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TRAILER TOWING

•

Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

Automatic Transmission

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

Dolly Tow

Front

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

NOTE:

When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws

Contact

state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details

This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground

This vehicle may also be towed using a tow dolly (with the front wheels OFF the
ground)

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

wheels are OFF the ground

•

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe trans-
mission damage

Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New

Vehicle Limited Warranty

UTILITY

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Summary of Contents for 500L 2017

Page 1: ...u ll find the app an important extension of your FIAT vehicle Simply download the app select your make and model and enjoy the ride To get this app go directly to the App Store or Google Play and ente...

Page 2: ...w 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 to pro...

Page 3: ...OWING 124 RECREATIONAL TOWING BEHIND MOTORHOME ETC 124 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 125 WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS AND MESSAGES 125 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS 132 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGIN...

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: ...tally injured Children 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 chi...

Page 6: ...ds Free Calling pg 70 3 Turn Signals Lights High Beam Lever pg 58 4 Instrument Cluster pg 6 5 Instrument Cluster Display pg 116 6 Speed Control pg 62 7 Wiper Washer Lever Behind Steering Wheel pg 60 8...

Page 7: ...ent Cluster Display Controls pg 116 11 Upper Storage Compartment 12 Lower Storage Compartment 13 Climate Controls pg 65 14 Auxiliary Ports pg 123 15 Gear Selector 16 Front Power Window Switches 17 Rea...

Page 8: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1 Speedometer 2 Fuel Gauge 3 Fuel Filler Door Location See page 125 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 6...

Page 9: ...4 Engine Temperature Gauge 5 Tachometer 6 Instrument Cluster Display See page 130 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights CONTROLS AT A GLANCE 7...

Page 10: ...n the liftgate push the liftgate re lease handle located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion WARNING Never leave children alone in a vehicle or w...

Page 11: ...he key fob unlock button or cycle the ignition to the AVV START position The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle However you can create conditions where the vehicle security ala...

Page 12: ...k the front doors pull the inside door handle to the first detent If the rear doors are locked you must pull the door handle once to unlock the door and pull the door handle a second time to open the...

Page 13: ...s With the vehicle locked and all doors closed LED ON if a passenger opens one of the rear doors LED OFF as soon as the door is closed it will be locked again LED ON Child Protection Door Lock System...

Page 14: ...front door will cancel this feature WARNING Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and do not let children play with power windows Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a locati...

Page 15: ...ndow is almost closed Be sure to clear all objects from the window before closing Resetting The Auto Up Feature Should the Auto Up feature stop working the window probably needs to be reset To reset A...

Page 16: ...blower switch is set at high speed Do not use the recirculation mode Gas props support the liftgate in the open position However because the gas pressure drops with temperature it may be necessary to...

Page 17: ...on for further information 3 Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly refer to Child Restraints in this section for further information should be secured in a ve hicle w...

Page 18: ...vehicle Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System BeltAlert Driver And Passenger BeltAlert If Equipped BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind...

Page 19: ...ront seat passenger if equipped with outboard front passen ger seat BeltAlert unbuckles their seat belt while the vehicle is traveling the BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts ar...

Page 20: ...hers in your vehicle are buckled up properly It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...r belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal if any slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt 6 To release the seat b...

Page 23: ...ormance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision Pretensioners work for all size occupants including those in child restraints NOTE These devices are not a substitute...

Page 24: ...atch plate into the buckle until you hear a click In Automatic Locking Mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt Use...

Page 25: ...ing child restraints that have a harness for restraining the child Supplemental Restraint Systems SRS Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models or...

Page 26: ...nction is detected that could affect the air bag system The diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following oc...

Page 27: ...during front air bag deployment could cause serious injury including death Air bags need room to in flate Sit back comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel Neve...

Page 28: ...the Advanced Front Air Bags This vehicle may be equipped with driver and or front passenger seat track position sen sors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon s...

Page 29: ...ur protection in all collisions and also are needed to help keep you in position away from an inflating air bag When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air bags it signals the inflator un...

Page 30: ...injury during cer tain side impacts and or vehicle roll over events in addition to the injury reduction potential provided by the seat belts and body structure When the SAB deploys it opens the seam o...

Page 31: ...ring above the side windows where the SABIC and its deploy ment path are located should remain free from any obstructions In order for the SABICs to work as intended do not install any accessory items...

