flat tire FIAT 500C 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground. NOTE:
Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of the
“Tires-General Information” under “Starting And Op-
erating” for information about the spare tire, it’s use,
and operation.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the scissors jack and tool bag from under the driver’s seat.
2. Remove center cap.
Jack Warning Label
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11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Havethe tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
12. Check the spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure as required.
Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the spare wheel and hand start the wheel
bolts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel bolts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in personal injury.
Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
1 — Road Wheel 2— Wheel Cover
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that
service is required for your vehicle. Operating condi-
tions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely
hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change
Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Con-
ditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate
as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the
next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indica-
tor message after completing the scheduled oil change.
If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone
other than your authorized dealer, the message can be
reset by referring to the steps described under “Instru-
ment Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve
months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever
comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is
generally only a concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment
or is operated predominantly at idle or only very low
engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered
Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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Autostick............................... .196
Battery .............................. .121, 287
Charging System Light ....................121
Jump Starting .......................... .268
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................15
Belts, Seat .................................61
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................291
B-Pillar Location .......................... .215
Brake Assist System ........................ .204
Brake Fluid .......................... .321, 322
Brake, Parking ............................ .200
Brakes ................................. .300
Brake System ......................... .203, 300
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .203
Master Cylinder ........................ .300
Parking .............................. .200
Warning Light ...........................119
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................190
Bulb Replacement ...................... .316, 317
Bulbs, Light ........................... .63, 316
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........320
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .320Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................. .242
Oil (Engine) ........................ .285, 324
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................60, 242
Cargo Area Features ....................... .104
Car Washes .............................. .304
Cellular Phone ........................... .167
Chains, Tire ............................. .229
Change Oil Indicator ....................... .324
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .258
Chart, Tire Sizing ...........................211
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .281
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................60
Checks, Safety .............................60
Child Restraint .............................43
Child Restraints Booster
Seats............................47
Child Restraints ..........................43
Child Seat Installation ......................56
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........54
Infants And Child Restraints .................46
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........50
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........46
Seating Positions ..........................49
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .23910
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SteeringPower ............................... .199
Tilt Column .............................89
Wheel, Tilt ..............................89
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................165
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .165
Storage ................................. .315
Storage, Vehicle ........................... .178
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .271
Sun Roof .................................98
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........32
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .285
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........177
Tilt Steering Column .........................89
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........215, 216
Tire Markings ............................ .210
Tires ...................... .63, 219, 223, 224, 231
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .227
Air Pressure ........................... .219
Chains ............................... .229
Changing ............................. .258
Compact Spare ......................... .224
General Information ................219, 223, 224
High Speed ............................ .221Inflation Pressures
....................... .220
Jacking ............................... .258
Life Of Tires ........................... .227
Load Capacity ...................... .215, 216
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............232
Pressure Warning Light ....................126
Quality Grading ........................ .231
Radial ............................... .221
Replacement ........................... .228
Rotation .............................. .230
Safety ............................ .210, 219
Sizes .................................211
Snow Tires ............................ .223
Spare Tire ....................223,
224, 225, 226
Spinning .............................. .226
Tread Wear Indicators .....................226
Tire Safety Information ...................... .210
Tire Service Kit ............248, 249, 250, 252, 254, 255
To Open Hood .............................81
Towing ................................. .243
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .274
Recreational ........................... .244
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............244
Traction ................................ .197
Traction Control .......................... .205
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