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User Manual

For 2016 FIAT 500.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL7
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS9
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER9
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS10
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS13
    • Mechanical Ignition Key Removal13
    • Locking Doors With A Key15
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder15
  • SENTRY KEY15
    • Replacement Keys16
    • General Information16
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM17
    • To Arm The System17
    • To Disarm The System:17
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED18
    • To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate18
    • Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press18
    • Opening Power Top Remote Function19
    • To Lock The Doors And Liftgate20
    • Programming Additional Key Fobs20
    • Key Fob Battery Replacement20
    • General Information22
  • DOOR LOCKS22
    • Power Door Locks — If Equipped24
    • Auto Door Locks25
  • POWER WINDOWS25
    • Power Window Switches25
    • Auto-Down26
    • Wind Buffeting27
  • LIFTGATE27
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS28
    • Important Safety Precautions28
    • Seat Belt Systems30
      • Driver And Passenger BeltAlert (If Equipped)30
      • Lap/Shoulder Belts32
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions34
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure36
      • Seat Belt Extender37
      • Seat Belts And Pregnant Women38
      • Seat Belt Pretensioner38
      • Energy Management Feature39
      • Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)39
    • Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)41
      • Air Bag System Components41
      • Advanced Front Air Bags42
      • Advanced Front Air Bag Features43
      • Advanced Front Air Bag Operation44
      • Knee Impact Bolsters45
      • Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag45
      • Supplemental Side Air Bags46
      • If A Deployment Occurs50
      • Enhanced Accident Response System52
      • Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure52
      • Air Bag Warning Light54
      • Maintaining Your Air Bag System55
      • Event Data Recorder (EDR)56
    • Child Restraints57
      • Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles58
      • Infants And Child Restraints59
      • Older Children And Child Restraints60
      • Children Too Large For Booster Seats61
      • Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints63
      • Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System64
      • LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle65
      • Locating LATCH Anchorages68
      • Locating Tether Anchorages68
      • Center Seat LATCH69
      • To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint69
      • How To Stow An Unused Switchable (ALR) Seat Belt:70
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt72
      • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle72
      • Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)74
      • Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage75
    • Transporting Pets77
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS77
  • SAFETY TIPS78
    • Transporting Passengers78
    • Exhaust Gas79
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle80
      • Seat Belts80
      • Air Bag Warning Light80
      • Defroster80
      • Floor Mat Safety Information80
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle82
      • Tires82
      • Lights82
      • Door Latches82
      • Fluid Leaks82
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE83
  • POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED86
    • Lowering The Power Top87
    • Raising The Power Top87
    • Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure88
    • Wind Stop90
  • MIRRORS90
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror90
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped90
    • Power Mirrors91
      • Spotter Mirror — If Equipped92
    • Folding Mirrors93
    • Heated Mirrors — If Equipped93
    • Sun Visors94
  • SEATS94
    • Forward/Rearward Adjustment95
    • Recline Adjustment96
    • Seat Height Adjustment96
    • EZ Entry Feature97
    • Memory Feature98
      • Memory Function Option 1 — Full Seat Back And Track Fore/Aft Position Memory:98
      • Memory Function Option 2 — Seat Back Only Memory:98
    • Heated Seats — If Equipped98
    • Head Restraints99
      • Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats100
      • Rear Head Restraints101
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD103
  • LIGHTS105
    • Multifunction Lever105
    • Headlights105
    • High Beams106
    • Flash-To-Pass106
    • Parking Lights106
    • Daytime Running Lights107
    • Turn Signals107
    • Lane Change Assist108
    • Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay108
      • Activation108
      • Deactivation108
    • Interior Lights108
      • Interior Light Timing (Center Position)109
      • Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)109
    • Fog Lights — If Equipped110
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS110
    • Front Windshield Wiper Operation110
      • Windshield Wiper Off111
      • Intermittent Wiper Operation111
      • Low Speed111
      • High Speed111
      • Manual High Speed/Mist111
      • Front Windshield Washer Operation112
    • Rear Windshield Wiper112
      • Rear Windshield Washer Operation113
  • TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED113
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL114
    • To Activate115
    • To Set A Desired Speed116
    • To Deactivate116
    • To Resume Speed116
    • To Vary The Speed Setting116
    • To Accelerate For Passing118
      • Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills118
  • REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED118
    • Rear Park Assist Sensors119
    • Rear Park Assist Warning Display119
    • Rear Park Assist Display119
    • Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts120
    • Failure Indications122
    • Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System123
    • Park Assist System Usage Precautions123
  • POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED125
    • To Open126
    • To Close126
    • Pinch Protect Feature127
    • Wind Buffeting127
    • Emergency Operation127
    • Sun Shade — If Equipped128
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS128
  • CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED131
  • CUPHOLDERS131
  • STORAGE132
    • Glove Compartment132
  • CARGO AREA FEATURES133
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES135
    • Rear Window Defroster135
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL137
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES139
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS140
  • WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS148
    • Red Telltale Indicator Lights149
      • Air Bag Warning Light149
      • Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light150
      • Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped151
