the SPORT button again to return to the standard driving mode.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
1. Push the SPORT button, located above the climate controls to activate SPORT mode.
NOTE: Once SPORT mode is activated, a “SPORT” mes-
sage will be displayed in the instrument cluster. The
“SPORT” message may change to italicfont and only
display for a few seconds on some models.
2. Push the SPORT button again to return to the standard driving mode.POWER STEERING
The electric power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in
tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide light
efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If the
electric steering system experiences a fault that prevents it
from providing assist, you will still have the ability to steer
the vehicle manually.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced or no power steer-
ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle
needs to be taken to an authorized dealer for service. It is
likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance.
If the Steering icon is displayed and the “SERVICE POWER
STEERING” message is displayed on the instrument clus-
ter screen, they indicate that extreme steering maneuvers
may have occurred which caused an over temperature
condition in the power steering system. Once driving
conditions are safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle for a
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few moments until the icon and message turn off. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
If the Steering icon, and theSERVICE POWER STEERING -
ASSIST OFF messages are displayed on the instrument
cluster screen, the vehicle needs to be taken to an authorized
dealer for service. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
NOTE:
• Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under
these conditions there will be a substantial increase in
steering effort, especially at low speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
• If the condition persists, see an authorized dealer for
service.
SPEED CONTROL
When engaged, the Speed Control takes over accelerator
operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).
The Speed Control buttons are located on the right side of
the steering wheel. NOTE:
In order to ensure proper operation, the Speed
Control system has been designed to shut down if multiple
Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If
this occurs, the Speed Control system can be reactivated by
pushing the Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting
the desired vehicle set speed.
Speed Control Buttons
1 — ON/OFF 3 — SET (-)/Decel
2 — RES (+)/Resume/Accel 4 — CANC/Cancel
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, transmission system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module
(BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the
instrument panel.
Cavity Vehicle Fuse
Number Mini Fuse
Description
1 F127.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam
2 F325 Amp Tan Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and
Door Courtesy Lights
3 F535 Amp Tan Instrument Panel Node
4 F3820 Amp Yellow Central Door Locking
5 F3610 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket, Vehicle Radio, Climate
Control System
Fuse Panel
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