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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 studded
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.
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
tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may
be used in the tire rotation for your
vehicle. If your vehicle has this option,
refer to an authorized tire dealer for the
recommended tire rotation pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If
Equipped The compact spare is for temporary
emergency use only. You can identify if
your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare
tire description on the Tire and Loading
Information Placard located on the
driver’s side door opening or on the
sidewall of the tire. Compact spare tire
descriptions begin with the letter “T” or
“S” preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T,S=Te mporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original equipment tire should be
repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt
to mount a conventional tire on the
compact spare wheel, since the wheel
is designed specifically for the compact
spare tire. Do not install more than one
compact spare tire and wheel on the
vehicle at any given time. Warning!Compact and collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spares have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary
use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be
sure to follow the warnings, which apply to
your spare. Failure to do so could result in
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If
Equipped The collapsible spare is for temporary
emergency use only. You can identify if
your vehicle is equipped with a
collapsible spare by looking at the
spare tire description on the Tire and
Loading Information Placard located on
the driver’s side door opening or on the
sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description
example: 165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original equipment tire should be
repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the
wheel is properly installed to the
vehicle. Inflate the collapsible tire using
the electric air pump before lowering
the vehicle.
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Because your vehicle is not
equipped with a spare tire, you cannot
do a tire rotation safely with the jack
that may come with your vehicle if so
equipped. Contact an authorized
dealer for tire rotation.
Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually
caused by one or a combination of the
following:
Incorrect tire pressure
Improper wheel alignment
Out-of-balance wheel
Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification and inspect the wheel nuts
for tightness.
With Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS)
The TPM system must be initialized
after adjusting the tire pressure, to
make the system operate normally.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring
System” in “Safety” for further
information.
Rotate unidirectional tires and radial
tires that have an asymmetrical tread
pattern only from front to rear, not from
side to side. Tire performance will be
reduced if rotated from side to side. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE
QUALITY GRADES The following tire grading
categories were established by the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. The specific grade
rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is
shown on the sidewall of the tires
on your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these
grades. 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 characteristics
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,
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCESUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING
SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE . . .280
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .... .280
WARRANTYINFORMATION.... .282
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . .282
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS . . .283
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SUGGESTIONS FOR
OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The
Appointment
If you are having warranty work done,
be sure to bring the right papers with
you, as well as your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be
covered by the warranty. Discuss
additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of
your vehicle's service history, as this
can often provide a clue to the current
problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle's
problems or the specific work you want
done. If you've had an accident or work
done that is not on your maintenance
log, let the service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With
Requests
If you list a number of items and you
must have your vehicle by the end of
the day, discuss the situation with the
service advisor and list the items in
order of priority. At many authorized
dealers, you may obtain a rental vehicle
at a minimal daily charge. If you need a
rental, it is advisable to make these
arrangements when you call for an
appointment. IF YOU NEED
ASSISTANCE The manufacturer and its authorized
dealer are vitally interested in your
satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an
authorized dealer. We strongly
recommend that you take the vehicle to
an authorized dealer. They know your
vehicle the best, and are most
concerned that you get prompt and
high quality service. The manufacturer's
authorized dealer have the 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 resolved 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 concern, you may contact
the manufacturer's customer center.
Any communication to the
manufacturer's customer center 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:
1-888-242-6342
FIAT Canada Customer
Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: (800) 465-2001 English / (800)
387-9983 French
In Mexico Contact
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma,
1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City:
1-800-505-1300
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Puerto Rico And U.S.
Virgin Islands
Customer Service Chrysler International
Services LLC
P.O. Box 191857
San Juan 00919-1857
Tel.: (787) 782-5757
Fax: (787) 782-3345
Customer Assistance
For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired
(TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing
difficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication 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 (TTY) in
the United States, can communicate
with the manufacturer by dialing
1-800-380-CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that require assistance can
use the special needs relay service
offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to
connect with a Bell Relay Service
operator. Service Contract
You may have purchased a service
contract for a vehicle to help protect
you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer's New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The
manufacturer stands behind only the
manufacturer's service contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's service
contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification
Card in the mail within three weeks of
the vehicle delivery date. If you have
any questions about the service
contract, call the manufacturer's
Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian
residents, call (800) 465-2001 English /
(800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind
any service contract that is not the
manufacturer's service contract. It is
not responsible for any service contract
other than the manufacturer's service
contract. If you purchased a service
contract that is not a manufacturer's
service contract, and you require
service after the manufacturer's New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires,
please refer to the contract documents,
and contact the person listed in those
documents.
