FIAT 500 2012 2.G Owners Manual

B-Pillar Location........................ 242
Battery ............................... 313
Jump Starting ....................... 293
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 20
Belts, Seat .............................. 69
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 316
Brake Assist System ...................... 230
Brake Fluid ............................ 349
Brake System ........................ 228,326
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 228,230
Master Cylinder ..................... 327
Parking ........................... 224
Warning Light ....................... 140
Brake, Parking .......................... 224
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 212
Brakes ............................... 326
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 67
Bulbs, Light ............................ 72 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........ 347
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 347
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 266
Oil (Engine) ........................ 311
Car Washes ............................ 331
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............68,265
Cargo Area Features ...................... 126
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 161
Cellular Phone .......................... 189
Chains, Tire ............................ 253
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 282
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 238
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............138,306
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 68
Checks, Safety ........................... 68
Child Restraint ........................ 57,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 61
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Child Seat.............................. 62
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 261
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 333
Climate Control ......................... 190
Clutch ............................... 327
Clutch Fluid ........................... 327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 189
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 249
Connector UCI .............................. 186
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 186
Contract, Service ........................ 371
Convertible Top Maintenance ............... 336
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 347,348
Cooling System ......................... 321
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 323
Coolant Level .................... 322,325
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 324 Drain, Flush, and Refill
................ 322
Inspection .......................... 325
Points to Remember ................ 324,325
Pressure Cap ........................ 324
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 322
Corrosion Protection ..................... 330
Cruise Light ........................... 135
Cupholders ............................ 124
Customer Assistance ..................... 369
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 56
Daytime Running Lights ................... 101
Dealer Service .......................... 308
Defroster, Windshield .............70,191,192,198
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 306
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 324
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Engine Oil......................... 312
Door Locks ............................. 22
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 24
Downshifting ........................... 211
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 220
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 221
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 82
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 121
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 229
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 230
Brake Assist System ................... 230
Traction Control System ................ 231
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 109
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 232
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 144Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 271
Jacking ............................ 282
Jump Starting ....................... 293
Towing ............................ 299
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 306
Engine Break-In Recommendations .............. 67
Checking Oil Level ................... 310
Compartment ....................... 305
Cooling ........................... 321
Exhaust Gas Caution ................68,265
Fails to Start ........................ 208
Flooded, Starting ..................... 208
Fuel Requirements .................... 261
Oil ......................... 310,347,348
Oil Change Interval ................... 310
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 311
Oil Filter ........................... 348
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Oil Selection........................ 311
Oil Synthetic ........................ 312
Overheating ........................ 271
Starting ........................... 207
Temperature Gauge ................... 142
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ........50,301
Event Data Recorder ...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 27,68,265
Exhaust System ....................... 68,319
Exterior Lights .......................... 72
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 144
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 312
Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Engine Oil ....................... 312,348
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 101
Flashers Turn Signal ......................... 72 Flooded Engine Starting
................... 208
Fluid Capacities ......................... 347
Fluid Leaks ............................. 72
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 330
Fluid, Brake ........................... 349
Fluids ................................ 348
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 348
Fog Lights .......................... 104,134
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 297
Fuel .............................. 261,348
Additives .......................... 263
Capacity ........................... 347
Clean Air .......................... 261
Cutoff ............................. 50
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............144,266
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 144
Gasoline ........................... 261
Gauge ............................ 144
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Light............................. 134
Octane Rating ....................... 261
Requirements ....................... 261
Tank Capacity ....................... 347
Fuel System Caution ..................... 266
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............266,267
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 261,347
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 261
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 262
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 142
Fuel .............................. 144
Odometer .......................... 143
Tachometer ......................... 144
Gear Ranges ........................... 213
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 298
General Information .................... 15,260
General Maintenance ..................... 309 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 334
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 221
Headlights ............................ 100
Cleaning ........................... 334
High Beam ......................... 134
Switch ............................ 101
Heated Seats ............................ 95
Heater ............................... 190
Hill Start Assist ......................... 231
Holder, Cup ........................... 124
Hood Release ........................... 98
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ............................. 1 1,12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
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Infant Restraint.......................... 57