Page 32: ...ely injured or killed Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly In some colli sions Side...

Page 33: ...ide Air Bags is appropriate the rollover sensing system will also deploy the seat belt pretensioners on both sides of the vehicle The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of...

Page 34: ...by product of the process that generates the non toxic gas used for air bag infla tion These airborne particles may irritate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the a...

Page 35: ...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...

Page 36: ...u Do not modify the components or wiring including adding any kind of badges or stick ers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instru ment panel Do not modify the front...

Page 37: ...s law enforcement could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation To read data recorded by an EDR special equipment is required...

Page 38: ...y Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size Height Weight or Age Recommended Type of Child Restraint Infants and Toddlers Children who are two years old or younger and who hav...

Page 39: ...passen ger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger including a child in a rear facing child restraint Only use a rear facing child restraint in a vehicle with a...

Page 40: ...e this simple 5 step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle s seat belt alone 1 Can the child sit all the way back against the back of the vehicle seat 2 Do the child s knees bend comfor...

Page 41: ...is equipped with the child re straint anchorage system called LATCH which stands for Lower Anchors and Teth ers for CHildren The LATCH system has three vehicle anchor points for installing LATCH equip...

Page 42: ...bs 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 not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH anchorage system to...

Page 43: ...raint touch the back of the front pas senger seat Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact See your child restraint own...

Page 44: ...a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the anchorage Center Seat LATCH WARNING Do not install a child restraint in the center position using the LATCH system This po sition is not approve...

Page 45: ...to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions 6 Test that the 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...

Page 46: ...the 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...

Page 47: ...t WARNING Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to fail ure of the restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the child restraint manufacturer...

Page 48: ...tion Any seat belt system will loosen with time so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage WARNING Do not attach a tether...

Page 49: ...aint manufacturer 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 c...

Page 50: ...collision Reactive Head Restraints Front Seats The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints In the event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatic...

Page 51: ...not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint such as coats seat covers or portable DVD players These items may interfere with the operation of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of...

Page 52: ...own forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle Always securely stow removed head re straints in a location outside the occupant compartment For...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...the upright position WARNING Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and...

Page 55: ...control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked Serious injury or death could result from a...

Page 56: ...ift the seatback release lever located on the upper outboard side of the seat 2 Fold the seatback forward NOTE You may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt buckles if the seat...

Page 57: ...owly flip the entire seat forward 5 Slowly flip the entire seat rearward and firmly lock the seat into position 6 Raise the rear seatback and firmly lock the seatback into position Rear Armrest If Equ...

Page 58: ...in two to five minutes WARNING Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age chronic illness diabetes spinal cord injury medication alcohol use exhaustion or other physical c...

Page 59: ...e steering wheel upward or downward as desired To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the steer ing wheel outward or push it inward as desired To lock the steering column in po sition push th...

Page 60: ...ew thousand miles kilometers of operation This should be considered a normal part of the break in and not interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction CAUTION Never use Non Deterge...

Page 61: ...pulling the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on until the lever is released Front Fog Lights If Equipped The fog light switch is located o...

Page 62: ...ed Low Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent The wipers will operate at low speed High Speed Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent The wipers will operate at h...

Page 63: ...ld wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position damage to the wiper motor may occur Rear Window Wiper Washer Activation Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring up...

Page 64: ...o turn the system off push the ON OFF button a second time The cruise control indicator light will turn off The system should be turned off when not in use WARNING Leaving the Speed Control system on...

Page 65: ...s in Understanding Your Instrument Panel in the Owner s Manual at www fiatusa com en owners manuals for more information The speed incre ment shown is dependent on the selected speed unit of U S mph o...

Page 66: ...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 speed will continue to decrease until the button is released then the new set...

Page 67: ...s not allowed in defrost floor defrost floor mix modes Heated Mirrors The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster Manual Climat...

Page 68: ...gging turn the recirculation off Recirculation is not allowed in defrost floor defrost floor mix modes Automatic Temperature Controls ATC 1 Driver Temperature Control 2 Rear Defroster 3 A C Control 4...

Page 69: ...the power sun blind can be operated only with the ignition key turned to the MAR position The power sunroof and power sun blind switches are located in the overhead console WARNING Never leave childr...

Page 70: ...icopter type sound in the ears Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the win dows down or the sunroof if equipped in certain open or partially open positions This is a normal occurrence and can...

