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FIAT 500 Abarth

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User Guide

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ABARTH CABRIO

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Summary of Contents for 500 ABARTH CABRIO 2017

Page 1: ...2017 FCA US LLC All Rights Reserved FIAT ABARTH and the scorpion design are registered trademarks used under license by FCA US LLC 14FX24 926 AA FIAT 500 Abarth Second Edition User Guide 2017 USER GU...

Page 2: ...ner s Manual Navigation Uconnect Manuals and Warranty Booklets can be found on your DVD if applicable or by visiting the website on the back cover of your User Guide We hope you find it useful U S res...

Page 3: ...OUTLET 97 UTILITY TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 98 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 98 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 99 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS 99...

Page 4: ...ed in this guide that are not available on this vehicle FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and or make additions to or improvements to its products without impo...

Page 5: ...Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the transmission gear selector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to children A child c...

Page 6: ...heel pg 52 2 Uconnect 5 0 Voice Recognition Controls pg 78 3 Instrument Cluster pg 6 4 Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg 94 5 Speed Control pg 56 6 Wiper Washer Lever pg 54 7 Audio System pg 70 8...

Page 7: ...10 Hazard Switch 11 Sport Mode Selector 12 Climate Control pg 60 13 Power Windows pg 59 14 Gear Selector 15 Hood Release pg 120 16 Liftgate Release Button 17 Power Mirror Switch CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 5...

Page 8: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1 Tachometer 2 Temperature Gauge 3 Instrument Cluster Display See page 99 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6...

Page 9: ...4 Fuel Gauge 5 Fuel Economy Gauge 6 Warning Lights See page 104 for Instrument Cluster Warning Indicators CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 7...

Page 10: ...d with the engine off NOTE The remote control can be used to open the power top to the spoiler position Open Power Top Remote Function Push and hold the unlock button down on the key fob for a minimum...

Page 11: ...hildren alone in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons A child or others could be severely injured or kil...

Page 12: ...R DOOR LOCKS A power door lock switch is incorporated into the driver door handle Push or pull the handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate If the driver s door handle is pushed a red lock indi...

Page 13: ...pment may result in serious injury or death Auto Down The driver s door window switch has an Auto Down feature Push the window switch for approximately one second release and the window will go down a...

Page 14: ...estraint systems Occupant Restraint Systems Features Seat Belt Systems Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Air Bags Child Restraints Some of the safety features described in this section may be standar...

Page 15: ...window If your vehicle has side air bags and deployment occurs the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occupants and the door and occupants could be injured 9 If the air bag...

Page 16: ...e outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding...

Page 17: ...rly buckled up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly It is dange...

Page 18: ...ould move too far forward increasing the possibility of injury Wear your seat belt snugly A seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle...

Page 19: ...in the rear seat for vehicles equipped with a rear seat Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around y...

Page 20: ...ocedure to untwist a twisted lap shoulder belt 1 Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point 2 At about 6 to 12 inches 15 to 30 cm above the latch plate grasp and twist the seat...

Page 21: ...belt Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck Never place the shoulder belt be hind...

Page 22: ...section so as to not activate the ALR If the ALR is activated you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out...

Page 23: ...seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats The...

Page 24: ...system it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light either momentarily or continuously A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup The ORC also includes diagnost...

Page 25: ...in the instrument panel above the glove compartment The words SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers WARNING Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front air...

Page 26: ...tion WARNING No objects should be placed over or near the air bag on the instrument panel or steering wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to...

Page 27: ...arate and fold out of the way as the air bags inflate to their full size The front air bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes The front air bags then quickly deflate while he...

Page 28: ...oys it opens the seam on the outboard side of the seatback s trim cover The inflating SAB deploys through the seat seam into the space be tween the occupant and the door The SAB moves at a very high s...

Page 29: ...ed properly or if items are positioned in the area where the SABICs inflate Children are at an even greater risk of injury from a deploying air bag WARNING Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high...

Page 30: ...system Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to blink your eyes WARNING Occupants including children who are up against or very close to Side Air Bags can be seriously injured or killed Occu...

Page 31: ...not mean something is wrong with the air bag system If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags any or all of the following may occur The air bag material may sometimes cause abrasions and...

Page 32: ...ending on the nature of the event the ORC will determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response System perform the following functions Cut off fuel to the engine Flash hazard lights as long as...

Page 33: ...ight is ON SOLID 6 Place turn signal in neutral state Right turn light BLINKS Left turn light is OFF 7 Turn right turn signal switch ON Right turn light is ON SOLID Left turn light BLINKS 8 Place turn...

Page 34: ...r bag system for persons with disabilities contact your authorized dealer Event Data Recorder EDR This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in ce...

