snow chains FIAT 500C 2014 2.G Owners Manual

ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has two available operating modes.
Full On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever
the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in On mode.
This mode should be used for most driving situations.
ESC should only be turned to Partial Off for specific
reasons as noted below.
Partial Off
This mode is entered by momentarily pressing the ESC
Off switch. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle
is in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more
wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to
gain traction.To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the switch
again. This will restore the normal ESC On mode of
operation.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the Partial Off
mode by pressing the switch. Once the situation requir-
ing ESC to be switched to the Partial Off mode is
overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily pressing the
switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion.
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TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage:
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Front Tires.
• Due to limited clearance, a 185/55R15 tire with a
Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile
traction device or equivalent is recommended.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove
the damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
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xxx.x psi” text message will display when one or more of
the four active road tire pressures are low. Should this
occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the
inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate
each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard
pressure value. The system will automatically update
and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Light will extinguish
once the updated tire pressures have been received. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h) to receive this information.
Check TPMS Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid when a system
fault is detected, an audible chime will be activated and
the “Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System” text mes-
sage will display. If the ignition key is cycled, this
sequence will repeat providing the system fault still
exists. The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light willturn off when the fault condition no longer exists. A
system fault can occur with any of the following sce-
narios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPM sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact
spare wheel and tire assembly.
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni-
tor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
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A system fault can occur due to any of the following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or drivingnext to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as
the TPM sensors.
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains materials that may block radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
The EVIC will also display a Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System message for a minimum of five
seconds when a system fault related to an incorrect
sensor location fault is detected. In this case, the Service
Tire Pressure Monitoring System message is then fol-
lowed with a graphic display with pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pressure values are still
being received from the TPM sensors but they may not be
located in the correct vehicle position. The system still
needs to be serviced as long as the
Service Tire Pressure
Monitoring System message is displayed.
NOTE:
• The TPMS will not monitor the pressure in a replace-
ment tire installed without a tire pressure sensor.
• If you install a replacement tire in place of a road tire
that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain on and
a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the
EVIC will still display a pressure value highlighted in
a different color.
• After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring
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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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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
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