2022 FIAT 500X climate control

SAFETY217
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system. Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be
detected inside the vehicle, or when the underside
or rear of the vehicle is damaged, have an
authorized dealer inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.
Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger
compartment. In addition, inspect the exhaust
system each time the vehicle is raised for
lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGS
If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift
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gate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or
cooling controls to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is
deadly. Follow the precautions below to prevent
carbon monoxide poisoning:
Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas, which can kill. Never run the engine in a
closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in
a parked vehicle with the engine running for
an extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in
an open area with the engine running for more
than a short period, adjust the ventilation
system to force fresh, outside air into the
vehicle.
Guard against carbon monoxide with proper
maintenance. Have the exhaust system
inspected every time the vehicle is raised.
Have any abnormal conditions repaired
promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side
windows fully open.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE285
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by the
tire's manufacturer in each category is
shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform
to Federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
TREADWEAR
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well on
the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
TRACTION GRADES
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These grades
represent the tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement, as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.
TEMPERATURE GRADES
The Temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat, when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance, which all
passenger vehicle tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel, than the
minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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300 B-Pillar Location
............................................. 273Brake Assist System...................................... 175Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 175Brake Fluid.................................................... 293Brake System...................................... 250, 289Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 289Fluid Check............................................... 293Master Cylinder......................................... 250Warning Light.............................................. 70Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 39Bulbs, Light.................................................... 216
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Camera, Rear................................................ 110Capacities, Fluid............................................ 292Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 240Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 249Car Washes................................................... 286Carbon Monoxide Warning.................. 216, 217CD.................................................................. 150Cellular Phone............................................... 173Certification Label......................................... 112Chains, Tire.................................................... 283Chart, Tire Sizing............................................ 270Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)............................................................... 78Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................. 214Checks, Safety............................................... 214Child Restraint............................................... 204
Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 207Child Seat Installation.............................. 213How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 211Infant And Child Restraints....................... 206LATCH Positions....................................... 208Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 210Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 208Older Children And Child Restraints......... 206Seating Positions...................................... 207Cigar Lighter.................................................... 52Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 290CleaningWheels..................................................... 282Climate Control................................................ 43Clutch........................................................... 250Fluid......................................................... 250Coin Holder...................................................... 51Cold Weather Operation.................................. 80Compact Spare Tire...................................... 280Console............................................................ 51Floor............................................................ 51Contract, Service.......................................... 295Controls........................................................ 142Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 249Cooling System............................................. 247Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 248Coolant Level............................................ 249Cooling Capacity....................................... 292
Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 249Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 248Inspection........................................ 247, 249Points To Remember................................ 249Pressure Cap............................................ 249Radiator Cap............................................. 249Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 248, 292, 293Corrosion Protection..................................... 286Cruise Control (Speed Control).........................93Cruise Light............................................... 76, 77Customer Assistance.................................... 294Customer Programmable Features............... 123Cybersecurity................................................ 122
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Daytime Running Lights...................................36Defroster, Rear Window...................................42Defroster, Windshield................................... 215De-Icer, Remote Start......................................20Deleting A Phone........................................... 156Diagnostic System, Onboard............................78Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................36DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 241Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 232Disc Drive...................................................... 150Disconnecting............................................... 156

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