climate control FIAT 500L 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

ESC Operating Modes
The ESC system has two available operating modes.
Full On
This is the normal operating mode for ESC. Whenever
the vehicle is started the system will be in this mode. This
mode should be used for most driving situations. ESC
should only be turned to “Partial Off” for specific reasons
as noted. Refer to “Partial Off” for additional informa-
tion.
Partial Off
The “ESC OFF” button is located in the switch bank
above the climate control. To enter the “Partial Off”
mode, momentarily press the “ESC OFF” button and the
“ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illu-
minate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily press the
“ESC OFF” button and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” will turn off. This will restore the normal
“ESC On” mode of operation.
ESC Off Switch
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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
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.
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Cellular Phone...........................190
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............396
Chains, Tire.............................290
Changing A Flat Tire.......................324
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................268
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .172
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............83
Checks, Safety............................83
Child Restraint............................61
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................65
Child Restraints.........................61
Child Seat Installation.....................79
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........75
Infants And Child Restraints................63
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....74
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt..............................76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......68
Older Children And Child Restraints..........64
Seating Positions........................67
Child Safety Locks.........................25
Cigar Lighter............................148
Clean Air Gasoline........................299
Cleaning
Wheels...............................379
Windshield Wiper Blades..................358
Climate Control..........................191
Manual..............................191
Clutch.................................371
Clutch Fluid.............................371
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............190
Compact Spare Tire........................285
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..187
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........187
Contract, Service..........................412
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................397
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