Page 35: ...ant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child no matter how strong you are The child and others could be badly injured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper...

Page 36: ...en 12 years old or younger who have out grown the height or weight limit of their booster seat Vehicle Seat Belt seated in the rear seat of the vehicle Infant And Child Restraints Safety experts recom...

Page 37: ...ing booster seat until the vehicle s seat belts fit properly If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle s seat cushion while the child s back is against the seatback they should use a be...

Page 38: ...ing the child s thighs and not their stomach 5 Can the child stay seated like this for the whole trip If the answer to any of these questions was no then the child still needs to use a booster seat in...

Page 39: ...is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH equippe...

Page 40: ...of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs 29 5 kg Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be used together to attach a rear facing or forward facing child restraint No Do no...

Page 41: ...t may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child restraint owner s manual for more information Can the head restraints be removed...

Page 42: ...cturer when installing your child restraint Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here To Install A LATCH Compatible Child Restraint If the selected seating position has a Swi...

Page 43: ...s An unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH sys tem buckle the seat belt behind the chi...

Page 44: ...e seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip The ALR retractor can be switched into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor a...

Page 45: ...omatic Locking Retractor ALR Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt WARNING Improper installation or failure to...

Page 46: ...child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path It should not move more than 1 inch 25 4 mm in any direction Any seat belt system will loosen with ti...

Page 47: ...raint manu facturer s instructions WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchorage position directly behind the...

Page 48: ...ad restraints are form fitted into the upper structure of the seatback and are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head move ment in the event of a rear impact The seatback should be...

Page 49: ...restraint put the head restraint posts into the holes and push down ward Then adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height WARNING ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to...

Page 50: ...pres sure move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched WARNING Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous Moving a seat while driving could result in los...

Page 51: ...reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer rest ing against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt which could result in serious injury or death Seat Height Adjustment The...

Page 52: ...he seat rearward to its locked position once the rear passengers are seated REAR SEATS Folding Rear Seatback The rear seatbacks have a fold down feature to allow increased cargo capacity Push down the...

Page 53: ...With one hand firmly on the steering wheel move the steering column up or down as desired Push the lever up to lock the column firmly in place WARNING Do not adjust the steering column while driving A...

Page 54: ...in your Owner s Manual on www fiatusa com en owners manuals for further details NOTE A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be consi...

Page 55: ...towards the instrument panel to turn on the high beams Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to turn off the high beams Flash To Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlig...

Page 56: ...Wiper Operation There are five different modes of operation for the front windshield wipers Windshield Wiper Off This is the normal position of the wiper lever Intermittent Wiper Operation Push the le...

Page 57: ...Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off pos...

Page 58: ...ng the desired vehicle set speed To Activate Push the ON OFF button The cruise control indicator light in the instrument cluster display will illuminate To turn the system off push the ON OFF button a...

Page 59: ...increase speed by pushing the RES button The driver s preferred units can be selected through the Uconnect settings if equipped Refer to Uconnect Settings in Understanding Your Instrument Panel in th...

Page 60: ...he button is released then the new set speed will be established Metric Speed km h Pushing the SET button once will result in a 1 km h decrease in set speed Each subsequent tap of the button results i...

Page 61: ...covered or slippery POWER WINDOWS Power windows can be operated with the ignition in the ON RUN position and for two minutes after the key has been removed before any door is opened The controls for...

Page 62: ...efrost floor mix modes Air intake from outside Internal air recirculation Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defr...

Page 63: ...r recirculation button off Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated when you turn on the rear window defroster which is located in the center of the instrum...

Page 64: ...bove the climate controls NOTE Once SPORT mode is activated a SPORT message will be displayed in the boost gauge For maximum aerodynamics and handling your vehicle has a lowered ride height Use cautio...

Page 65: ...pshift the transmission as the vehicle is accelerated You can start out from a stop in first second or third gear Starting out in sec ond or third gear can be helpful in snow or icy conditions To sele...

Page 66: ...while operating the power sunroof switch Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death In a collision there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof You could als...

Page 67: ...d Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down or the sunroo...

Page 68: ...The soft top cannot be lowered in temperatures lower than 22 F 30 C but it can be closed at temperatures as low as 4 F 20 C The highest temperature that the convertible top is operational is at 176 F...

Page 69: ...ing Your Vehicle in the Owner s Manual at www fiatusa com en owners manuals for further information WARNING The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal roof...

Page 70: ...the open button 6 Hold the closed button to move the top to the fully closed position 7 Continue to hold the closed button until the top begins to cycle fully open then release the closed button At t...

