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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FIAT

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

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POWER DOOR LOCKS

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POWER WINDOWS

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LIFTGATE

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

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FRONT SEATS

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REAR SEATS

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HEATED SEATS

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TILT STEERING COLUMN

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

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LIGHTS

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

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SPEED CONTROL

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC)

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REAR PARK ASSIST

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SPORT MODE

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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AUTOSTICK — AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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POWER SUNROOF

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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP

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ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

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ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM

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CYBERSECURITY

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UCONNECT 5

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USB/AUX CONTROL

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UCONNECT 5

0 VOICE RECOGNITION

QUICK TIPS

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UCONNECT PHONE

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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES

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TRIP BUTTON

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POWER OUTLET

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UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)

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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC

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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS

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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

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TIRE SERVICE KIT

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JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE

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GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

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128

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

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129

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS)

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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

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130

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

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131

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS

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136

ADDING FUEL

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

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TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION

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TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES

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156

REPLACEMENT BULBS

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158

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER

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159

FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER

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ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

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PUBLICATIONS ORDERING

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES

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161

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR

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162

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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164

INDEX

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for 500c 2017

Page 1: ...ic product features taking a tour through your vehicle s heritage knowing what steps to take following an accident or scheduling your next appointment we know you ll find the app an important extensio...

Page 2: ...ting www techauthority com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1 800 387 1143 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new FIAT vehicle and...

Page 3: ...GHTS MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS 99 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 100 WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS 100 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS 107 JACKI...

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

Page 5: ...hildren should be warned not to touch the parking brake brake pedal or the transmission gear se lector Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to chil dren A child...

Page 6: ...52 2 Uconnect 5 0 Voice Recognition Controls pg 78 3 Instrument Cluster pg 6 4 Speed Control pg 56 5 Instrument Cluster Display Controls pg 94 6 Wiper Washer Lever pg 54 7 Electronic Stability Contro...

Page 7: ...Glove Compartment 10 Defroster 11 Hazard Lights Button 12 Climate Controls pg 59 13 Power Windows pg 11 14 Transmission Gear Selector 15 Hood Release pg 131 16 Power Mirror Switch CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

Page 8: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1 Tachometer 2 Temperature Guage 3 Instrument Cluster Display See page 100 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6...

Page 9: ...4 Fuel Gauge 5 Gas Pedal Percentage Gauge Turbo Gauge Instant Consumption Bar Graph 6 Warning Lights See page 100 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 7...

Page 10: ...remote keyless power top function can only be used 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 t...

Page 11: ...children 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 k...

Page 12: ...hicle security alarm POWER 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...

Page 13: ...nt may result in seri ous injury or death Auto Down The driver s door window switch has an Auto Down feature Push the window switch for approximately one second re lease and the window will go down au...

Page 14: ...restraint 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 standa...

Page 15: ...s and deploy ment 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 system in this vehicle needs to be modi...

Page 16: ...oard 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 an in...

Page 17: ...ly buckled up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other pas sengers 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: ...uld 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: ...t 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 behind...

Page 22: ...e occupant s mid 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 ca...

Page 23: ...e the risk of injury in colli sions Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats The locked mode is only used to in...

Page 24: ...ostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warn ing Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction Whil...

Page 25: ...trument panel Never place a rear facing child restraint in front of an air bag A deploying passen ger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child i...

Page 26: ...ing Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some collisions air bags won t deploy at all Alway...

Page 27: ...panel below the steering column The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts pre tensioners and front air bags Supp...

Page 28: ...IC pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window The SABICs in flate with enough force to injure occupants if they are not belted and seated properly or if items are po...

Page 29: ...ystem 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 Occup...

Page 30: ...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 o...

Page 31: ...nding 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 32: ...light 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 tur...

Page 33: ...air 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...

Page 34: ...nt 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 in jured Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper...

Page 35: ...icle Infant And Child Restraints Safety experts recommend that children ride rear facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or until they reach either the height or weight limit of their rear...

Page 36: ...hen installing an infant or child restraint After a child restraint is installed in the vehicle do not move the vehicle seat for ward or rearward because it can loosen the child restraint attachments...