      • Brake Warning Light152
      • Battery Charge Warning Light154
      • Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light155
      • Oil Pressure Warning Light156
      • Engine Temperature Warning Light157
      • Door Open Warning Light158
      • Liftgate Open Warning Light159
      • Transmission Fault Warning Light159
      • Hood Open Warning Light — If Equipped160
    • Yellow Telltale Indicator Lights161
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light161
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light164
      • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light165
      • Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)166
      • Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped168
      • Rear Defrost Light168
      • Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Indicator Light170
      • Generic Warning Indicator Light171
      • Icy Road Condition Indicator Light171
      • Exterior Bulb Failure Indicator Light172
      • Stop Light Failure Indicator Light172
      • Glow Plug Light — If Equipped173
    • Green Telltale Indicator Lights174
      • Turn Signal Indicator Lights174
      • Park/Headlight ON Indicator Light174
      • Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped175
      • Cruise Control Engaged Indicator Light — If Equipped175
    • Blue Telltale Indicator Lights176
      • High Beam Indicator Light176
    • White Telltale Indicator Lights177
      • Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light177
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)178
    • EVIC Control Buttons178
    • Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Menu179
    • Change Engine Oil Indicator System181
      • Change Engine Oil181
    • Trip Computer182
    • Trip Button182
      • New Trip182
      • Start Of Trip Procedure183
      • Exit Trip183
    • Tire Pressure183
    • Trip Functions183
    • Values Displayed184
      • Range184
      • Distance Traveled185
      • Average Economy185
      • Instantaneous Economy185
      • Average Speed185
      • Travel Time185
    • Submenu Personal Settings186
      • Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning Buzzer Volume)186
      • Service – If Equipped187
      • Headlight Adjustment – If Equipped188
      • Trip B Data (Trip B On)190
      • Audio Repetition (Repeat Audio Information)191
      • Navigation Repetition — If Equipped192
  • CYBERSECURITY193
  • UCONNECT RADIOS195
  • IPOD/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED195
  • UCONNECT SETTINGS196
    • Buttons On The Faceplate197
    • Buttons On The Touchscreen197
    • Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 5.0 Settings197
      • Display198
      • Units199
      • Voice199
      • Clock & Date200
      • Safety/Assistance200
      • Lights201
      • Doors & Locks201
      • Engine Off Options201
      • Audio202
      • Phone/Bluetooth203
      • SiriusXM Setup — If Equipped203
      • Restore Settings204
      • Clear Personal Data204
  • UCONNECT 5.0 VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS205
    • Introducing Uconnect205
    • Get Started205
    • Basic Voice Commands207
    • Radio207
    • Media208
    • Voice Text Reply209
    • Radio Operation And Mobile Phones210
    • Harmful Interference Statement211
    • Additional Information211
  • STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS211
    • Radio Operation212
  • RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES213
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS213
    • Manual Heating And Air Conditioning213
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)216
      • Climate Control Functions219
      • Automatic Operation220
      • Manual Operation221
    • Operating Tips221
      • Window Fogging221
      • Summer Operation222
      • Winter Operation222
      • Vacation Storage222
      • Operating Tips Chart223
• STARTING AND OPERATING225
  • STARTING PROCEDURES229
    • Manual Transmission — If Equipped229
    • Automatic Transmission — If Equipped229
    • Normal Starting229
    • Cold Weather Operation230
    • Extended Park Starting230
    • If Engine Fails To Start231
    • After Starting232
    • Turbocharger “Cool Down”232
  • MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED232
    • Five-Speed Manual Transmission232
    • Recommended Shift Speeds234
    • Downshifting235
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED235
    • Key Ignition Park Interlock237
    • Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System237
    • Six-Speed Automatic Transmission237
    • Gear Ranges238
      • PARK (P)239
      • REVERSE (R)241
      • NEUTRAL (N)241
      • DRIVE (D)242
      • Transmission Limp Home Mode243
  • AUTOSTICK244
    • Operation244
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES245
    • Acceleration245
    • Traction246
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER246
    • Flowing/Rising Water247
    • Shallow Standing Water247
  • POWER STEERING248
  • PARKING BRAKE250
  • SPORT MODE252
    • Manual Transmission — If Equipped252
    • Automatic Transmission — If Equipped253
  • BRAKE SYSTEM254
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM254
    • Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)254
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)256
    • Traction Control System (TCS)256
    • Hill Start Assist (HSA)257
      • HSA Activation Criteria257
      • Disabling/Enabling HSA258
    • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)258
      • ESC Operating Modes261
    • ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light262
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION263
    • Tire Markings263
      • Tire Sizing Chart265
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)267
    • Tire Terminology And Definitions268
    • Tire Loading And Tire Pressure270
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard Location270
      • Tire And Loading Information Placard271
      • Loading272
  • TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION275
    • Tire Pressure275
      • Safety275
      • Fuel Economy276
      • Tread Wear276
      • Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability276
    • Tire Inflation Pressures276
    • Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation278
    • Radial Ply Tires278
    • Tire Types279
      • All Season Tires — If Equipped279
      • Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped279
      • Snow Tires280
    • Run Flat Tires — If Equipped281
    • Spare Tires — If Equipped281
      • Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped281
      • Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped282
      • Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped282
      • Full Size Spare — If Equipped283
      • Limited Use Spare — If Equipped284
    • Tire Spinning285
    • Tread Wear Indicators285
    • Life Of Tire286
    • Replacement Tires287
  • TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)289
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS290
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)291
    • Premium TPM System With Comfort Cluster294
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings294
      • TPMS Warnings294
