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OWNER’S MANUAL
2013
2013 FIA
T 500
13FF500-126-AF
Sixth Edition
Pr
inted in U
.S.A.
FIA
T 500
FCA US LLC
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Summary of Contents for Fiat 2013 FIAT 500C:
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
13
Ignition Key Removal
13
Locking Doors With A Key
15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
15
SENTRY KEY®
15
Replacement Keys
16
General Information
17
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
17
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
18
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press
18
Opening Power Top Remote Function
19
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
20
Programming Additional Transmitters
21
Transmitter Battery Replacement
21
General Information
23
DOOR LOCKS
23
Power Door Locks
25
Autoclose — If Equipped
26
POWER WINDOWS
26
Power Window Switches
26
Auto-Down — If Equipped
27
Wind Buffeting
27
LIFTGATE
27
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
29
Lap/Shoulder Belts
32
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
33
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
37
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
37
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
38
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
38
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
38
Energy Management Feature
39
Seat Belt Pretensioners
39
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
40
Seat Belt Extender
41
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
41
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
42
Air Bag System Components
44
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
44
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
45
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
46
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
48
Knee Impact Bolster
48
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
48
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
48
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
50
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
51
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
51
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
52
Front And Side Impact Sensors
52
Enhanced Accident Response System
53
If A Deployment Occurs
55
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
56
Air Bag Warning Light
57
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
57
Child Restraints
58
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
60
Infants And Child Restraints
61
Older Children And Child Restraints
61
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
63
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
64
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
65
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
66
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
69
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
70
Center Seat LATCH
70
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
70
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
71
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
72
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
73
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
75
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
76
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
77
Transporting Pets
78
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
79
SAFETY TIPS
79
Transporting Passengers
79
Exhaust Gas
80
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
81
Seat Belts
81
Air Bag Warning Light
81
Defroster
82
Floor Mat Safety Information
82
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
83
Tires
83
Lights
83
Door Latches
84
Fluid Leaks
84
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
85
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED
88
Lowering The Power Top
88
Raising The Power Top
89
Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure
90
Wind Stop
91
MIRRORS
91
Inside Day/Night Mirror
91
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
92
Power Mirrors
93
Spotter Mirror — If Equipped
94
Folding Mirrors
95
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
95
Sun Visors
95
BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION — IF EQUIPPED
96
Overview
96
The Hands-Free Kit
97
Message Reader
100
Media Player
101
SEATS
103
Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
103
Recline Adjustment
104
Seat Height Adjustment
105
EZ Entry Feature
106
Memory Feature
106
Memory Function Option 1 — Full Seat Back And Track Fore/Aft Position Memory:
106
Memory Function Option 2 — Seat Back Only Memory:
106
Heated Seats — If Equipped
107
Head Restraints
108
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
108
Rear Head Restraints
109
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
110
LIGHTS
112
Multifunction Lever
112
Headlights
112
High Beams
113
Flash-To-Pass
113
Parking Lights
113
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
113
Turn Signals
113
Lane Change Assist
114
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
114
Activation
114
Deactivation
115
Interior Lights
115
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
115
Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
116
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
116
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
117
Front Windshield Wiper Operation
117
Windshield Wiper Off
117
Intermittent Wiper Operation
117
Low Speed
118
High Speed
118
Manual High Speed/Mist
118
Front Windshield Washer Operation
118
Rear Windshield Wiper
119
Rear Windshield Washer Operation
120
TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
120
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
121
To Activate
