engine overheat FIAT 500 2016 2.G User Guide

CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
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explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the gear selector override access cover (lo-
cated on the right side of the gear selector housing) by
prying at the bottom edge of the cover.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 339

WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further
information.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials might
be grass or leaves coming into contact with your
exhaust system. Do not park or operate your ve-
hicle in areas where your exhaust system can con-
tact anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
• The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions control
device and may seriously reduce engine perfor-
mance and cause serious damage to the engine.
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition.
In the event of engine malfunction, particularly
involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of
performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly.
Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
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Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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•Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could
lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system, please contact your
local authorized dealer.
• Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom-
mended and can result in cooling system damage. If
HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency,
have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as soon as
possible.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze) and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery tank. The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•
Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool
an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373

Electrical Power Outlets.....................126
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................90
Electronic Brake Control System ...............250
Brake Assist System .....................252
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........113
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............254
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........154
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......175
Exit Trip ............................. .180
NewTrip ............................ .180
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................180
Trip Computer ........................ .179
Trip Functions ........................ .181
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................307
Jacking .............................. .321
Jump Starting ......................... .334
Towing ............................. .340
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........350Engine
Air Cleaner .......................... .358
Break-In Recommendations .................75
Checking Oil Level ..................... .354
Compartment ...................... .347, 348
Cooling ............................. .370
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................77, 299
Fails To Start ......................... .227
Flooded, Starting ...................... .227
Fuel Requirements ...................295, 401
Oil ............................. .354, 400
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .356
Oil Filter ............................ .357
Oil Selection ...................... .355, 401
Oil Synthetic ......................... .357
Overheating .......................... .307
Starting ............................. .225
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........50, 343
Ethanol ............................... .296
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Occupant Restraints........................27
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .178
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................178
Oil, Engine ...................... .354, 400, 401
Capacity ......................... .400, 401
Change Interval ....................... .354
Checking ............................ .354
Disposal ............................. .357
Filter ............................... .357
Filter Disposal ........................ .357
Identification Logo ..................... .355
Materials Added To ..................... .357
Pressure Warning Light ...................155
Recommendation ....................355, 400
Synthetic ............................ .357
Viscosity ............................ .356
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .357
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .357
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .155Onboard Diagnostic System
..................349
Operating Precautions ..................... .349
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Overheating, Engine ...................... .307
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,419
Paint Care ............................. .380
Parking Brake ........................... .246
Passing Light ........................... .104
Pets ....................................75
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........267
Power Door Locks ............................23
Mirrors ...............................90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........126
Steering ............................. .244
Sunroof ............................. .123
Windows ..............................24
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............36
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INDEX 433