    • Premium TPM System With (TFT) Tire Pressure Display Screen296
      • Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings296
      • TPMS Warning297
    • General Information299
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine300
    • Reformulated Gasoline300
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends301
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles301
    • MMT In Gasoline302
    • Materials Added To Fuel302
    • Fuel System Cautions303
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings304
  • ADDING FUEL304
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)304
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message306
  • TRAILER TOWING306
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)307
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle307
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES309
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS311
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS311
  • TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED312
    • Tire Service Kit Storage313
    • Tire Service Kit Components And Operation313
      • Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses314
    • Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions314
    • Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit317
      • (A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:317
      • (B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:317
      • (C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:318
      • (D) Drive Vehicle:320
      • (E) After Driving:321
      • (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:322
  • WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS323
    • Torque Specifications323
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED325
    • Jack Location326
    • Spare Tire Removal326
    • Preparations For Jacking328
    • Jacking Instructions329
    • Road Tire Installation336
      • Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers336
      • Vehicles Without Wheel Covers337
    • Spare Tire Stowage337
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE338
    • Preparations For Jump-Start338
    • Jump-Starting Procedure340
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE342
  • GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE343
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE344
    • Automatic Transmission346
    • Manual Transmission347
  • ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)347
  • EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)347
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE349
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L351
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO352
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II353
    • Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity353
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS354
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS356
  • DEALER SERVICE356
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES356
    • Engine Oil357
      • Checking Oil Level357
      • Change Engine Oil358
      • Engine Oil Selection — 1.4L Engine358
      • Engine Oil Selection — 1.4L Turbo Engine359
      • American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol359
      • Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 1.4L Engine359
      • Engine Oil Viscosity — 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE Grade)360
      • Synthetic Engine Oils360
      • Materials Added To Engine Oil360
      • Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters361
    • Engine Oil Filter361
      • Engine Oil Filter Selection361
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter361
      • Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection362
    • Maintenance-Free Battery362
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance363
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R134a — If Equipped364
      • Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling R1234yf — If Equipped364
      • A/C Air Filter365
    • Body Lubrication367
    • Wiper Blades368
      • Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation369
    • Adding Washer Fluid371
    • Exhaust System371
    • Cooling System374
      • Coolant Checks374
      • Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill375
      • Selection Of Coolant375
      • Adding Coolant376
      • Cooling System Pressure Cap377
      • Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant378
      • Coolant Level378
      • Points To Remember379
    • Brake System380
      • Brake Master Cylinder380
    • Manual Transmission — If Equipped382
      • Lubricant Selection382
      • Fluid Level Check382
      • Frequency Of Fluid Change383
    • Automatic Transmission — If Equipped383
      • Selection Of Lubricant383
      • Special Additives383
      • Fluid Level Check384
      • Fluid And Filter Changes384
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion385
      • Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion385
      • What Causes Corrosion?385
      • Washing386
      • Special Care386
      • Wheel And Wheel Trim Care387
      • Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped389
      • Interior Care389
      • Cleaning Headlights391
      • Glass Surfaces391
      • Instrument Panel Cover391
      • Instrument Panel Bezels392
      • Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses392
      • Seat Belt Maintenance392
    • Convertible Top Care — If Equipped393
      • Washing394
      • General Cleaning394
  • FUSES395
    • Interior Fuses396
    • Underhood Fuses399
  • VEHICLE STORAGE402
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS403
  • BULB REPLACEMENT404
    • Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam404
    • Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps405
    • Front Fog Lamps405
    • Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps406
    • Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps406
    • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)407
  • FLUID CAPACITIES408
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS409
    • Engine409
    • Chassis411
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES413
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE414
    • Maintenance Chart416
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE421
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE423
    • Prepare For The Appointment423
    • Prepare A List423
    • Be Reasonable With Requests423
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE423
    • FIAT Customer Center424
    • FIAT Canada Customer Center424
    • In Mexico Contact425
    • Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands425
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)425
    • Service Contract425
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION427
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS427
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.427
    • In Canada427
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS428
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES429
    • Treadwear429
    • Traction Grades429
    • Temperature Grades430
• INDEX431