Page 71: ...s ESC should only be turned to Partial Off for specific reasons as noted Partial Off The ESC OFF button is located below the Gear Shifter To enter the Partial Off mode momentarily push the ESC OFF but...

Page 72: ...nnect Phone Button pg 105 2 Uconnect Voice Command Button pg 79 3 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Right pg 116 4 Steering Wheel Audio Controls Left pg 116 5 Phone Hang Up Button 6 Volume Knob On Off But...

Page 73: ...8 Uconnect 6 5 Radio pg 86 9 Back Button 10 Browse Enter Button Tune Scroll Knob ELECTRONICS 71...

Page 74: ...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 ONL...

Page 75: ...reen Display Single Disc CD Player Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth Streaming Audio Uconnect 6 5 NAV 6 5 Full Color Touchscreen Display NAV button below the display Bluetooth Connectivity Bluetooth St...

Page 76: ...ton on the touchscreen and then press the Clock and Date button on the touchscreen 2 Press the Set Time button on the touchscreen Uconnect 5 0 Radio 1 CD Eject 2 Disc Slot 3 Display On Off Control 4 B...

Page 77: ...e Use the or button on the touchscreen to adjust the equalizer to your desired settings Balance Fade Press the Balance Fade button on the touchscreen to adjust the sound from the speakers Use the arro...

Page 78: ...you are receiving a station that you wish to commit into memory press and hold the desired numbered button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds or until you hear a confirmation beep Seek Up Do...

Page 79: ...ncel See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www siriusxm com and www siriusxm ca for Canadian residents All fees and programming subject to change Our satellite service is available onl...

Page 80: ...e device such as an MP3 player or an iPod to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle s audio system using a 3 5 mm audio cable to am plify the source and play through the vehicle speakers Pu...

Page 81: ...on 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 USB Blueto...

Page 82: ...at 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 syst...

Page 83: ...VR button After the beep say Cancel to stop a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inform you...

Page 84: ...M 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 85: ...nlight 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 how the artist album song and...

Page 86: ...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 87: ...l be late Okay Where are you I will be number minutes late Call me Are you there yet I ll call you later I need directions See you in number of minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost Than...

Page 88: ...t press the Clock button on the touchscreen then press On or Off for Show Time in Status Bar Uconnect 6 5 NAV Radio 1 On Off Display Control 2 Programmable Settings 3 Back Control 4 BROWSE ENTER BUTTO...

Page 89: ...utton on the touchscreen to Balance audio between the front speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers Pressing the Front Rear Left or Right buttons on the touchscreen or press and...

Page 90: ...touchscreen for more than two sec onds to bypass stations without stopping The radio will stop at the next listenable sta tion once the Seek Arrow button on the touchscreen is released Direct Tune Tun...

Page 91: ...ge programming To access SiriusXM Satellite Radio press the SXM button on the main Radio screen The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode Seek Up Seek D...

Page 92: ...ou manage artists and songs in the favorites list and configureAlert Settings to let you know when favorite songs or artists are playing on other channels Also view a list of channels airing any of yo...

Page 93: ...M Radio Inc Sirius XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc Media Hub Playing iPod USB MP3 Devices There are many ways to play music from iPod MP3 players or USB device...

Page 94: ...d device for the first time the system may take several min utes to read your music depending on the number of files For example the system will take approximately five minutes for every 1 000 songs l...

Page 95: ...chscreen while in Media mode Uconnect 6 5 NAV Media Hub USB AUX Ports Media Hub SD USB AUX Ports Remote USB Port Fully Functional S S S Standard Equipment O Optional Equipment The iPod CD AUX controls...

Page 96: ...utton on the touchscreen in the lower right area of the screen then select Settings 3 In the Settings menu press the Guidance button on the touchscreen 4 In the Guidance menu adjust the Nav Volume by...

Page 97: ...on screen prompts country state province city street to enter the address and press the Yes button on the touchscreen Destination entry is not available while your vehicle is in motion However you can...

Page 98: ...vigating a route Press the Menu button on the touchscreen to return to the Main Navigation menu Press the Where To button on the touchscreen then search for the extra stop When another location has be...

Page 99: ...he device might not calculate a detour For more information see your Uconnect 6 5 NAV Owner s Manual Supplement UCONNECT 6 5 NAV VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS Introducing Uconnect Start using Uconnect...

Page 100: ...d at 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 sy...

