manual transmission FIAT 500C 2018 Owner's Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
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 vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK in
order to move the vehicle.
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. (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued)• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under 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 covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 7IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 227

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCECONTENTS  SCHEDULED SERVICING ................ .231
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .232
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L LA ........ .235
▫ Checking Oil Level .................... .236
▫ Adding Washer Fluid .................. .236
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................ .237
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .238
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .238
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .240
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................ .240
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............. .240
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .244
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ................ .245 ▫ Exhaust System ....................... .247
▫ Cooling System ....................... .248
▫ Brake System ........................ .252
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ....... .254
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ..... .254
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ................. .255
 TIRES ............................... .256
▫ Tire Safety Information ................. .256
▫ Tires — General Information ............. .263
▫ Tire Types ........................... .269
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ............... .270
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............. .273
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ............ .274
▫ Tir e Rotation Recommendations ........... .2758

Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information.
Please see an authorized dealer for service.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid
level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a
point not more than 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) below the bottom
of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Please see an authorized dealer for service.
Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless lubri-
cant has become contaminated with water.
NOTE: If contaminated with water, the fluid should be
changed immediately. Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid.
NOTE: No chemical flushes should be used in any trans-
mission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Techni-
cal Specifications” for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission.254 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

U.S. Metric
Cooling System
1.4L LA Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula) — with Manual
Transmission 4.6 Quarts 4.4 Liters
1.4L LA Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile (240,000 km) Formula) — with Automatic
Transmission 5.8 Quarts 5.5 Liters
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant – 1.4L LA Engine We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile (240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology)
meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L LA Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard FPW9.55535-G1.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter – 1.4L LA Engine We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter. 9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 291

Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar C635 DDCT/MTX Trans-
mission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid or
equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703 should
be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available,
then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Convertible Top Rails – If Equipped We recommend you use Berulub FR 43.
9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 293

Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...........89
Park ............................... .39, 94
Passing ............................. .37, 38
Seat Belt Reminder ........................87
Security Alarm ...........................22
Service ............................... .197
Traction Control ........................ .105
Turn Signal ..............................40
Turn Signals ...................... .37, 94, 157
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ........86
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........94
Loading Vehicle ........................... .188
Tires................................. .259
Locks
Power Door .............................25
Lubrication, Body ......................... .244
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .285
Maintenance Free Battery .................... .237
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .231
Maintenance Schedules ..................... .231
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... .89, 96
Manual, Service ........................... .320
Manual Transmission ................... .165, 254
Fluid Level Check ....................... .254 Frequency Of Fluid Change ................ .254
Lubricant Selection ................... .254, 293
Memory Seat ..............................29
Methanol ............................... .288
Mirrors ..................................34
Automatic Dimming ................... .34, 35
Electric Powered ..........................36
Heated ............................. .34, 37
Outside ................................34
Rearview ...............................34
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................. .106
Mopar Parts ............................. .319
MP3 Control ............................. .308
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... .37, 38
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................. .163
Occupant Restraints ......................... 1 13
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................ .287
Oil Change Indicator .........................82
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ....................82
Oil, Engine ....................... .238, 290, 291
Capacity .......................... .290, 291
Change Interval ........................ .238328 INDEX

Service Contract .......................... .318
Service Manuals .......................... .320
Settings
Personal .............................. .297
Shift Lever Override ....................... .223
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ............. .167
Shoulder Belts .............................116
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................34
Signals, Turn ..................... .37, 40, 94, 157
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................... .274
Snow Tires .............................. .270
Spare Tires ........................ .270, 271, 272
Spark Plugs ............................. .291
Speed Control
Cancel ............................... .180
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................ .178
Sport Mode .............................. .176
Starting ................................ .161
Automatic Transmission ................... .161
Button .................................19
Cold Weather .......................... .161
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .162
Manual Transmission ..................... .161
Steering
Power ............................... .177 Tilt Column .............................34
Wheel, Heated ...........................34
Wheel, Tilt ..............................34
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................ .307
Storage .............................. .66, 277
Storing Your Vehicle .........................55
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .224
Sun Roof .................................57
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .239
Telescoping Steering Column ...................34
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............53
Tilt Steering Column .........................34
Time Delay
Headlight ...............................37
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........... .259
Tire Markings ............................ .256
Ti r es......................... .157, 263, 270, 276
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .267
Air Pressure ........................... .263
Chains ............................... .274
Changing ............................. .255
Compact Spare ......................... .271
General Information .................. .263, 270
High Speed ............................ .26512 INDEX 331

Inflation Pressure ....................... .264
Jacking ............................... .255
Life Of Tires ........................... .267
Load Capacity ...................... .259, 260
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............91
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............ .106
Quality Grading ........................ .276
Radial ............................... .265
Replacement ........................... .268
Rotation .............................. .275
Safety ............................ .256, 263
Snow Tires ............................ .270
Spare Tires ......................... .270, 272
Spinning .............................. .266
Tread Wear Indicators .................... .266
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .285
Tire Safety Information ...................... .256
Tire Service Kit ............. .204, 205, 206, 208, 210,
211, 212, 213, 214, 216, 218, 219
To Open Hood .............................63
Towing ................................. .189
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .226
Recreational ........................... .190
Towing Behind A Motorhome ................. .190
Traction ................................ .191 Traction Control .......................... .101
Trailer Towing ............................ .189
Transmission
Automatic ......................... .168, 254
Manual ............................... .165
Transporting Pets ......................... .153
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .266
Turn Signals ......................... .37, 40, 94
Uconnect
Uconnect Settings ....................... .297
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................. .276
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .287
Untwisting Pr ocedur e, Seat Belt ................119
USB................................... .308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ .284
Vehicle Loading ....................... .188, 260
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................22
Vehicle Storage ......................... .55, 277
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................ .309
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ....88
Warnings And Cautions .......................5332 INDEX