snow chains FIAT 500L 2016 2.G Owners Manual

NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the
“Partial Off” mode by momentarily pushing the “ESC
OFF” button. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily
pushing the “ESC OFF” button. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC (except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section) has been disabled and the “ESC Off
Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Par-
tial Off” mode, the engine power reduction of TCS is
disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered
by the ESC system is reduced.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver ’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate
of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed
are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then
applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce
engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will
occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or
evasive driving maneuvers.
ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring
during severe or evasive driving maneuvers. It cannot
prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road
conditions, leaving the roadway, or striking objects or
other vehicles.
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braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body
clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard
against damage.
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Front Tires Only.
• Due to limited clearance, on a 205/55 R16, use reduced
size snow chains or traction devices with a maximum
projection of 9 mm beyond the tire profile
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•Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
• Snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE: Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact
spare wheel and tire assembly.
• The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure
monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni-
tor the tire pressure in the compact spare tire.
• If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warn-
ing limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light
will still turn ON due to the low tire. •
However, after driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid.
• This occurs for each subsequent ignition key cycle, a
chime will sound and the Tire Pressure Monitoring
Telltale Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid.
• Once you repair or replace the original road tire and
reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare
tire, the TPMS will update automatically and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn OFF, as
long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure
warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to
receive this information.
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Seat Belt Maintenance..................... .417
Seat Belt Reminder .........................33
Seat Belts ............................ .32, 83
Child Restraint ..........................59
Front Seat ....................... .32, 34, 37
Inspection .............................83
Operating Instructions ....................37
Pregnant Women ........................39
Pretensioners ...........................40
Rear Seat ..............................34
Reminder ............................ .169
Untwisting Procedure .....................39
Seats Fold And Tumble Rear ...................101
Reclining ..............................97
Security Alarm ............................15
SENTRY KEY FCC General Information ..................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................14 Service Assistance
........................ .449
Service Contract ......................... .451
Service Manuals ......................... .453
Shift Lever Override ...................... .371
Shoulder Belts ............................34
Signals, Turn ......................... .85, 184
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................330
Snow Tires ............................. .323
Spare Tire ....................... .324, 325, 326
Spark Plugs ............................ .435
Speed Control Accel/Decel .......................... .125
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................121
Starting ............................... .265
Automatic Transmission ..................265
Cold Weather ......................... .266
Engine Fails To Start .....................267
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission .............265
Manual Transmission ....................265
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SteeringTilt Column .......................... .120
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .120
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............227
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .227
Storage ............................... .427
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .427
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .427
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .370
Sun Roof .............................. .141
Sun Visor Extension ........................94
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........43
Telescoping Steering Column .................120
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .120
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......313, 314
Tire Markings ........................... .306
Tires ........................ .84, 318, 324, 454
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................328 Air Pressure
.......................... .318
Chains .............................. .330
Changing ............................ .357
Compact Spare ........................ .325
General Information ..................318, 324
High Speed .......................... .321
Inflation Pressures ...................... .319
Jacking .............................. .357
Life Of Tires .......................... .328
Load Capacity ..................... .313, 315
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............333
Pressure Warning Light ...................180
Quality Grading ....................... .454
Radial .............................. .321
Replacement .......................... .329
Rotation ............................. .332
Safety ........................... .306, 318
Sizes ............................... .308
Snow Tires ........................... .323
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