122
To Set A Desired Speed
122
To Deactivate
123
To Resume Speed
123
To Vary The Speed Setting
123
To Accelerate For Passing
123
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
124
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
124
Rear Park Assist Sensors
124
Rear Park Assist Alerts
125
Failure Indications
127
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System
127
Park Assist System Usage Precautions
128
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
129
To Open
130
To Close
131
Pinch Protect Feature
131
Wind Buffeting
131
Emergency Operation
131
Sun Shade — If Equipped
132
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
132
CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
135
CUPHOLDERS
136
STORAGE
137
Glove Box Compartment
137
Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
137
CARGO AREA FEATURES
138
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
139
Rear Window Defroster
139
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
141
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
143
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — POP, LOUNGE, 500C
144
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — SPORT
144
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
146
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
158
EVIC Displays
159
EVIC Control Buttons
160
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Menu
160
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
162
Change Engine Oil
162
Trip Computer
163
Trip Button
163
New Trip
163
Start Of Trip Procedure
164
Exit Trip
164
Trip Functions
164
Values Displayed
165
Range
165
Distance Travelled
165
Average Consumption
165
Instant Consumption
165
Average Speed
165
Travel Time
165
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
166
Dimmer
166
Speed Beep (Speed Limit)
166
Trip B Data (Trip B On)
167
Set Time (Clock)
168
Set Date
169
See Radio (Repeat Audio Information)
170
Speed Display
170
Autoclose
171
Units (Set Units)
171
Language (Selecting The Language)
172
Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning Buzzer Volume)
173
Button Volume (Button Volume Adjustment)
173
Belt Buzzer (Buzzer Activation For S.B.R. Indication)
174
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
174
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)
174
Hill Start Assist
175
Lock
175
Exit Menu
176
SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO
176
Introduction
176
Suggestions
177
Road Safety
177
Reception Conditions
177
Care And Maintenance
177
CDs
177
Technical Specifications
179
Quick Guide
180
Radio Controls
180
General Information
183
Radio Section
183
CD Section
183
CD/MP3 Section
184
Audio Section
184
Functions And Adjustments
184
Turning The Car Radio On
184
Turning The Car Radio Off
184
Selecting The Radio Functions
185
Selecting The CD Function
185
Volume Adjustment
185
Mute/Pause Function
185
Audio Adjustment
185
Tone Adjustment
186
Balance Adjustment
187
Fader Adjustment
187
Loudness Function — If Equipped
188
Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions — If Equipped
188
User EQ Settings Function — If Equipped
189
Menu
189
Speed Volume Function — If Equipped
190
On Volume Limit
190
Radio Off Function
191
System Reset Function
191
Radio
192
(Tuner) Introduction
192
Frequency Band Selection
192
Preset Buttons
192
Automatic Tuning
193
Manual Tuning
193
Stereophonic Broadcasters
193
SiriusXM Satellite Radio — If Equipped
193
Satellite Radio Antenna — If Equipped
193
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
194
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Program Types
194
Re-Subscribe To SiriusXM Satellite Radio
195
Sirius Subscription Issues When Replacing A Sirius Radio
196
CD Player
196
Introduction
196
CD Player Selection
197
CD Loading/Ejecting
197
Possible Error Messages
198
Display Information
198
Track Selection
198
Track Fast Forward/Rewind
199
Pause Function
199
CD MP3 Player
199
Introduction
199
MP3 Mode
199
Selecting MP3 Sessions With Hybrid Discs
200
Display Information
200
Selection Of Next/Previous Folder
201
Structure Of The Folders
201
Troubleshooting
201
General
201
CD Player
202
MP3 File Reading
202
Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
202
Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) — If Equipped
202
iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
202
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
203
Radio Operation
204
CD Player Operation
204
Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
205
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
205
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
205
CLIMATE CONTROLS
206
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
206
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
209
Automatic Operation
211
Manual Operation
212
Air Conditioning (A/C)
214
Recirculation Control
214
Operating Tips
215
Window Fogging
215
Summer Operation
216
Winter Operation
216
Vacation Storage
216
STARTING AND OPERATING
217
STARTING PROCEDURES
221
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
221
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
221
Normal Starting
221
Cold Weather Operation
222
If Engine Fails To Start
222
After Starting
223
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
223
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
223
Recommended Shift Speeds
225
Downshifting
225
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
226
Key Ignition Park Interlock
228
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
228
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
228
Gear Ranges
229
PARK
229
REVERSE
232
NEUTRAL
232
DRIVE
233
Transmission Limp Home Mode
233
AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED
234
Operation
234
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
236
Acceleration
