towing FIAT 500E 2019 User Guide

WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting
And Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare
tire designated for temporary emergency use.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 241

Daytime Running Lights....................58, 59
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .152
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................100
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................58
Door Ajar .................................93
Door Ajar Light ............................93
Doors ....................................45
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................47
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .177
Electrical Power Outlets .......................82
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................57
Electric Vehicle Features .......................18
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) ..........24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............104
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................182
Jacking ............................... .226
Towing ............................... .207
Engine Compartment .......................... .214
Starting .............................. .157Enhanced Accident Response Feature
.........133, 208
Exterior Lighting ............................58
Exterior Lights ......................... .58, 154
Filters Air Conditioning ..........................73
Flashers Turn Signals ...................... .58, 99, 154
Flash-To-Pass ..............................58
Fluid Leaks .............................. .154
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .225
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .257
Fluids And Lubricants And Genuine Parts .........257
Fog Lights ............................. .58, 60
Fold-Flat Seats .............................47
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .206
Fuses .................................. .186
Gear Ranges ............................. .161
General Information .....................112,274
General Maintenance ....................... .216
Glass Cleaning ........................... .252
GVWR ................................. .173
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Multi-Function Control Lever...................58
Occupant Restraints .........................112
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................100
Operating Precautions ...................... .100
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .......................4,286
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................56
Owner ’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...............4
Paint Care ............................... .249
Parking Brake ............................ .158
Passing Light ..............................59
Pets ................................... .151
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........230
Power Door Locks ..............................46
Mirrors ................................57
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............82
Steering .............................. .164
Sunroof ................................75
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................120
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .120Radial Ply Tires
........................... .236
Radio Frequency General Information .....................39, 42
Radio Operation .......................... .273
Rear Camera ............................. .172
Rear Liftgate ...............................84
Recreational Towing ........................ .175
Release, Hood ..............................78
Reminder, Lights On .........................58
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................114
Remote Keyless Entry Programming Additional Key Fobs .............42
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .182
Replacement Keys ...........................42
Replacement Tires ......................... .239
Reporting Safety Defects .....................285
Restraints, Child .......................... .135
Restraints, Head ............................52
Rotation, Tires ............................ .246
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................152
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................154
Safety

Defects, Reporting .....................285
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .226
Safety Tips .............................. .152
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INDEX 293

Wheel, Heated...........................55
Wheel, Tilt ..............................55
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................272
Storage ...................................80
Storage, Vehicle .............................72
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .206
Sun Roof .................................75
Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag ..........124
Telescoping Steering Column ...................55
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............71
Tilt Steering Column .........................55
Time Delay Headlight ...............................58
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............230
Tire Markings ............................ .227
Tires......................... .154, 234, 241, 247
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .238
Air Pressure ........................... .234
Chains ............................... .245
Changing ............................. .226
Compact Spare ......................... .242
General Information ...................234, 241
High Speed ............................ .236
Inflation Pressure ....................... .235Jacking
............................... .226
Life Of Tires ........................... .238
Load Capacity ...................... .230, 231
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............96
Quality Grading ........................ .247
Radial ............................... .236
Replacement ........................... .239
Rotation .............................. .246
Safety ............................ .226, 234
Snow Tires ............................ .241
Spare Tires ......................... .241, 243
Spinning .............................. .237
Tread Wear Indicators .....................238
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .255
Tire Safety Information ...................... .226
T
ire Service Kit ............194, 195, 196, 197, 200, 201
To Open Hood .............................78
Towing ................................. .175
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .207
Recreational ........................... .175
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................175
Traction ................................ .176
Traction Control .......................... .103
Trailer Towing ............................ .175
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