warning FIAT 500E 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do
not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.).
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FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an ap-
propriate replacement fuse with the same amp
rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse
with another fuse of higher amp rating. Never
replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other
material. Failure to use proper fuses may result in
serious personal injury, fire and/or property dam-
age.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition
is off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control
Module (BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under
the instrument panel.
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group
Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and
market.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
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Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Adding Washer Fluid..................... .309
Airbag ..................................58
Air Bag Air bag Operation .......................61
Air Bag Warning Light ....................73
Enhanced Accident Response ................72
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................75
FrontAirBag...........................58
If A Deployment Occurs ...................71
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................62
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............75
Airbag Deployment ........................58
Airbag Light .............................73
Airbag Maintenance ........................75
Airbag, Side ..............................67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................69
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................306
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................306
Air Conditioning System ....................201 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .246
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................227
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................163
Appearance Care ........................ .312
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................105
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........201
Automatic Transaxle ........................32
Automatic Transmission ....................213
Gear Ranges .......................... .216
Battery ................................ .304
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........38
Belts, Seat ...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................307
B-Pillar Location ......................... .240
Brake Assist System ...................... .228
Brake, Parking .......................... .224
Brakes ................................ .310
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Brake System........................... .310
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .227
Master Cylinder ....................... .310
Parking ............................. .224
Warning Light ........................ .157
Bulb Replacement ........................ .327
Bulbs, Light ..............................99
Cargo Area Features ...................... .151
Car Washes ............................ .313
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................171
Cellular Phone .......................... .200
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .235
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............96
Checks, Safety ............................96
Child Restraint ............................76
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................80
Child Restraints .........................76 Child Seat Installation
.....................93
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........89
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....88
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......83
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........79
Seating Positions ........................82
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .314
Climate Control ......................... .201
Clutch ................................ .310
Clutch Fluid ............................ .310
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............200
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .251
Connector UCI................................ .197
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........197
Contract, Service ......................... .343
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Corrosion Protection...................... .312
Cupholders ............................ .150
Customer Assistance ...................... .341
Data Recorder, Event .......................75
Daytime Running Lights ....................126
Defroster, Windshield .......................97
Door Locks ..............................40
Door Locks, Automatic ......................43
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .221
Electrical Power Outlets .....................147
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................106
Electronic Brake Control System Brake Assist System .....................228
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........134
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............229Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
......165
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................272
Towing ............................. .291
Engine Compartment ......................... .295
Starting ............................. .212
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............72
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exterior Lights ............................99
Flashers Turn Signal ............................99
Fog Lights ............................. .129
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................287
Fuses ................................. .319
Gear Ranges ............................ .216
General Information ........................36
352 INDEX

Life of Tires............................ .254
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................45
Light Bulbs ..............................99
Lights ..................................99
Airbag ................................73
Anti-Lock ............................ .163
Brake Assist Warning ....................232
Brake Warning ........................ .157
Bulb Replacement ...................... .328
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .159
High Beam ........................... .126
High Beam Indicator .....................159
Park ............................... .126
Passing ............................. .126
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .157
Service .............................. .328
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............163
Traction Control ....................... .232Turn Signal
............................99
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......157
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .240
Locks Automatic Door .........................43
Door .................................40
Power Door ............................42
Lubrication, Body ........................ .307
Lug Nuts .............................. .272
Maintenance Free Battery ....................304
Maintenance, General ..................... .297
Maintenance Procedures ....................297
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .334
Manual, Service ......................... .345
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................310
Media Hub ..............................113
Mirrors ............................... .104
354 INDEX