hood open FIAT 500C 2015 2.G Owners Manual

▫EZ Entry Feature ..................... .100
▫ Memory Feature ..................... .100
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............101
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .102
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........104
 LIGHTS ............................ .106
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................106
▫ Headlights ......................... .106
▫ High Beams ........................ .107
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .107
▫ Parking Lights ...................... .107
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....108
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .108▫
Lane Change Assist ...................109
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........109
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .109
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........111
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......111
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........112
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper .................114
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . .115
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........116
▫ To Activate ..........................117
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................117
▫ To Deactivate .........................117
▫ To Resume Speed ......................118
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

push downward on the head restraint. Refer to “Occu-
pant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” for information on tether routing.TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the bottom of the RED hood release lever, locatedon the left kick panel, rearward.
Adjustment Button
Hood Release Lever
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2. Rotate the safety catch under the front edge of thehood, near the center, and raise the hood. 3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left
side when standing in front of the hood) of the engine
compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the hole of
hood hinge to secure the hood in the open position.
Hood Safety Latch Location
Hood Prop Rod
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In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the prop
rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn signals.
NOTE:The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up-
ward to the first detent for headlight operation.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. When
safe, pull over and stop the vehicle with the engine at
idle. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a
minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
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WARNING!(Continued)
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be
sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws
or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire Service
Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approxi-
mately -4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
304 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery. 1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+)
battery post. To remove the cover, push the locking tab
and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
NOTE:
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.
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains
visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and
flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to
MS.90032).
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Tire Safety Information.....................257
Tire Service Kit .......................... .304
To Open Hood .......................... .104
Towing ............................... .299
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .337
Recreational .......................... .299
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........299
Traction ............................ .239, 240
Traction Control ......................... .251
Trailer Towing .......................... .299
Transaxle Automatic .............................11
Transmission ........................... .374
Automatic ........................ .229, 374
Fluid ............................... .374
Manual ............................. .226
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets ..........................73
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .277Trip Odometer
.......................... .143
Turn Signals ......................... .108, 143
UCI Connector .......................... .203
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................415
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .203
Unleaded Gasoline .....................292, 293
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ......................... .264
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage ....................... .216, 391
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .143
Warnings And Cautions ......................7
Warranty Information ....................4,413
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .363
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