Page 101: ...ush the VR button After the beep say Cancel to stop a current voice session Help to hear a list of suggested Voice Commands Repeat to listen to the system prompts again Notice the visual cues that inf...

Page 102: ...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 le...

Page 103: ...and fol low the prompts to switch your media source or choose an artist Change source to Bluetooth Change source to iPod Change source to USB Play artist Beethoven Play album Greatest Hits Play song...

Page 104: ...ow exactly how to get to where you want to go 1 To enter a destination push the VR button After the beep say Find Address 800 Chrysler Drive Auburn Hills Michigan 2 Then follow the system prompts TIP...

Page 105: ...tructions 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 ca...

Page 106: ...I ll be late Okay Where are you I will be number minutes late Call me Are you there yet I ll call you later I need directions See you in number of minutes I m on my way Can t talk right now I m lost...

Page 107: ...Hold 2 Mobile Phone Signal Strength 3 Currently Paired Mobile Phone 4 Mobile Phone Battery Life 5 Mute Microphone 6 Transfer To From Uconnect System 7 Uconnect Phone Settings Menu 8 Text Messaging 9...

Page 108: ...ists on your steering wheel you then have the Uconnect Phone features Uconnect 6 5NAV Phone Menu 1 Favorite Contacts 2 Mobile Phone Battery Life 3 Currently Paired Mobile Phone 4 Mobile Phone Signal S...

Page 109: ...bile phone pairing is the process of establishing a wireless connection between a cellu lar phone and the Uconnect system NOTE To use the Uconnect Phone feature you first must determine if your mobile...

Page 110: ...your Bluetooth enabled iPhone 1 Press the Settings button 2 Select Bluetooth Ensure the Bluetooth feature is en abled Once enabled the mobile phone will begin to search for Bluetooth connections 3 Whe...

Page 111: ...ice To search for available devices on your Bluetooth enabled Android Device 1 Push the Menu button 2 Select Settings 3 Select Connections 4 Turn Bluetooth setting to On Ensure the Bluetooth feature i...

Page 112: ...s Examples Call John Smith Call John Smith mobile Dial 1 248 555 1212 Redial Mute Or Unmute Microphone During Call During a call press the Mute button on the Phone main screen to mute and unmute the c...

Page 113: ...dio VOLUME MUTE rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect system is speaking Please note the volume setting for Uconnect is different than the audio system NOTE To acc...

Page 114: ...is enabled and the mobile phone is paired to the Uconnect system 3 Select located under DEVICES next to Uconnect 4 Turn Show Notifications to On Android Devices 1 Push the Menu button on the mobile p...

Page 115: ...and some other smartphones may not entirely support Bluetooth MAP Visit UconnectPhone com for the latest system and device compatibility On some mobile phones to make the SMS voice reading function a...

Page 116: ...nd say one of the pre defined messages If you are not sure you can say help Uconnect will then read the pre defined messages allowed 3 As soon as you hear the message you would like to send you can in...

Page 117: ...ne s Bluetooth connection settings Verify you are selecting Uconnect in the discovered Bluetooth devices on your mo bile phone If your vehicle system generates a pin code the default is 0000 Mobile Ph...

Page 118: ...ter The instrument cluster display control buttons are located on the in strument panel below the radio Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons The display control buttons are located on the instru...

Page 119: ...eractive display displays information such as trip information range fuel consumption average speed and travel time Trip Functions Both trip functions are resettable reset start of new trip Trip A can...

Page 120: ...the vehicle load tire pressure etc Trip planning must take into account the above notes Distance Traveled This value shows the distance covered since the last reset Average Fuel Economy This value sho...

Page 121: ...unning Lamps Hill Start Assist City Brake Control Tire Reset Uconnect Customer Programmable Features The Uconnect system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature settings such as Display Clo...

Page 122: ...s I and III for up to 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes NOTE Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink for the first time Do not erase channels when programmi...

Page 123: ...ink buttons repeat each step for each remain ing button DO NOT erase the channels Programming A Non Rolling Code NOTE For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995 1 Place the ignition...

Page 124: ...erely injured or killed POWER INVERTER IF EQUIPPED There is a 115 Volt 150 Watt power inverter outlet located on the back of the center con sole This outlet can power cellular phones electronics and o...

Page 125: ...ow power devices The power outlet is located in front of the gear selector between the two cup holders NOTE Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts 13 Amps at 12 Volts If the 160 Watt 13 Amp powe...