Page 71: ...TION Use of the recommended SAE 5W 40 synthetic engine oil and adhering to the prescribed oil change intervals is important to prevent engine damage and ensure satisfactory starting in cold conditions...

Page 72: ...Phone Pick Up Button pg 85 3 Phone Hang Up Button pg 85 4 Voice Command Button pg 79 5 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Left pg 94 6 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Right pg 94 7 System On Off Button Volu...

Page 73: ...9 Uconnect 5 0 Radio pg 73 10 Settings Button 11 Tune Scroll Knob Browse Enter Button 12 MORE Button 13 Power Outlet pg 97 14 Audio Jack pg 77 15 USB Port pg 77 ELECTRONICS 71...

Page 74: ...t may be possible that vehicle systems including safety related systems could be impaired or a loss of vehicle control could occur that may result in an accident involving serious injury or death ONLY...

Page 75: ...es equipped with 5 0 Full Color Touchscreen Display Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth Streaming Audio Uconnect 5 0 Radio 1 On Off Button 2 Mute Button 3 Screen Off Button 4 Settings Button 5 Back Butto...

Page 76: ...enu shows the following options for you to customize your audio settings Equalizer Press the Equalizer button on the touchscreen to adjust the Bass Mid and Treble Use the or button on the touchscreen...

Page 77: ...manually follow the steps below 1 Tune to the desired station 2 Press and hold the desired numbered button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep Seek Next...

Page 78: ...change Our satellite service is avail able only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D C Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR with coverage limitations Our Inter...

Page 79: ...the MEDIA button on the faceplate To allow music to play from your portable device through the vehicle s speakers press the Source button then select one of the following modes USB iPod USB iPod Mode...

Page 80: ...e Recognition with these helpful quick tips It provides the key Voice Commands and tips you need to know to control your Uconnect 5 0 system Key features Five inch Color Touchscreen Display with AM FM...

Page 81: ...the driver 4 Each time you give a Voice Command you must first press either the VR or Phone button wait until after the beep then say your Voice Command 5 You can interrupt the help message or system...

Page 82: ...to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice recognition system s status Cues appear on the touchscreen WARNING Any voice commanded system should be used...

Page 83: ...XM Satellite Radio trial required Push the VR button After the beep say Tune to ninety five point five FM Tune to Satellite Channel Hits 1 TIP At any time if you are not sure of what to say or want to...

Page 84: ...um Greatest Hits Play song Moonlight Sonata Play genre Classical TIP Press the Browse button on the touchscreen to see all of the music on your iPod or USB device Your Voice Command must match exactly...

Page 85: ...nstructions Push the Phone button After the beep say one of the following commands Call John Smith Dial 123 456 7890 and follow the system prompts Redial call previous outgoing phone number Call back...

Page 86: ...logo Yelp burst and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp Uconnect System Support U S residents visit DriveUconnect com or call 1 877 855 8400 24 hours a day 7 days a week Canadian residents...

Page 87: ...calling feature is made possible through Bluetooth technology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other wirelessly Uconnect 5 0 Phone Menu 1 Call Redial Ho...

Page 88: ...om or call 1 800 465 2001 English or 1 800 387 9983 French Pairing Wirelessly Connecting Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect System Mobile phone pairing is the process of establishing a wireless connect...

Page 89: ...iPhone s Priority Level When the pairing process has successfully completed the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this is your favorite mobile phone Selecting Yes will make this mobile p...

Page 90: ...passkey shown on the mo bile phone matches the passkey shown on the Uconnect system then accept the Bluetooth pairing request NOTE Some mobile phones require the PIN to be entered manually enter the...

Page 91: ...ween Handset And Vehicle During an on going call press the Transfer button on the Phone main screen to transfer an on going call between handset and vehicle Phonebook The Uconnect system will automati...

Page 92: ...r Uconnect is different than the audio system NOTE To access help push the Uconnect Phone button on the steering wheel and say help Push the Uconnect Phone Pickup button or the VR button and say can c...

Page 93: ...ppear asking you to accept a request for permission to connect to your messages Select Don t ask again and press OK NOTE All incoming text messages received during the current ignition cycle will be d...

Page 94: ...he following prompt Please say the message you would like to send 2 Wait for the beep and say one of the pre defined messages If you are not sure you can say help Uconnect will then read the pre defin...

Page 95: ...bile phone and Uconnect system usually found in phone s Bluetooth connection settings Verify you are selecting Uconnect in the discovered Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone If your vehicle system...

Page 96: ...hat is located in the instrument cluster Pushing the controls on the right side of the instrument cluster allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings Refer to Programmable Fe...