We appreciate that you have made a
major investment when you purchased
the vehicle. An authorized dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure
that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be
pleased with their sincere efforts to
resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
Warning!Engine exhaust (internal combustion
engines only), 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
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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WARRANTY
INFORMATION See the Warranty Information Booklet,
for the terms and provisions of FCA US
LLC 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 FCA US LLC.
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 or FCA US
LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); or go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov .
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has
a safety defect, you should contact
the Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers
who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should
contact Transport Canada, Motor
Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ .
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Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled
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using step-by-step troubleshooting and
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These Owner's Manuals have been
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INDEX About Your Brakes .......... .150
ABS system ............... .112
Active Adaptive Shift (AAS) ..... .156
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS) ...................42
Additives, Fuel ............. .174
Advanced Keyless Entry System
Key Left In Trunk ............21
Key left In Vehicle ...........21
Locking Doors .............21
Passive Entry ..............21
Request Switch ............21
Unlocking Doors ............21
AirBag............... .131,135
Advance Front Air Bag . . . .131,135
Air Bag Warning Light ...... .147
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .145,222
FrontAirBag ............ .147
Maintaining Your Air Bag
System ............... .145
Air Bag Maintenance ......... .145
Air Pressure, Tires ........... .246
Alarm
Vehicle Security Alarm ..... .24,25
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....... .24,25
Aluminium wheel maintenance . . . .259
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........36
Automatic Headlights ...........40 Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ...................52
Automatic Transmission ....... .153
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..........63
B-Pillar Location ............ .242
Battery (maintenance) ......... .234
Battery charging procedure ..... .235
Battery recharging ........... .235
Blind Spot Monitoring ......... .114
Body and underbody warranty . . . .256
Body lubrication ............ .235
Bodywork (care and maintenance). .256
Boot, Convertible Top Lowering ....70
Boot, Convertible Top Precautions . .73
Boot, Convertible Top Raising .....71
Brake System .............. .150
Brake/clutch fluid (level check) . . . .233
Brakes ............... .150,271
Bright-metal maintenance ......
.259
Camera,
Rear ..............
.167
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..... .175
Center Seat Storage Compartment .......................60
Certification Label ........... .176
Changing A Flat Tire .... .203,204,237
Chart, Tire Sizing ............ .239
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) ........... .110 Checking levels ............. .231
Child Restraint ............. .128
Child Restraints
Child Restraints .......... .128
Clean Air Gasoline ........... .173
Cleaning
Wheels ............... .251
Climate Control ..............45
Close The Hood ..............69
Compact Spare Tire .......... .250
Contract, Service ........... .281
Convertible Top ..............70
Convertible top maintenance .... .260
Cooling
Air Conditioning ............50
Cupholders .................64
Customer Assistance ......... .280
Data Recorder, Event ......... .145
Daytime Running Lights .........40
Diagnostic System, Onboard .... .109
Dimensions ............... .274
Disabled Vehicle Towing .... .220,221
Driver's Seat Back Tilt ..........33
Driving in flooded area ........ .181
Driving tips ............... .178
Electric power steering ..........74
Electric Remote Mirrors .........37
INDEX

KeyFob...................14
Emergency Key ............14
Programming Additional Key
Fobs ...................24
Key-In Reminder ..............20
Lane Change And Turn Signals ....41
Lane Change Assist ............41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....... .123,125
Leaving Home Light System ......42
Life Of Tires ............... .248
Lights
Daytime Running ...........40
Fog ...................41
Hazard Warning Flasher ..... .184
Passing .................40
Turn Signal ...............41
Loading Vehicle ............ .176
Tires ................. .242
Locks
PowerDoor ........... .26,31
Maintaining the finish ......... .257
Maintenance Monitor ...........81
Maintenance procedures ....... .235
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check
Engine) ................ .110
Manual Climate Control System ....48
Heating .................50
Manual transmission ......... .152 Manual, Service ............ .283
Methanol ................. .173
Mirrors....................35
Automatic Dimming .........36
Electric Remote ............37
Exterior Folding ............37
Outside .................35
Rearview ................36
Occupant Restraints ......... .122
Onboard Diagnostic System .... .109
Operating Precautions ........ .109
Outside Rearview Mirrors ..... .35,36
Overhead light (bulb replacement) . .194
Overheating, Engine .......... .219
Overloading ............... .182
Owner's Manual (Operator
Manual) ................ .283
Paint damage touch-up ....... .259
Parking Brake ..............