Page 37: ...an arm or behind their back In a crash the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly which may result in serious injury or death A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of t...

Page 38: ...d behind the seating position These anchor ages are used to install LATCH equipped child seats without using the vehicle s seat belts Some seating positions may have a top tether anchorage but no lowe...

Page 39: ...share a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to...

Page 40: ...will also be equipped with a tether strap The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Cente...

Page 41: ...chorage See the section Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage for directions to attach a tether anchor 5 Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and dow...

Page 42: ...can lead to fail ure of the restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint The seat belt...

Page 43: ...up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint Can the rear facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the child rest...

Page 44: ...ll on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat 5 To lock the seat belt pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the ret...

Page 45: ...g position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage You may need to move the seat forward to provide better ac cess to the tether anchorage If there is no top tether...

Page 46: ...d seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove sla...

Page 47: ...d Restraints Front Seats The driver and front passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints In the event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend forward mi...

Page 48: ...head restraint pull upward on the head restraint To lower the head re straint push the adjustment button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint Refer to Occ...

Page 49: ...pressure 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 loss...

Page 50: ...reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting 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 51: ...track fore aft adjuster can both re lock into the position they were most recently adjusted to This is ac complished if the seat is moved fully rear ward to its last fore aft position on the tracks be...

Page 52: ...ily HEATED SEATS On some models the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks The controls for the front heated seats are located on the cen...

Page 53: ...ue to the increased surface temperature of the seat TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward The tilt con trol lever is located on the left side of t...

Page 54: ...ated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur Refer to Maintenance Procedures in Maintaining Your Vehicle in your Owner s Manual on www fiatusa com en owners manuals for further de...

Page 55: ...etent for headlight opera tion NOTE When the headlights are turned on the Daytime Running Lights will be deactivated Parking Lights To turn on the parking lights remove the key or turn the ignition to...

Page 56: ...on of the lights will be extended by 30 seconds The activation of the lights can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds Deactivation Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it...

Page 57: ...utomatically shut off Front Windshield Washer Operation Pull the windshield wiper washer lever toward the steering wheel to activate the wash ers The wipers will activate automatically for three cycle...

Page 58: ...han a half second and the wipers will activate automatically for three cycles after the lever is released SPEED CONTROL When engaged the Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds great...

Page 59: ...o resume a previously set speed push the RES button and release Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph 40 km h To Vary The Speed Setting To Increase Speed When the Speed Control is set you can i...

Page 60: ...c 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 in a decrease of 1 km h If the button is continually pushed the set spe...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...ally Air Recirculation Use recirculation for maximum A C operation For window defogging turn the air recirculation button off Automatic Temperature Controls 1 AUTO Button 2 A C Button 3 Temperature Co...

Page 63: ...PORT MODE The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases in effort and throttle pedal to engine response Changes to the transmission shift schedules for more aggressive...

Page 64: ...yed in the instrument cluster NOTE In AutoStick mode the transmission will only shift up or down when the driver moves the gear selector rearward or forward except as described below The transmission...

Page 65: ...one in a vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to chil dren Occupants particularly unattended children can become ent...

Page 66: ...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 win dows down or the sunro...

Page 67: ...e soft top cannot be lowered in tem peratures 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 con vertible top is operational is at 176 F...

Page 68: ...g 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 do...

Page 69: ...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 re lease the closed button At t...

Page 70: ...able as optional equipment from your authorized dealer or may be standard equipment in some markets The message plug in engine heater will be displayed in the instrument cluster when the ambient tempe...

Page 71: ...t attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engin...

Page 72: ...pg 85 3 Phone Hang Up Button pg 85 4 Voice Command Button pg 78 5 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Left Behind Steering Wheel pg 93 6 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Right Behind Steering Wheel pg 93 7 Sys...

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 98 14 AUX Jack pg 77 15 USB Port pg 77 ELECTRONICS 71...

Page 74: ...d It 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 O...

