FIAT 500C 2014 2.G Owners Manual

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into theaccess hole, and push and hold the override release
lever in.
6. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
Shift Lever Override Access Hole
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial wrecker service.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF TheGroundAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED If transmission is
operable:
• Transmission in
NEUTRAL
• 65 mph (104 km/h)
max speed
Wheel Lift RearNOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Front OKOK
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position.
CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result. If these vehicles require towing, make
sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Automatic Transmission
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
If the ignition key is unavailable, or the battery is
discharged, see “Shift Lever Override” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for instructions on shifting the automatic
transmission out of PARK for towing.
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CAUTION!
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an
automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Manual Transmission
• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the
ground) with the transmission in NEUTRAL.
• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off
the ground).
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
In the event of an impact causing airbag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
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•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
After the event occurs, when the system is active, the
message Fuel Cutoff See Handbook is displayed.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine com-
partment and fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine. System Reset Procedure
After an impact causing airbag deployment, the left and
right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel
cluster, will both be blinking, until the ignition is turned
off.
In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road you
must follow the system reset procedure.
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Customer Action Customer Will See
1. Turn ignition OFF.
(Turn Signal Switch Must be placed in Neutral State).
2. Turn ignition ON. Left Turn Light is OFF. Right Turn LightBLINKS.
3. Turn Right Turn Signal Switch ON. Right Turn Light is ON
SOLID. Left Turn Light BLINKS.
4. Turn Left Turn Signal Switch ON. Left Turn Light is ON
SOLID. Right Turn Light BLINKS.
5. Turn Right Turn Signal Switch ON. Right Turn Light is ON
SOLID. Left Turn Light BLINKS.6. Turn Left Turn SignalSwitch ON. Left Turn Light is ON
SOLID. Right Turn Light is ON SOLID.
7. Turn Left Turn Signal
Switch OFF. (Turn Signal
Switch Must be placed in Neutral State). Left Turn Light is OFF.
Right Turn Light is OFF.
8. Turn ignition OFF. System is now reset and the engine may bestarted.
9. Turn Hazard Flashers OFF (Manually).
If a reset procedure step is not completed within 45
seconds, then the turn signal lights will turn off and the
reset procedure must be performed again in order to be
successful.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L ..........347
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO . . . .348
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .349
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .349
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................351
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .351
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........352
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .353
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .356▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................356
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............357
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............359
▫ Body Lubrication .....................363
▫ Wiper Blades ....................... .363
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................366
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .366
▫ Cooling System ..................... .369
▫ Brake System ....................... .375
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......378
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▫Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....378
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .380
▫ Convertible Top Care – If Equipped ........386
 FUSES ............................. .388
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... .389
▫ Underhood Fuses ..................... .391
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................394
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................395
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................396
▫ Headlamps Low Beam and High Beam ......396▫
Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running
Lamps ............................ .396
▫ Front Fog Lamps ..................... .397
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps ............397
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ .397
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .398
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................399

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . .400
▫ Engine ............................ .400
▫ Chassis ........................... .401
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Battery
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Front Distribution Unit (Fuses) 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Battery
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Front Distribution Unit (Fuses) 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE