automatic transmission FIAT 500C 2012 2.G Owner's Guide

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped MOPAR
AW-1 Transmission Fluid
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 323
Adding Fuel ........................... 266
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 318
Additives, Fuel ......................... 263
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 312
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 315
Air Conditioning ........................ 190
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 190
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 315
Air Conditioning System .............190,194,315
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 200
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 247
Airbag .............................. 40,50
Airbag Deployment ....................... 52
Airbag Light ..................... 48,55,70,135
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 54
Airbag, Side ...................... 44,46,49,50
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........44,46,50
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.............. 228
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 141
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........322,347,348
Capacities .......................... 347
Disposal ........................... 324
Appearance Care ........................ 330
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 81
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 194
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 12
Automatic Transmission ................ 211,329
Adding Fluid ....................... 330
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 330
Fluid Level Check .................... 330
Fluid Type ......................... 329
Gear Ranges ........................ 213
Special Additives ..................... 330
Autostick ............................. 218
378 INDEX

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
380 INDEX

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
382 INDEX

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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INDEX 385

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

Towing............................... 267
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 299
Recreational ........................ 268
Trailer Towing .......................... 267
Transaxle Automatic .......................... 12
Transmission Automatic ....................... 21 1,329
Filter ............................. 330
Fluid ............................. 329
Maintenance ........................ 329
Manual ........................... 329
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 67
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 251
Trip Odometer .......................... 143
Turn Signals ......................... 102,134UCI Connector
......................... 186
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 374
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 186
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 261
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ......................... 243
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 201,342
Wait to Start Light ....................... 133
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description). . 133
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ................... 4,372
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 318
Washers, Windshield .................. 105,107
Washing Vehicle ......................... 331
390 INDEX