tires FIAT 500 2014 2.G Service Manual

All passenger car 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
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............371
Adding Fuel ............................ .298
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .366
Additives, Fuel .......................... .296
Airbag ..................................39
Airbag Deployment ........................52
Airbag Light .............................47
Airbag Maintenance ........................53
Airbag, Side ..............................42
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .356
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................359
Air Conditioning ......................... .207
Air Conditioning Controls ...................207
Air Conditioning Filter .....................360
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................359
Air Conditioning System ....................207
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .270
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..................370
Capacities ........................... .399
Disposal ............................. .373
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................249
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................154
Appearance Care ........................ .380
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................90
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............404
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........209
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ....................229
Adding Fluid ......................... .379
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................380
Fluid Change ......................... .380
Fluid Level Check ...................... .379
Fluid Type ........................... .401
Gear Ranges .......................... .233
Special Additives ...................... .379
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Lead Free Gasoline....................... .293
Leaks, Fluid ..............................82
Life of Tires ............................ .278
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25
Light Bulbs ..............................82
Lights ..................................82
Airbag ................................47
Anti-Lock ............................ .154
Brake Assist Warning ....................256
Brake Warning ........................ .153
Bulb Replacement ...................... .396
Engine Temperature Warning ...............152
Exterior ...............................82
Fog ................................ .147
High Beam ............................112
High Beam Indicator .....................147
Low Fuel ............................ .147
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........151
Oil Pressure .......................... .151Park
.................................112
Passing ..............................112
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .148
Service .............................. .396
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .151
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............149
Traction Control ....................... .256
Turn Signal ............................82
Voltage ............................. .148
Wait to Start .......................... .146
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......146
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .264
Locks Automatic Door .........................23
Door .................................20
Power Door ............................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .363
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INDEX 429

Filter Disposal........................ .356
Identification Logo ..................... .354
Materials Added to ..................... .356
Recommendation ...................... .354
Synthetic ............................ .356
Viscosity ............................ .355
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .356
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................349
Operating Precautions ..................... .349
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .155
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .380
Parking Brake ........................... .244
Passing Light ............................112
Pets ....................................77
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........265Power
Door Locks ............................22
Mirrors ...............................91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........133
Steering ............................. .243
Sunroof ............................. .130
Windows ..............................23
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .401
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................39
Preparation for Jacking .....................323
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................37
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .272
Radio Operation ......................... .177
Radio Reception ......................... .177
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................177
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................25
Rear Window Features .....................139
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INDEX 431

Recorder, Event Data.......................55
Recreational Towing ...................... .300
Reformulated Gasoline .....................294
Refrigerant ............................. .359
Release, Hood ........................... .109
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FCC General Information ..................20
Power Convertible Top Function .............16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........204
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .395
Replacement Keys .........................14
Replacement Parts ........................ .351
Replacement Tires ........................ .279
Reporting Safety Defects ....................415
Restraints, Child ...........................56
Rotation, Tires .......................... .282
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................79Safety Checks Outside Vehicle
.................82
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................415
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................78
Safety Information, Tire .....................257
Safety Tips ...............................78
Schedule, Maintenance .....................404
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .386
Seat Belt Reminder .........................37
Seat Belts ................................79
And Pregnant Women .....................39
Child Restraint ..........................56
Extender ..............................38
Front Seat .............................29
Inspection .............................79
Pretensioners ...........................37
Rear Seat ..............................29
Untwisting Procedure .....................34
Seat Belts (Sedan) ..........................26
Seats ................................. .101
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Adjustment.......................... .101
Heated .............................. .105
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .412
Service Contract ......................... .414
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .151
Service Manuals ......................... .416
Shift Lever Override ...................... .338
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............228
Shoulder Belts ............................29
Side Airbag ..............................48
Signals, Turn .............................82
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................281
Snow Tires ............................. .273
Spare Tire .............................. .275
Spark Plugs ............................ .400
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................120Speedometer
............................ .157
Sport Mode ............................ .246
Starting ............................... .223
Automatic Transmission ..................223
Cold Weather ......................... .224
Engine Fails to Start .....................225
Manual Transmission ....................223
Steering Power .............................. .243
Tilt Column ...........................119
Wheel, Tilt ............................119
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............204
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .204
Storage ............................... .394
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .217
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .394
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .336
Sun Roof .............................. .130
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........39
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INDEX 433

Synthetic Engine Oil...................... .356
Tachometer ............................. .157
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........209
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............155
Tilt Steering Column .......................119
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........264
TIREFIT ............................... .307
Tire Markings ........................... .257
Tires...................................82 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................278
Air Pressure .......................... .269
Chains .............................. .281
Changing ............................ .319
Compact Spare ........................ .275
General Information .....................269
High Speed .......................... .272
Inflation Pressures ...................... .270
Jacking .............................. .319Life of Tires
.......................... .278
Load Capacity ........................ .264
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............283
Pressure Warning Light ...................149
Quality Grading ....................... .417
Radial .............................. .272
Replacement .......................... .279
Rotation ............................. .282
Safety .............................. .257
Sizes ............................... .259
Snow Tires ........................... .273
Spinning ............................ .277
Tread Wear Indicators ....................277
Tire Safety Information .....................257
To Open Hood .......................... .109
Towing ............................... .299
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .340
Recr

eational .......................... .300
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........300
434 INDEX