236
Traction
237
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
237
Flowing/Rising Water
237
Shallow Standing Water
238
POWER STEERING
239
PARKING BRAKE
240
SPORT MODE
242
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
242
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
243
BRAKE SYSTEM
244
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
244
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
246
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
246
Brake Assist System (BAS)
246
Traction Control System (TCS)
247
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
247
HSA Activation Criteria
248
Disabling/Enabling HSA
248
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
249
ESC Operating Modes
251
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
252
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
253
Tire Markings
253
Tire Sizing Chart
255
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
257
Tire Terminology And Definitions
259
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
260
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
260
Tire And Loading Information Placard
260
Loading
261
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
264
Tire Pressure
264
Safety
264
Economy
265
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
265
Tire Inflation Pressures
265
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
266
Radial Ply Tires
267
All Season Tires – If Equipped
268
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
268
Snow Tires
268
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
269
Compact Spare Tire
269
Tire Spinning
270
Tread Wear Indicators
270
Life Of Tire
271
Replacement Tires
272
TIRE CHAINS
273
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
275
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
276
Base System
278
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
279
Check TPMS Warnings
279
Enhanced System– If Equipped
281
General Information
281
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
281
FUEL REQUIREMENTS – 1.4L Turbo
282
Reformulated Gasoline
282
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
283
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
283
MMT In Gasoline
284
Materials Added To Fuel
284
Fuel System Cautions
285
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
286
ADDING FUEL
286
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
286
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
288
TRAILER TOWING
288
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
289
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
289
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
291
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
293
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
293
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
294
TIREFIT Storage
295
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
295
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
296
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
298
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
298
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
298
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
299
(D) Drive Vehicle:
301
(E) After Driving:
302
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
303
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
304
Jack Location
305
Spare Tire Removal
305
Preparations For Jacking
308
Jacking Instructions
309
Spare Tire Stowage
315
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
315
Preparations For Jump-Start
316
Jump-Starting Procedure
318
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
319
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
321
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
322
Automatic Transmission
324
Manual Transmission
325
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
325
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
329
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L
331
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
332
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
333
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
333
REPLACEMENT PARTS
335
STUDIO SERVICE
335
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
336
Engine Oil
337
Checking Oil Level
337
Change Engine Oil
337
Engine Oil Selection
338
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
338
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
338
Engine Oil Viscosity - 1.4L Turbo (SAE Grade)
339
Synthetic Engine Oils
339
Materials Added To Engine Oil
339
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
339
Engine Oil Filter
340
Engine Oil Filter Selection
340
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
340
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
340
Maintenance-Free Battery
341
Air Conditioner Maintenance
342
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
343
A/C Air Filter
343
Body Lubrication
346
Wiper Blades
346
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
347
Adding Washer Fluid
349
Exhaust System
349
Cooling System
351
Coolant Checks
352
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
352
Selection Of Coolant
352
Adding Coolant
353
Cooling System Pressure Cap
354
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
355
Coolant Level
355
Points To Remember
356
Brake System
357
Brake Master Cylinder
357
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
359
Lubricant Selection
359
Fluid Level Check
360
Frequency Of Fluid Change
360
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
360
Selection Of Lubricant
360
Special Additives
361
Fluid Level Check
361
Fluid And Filter Changes
362
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
362
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
362
What Causes Corrosion?
