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What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
•Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Washing
•Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water. •
If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.
CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
•
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa)
can result in damage or removal of paint and decals.
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Special Care
•If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
cause that destroys the paint and protective coating,
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner. •
If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
• Use MOPAR® Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly
with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use
MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner.
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To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR® Glass Cleaner, or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may
scratch the elements.When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which
minimizes reflections on the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which may cause undesir-
able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the
low glare surface.
Instrument Panel Bezels
CAUTION!
When installing hanging air fresheners in your ve-
hicle, read the installation instructions carefully.
Some air fresheners will damage the finish of
painted or decorated parts if allowed to directly
contact any surface.
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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.
(Continued)
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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CavityVehicle
Fuse
Number Mini
Fuse Description
5 F36 10 Amp RedDiagnostic Socket,
Car Radio, Climate
Control System,
Tire Pressure Moni-
tor, TCU and CTM
6 F43 20 Amp YellowBi-Directional
Washer
7 F48 20 Amp YellowPassenger Power
Window
8 F13 7.5 Amp
Brown Left Low Beam
9 F50 7.5 Amp
Brown AirbagCavity
Vehicle
Fuse
Number Mini
Fuse Description
10 F51 5 Amp Ta nCar Radio Switch,
Climate Control
System, Stop Light,
Exterior Mirrors,
Sunroof Switch,
GPS (option) and
CTM
11 F37 5 Amp Ta nStop Light Switch,
Instrument Panel
Node
12 F49 5 Amp Ta nExterior Mirror,
GPS, Electric Mir-
ror, Parking Sensor,
Sunroof Switch
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CavityMaxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F08 40 Amp Orange HVAC
F09 5 Amp
Ta n Air Electric Heater
Charge Indicator
F10 10 Amp
Red Horn
F11 10 Amp
Red Electronic Vehicle
Control Unit
(EVCU)
F14 5 Amp
Ta n High Beam
(Shutter)
F15 15 Amp
Blue Cigar Lighter
F16 10 Amp
Red Humidity Sensor
VPAM
AC CompressorCavity
Maxi
Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F18 5 Amp
Ta n Electronic Vehicle
Control Unit
(EVCU)
F19 10 Amp
Red HVAC
F20 15 Amp
Blue Heated Seats –
If Equipped
F23 25 Amp
Clear Anti-Lock Brake
Valves
F24 7.5 Amp
Brown EPS
YAW Sensor
F30 15 Amp
Blue Fog Lamps
F81 30 Amp Green Electronic Shifter
(ESM)
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Cavity MaxiFuse Mini
FuseDescription
FPT13 10 Amp
Red
EAC (AC Compressor)
On Board Charging
Module (OBCM)
FPT16 5 Amp
Ta n Intelligent Battery
Sensor (IBS)
FPT17 10 Amp
Red
EAC (AC Compressor)
Radiator Fan
FPT20 10 Amp
Red
Electronic Vehicle
Control Unit (EVCU)
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Description
FPT3 25 Amp White Battery Coolant
Pump
FPT5 20 Amp Lt. Blue Inverter Coolant
Pump
VEHICLE STORAGE
The preferred way of storing your vehicle for a long
period of time is to leave it attached to a Level 1 or Level
2 charger. The vehicle has a wake-up feature that will
wake the system every 3 weeks and do a maintenance
charge on the 12 Volt battery and also top off the high
voltage battery if necessary.
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service
(e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the
fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the air conditioning system
is started again.
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin air filter. X X X XX XX
Clean and lube sun roof tracks. X X X XX XX
Flush and replace the Power
Electronics and Battery Thermal
Loop Systems at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE ...................341
▫ Prepare For The Appointment .............341
▫ Prepare A List ....................... .341
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests .............341
 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..............341
▫ FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ..............342
▫ FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER ......342▫
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .............342
▫ Service Contract ..................... .343
 WARRANTY INFORMATION .............344
 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ............344
▫ In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ..................... .344
▫ In Canada .......................... .345
 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ............345
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facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
correctly and in a timely manner.
This is why you should always talk to an authorized
dealer service manager first. Most matters can be re-
solved with this process.
•If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer.
They want to know if you need assistance.
• If an authorized dealer is unable to resolve the con-
cern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer
center.
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen-
ter should include the following information:
• Owner’s name and address
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office) •
Authorized dealer name
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage
FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone:
1–800–423–6343
FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–
465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
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