Page 97: ...e Speed Display Hill Start Autoclose Exit Menu Uconnect Customer Programmable Features The Uconnect system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature settings To change a setting 1 Push the SE...

Page 98: ...ip distance reaches 9999 9 miles or when the Travel time reaches 99 59 99 hours and 59 minutes After disconnecting reconnecting the battery Trip A Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since th...

Page 99: ...ower rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for acces sory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will dam...

Page 100: ...transmissions may be flat towed when recre ational towing at speeds up to 65 mph 105km h for any distance if the manual transmission is in NEUTRAL This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle tra...

Page 101: ...d in the Owner s Manual which you are advised to read carefully in all cases Always refer to the information in this chapter in the event of a failure indication All active telltales will display firs...

Page 102: ...optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above the display will show the indications corresponding to each tire in seque...

Page 103: ...tion of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels o...

Page 104: ...brake hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti Lock Brake System ABS Electronic Stability Control ESC system In this case the light will rem...

Page 105: ...tions the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing If the MIL flashes when the engine is running serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic c...

Page 106: ...pid rate check for a defective outside light bulb High Beam Indicator Indicates that headlights are on high beam Vehicle Security Light This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when...

Page 107: ...ossible to steer the car the effort needed to operate the steering wheel could be increased contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible Defroster Indicator Indicates that defroster is on Change E...

Page 108: ...ee or hear steam coming from under the hood do not 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 CAUT...

Page 109: ...e the air pressure in the tire if it becomes over inflated Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle 1 and Sealant Hose 6 prior to the expiration date printed at t...

Page 110: ...ny damage from driving with extremely low tire pressure If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat tire If the wheel has any damage If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the wheel K...

Page 111: ...Tire Service Kit 1 Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to the Sealant Mode position 2 Uncoil the Sealant Hose 6 and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose 3 Place the Tire Se...

Page 112: ...nds As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose 6 the Pressure Gauge 3 can read as high as 70 psi 4 8 Bar The Pressure Gauge 3 will decrease quickly from approximately 70 psi 4 8 Bar to the actual t...

Page 113: ...in the tire Do not exceed 55 mph 90 km h WARNING Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using Tire Service Kit Do not exceed 55 mph...

Page 114: ...as soon as possible Refer to F Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement NOTE When having the tire serviced advise the authorized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using the Tire Servi...

Page 115: ...section carefully NOTE When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer s operating instruc tions and precautions WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It co...

Page 116: ...id that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery 1 Set the parking brake shift the transmission into gear...

Page 117: ...the positive post of the discharged vehicle 2 Connect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable to the positive post of the booster battery 3 Connect the negative end of the jumper cable to the ne...

Page 118: ...ehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial...

Page 119: ...RK in order to move the vehicle CAUTION DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission Damage to the drivetrain will result If these vehicles require towing make sure all drive wh...

Page 120: ...cycles This will minimize overheating and reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle NOTE Push the ESC Off switch to place the Electronic Stabil...

Page 121: ...is equipped with an Enhanced Accident Response System Please refer to Occupant Restraint Systems in Getting Started for further infor mation on the Enhanced Accident Response System EARS function EVE...

Page 122: ...the hood near the cen ter and raise the hood 3 Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side left side when standing in front of the hood of the engine compartment Place the hood prop rod in th...

Page 123: ...ion Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death CAUTION To prevent possible damage do not slam the hood to close it Lower hood to approximately 12 inches 30 cm and drop the...

Page 124: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 4L 1 Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Power Distribution Center Fuses 5 Battery MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 122...

Page 125: ...6 Air Cleaner Filter 7 Engine Oil Fill 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 123...

Page 126: ...TS Engine Component Fluid Lubricant or Genuine Part Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology meeting the requirements o...

Page 127: ...cts Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radia tor This vehicle has not been designed for use with...

Page 128: ...f the fuel tank after filling WARNING Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is being filled Never add fuel when the engine is running It m...

Page 129: ...tenance Based on engine operation conditions the oil change indicator message will illumi nate This means that service is required for your vehicle Operating conditions such as frequent short trips tr...

Page 130: ...er as needed Check function of all interior and exterior lights Maintenance Chart Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required mainte nance At...

Page 131: ...Inspect brake linings replace if needed X X X X X X X Inspect parking brake function adjust as necessary X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace cabin air conditioning filter X X X X X X X Clean...

Page 132: ...d the right equipment If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job take your vehicle to a competent mechanic Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in...

Page 133: ...00 km or 6 Years 70 000 Miles 112 000 km or 7 Years 80 000 Miles 128 000 km or 8 Years Odometer Date Signature Autho rized Service Center 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or...

Page 134: ...ior 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 F12 7 5 Amp B...