362
Washing
363
Special Care
363
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
364
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
366
Interior Care
366
Cleaning Headlights
367
Glass Surfaces
367
Instrument Panel Cover
368
Instrument Panel Bezels
368
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
368
Seat Belt Maintenance
369
Convertible Top Care – If Equipped
369
Washing
370
General Cleaning
370
FUSES
371
Interior Fuses
371
Underhood Fuses
373
VEHICLE STORAGE
376
REPLACEMENT BULBS
376
BULB REPLACEMENT
378
Headlamps
378
Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps
378
Front Fog Lamps
379
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
379
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
379
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
380
FLUID CAPACITIES
381
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
381
Engine
381
Chassis
382
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
385
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
386
Maintenance Chart
388
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
391
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
392
Prepare For The Appointment
392
Prepare A List
392
Be Reasonable With Requests
392
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
392
FCA US LLC Customer Center
393
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
393
Service Contract
394
WARRANTY INFORMATION
395
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
395
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
395
In Canada
396
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
396
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
397
Treadwear
397
Traction Grades
398
Temperature Grades
398
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
13
Ignition Key Removal
13
Locking Doors With A Key
15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
15
SENTRY KEY®
15
Replacement Keys
16
General Information
17
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
17
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
18
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press
18
Opening Power Top Remote Function
19
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
20
Programming Additional Transmitters
21
Transmitter Battery Replacement
21
General Information
23
DOOR LOCKS
23
Power Door Locks
25
Autoclose — If Equipped
26
POWER WINDOWS
26
Power Window Switches
26
Auto-Down — If Equipped
27
Wind Buffeting
27
LIFTGATE
27
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
29
Lap/Shoulder Belts
32
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
33
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
37
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
37
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
38
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
38
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
38
Energy Management Feature
39
Seat Belt Pretensioners
39
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
40
Seat Belt Extender
41
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
41
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
42
Air Bag System Components
44
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
44
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
45
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
46
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
48
Knee Impact Bolster
48
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
48
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
48
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
50
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
51
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
51
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
52
Front And Side Impact Sensors
52
Enhanced Accident Response System
53
If A Deployment Occurs
55
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
56
Air Bag Warning Light
57
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
57
Child Restraints
58
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
60
Infants And Child Restraints
61
Older Children And Child Restraints
61
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
63
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
64
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
65
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
66
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
69
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
70
Center Seat LATCH
70
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
70
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
71
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
72
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
73
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
75
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
76
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
77
Transporting Pets
78
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
79
SAFETY TIPS
79
Transporting Passengers
79
Exhaust Gas
80
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
81
Seat Belts
81
Air Bag Warning Light
81
Defroster
82
Floor Mat Safety Information
82
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
83
Tires
83
Lights
83
Door Latches
84
Fluid Leaks
84
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
85
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED
88
Lowering The Power Top
88
Raising The Power Top
89
Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure
90
Wind Stop
91
MIRRORS
91
Inside Day/Night Mirror
91
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
92
Power Mirrors
93
Spotter Mirror — If Equipped
94
Folding Mirrors
95
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
95
Sun Visors
95
BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION — IF EQUIPPED
96
Overview
96
The Hands-Free Kit
97
Message Reader
100
Media Player
101
SEATS
103
Front Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
103
Recline Adjustment
104
Seat Height Adjustment
105
EZ Entry Feature
106
Memory Feature
106
Memory Function Option 1 — Full Seat Back And Track Fore/Aft Position Memory:
106
Memory Function Option 2 — Seat Back Only Memory:
106
Heated Seats — If Equipped
107
Head Restraints
108
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
108
Rear Head Restraints
109
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
110
LIGHTS
112
Multifunction Lever
112
Headlights
112
High Beams
113
Flash-To-Pass
113
Parking Lights
113
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
113
Turn Signals
113
Lane Change Assist
114
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
114
Activation
114
Deactivation
115
Interior Lights
115
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
115
Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
116
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
116
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
