OWNER’S MANUAL
2013
2013 FIAT 500
13FF500-126-AF Sixth Edition Printed in U.S.A.
FIAT 500
FCA US LLC
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User Manual
For 2013 FIAT 500.
Summary of Contents for Fiat 2013 FIAT 500:
- INTRODUCTION5
- THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
- A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS13
- SENTRY KEY®15
- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED17
- DOOR LOCKS23
- POWER WINDOWS26
- LIFTGATE27
- OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS29
- Lap/Shoulder Belts32
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure37
- Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions37
- Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped38
- Energy Management Feature39
- Seat Belt Pretensioners39
- Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)40
- Seat Belt Extender41
- Seat Belts And Pregnant Women41
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags42
- Advanced Front Air Bag Features44
- Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls48
- Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)48
- Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units50
- Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit51
- Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units51
- Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units52
- Front And Side Impact Sensors52
- Enhanced Accident Response System53
- If A Deployment Occurs55
- Maintaining Your Air Bag System56
- Air Bag Warning Light57
- Event Data Recorder (EDR)57
- Child Restraints58
- Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles60
- Infants And Child Restraints61
- Older Children And Child Restraints61
- Children Too Large For Booster Seats63
- Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints64
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System65
- LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle66
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages69
- Locating The LATCH Anchorages70
- Center Seat LATCH70
- To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint70
- How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt71
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt72
- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle73
- Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)75
- Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped76
- Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage77
- Transporting Pets78
- ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS79
- SAFETY TIPS79
- UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE85
- POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED88
- MIRRORS91
- BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION — IF EQUIPPED96
- SEATS103
- TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD110
- LIGHTS112
- WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS117
- TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED120
- ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL121
- REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED124
- POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED129
- ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS132
- CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED135
- CUPHOLDERS136
- STORAGE137
- CARGO AREA FEATURES138
- REAR WINDOW FEATURES139
- UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL141
- INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES143
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — POP, LOUNGE, 500C144
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — SPORT144
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS146
- ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)158
- EVIC Displays159
- EVIC Control Buttons160
- Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Menu160
- Change Engine Oil Indicator System162
- Trip Computer163
- Trip Button163
- Trip Functions164
- Values Displayed165
- Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)166
- Dimmer166
- Speed Beep (Speed Limit)166
- Trip B Data (Trip B On)167
- Set Time (Clock)168
- Set Date169
- See Radio (Repeat Audio Information)170
- Speed Display170
- Autoclose171
- 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 Assist175
- Lock175
- Exit Menu176
- SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO176
- Introduction176
- Suggestions177
- Technical Specifications179
- Quick Guide180
- General Information183
- Functions And Adjustments184
- Turning The Car Radio On184
- Turning The Car Radio Off184
- Selecting The Radio Functions185
- Selecting The CD Function185
- Volume Adjustment185
- Mute/Pause Function185
- Audio Adjustment185
- Tone Adjustment186
- Balance Adjustment187
- Fader Adjustment187
- Loudness Function — If Equipped188
- Preset/User/Classic/Rock/Jazz Functions — If Equipped188
- User EQ Settings Function — If Equipped189
- Menu189
- Speed Volume Function — If Equipped190
- On Volume Limit190
- Radio Off Function191
- System Reset Function191
- Radio192
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio — If Equipped193
- CD Player196
- CD MP3 Player199
- Troubleshooting201
- iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED202
- STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS203
- CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE205
- RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES205
- CLIMATE CONTROLS206
- STARTING AND OPERATING217
- STARTING PROCEDURES221
- MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED223
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED226
- AUTOSTICK® — IF EQUIPPED234
- DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES236
- DRIVING THROUGH WATER237
- POWER STEERING239
- PARKING BRAKE240
- SPORT MODE242
- BRAKE SYSTEM244
- ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM246
- TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION253
- TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION264
- Tire Pressure264
- Tire Inflation Pressures265
- Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation266
- Radial Ply Tires267
- All Season Tires – If Equipped268
- Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped268
- Snow Tires268
- Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped269
- Compact Spare Tire269
- Tire Spinning270
- Tread Wear Indicators270
- Life Of Tire271
- Replacement Tires272
- TIRE CHAINS273
- TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS275
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)276
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS281
- FUEL REQUIREMENTS – 1.4L Turbo282
- ADDING FUEL286
- TRAILER TOWING288
- RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)289
- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES291
- HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS293
- IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS293
- TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED294
- JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED304
- JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE315
- FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE319
- SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE321
- TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE322
- ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM325
- MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE329
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L331
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO332
- ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II333
- EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS333
- REPLACEMENT PARTS335
- STUDIO SERVICE335
- MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES336
- Engine Oil337
- Checking Oil Level337
- Change Engine Oil337
- Engine Oil Selection338
- American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol338
- Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)338
- Engine Oil Viscosity - 1.4L Turbo (SAE Grade)339
- Synthetic Engine Oils339
- Materials Added To Engine Oil339
- Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters339
- Engine Oil Filter340
- Engine Air Cleaner Filter340
- Maintenance-Free Battery341
- Air Conditioner Maintenance342
- Body Lubrication346
- Wiper Blades346
- Adding Washer Fluid349
- Exhaust System349
- Cooling System351
- Brake System357
- Manual Transmission – If Equipped359
- Automatic Transmission – If Equipped360
- Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion362
- Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion362
- What Causes Corrosion?362
- Washing363
- Special Care363
- Wheel And Wheel Trim Care364
- Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped366
- Interior Care366
- Cleaning Headlights367
- Glass Surfaces367
- Instrument Panel Cover368
- Instrument Panel Bezels368
- Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses368
- Seat Belt Maintenance369
- Convertible Top Care – If Equipped369
- Engine Oil337
- FUSES371
- VEHICLE STORAGE376
- REPLACEMENT BULBS376
- BULB REPLACEMENT378
- FLUID CAPACITIES381
- FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS381
- MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES385
- IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE391
- INDEX401