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: ...nu shows the following options for you to customize your audio set tings 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: ...at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D C Our Sirius satellite service is also avail able in PR with coverage limitations Our Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite...

Page 79: ...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 is entered by either in serting a...

Page 80: ...ted 1 Visit UconnectPhone com to check mobile device and feature compatibility and to find phone pairing instructions 2 Reduce background noise Wind and passenger conversations are examples of noise t...

Page 81: ...Command from current category NOTE All you need to control your Uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel Uconnect VR Phone Buttons 1 Push To Mute 2 Push To Initiate Or To...

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: ...technology the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other wire lessly If the Uconnect Phone Button exists on your steering wheel you then have the Uconnect Phon...

Page 88: ...3 French Pairing Wirelessly Connecting Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect System Mobile phone pairing is the process of establishing a wireless connection between a cellular phone and the Uconnect syst...

Page 89: ...Phone 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 ph...

Page 90: ...stem then accept the Bluetooth pairing request NOTE Some mobile phones require the PIN to be entered manually enter the PIN number shown on the Uconnect screen Select The Android Mobile Phone s Priori...

Page 91: ...hone Phonebook contacts are updated each time that the phone is connected If your phone book entries do not appear check the settings on your phone Some phones require you to enable this feature manua...

Page 92: ...n to cancel the help session Incoming Text Messages After pairing your Uconnect system with a Bluetooth enabled mobile device with the Message Access Profile MAP the Uconnect system can announce a new...

Page 93: ...th Message Access Profile MAP iPhone and some other smartphones may not entirely support Bluetooth MAP Visit UconnectPhone com for the latest system and device compatibility Due to the extremely large...

Page 94: ...ion option on your phone must be enabled this option is usually available on the phone in the Bluetooth connections menu for a device registered as Uconnect After enabling this function on the mobile...

Page 95: ...Bluetooth feature Message Access Profile Can t make a conference call CDMA Code Division Multiple Access carriers do not support conference calling Refer to your mobile phone user s manual for furthe...

Page 96: ...rrow button to change the current setting Push the MENU button a second time to save the setting and return to menu screen PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Instrument Cluster Display The instrument cluster displ...

Page 97: ...adjust 3 Make your selection highlighting the button Depending on the vehicles options the following feature settings are available Display Audio Clock Date Phone Bluetooth Safety Assistance SiriusXM...

Page 98: ...can be used to display and reset the following functions Range Distance Travelled Average Consumption Instant Consumption Average Speed Travel Time Tire Pressure on third push Short push less than 1 s...

Page 99: ...nce the last reset Trip B Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last reset Start Of Trip Procedure With the ignition key on push and hold the TRIP button for over one second to reset...

Page 100: ...ower rating is ex ceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will dam...

Page 101: ...transmissions may be flat towed when recreational tow ing 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 102: ...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 indica tion All active telltales will display firs...

Page 103: ...cle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor ing system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly when the low...

Page 104: ...flation pressure should be increased by 3 psi 21 kPa which equals 1 psi 7 kPa for every 12 F 7 C for this outside temperature condition CAUTION The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment t...

Page 105: ...ABS pump will run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of...

Page 106: ...when the ignition switch is turned to the ON RUN position If the ESC Activation Malfunction Indicator Light comes on continuously with the engine running a malfunction has been detected in the ESC sy...

Page 107: ...rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set The security light will also come on for about...

Page 108: ...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 109: ...as a supple ment 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...

Page 110: ...nging tires only The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level surface only Avoid ice or slippery areas Jack Location The jack and j...

Page 111: ...3 Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle 4 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel Spare Tire Retainer WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 109...

Page 112: ...hanging the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers 3 Set the parking brake 4 Place the gear selector in PARK automatic transmission or REVERSE manual trans mission 5 Turn off the ignition 6 Block...

Page 113: ...ck If you need to get under a raised vehicle take it to a service center where it can be raised on a lift Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change...

Page 114: ...into the notched part of the center cap 3 Loosen but do not remove the wheel bolts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground NOTE There are front and rear jacking lo...

Page 115: ...l the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability 6 Remove the wheel bolts and pull the wheel off the hub For v...