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 144
Instrument Cluster ....................... 133
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 131
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 335
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 335
Interior Appearance Care .................. 333
Interior Lighting ........................ 103
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 283
Jack Operation ....................... 282,287
Jacking Instructions ...................... 287
Jump Starting .......................... 293
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keys .................................. 11 Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 134
Lane Change Assist ...................... 102
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 31
Latches ................................ 72
Hood .............................. 98
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 261
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 72
Life of Tires ............................ 252
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 26
Light Bulbs ............................. 72
Lights .............................. 72,100
Airbag ...................... 48,55,70,135
Anti-Lock .......................... 141
Brake Assist Warning .................. 235
Brake Warning ...................... 140
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 139
Exterior ............................ 72
Fog .............................. 134
High Beam ......................... 101
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High Beam Indicator.................. 134
Low Fuel .......................... 134
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 138
Oil Pressure ........................ 138
Park .............................. 101
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 135
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 138
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 136
Traction Control ..................... 235
Turn Signal .................... 72,102,134
Voltage ............................ 135
Wait to Start ........................ 133
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 133
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. 242
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 24
Door .............................. 22
Power Door ......................... 23 Lubrication, Body
....................... 316
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 313
Maintenance Procedures ................... 309
Maintenance Schedule .................... 352
Maintenance, General ..................... 309
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 138,307
Manual Transmission .................. 209,329
Fluid Level Check .................... 329
Frequency of Fluid Change ............. 329
Lubricant Selection ................... 329
Manual, Service ......................... 373
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 327
Mirrors ................................ 80
Automatic Dimming ................... 81
Electric Powered ...................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 256
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 100
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 67
Occupant Restraints ..................... 46,52
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........27,44,46,50
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 261
Odometer ............................. 143
Trip .............................. 143
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 149
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 149
Oil, Engine ......................... 310,347
Capacity ........................... 347
Change Interval ..................... 310
Checking .......................... 310
Disposal ........................... 312
Filter ............................. 312
Identification Logo ................... 311
Materials Added to ................... 312
Recommendation .................. 31 1,347
Synthetic .......................... 312 Viscosity
........................... 311
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 306
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ................... 142,271
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,373
Paint Care ............................. 330
Parking Brake .......................... 224
Pets .................................. 67
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 242
Power Door Locks ......................... 23
Mirrors ............................ 82
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 121
Steering ........................... 223
Sunroof ........................... 118
Windows ........................... 24
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 349
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 40
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Preparation for Jacking.................... 287
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 38
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 249
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 161
Radio Operation ...................... 161,189
Radio Reception ........................ 161
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 26
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 56
Recreational Towing ...................... 268
Refrigerant ............................ 315
Release, Hood ........................... 98
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 39
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 187
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 308
Replacement Tires ....................... 252
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 372 Restraints, Child
....................... 57,62
Rotation, Tires .......................... 255
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 71
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 372
Safety Information, Tire ................... 236
Safety Tips ............................. 68
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 68
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 352
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 336
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 39
Seat Belts .............................. 69
And Pregnant Women .................. 40
Child Restraint ....................... 57
Front Seat .......................... 31
Inspection .......................... 69
Pretensioners ........................ 38
Rear Seat ........................... 31
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INDEX 387

Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 27
Seats ................................. 91
Adjustment ......................... 91
Heated ............................. 95
Selection of Oil ......................... 311
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Service Assistance ....................... 369
Service Contract ......................... 371
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 138
Service Manuals ........................ 373
Shift Lever Override ...................... 298
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 210
Shoulder Belts ........................... 31
Side Airbag ............................. 49
Signals, Turn ......................... 72,102
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 220
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 253
Spare Tire ............................. 249 Specifications
Oil ............................... 311
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........109,135
Speedometer ........................... 144
Sport Mode ............................ 226
Starting ............................... 207
Automatic Transmission ................ 207
Cold Weather ....................... 208
Engine Fails to Start .................. 208
Manual Transmission .................. 207
Steering Power ............................ 223
Tilt Column ........................ 108
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 108
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 187
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls. . 187
Storage ............................... 342
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 201,342
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 342
388 INDEX