Page 126: ...Safety offices for additional details This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are OFF the ground This vehicle may also be towed using a tow dolly with the f...

Page 127: ...information contained in the Owner 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 telltale...

Page 128: ...g warning light faults This light will intermittently flash for more than four seconds indicating a possible failure If the light is not on during startup stays on or turns on while driving have the v...

Page 129: ...icator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flas...

Page 130: ...ners manuals for further infor mation Brake Warning Light This light monitors various brake functions including brake fluid level and parking brake application If the brake light turns on it may indic...

Page 131: ...er to stop the vehicle You could have a collision Have the vehicle checked immediately Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap poor fuel quality etc may i...

Page 132: ...authorized dealer immediately If the light is flashing when the engine is run ning immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance an elevated rough idle or engine stall and...

Page 133: ...ction To enter the Full Off mode push and hold the ESC OFF switch for five seconds After five seconds the ESC OFF Indicator Light will illuminate and the ESC OFF message will display in the instrument...

Page 134: ...STOP position NOTE If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle the oil change indicator system did not reset If necessary repeat this procedure IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of...

Page 135: ...e JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the...

Page 136: ...or Spare Tire Removal The spare tire is stowed in underneath the rear cargo area on the outside of the ve hicle 1 Remove the cargo floor to access the winch 2 Remove the jack handle and use the wrench...

Page 137: ...ng hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel 2 Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers 3 Apply the parking brake 4 Place the gear selector in PARK 5 Turn the ignition to the OFF position 6 Block b...

Page 138: ...rt or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack If you need to get under a raised vehicle ta...

Page 139: ...each side of the body as indicated by the triangular lift point symbols on the sill molding 4 Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire Turn the jack screw clockwise to...

Page 140: ...ing may result in per sonal injury To avoid possible personal injury handle the wheel covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp edges 9 Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handl...

Page 141: ...KIT If a tire is punctured you can make a first emergency repair using the Tire Service Kit located in the rear storage area under the cargo floor Tire punctures of up to 1 4 of an inch 6mm can be rep...

Page 142: ...h 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 contact with clothing Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex...

Page 143: ...ocess to reach the correct tire pressure and continue driving Peel off the warning label from the bottle and place it on the dashboard as a reminder to the driver that the tire has been treated with t...

Page 144: ...ufacturer s operating instruc tions and precautions WARNING Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury CAUTION Do not use a portable ba...

Page 145: ...the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical accessories 3 Remove the protective cover over the remote positive battery post To remove the cover pull upward on the cover 4 If using another vehicle...

Page 146: ...inal of the discharged vehicle WARNING Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative post of the discharged battery The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result...

Page 147: ...s battery will discharge sufficiently to de grade battery life and or prevent the engine from starting GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be moved out of the P...

Page 148: ...curing the vehicle to a flatbed truck do not attach to front or rear sus pension components Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing If you must use the accessories wipers defroster etc...

Page 149: ...the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator Use the least amount of accelerato...

Page 150: ...t can also damage the tires Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph 48 km h while in gear no transmission shifting occurring ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM EARS This vehicle is equipped with an Enhance...

Page 151: ...WARNING Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle If the hood is not fully latched it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision Failure to follow this warning...

Page 152: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 4L TURBO 1 Air Cleaner Filter 2 Engine Oil Dipstick 3 Engine Oil Fill 4 Brake Fluid Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 150...

Page 153: ...5 Battery 6 Front Distribution Unit Fuses 7 Washer Fluid Reservoir 8 Engine Coolant Reservoir MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 151...

Page 154: ...0 Year 150 000 Mile Formula OAT Organic Additive Technology or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS 90032 Engine Oil 1 4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W 40 API Cer...

Page 155: ...ith the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol based engine coolant antifreeze Use of propylene glycol based engine coolant...

Page 156: ...apper door to open 4 Fill the vehicle with fuel when the fuel nozzle clicks or shuts off the fuel tank is full 5 Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door NOTE A funnel is provided located in the...

Page 157: ...cleaning agents should be avoided Many of these mate rials intended for gum and varnish removal may contain active solvents or similar ingredi ents These can harm fuel system gasket and diaphragm mat...

Page 158: ...RPM s This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip Check engine oil level Check windshield washer fluid level Check the tire inflation pressures and look for u...