.151
Passing
Light ................ 40
Performance .............. .278
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing) ............... .225
Personal Settings ........... .105
Personalization Features ....... .105
Placard, Tire And Loading
Information .............. .242
Plastic part maintenance ....... .261 Power
Brakes ................ .150
Door Locks ........... .26,31
Mirrors .................37
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . .124
Pretensioners
Seat Belts ............. .127
Protection from atmospheric
agents (bodywork) ......... .256
Radar Sensors ............. .162
Radial Ply Tires ............. .247
Radio Frequency
General Information ....... .19,23
Radio transmitter and mobile
phones ...................5
Rear Camera .............. .167
Rear lights (light bulbs) ........ .187
Rear Park Assist System ....... .163
Rearview Mirrors ..............36
Recommended Tire Inflation
Pressure ............... .267
Recorder, Event Data ......... .145
Recreational towing .......... .178
Reformulated Gasoline ........ .173
Refueling procedure .......... .175
Refueling the vehicle ......... .173
Reminder, Seat Belt .......... .127
Replacement Tires ........... .248
Replacing a bulb ............ .184
INDEX

Replacing exterior light bulbs .... .187
Replacing fuses ............ .194
Replacing interior light bulbs .... .194
Reporting Safety Defects ...... .282
Restraint, Head ..............34
Restraints, Child ............ .128
Safety Defects, Reporting ...... .282
Safety Information, Tire ........ .238
safety systems ............. .112
Saving fuel and protection of the
environment ............. .178
Scheduled servicing .......... .224
Seat Belt
Energy Management Feature . . .128
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..... .123,125
Pregnant Women ......... .124
Seat Belt Extender ........ .126
Seat Belt Pretensioner ...... .127
Seat Belt Reminder ........ .127
Seat Belt Reminder .......... .127
Seat Belts ................ .122
Child Restraint ........... .128
Extender .............. .126
Front Seat .......... .122,123
Pregnant Women ......... .124
Pretensioners ........... .127
Rear Seat .............. .123
Seats .....................33 Adjustment ...............33
Heated .................33
Seatback Release ..........33
Tilting ..................33
Seats and fabric parts (cleaning) . . .262
Security Alarm
Security Alarm .......... .24,25
Sentry Key
Key Programming ..........24
Service Assistance .......... .280
Service Contract ............ .281
Service Manuals ............ .283
Shift Lever Override
.......... .156
Shift
position indication ........ .154
Shoulder Belts .......... .123,125
Signals, Turn ................41
Snow chains .............. .252
Snow Tires ............... .249
Spare Tire .......... .203,250,251
Sport Mode ............... .158
Starting ............... .20,218
Engine Fails To Start ....... .218
Starting And Operating ...... .20,218
Starting Procedures ........ .20,218
Starting the engine .......... .149
Steering ................. .273
Column Lock .............35
Tilt Column ...............35 Wheel, Tilt ...............35
Storage ...................60
Storing the vehicle ........... .255
Sun Visor ..................61
Supplemental Restraint System -
AirBag ............. .131,135
Suspensions .............. .272
Symbols ....................3
Tilt Steering Column ...........35
Tire And Loading Information
Placard ................ .242
Tire chains ................ .180
Tire Markings .............. .238
Tire Rotation .............. .253
Tire Safety Information ........ .238
Tire Service Kit ............. .208
Tires.............. .246,250,254
Aging (Life Of Tires) ........ .248
Air Pressure ............ .246
Changing ........ .203,204,237
Compact Spare .......... .250
Flat Changing ........... .208
General Information .....
.246,250
High
Speed ............
.247
Inflation Pressures ........ .246
Jacking ......... .203,204,237
Life Of Tires ............ .248
Load Capacity ........ .242,243