Fiat 500X 2017, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING!
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Do not affix objects/plugs to the end of the filler
neck other than is provided on the car.
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The use of objects/plugs do not comply with the
vehicle and may cause pressure increases inside
the tank, creating dangerous conditions.
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Do not approach the neck of the tank with open
flames or lit cigarettes its an extreme fire hazard.
Also, avoid close contact with the filler pipe with
your face, do not inhale harmful vapors.
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Do not use your mobile phone in the vicinity of
the pump fuel nozzle, it can be a possible risk of
fire.
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification
label affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour
(MDH) number is included on this label and indicates
the Month, Day and Hour of manufacture. The bar code
that appears on the bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your
vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle, options
and cargo. The label also specifies maximum capacities
of front and rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must
be limited so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not
exceeded.
Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable
load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of
the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the
front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the
cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not
exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in
the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension
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