117
Front Windshield Wiper Operation
117
Windshield Wiper Off
117
Intermittent Wiper Operation
117
Low Speed
118
High Speed
118
Manual High Speed/Mist
118
Front Windshield Washer Operation
118
Rear Windshield Wiper
119
Rear Windshield Washer Operation
120
TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
120
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
121
To Activate
122
To Set A Desired Speed
122
To Deactivate
123
To Resume Speed
123
To Vary The Speed Setting
123
To Accelerate For Passing
123
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
124
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
124
Rear Park Assist Sensors
124
Rear Park Assist Alerts
125
Failure Indications
127
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System
127
Park Assist System Usage Precautions
128
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
129
To Open
130
To Close
131
Pinch Protect Feature
131
Wind Buffeting
131
Emergency Operation
131
Sun Shade — If Equipped
132
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
132
CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
135
CUPHOLDERS
136
STORAGE
137
Glove Box Compartment
137
Passenger Seat Storage — If Equipped
137
CARGO AREA FEATURES
138
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
139
Rear Window Defroster
139
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
141
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
143
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — POP, LOUNGE, 500C
144
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — SPORT
144
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
146
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
158
EVIC Displays
159
EVIC Control Buttons
160
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Menu
160
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
162
Change Engine Oil
162
Trip Computer
163
Trip Button
163
New Trip
163
Start Of Trip Procedure
164
Exit Trip
164
Trip Functions
164
Values Displayed
165
Range
165
Distance Travelled
165
Average Consumption
165
Instant Consumption
165
Average Speed
165
Travel Time
165
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
166
Dimmer
166
Speed Beep (Speed Limit)
166
Trip B Data (Trip B On)
167
Set Time (Clock)
168
Set Date
169
See Radio (Repeat Audio Information)
170
Speed Display
170
Autoclose
171
Units (Set Units)
171
Language (Selecting The Language)
172
Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning Buzzer Volume)
173
Button Volume (Button Volume Adjustment)
173
Belt Buzzer (Buzzer Activation For S.B.R. Indication)
174
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
174
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)
174
Hill Start Assist
175
Lock
175
Exit Menu
176
SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO
176
Introduction
176
Suggestions
177
Road Safety
177
Reception Conditions
177
Care And Maintenance
177
CDs
177
Technical Specifications
179
Quick Guide
180
Radio Controls
180
General Information
183
Radio Section
183
CD Section
183
CD/MP3 Section
184
Audio Section
184
Functions And Adjustments
184
Turning The Car Radio On
184
Turning The Car Radio Off
184
Selecting The Radio Functions
185
Selecting The CD Function
185
Volume Adjustment
185
Mute/Pause Function
185
Audio Adjustment
185
Tone Adjustment
186
Balance Adjustment
187
Fader Adjustment
187
Loudness Function — If Equipped
188
Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions — If Equipped
188
User EQ Settings Function — If Equipped
189
Menu
189
Speed Volume Function — If Equipped
190
On Volume Limit
190
Radio Off Function
191
System Reset Function
191
Radio
192
(Tuner) Introduction
192
Frequency Band Selection
192
Preset Buttons
192
Automatic Tuning
193
Manual Tuning
193
Stereophonic Broadcasters
193
SiriusXM Satellite Radio — If Equipped
193
Satellite Radio Antenna — If Equipped
193
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
194
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Program Types
194
Re-Subscribe To SiriusXM Satellite Radio
195
Sirius Subscription Issues When Replacing A Sirius Radio
196
CD Player
196
Introduction
196
CD Player Selection
197
CD Loading/Ejecting
197
Possible Error Messages
198
Display Information
198
Track Selection
198
Track Fast Forward/Rewind
199
Pause Function
199
CD MP3 Player
199
Introduction
199
MP3 Mode
199
Selecting MP3 Sessions With Hybrid Discs
200
Display Information
200
Selection Of Next/Previous Folder
201
Structure Of The Folders
201
Troubleshooting
201
General
201
CD Player
202
MP3 File Reading
202
Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
202
Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) — If Equipped
202
iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
202
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
203
Radio Operation
204
CD Player Operation
204
Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
205
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
205
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
205
CLIMATE CONTROLS
206
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
206
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
209
Automatic Operation
211
Manual Operation
212
Air Conditioning (A/C)
214
Recirculation Control
214
Operating Tips
215
Window Fogging
215
Summer Operation
216
Winter Operation
216
Vacation Storage
216
STARTING AND OPERATING
217
STARTING PROCEDURES
221
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
221
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
221
Normal Starting
221
Cold Weather Operation
222
If Engine Fails To Start
222
After Starting
223
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
223
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
223
Recommended Shift Speeds
225
Downshifting
225
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
226
Key Ignition Park Interlock
228
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
228
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
228
Gear Ranges
229
PARK
229
REVERSE
232
NEUTRAL
232
DRIVE
233
Transmission Limp Home Mode
233
AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED
234
Operation
234
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
236
Acceleration
236
Traction
237
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
237
Flowing/Rising Water
237
Shallow Standing Water
238
POWER STEERING
239
PARKING BRAKE
240
SPORT MODE
242
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
242
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
243
BRAKE SYSTEM
244
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
244
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
246
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
246
Brake Assist System (BAS)
246
Traction Control System (TCS)
247
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
247
HSA Activation Criteria
248
Disabling/Enabling HSA
248
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
