warning FIAT 500 GUCCI 2012 2.G Owner's Manual
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HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
•The controls for the front heated seats are
located on the center instrument panel area.
• Press the switch once to turn on the heated
seat. Press the switch a second time to turn off
theheatedseat.
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 conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion.This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.
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WARNING!
•Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.You could
lose control and have a collision.Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed.Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control.A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
POWER WINDOWS
•Power windows can be operated with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position and for two
minutes after the key has been removed.
• The controls for the power windows are
located on either side of the gear lever.
• Both windows have an Auto Down feature.
Push the switch down past the detent and
release to fully lower the window.
• Pull the switch upward to close the window.
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Sun Shade
•For vehicles equipped with either a power sunroof or a fixed glass roof, there is a sun shade that
can be open or closed.To open the sun shade press the tab and move the shade to a full open
position.
WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof.You could also be seriously injured or killed.Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
•The power top buttons will operate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN or
ACC position and when in the power
accessory delay.
• The power top buttons are located on the
overhead console.
Lowering
•Press the top open button once for the
partially open position.
• Press the top open button a second time to
fully open the convertible top.
Raising
•From the convertible top fully open position, press the top close button once for the partially
open position.
• Press the top close button a second time to partially close the convertible top.
• Press and hold the close button to fully close convertible top.
NOTE: Rail lubrication is recommended every 2000 cycles, or if scratching noises due to dust are
present. Use Berulub FR 43 grease.
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Wind Stop
•The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle.The Wind Stop will not interfere with
power top operation.Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on
the top material:
•Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can damage the top material.Also, increased
water pressure may force water past the weather strips.
• Remove any standing water from the top and dry the surface before opening it.
Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may
allow water to drip into the vehicles interior.
• Use care when washing the vehicle, water pressure directed at the weather strip
seals may cause water to leak into the vehicles interior.
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural protection that a reinforced metal
roof does and the fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection of the
occupants in a collision.Therefore, it is important that all occupants wear their seat
belts at all times. Death or serious injuries could occur if you are ejected from the
vehicle during a collision.
WIND BUFFETING
•Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with
the windows down, or top down (convertible models), adjust one or both windows up or down
slightly.
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COLD WEATHER OPERATION (Engine Block Heater)
Engine Block Heater
•To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit
engine cranking when the ambient temperature is less than –22° F (–30° C) and the oil
temperature sensor reading indicates an engine block heater has not been used.An
externally-powered electric engine block heater is available as optional equipment or from your
authorized dealer.
• The message "plug in engine heater" will be displayed in the instrument cluster when the
ambient temperature is below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is shut off as a reminder to
avoid possible crank delays at the next cold start.
If Engine Fails To Start
CAUTION!
•Use of the recommended SAE 5W-30 oil and adhering to the prescribed oil change
intervals is important to prevent engine damage and ensure satisfactory starting in
cold conditions.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started.Vehicles equipped with
an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle.
• To prevent damage to the starter, do not continuously crank the engine for more
than 15 seconds at a time.Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in
an attempt to start the vehicle.This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal
injury.
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•If John Smith has several phone numbers but the “location” (i.e.: the type of phone number like
work, home, etc.) is missing, the system will display the selected contact and a list of related
phone numbers on the instrument cluster display.The hands-free phone system will ask if you
would like to call the phone number displayed.To respond with “yes”, say “Yes”, otherwise say
“No”. If this is the correct contact but the wrong number, say “Forward” or “Backward” to
navigate to the phone number you’d like to call.To call the displayed phone number, pronounce
“Call”.You can also scroll through the phone number list manually by pressing the buttons on the
back of the steering wheel until you find the required number.Then, press the PRESET UP/OK
button on the rear of the steering wheel to start the call.
• To end the phone call, press the PHONE HANG UP button on the steering wheel.
• Refer to the BLUE&ME™ User's Manual on the DVD for more details.
Media Player
•With the BLUE&ME™ media player you can play, via the car sound system, the digital audio files
stored on a USB device by simply connecting it to the USB port located in the glove box of the
car.
• The MEDIA PLAYER menu enables the following:
•Display tracks stored on your USB stick/iPod
®.
• Play audio files stored on your USB stick/iPod®.
How To Connect The USB Stick/iPod
®To BLUE&ME™
• To connect your USB stick/iPod®to BLUE&ME™, proceed as follows:
• Copy tracks on your USB stick/iPod®(BLUE&ME™ recognizes.wma,.mp3 and.wav,.aac formats
for audio files and.wpl and.m3u for playlists).
• USB devices without USB wire: just connect the USB stick/iPod
®(directly or by an extension
lead) to the USB port on the car.
• USB stick/iPod
®with USB wire: use the wire to connect the USB stick/iPod®to the USB port
on the car.
• Turn the ignition key to ON. BLUE&ME™ will start automatically to play your digital tracks
selecting them from the library built at the moment the USB stick/iPod
®is connected.
• If AUTOPLAY is set to “ON”, BLUE&ME™ will start playback automatically.
• Refer to the iPod
®/USB/MP3 CONTROL section in this manual and the BLUE&ME™ User's
Manual on the DVD for more details.
WARNING!
Operating certain parts of this system while driving can distract your attention away
from the road, and possibly cause an accident or other serious consequences; for this
reason certain functions shall be disabled by the BLUE&ME™ system until driving
conditions are secure and, if required, only when the car is stopped.
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iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
•The USB port located within the glove box,
allows you to plug an iPod®or USB device into
the vehicle's sound system.
• To hear audio from devices connected to this
port from a non-touch-screen radio, press the
MEDIA button on the radio faceplate.
• When connected to this feature:
•The iPod
®or USB device audio can be played on the vehicle’s sound system.
• The iPod®can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod®or
external devices contents. Refer to the BLUE&ME™ Manual on the DVD for details.
• The iPod
®battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific
audio device).
• Compatible iPod
®devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refer to the
BLUE&ME™ Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano,Touch, and iPhone
®devices.The USB port
also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices.
For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section on the Owner's Manual on the
DVD. Some iPod
®software versions may not fully support the USB port features. Please visit
Apple’s website for iPod®software updates.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod®or external device while driving. Failure to follow
this warning could result in a collision.
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24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500 requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout
service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free
1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel
you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know.With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
•The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Engine Oil
Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not
Available, Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
•If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message and icon are displayed in the EVIC
display, it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers have occurred, which caused an over
temperature condition in the power steering system.You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are
safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle.After approximately five minutes, the system will cool and
return to normal operation.
- Automatic Gearbox Failure
•This light will illuminate when there is an automatic transmission fault.
• Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
•This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
the A/C system is on, turn it off.Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.You may want to call an authorized service center for service if
your vehicle overheats.
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•Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator 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 flash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.This sequence will continue each time the
vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal
low tire pressure as intended.TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter.
Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then
the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for
every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels.TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style.Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking
brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle.You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
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- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
•Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the
MIL after engine start.The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical
driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to
immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage.We recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
•This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains
on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
•This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible.A chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
•This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive
to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Air Bag Warning Light
•If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced
by an authorized service center immediately.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
•In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action.
•On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine
idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor and the
Fan control to high.This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in
removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
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