Page 135: ...Radiator Fan Low Speed F07 40 Amp Orange Radiator Fan High Speed F08 40 Amp Orange Blower Motor F09 10 Amp Red Powertrain F10 10 Amp Red Horn F11 15 Amp Blue Powertrain F11 10 Amp Red Powertrain Multi...

Page 136: ...re size desig nation Example 215 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the...

Page 137: ...sociated with the maximum load a tire can carry H Speed Symbol A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corre sponding to its load index under certain operating conditi...

Page 138: ...the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could repre sent the 3rd week of 1981 or...

Page 139: ...nflation pressure of each tire including the spare tire if equipped at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle NOTE Refer to the Owner s Manual or the Tire Information S...

Page 140: ...le handling and can fail suddenly resulting in loss of vehicle control Always drive with each tire inflated to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure Tire And Loading Information Placard This pl...

Page 141: ...of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the c...

Page 142: ...cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating con figurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration pur poses only and may not be accurate for the...

Page 143: ...n 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 th...

Page 144: ...m Inflation pressures specified on the placard are always cold tire inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least t...

Page 145: ...to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poor...

Page 146: ...fety and handling of your vehicle WARNING Do not use Summer tires in snow ice conditions You could lose vehicle control resulting in severe injury or death Driving too fast for conditions also creates...

Page 147: ...ash with a compact or limited use temporary spare installed Damage to the vehicle may result Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel If Equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare...

Page 148: ...ing Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire Collapsible spare tire description example 165 80 17 101P Since this tire has limited tread life the or...

Page 149: ...the vehicle at the first opportunity WARNING Limited use spares are for emergency use only Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling With this tire do not drive more than th...

Page 150: ...n wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement Distance driven Performance tires tires with a s...

Page 151: ...ized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling...

Page 152: ...h damage is not cov ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Only car wash soap Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive brake dust car...

Page 153: ...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 con...

Page 154: ...se the mate rial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive tem perature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle...

Page 155: ...l Lamps WY21W Side Direction Lamps WY5W Rear Turn Signal Lamps PY21W Rear Side Marker Lamps W3W Rear Tail and Stop Lamps P21 5W Rear Backup Lamps W16W Center High Mounted Stop Lamp W5W License Plate L...

Page 156: ...n vehicle components con tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in ve hicles and cert...

Page 157: ...horized dealer or FCA US LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200...

Page 158: ...cessories by Mopar visit your local dealership or online at mopar com for U S residents and mopar ca for Canadian residents NOTE All parts are subject to availability EXTERIOR Wheel Lock Kit 16 Wheels...

Page 159: ...EVTS Mopar Web Interior Ambient Lighting CARRIERS Roof Mount Snowboard Ski Carrier Roof Mount Luggage Carrier Removable Roof Rack Roof Mount Bike Carriers Hitch Mount Bike Carrier Bike Receiver PERFO...

Page 160: ...layer pg 77 How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth pg 86 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking pg 100 How do I Jump Start my vehicle pg 113 MAINTAINING YOUR VE...

Page 161: ...on Autostick 63 Fluid Type 125 Battery 127 Jump Starting 113 Body Mechanism Lubrication 127 B Pillar Location 137 Brake Fluid 124 125 Brakes 127 Brake System 127 Master Cylinder 127 Warning Light 102...

Page 162: ...lectronic Throttle Control Warning Light 104 Emergencies What To Do In 99 Emergency 99 Emergency In Case Of Jump Starting 113 Towing 116 Engine 122 Air Cleaner 127 Break In Recommendations 52 Checking...

Page 163: ...Monitoring TPMS 100 Turn Signal 52 Loading Vehicle Tires 137 Locks Automatic Door 10 Lubrication Body 127 Maintaining Your Vehicle 120 Maintenance 120 Maintenance Free Battery 127 Maintenance General...

Page 164: ...ulder Belts 15 Lap Shoulder Belt Untwisting 18 Pregnant Women 19 Seat Belt Extender 18 Seat Belt Pretensioner 19 Seat Belt Reminder 14 Seat Belt Maintenance 127 Seat Belt Reminder 14 Seat Belts 13 Chi...

Page 165: ...ansmission Fluid 127 Maintenance 127 Transporting Pets 45 Tread Wear Indicators 148 Turn Signals 52 104 Uconnect 5 0 73 75 Uconnect Hands Free Phone Making A Phone Call 85 Receiving A Call 85 Uconnect...

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Page 171: ...ner s Manual Navigation Uconnect Manuals and Warranty Booklets can be found on your DVD if applicable or by visiting the website on the back cover of your User Guide We hope you find it useful U S res...

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