249
ESC Operating Modes
251
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
252
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
253
Tire Markings
253
Tire Sizing Chart
255
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
257
Tire Terminology And Definitions
259
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
260
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
260
Tire And Loading Information Placard
260
Loading
261
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
264
Tire Pressure
264
Safety
264
Economy
265
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
265
Tire Inflation Pressures
265
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
266
Radial Ply Tires
267
All Season Tires – If Equipped
268
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
268
Snow Tires
268
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
269
Compact Spare Tire
269
Tire Spinning
270
Tread Wear Indicators
270
Life Of Tire
271
Replacement Tires
272
TIRE CHAINS
273
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
275
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
276
Base System
278
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
279
Check TPMS Warnings
279
Enhanced System– If Equipped
281
General Information
281
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
281
FUEL REQUIREMENTS – 1.4L Turbo
282
Reformulated Gasoline
282
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
283
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
283
MMT In Gasoline
284
Materials Added To Fuel
284
Fuel System Cautions
285
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
286
ADDING FUEL
286
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
286
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
288
TRAILER TOWING
288
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
289
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
289
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
291
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
293
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
293
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
294
TIREFIT Storage
295
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
295
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
296
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
298
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
298
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
298
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
299
(D) Drive Vehicle:
301
(E) After Driving:
302
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
303
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
304
Jack Location
305
Spare Tire Removal
305
Preparations For Jacking
308
Jacking Instructions
309
Spare Tire Stowage
315
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
315
Preparations For Jump-Start
316
Jump-Starting Procedure
318
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
319
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
321
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
322
Automatic Transmission
324
Manual Transmission
325
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
325
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
329
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L
331
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
332
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
333
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
333
REPLACEMENT PARTS
335
STUDIO SERVICE
335
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
336
Engine Oil
337
Checking Oil Level
337
Change Engine Oil
337
Engine Oil Selection
338
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
338
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
338
Engine Oil Viscosity - 1.4L Turbo (SAE Grade)
339
Synthetic Engine Oils
339
Materials Added To Engine Oil
339
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
339
Engine Oil Filter
340
Engine Oil Filter Selection
340
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
340
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
340
Maintenance-Free Battery
341
Air Conditioner Maintenance
342
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
343
A/C Air Filter
343
Body Lubrication
346
Wiper Blades
346
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
347
Adding Washer Fluid
349
Exhaust System
349
Cooling System
351
Coolant Checks
352
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
352
Selection Of Coolant
352
Adding Coolant
353
Cooling System Pressure Cap
354
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
355
Coolant Level
355
Points To Remember
356
Brake System
357
Brake Master Cylinder
357
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
359
Lubricant Selection
359
Fluid Level Check
360
Frequency Of Fluid Change
360
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
360
Selection Of Lubricant
360
Special Additives
361
Fluid Level Check
361
Fluid And Filter Changes
362
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
362
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
362
What Causes Corrosion?
362
Washing
363
Special Care
363
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
364
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
366
Interior Care
366
Cleaning Headlights
367
Glass Surfaces
367
Instrument Panel Cover
368
Instrument Panel Bezels
368
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
368
Seat Belt Maintenance
369
Convertible Top Care – If Equipped
369
Washing
370
General Cleaning
370
FUSES
371
Interior Fuses
371
Underhood Fuses
373
VEHICLE STORAGE
376
REPLACEMENT BULBS
376
BULB REPLACEMENT
378
Headlamps
378
Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps
378
Front Fog Lamps
379
Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps
379
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
379
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
380
FLUID CAPACITIES
381
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
381
Engine
381
Chassis
382
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
385
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
386
Maintenance Chart
388
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
391
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
392
Prepare For The Appointment
392
Prepare A List
392
Be Reasonable With Requests
392
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
392
FCA US LLC Customer Center
393
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
393
Service Contract
394
WARRANTY INFORMATION
395
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
395
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
395
In Canada
396
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
396
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
397
Treadwear
397
Traction Grades
398
Temperature Grades
398
INDEX
401
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