Page 116: ...el Wheels and 74 Ft Lbs 100 N m for Aluminum Wheels If in doubt about the correct tightness have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealership or service station 10 Disassemble the j...

Page 117: ...nd of the handle for increased leverage Tighten the wheel bolts in a star pattern until each bolt has been tightened twice The correct Torque Specifications are 66 Ft Lbs 90 N m for Steel Wheels and 7...

Page 118: ...each bolt has been tightened twice The correct Torque Specifications are 66 Ft Lbs 90 N m for Steel Wheels and 74 Ft Lbs 100 N m for Aluminum Wheels If in doubt about the correct tightness have them c...

Page 119: ...Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and turn to this position for air pump operation only Use the Black Air Pump Hose 7 when selecting this mode Selecting Sealant Mode Push in the Mode Select Knob 5 and tu...

Page 120: ...he vehicle or tire and wheel components Once the sealant dries it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded For optimum performance make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before...

Page 121: ...hrough the skin It causes skin eye and respiratory irritation Flush im mediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin Change clothing as soon as possible if there is any cont...

Page 122: ...lant white fluid will flow from the Sealant Bottle 1 through the Sealant Hose 6 and into the tire NOTE Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire If the sealant white fluid does not flow wi...

Page 123: ...ther Call for assistance NOTE If the tire becomes overinflated push the Deflation Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended inflation pressure before continuing If the tire inflates to the...

Page 124: ...the fitting at the end of hose 7 onto the valve stem 4 Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure Gauge 3 If tire pressure is less than 19 psi 1 3 Bar The tire is too badly damaged Do not...

Page 125: ...the hose slot in the front of the housing Push the bottle into the housing An audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked into place 6 Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting...

Page 126: ...care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised It can start anytime the ignition switch is ON You can be injured by moving fan blades Remove any metal jewelry such as rings watch...

Page 127: ...re WARNING Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could result in personal injury or prop erty damage due to battery explosion CAUTION Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage...

Page 128: ...th the discharged battery 2 Disconnect the negative end of the jumper cable from the negative post of the booster battery 3 Disconnect the opposite end of the positive jumper cable from the positive p...

Page 129: ...over located on the right side of the gear selector housing by prying at the bottom edge of the cover 4 Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal 5 Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool...

Page 130: ...ice to main structural members of the vehicle not to bumpers or associated brackets State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be observed If you must use the accessories wipers defrosters...

Page 131: ...not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it can often be moved using a rock ing motion Turn the steering wheel righ...

Page 132: ...ND GEAR and REVERSE do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph 24 km h or drivetrain damage may result Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission over heating and failu...

Page 133: ...n position In hot climates the prop rod may be hot Pick up the prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not...

Page 134: ...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 132...

Page 135: ...6 Air Cleaner Filter 7 Engine Oil Fill 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 133...

Page 136: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 4L TURBO 1 Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Brake Fluid Reservoir 4 Power Distribution Center Fuses 5 Battery MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 134...

Page 137: ...6 Air Cleaner Filter 7 Engine Oil Fill 8 Washer Fluid Reservoir 9 Engine Coolant Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 135...

Page 138: ...Genuine Part Engine Coolant 1 4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze Coolant 10 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technol ogy meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS...

Page 139: ...cts Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products as they may not be compat ible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with...

Page 140: ...ff 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...

Page 141: ...ditions the oil change indicator message will illuminate This means that service is required for your vehicle Operating conditions such as frequent short trips trailer tow extremely hot or cold ambien...

Page 142: ...ior lights Maintenance Chart Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By...

Page 143: ...X X X Inspect the brake linings Replace as neces sary X X X X X X X Inspect park brake function Adjust as neces sary X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X Replace ca...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...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 Authorized Service Center 90 000 Miles 144 000 km or 9 Years 100 000 Miles 160 000 km or...

Page 146: ...le Radio Switch Climate Control System Stop Light Clutch 11 F37 5 Amp Tan Stop Light Switch Instrument Panel Node 12 F49 5 Amp Tan Exterior Mirror GPS Electric Mir ror Parking Sensor 13 F31 5 Amp Tan...