Page 159: ...ect the brake linings parking brake function X X X X X X X Additional Maintenance Replace engine air filter X X X X X Replace cabin air filter X X X X X X X Replace Brake Fluid every two years X X X X...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...d dealer If a general protection fuse for safety systems air bag system braking system power unit systems engine system gearbox system or steering system blows contact an authorized dealer Underhood F...

Page 162: ...ster F21 15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump F22 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain F23 20 Amp Yellow Anti Lock Brake Valves F30 5 Amp Tan After Run Pump F81 70 Amp Tan PTC Secondary F82 40 Amp Orange Transmission F83 40 Amp...

Page 163: ...p Level ing 16 F50 7 5 Amp Brown Airbag 17 F51 5 Amp Tan Vehicle Radio Switch Climate Control System Stop Light Re verse Gear Sunroof Parking Sen sor Rear Camera 18 F37 7 5 Amp Brown Stop Light Switch...

Page 164: ...ards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preceding the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to repre sent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or...

Page 167: ...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 168: ...se steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Over inflated or under...

Page 169: ...tion placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight refer enced here Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate th...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left Always drive with e...

Page 172: ...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 of th...

Page 173: ...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 ve hicle to handle poo...

Page 174: ...fety and handling of your vehicle WARNING Do not use Summer tires in snow ice conditions You could lose vehicle control result ing in severe injury or death Driving too fast for conditions also create...

Page 175: ...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 176: ...ing Information Placard located on the driver s side door opening or on the side wall of the tire Collapsible spare tire description example 165 80 17 101P Since this tire has limited tread life the o...

Page 177: ...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 t...

Page 178: ...en 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...

Page 179: ...zed tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifications or capability Failure to use equiva lent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety handling...

Page 180: ...damage 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...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...essive temperature can lead to sud den 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...

Page 183: ...Rear Turn Signal Lamps P21W Rear Backup Lamps W16W Rear Side Marker Lamps LED See Authorized Dealer Center High Mounted Stop Lamp LED See Authorized Dealer Front Fog Lamps H11 Rear Fog Lamps If Equip...

Page 184: ...ts or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and bir...

Page 185: ...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 vehicl...

Page 186: ...dian residents NOTE All parts are subject to availability EXTERIOR Chrome Hood Spear Spare Tire Kit Front End Cover Mirror Covers Wheel Lock Kit Molded Splash Guards Hood Graphics Roof Graphics Bodysi...

Page 187: ...IERS Removable Roof Rack Hitch mount Bike Carrier Bike Receiver Roof Mount Cargo Carrier Roof Mount Cargo Basket Roof Mount Canoe Carrier Roof Mount Water Sports Carriers Roof Mount Snowboard Ski Carr...

Page 188: ...07 UTILITY How much can I tow with my vehicle pg 124 How do I tow my vehicle behind another vehicle pg 124 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking pg 126 How do I J...

Page 189: ...inder 153 Warning Light 128 Break In Recommendations New Vehicle 58 Bulb Replacement 180 Bulbs Light 180 Canada 3 183 Capacities Antifreeze Engine Coolant 152 Capacities Fluid 152 Caps Filler Fuel 148...

Page 190: ...ng 142 Towing 146 Emergency Trunk Release 14 Engine Air Cleaner 153 Break In Recommendations 58 Checking Oil Level 153 Cooling 153 Oil 152 153 Oil Filler Cap 153 Oil Selection 153 Overheating 132 Temp...

Page 191: ...Vehicle 149 Maintenance 149 Maintenance Free Battery 153 Maintenance General 149 153 Maintenance Procedures 153 Maintenance Schedule 155 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 129 Master Cylinder B...

Page 192: ...1 Rear Seat 18 Reminder 128 Untwisting Procedure 20 Seats Adjustment 51 Fold And Tumble Rear 54 Heated 56 Rear Folding 53 Reclining 52 Security Alarm 130 Disarm The System 9 Security Alarm 9 Shift Lev...

Page 193: ...05 Uconnect Phone 105 110 Uconnect Voice Command 79 97 110 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 179 Untwisting Procedure Seat Belt 20 Vehicle Loading 167 Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming 9 Voice Command 79 97...

Page 194: ...NOTES 192...

Page 195: ...w 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 to pro...

Page 196: ...u ll find the app an important extension of your FIAT vehicle Simply download the app select your make and model and enjoy the ride To get this app go directly to the App Store or Google Play and ente...

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