Page 147: ...ir If Equipped F17 15 Amp Blue Powertrain F18 15 Amp Blue Powertrain F18 5 Amp Tan Powertrain Multiair If Equipped F19 7 5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning F20 15 Amp Blue Heated Seats If Equipped F21 15 Am...

Page 148: ...use only Temporary high pressure compact spare tires have the letter T or S molded into the sidewall pre ceding the size designation Example T145 80D18 103M High flotation tire sizing is based on U S...

Page 149: ...e maximum load a tire can carry at a speci fied pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry Maximum Pressure Maximum pressure indicates the maximum per...

Page 150: ...ation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile 1 6 km after sitting for a minimum...

Page 151: ...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 152: ...ormation about the 1 Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 Total weight your vehicle can carry 3 Tire size designed for your vehicle 4 Cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear...

Page 153: ...our vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if XXX...

Page 154: ...cargo luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the se...

Page 155: ...refer to an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation pattern Compact Spare Tire If Equipped The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only You can identify if your vehicle is e...

Page 156: ...Use Spare If Equipped The limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only This tire is identified by a label located on the limited use spare wheel This label contains the driving limitatio...

Page 157: ...is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited War ranty Only car wash soap MOPAR Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including excessive brake dust care must be...

Page 158: ...cle 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...

Page 159: ...use the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sud den tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle...

Page 160: ...al 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...

Page 161: ...cate with the manufacturer by dialing 1 800 380 CHRY Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada For TTY teletyp...

Page 162: ...lling 1 888 242 6342 U S or 1 800 387 1143 Canada Replacement English User Guide kits or DVDs may be purchased by visiting www techauthority com or by calling 1 800 890 4038 U S or 1 800 387 1143 Cana...

Page 163: ...6 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehic...

Page 164: ...Mopar visit your local dealer ship or online at mopar com for U S residents and mopar ca for Canadian residents NOTE All parts are subject to availability EXTERIOR Chrome Hood Spear Hood Graphics Roof...

Page 165: ...Tote Premium Carpet Floor Mats ELECTRONICS Mopar Web Remote Start Interior Ambient Lighting Electronic Vehicle Tracking System EVTS CARRIERS Roof Mount Snowboard Ski Carrier Removable Roof And Rear W...

Page 166: ...my vehicle pg 99 How do I tow my vehicle behind another vehicle pg 99 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking pg 101 How do I Jump Start my vehicle pg 123 What shou...

Page 167: ...137 Brakes 139 Brake System 139 Master Cylinder 139 Warning Light 103 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 52 Bulb Replacement 158 Bulbs Light 158 Canada 3 161 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 13...

Page 168: ...e Of Jacking 108 Jump Starting 123 Towing 128 Engine Air Cleaner 139 Break In Recommendations 52 Checking Oil Level 139 Cooling 139 Fails To Start 69 Flooded Starting 69 Fuel Requirements 136 Oil 136...

Page 169: ...icle Tires 149 Locks Automatic Door 10 Keys 8 Liftgate Tailgate 8 Lubrication Body 139 Maintaining Your Vehicle 131 Maintenance 131 Maintenance Free Battery 139 Maintenance General 131 139 Maintenance...

Page 170: ...ender 18 Seat Belt Pretensioner 19 Seat Belt Reminder 14 Seat Belt Maintenance 139 Seat Belt Reminder 14 Seat Belts 13 Child Restraint 32 Extender 18 Front Seat 13 15 17 Operating Instructions 17 Preg...

Page 171: ...Call 85 Receiving A Call 85 Uconnect Phone 85 89 90 Uconnect Voice Command 78 89 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 156 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 18 USB Port 77 Vehicle Loading 150 Vehicle Security Alar...

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Page 179: ...ting www techauthority com and Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1 800 387 1143 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new FIAT vehicle and...

Page 180: ...ic product features taking a tour through your vehicle s heritage knowing what steps to take following an accident or scheduling your next appointment we know you ll find the app an important extensio...

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