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Author: Fiat
Updated: 2023-06-04
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INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
13
Ignition Switch
13
Locking Doors With A Key
15
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16
SENTRY KEY®
16
Replacement Keys
17
General Information
17
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
17
To Arm The System
17
To Disarm The System
18
Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) — If Equipped
19
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
20
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
21
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
21
Programming Additional Transmitters
21
Request For Additional Remote Controls
21
Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote Control
22
General Information
22
DOOR LOCKS
23
Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open
25
Auto — Relocking (Only For Rear Doors)
26
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
26
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
26
POWER WINDOWS
27
Power Window Switches
27
Auto-Down
28
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
28
Resetting The Auto Up Feature
29
Wind Buffeting
29
LIFTGATE
30
Liftgate Emergency Release
30
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
32
Important Safety Precautions
32
Seat Belt Systems
33
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
34
Lap/Shoulder Belts
35
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
38
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
40
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
41
Seat Belt Pretensioner
41
Energy Management Feature
42
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped
42
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
44
Air Bag System Components
44
Advanced Front Air Bags
45
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
46
Advanced Front Air Bag Operation
47
Knee Impact Bolsters
48
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
48
Supplemental Side Air Bags
48
If A Deployment Occurs
53
Enhanced Accident Response System
54
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURE
55
Air Bag Warning Light
57
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
58
Child Restraints
59
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
61
Infants And Child Restraints
62
Older Children And Child Restraints
62
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
64
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
65
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
66
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
67
Locating LATCH Anchorages
69
Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
70
Center Seat LATCH:
71
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
71
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt:
72
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
73
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
74
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
76
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
77
Transporting Pets
79
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
79
SAFETY TIPS
80
Transporting Passengers
80
Exhaust Gas
81
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
82
Seat Belts
82
Air Bag Warning Light
82
Defroster
82
Floor Mat Safety Information
82
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
84
Tires
84
Lights
84
Door Latches
84
Fluid Leaks
84
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
85
MIRRORS
88
Inside Day/Night Mirror
88
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
89
Conversation Mirror — If Equipped
90
Power Mirrors
90
Folding Mirrors
91
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
91
Sun Visors
91
Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature
92
SEATS
93
Front Seats
93
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
93
Seat Height Adjustment
94
Recliner Adjustment
94
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
96
Heated Seats — If Equipped
96
Rear Seats
97
Rear Seats Forward/Rearward Adjustment
97
Reclining Rear Seats
98
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat
99
Rear Armrest — If equipped
101
Head Restraints
102
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
102
Rear Head Restraints
104
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
106
LIGHTS
107
Multifunction Lever
107
Headlights
108
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
109
High Beams
109
Flash-To-Pass
109
Parking Lights
109
Turn Signals
109
Lane Change Assist
110
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
110
Activation
110
Deactivation
110
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
110
Interior Lights
111
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
113
Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
114
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
114
Front Windshield Wiper Operation
114
Windshield Wiper Off
115
Intermittent Speed
115
Low Speed
115
High Speed
115
Manual High Speed/Mist
115
Front Windshield Washer Operation
115
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
117
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
118
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
119
To Activate
120
To Set A Desired Speed
121
To Deactivate
121
To Resume Speed
121
To Vary The Speed Setting
121
To Accelerate For Passing
123
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
123
REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
123
Rear Park Assist Sensors
124
Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts
124
Failure Indications
126
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System
126
Park Assist System Usage Precautions
127
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
129
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
131
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
132
Programming A Rolling Code
132
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Rolling Code)
134
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
134
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Non-Rolling Code)
135
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
136
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button (Canadian/Gate Operator)
137
Using HomeLink®
137
Security
137
Troubleshooting Tips
138
General Information
139
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
139
To Open
141
To Close
141
Wind Buffeting
141
Power Sun Blind
141
POWER OUTLETS
142
CIGAR LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED
143
CUPHOLDERS
144
STORAGE
145
Glove Compartment
145
Front Center Armrest Storage — If Equipped
147
REAR CARGO STORAGE FEATURES
148
Securing Your Load
152
Storage Compartments
154
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
154
Rear Window Defroster
154
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK-IF EQUIPPED
155
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
157
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
159
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
160
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
161
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
171
EVIC Screen
171
EVIC Control Buttons
172
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup Menu
173
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
174
Trip Computer
175
Trip Button
175
New Trip
176
Start Of Trip Procedure
176
Exit Trip
176
Trip Functions
176
Values Displayed
177
Range
177
Distance Traveled
178
Average Economy
178
Instant Economy
178
Average Speed
178
Travel Time
178
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
178
Belt Buzzer (Buzzer Activation For BeltAlert® Indication)
178
Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning Buzzer Volume)
179
Speed Buzzer (Speed Limit)
179
Dimmer
180
Hill Start Assist
181
Exit Menu
181
Uconnect® RADIOS
181
iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL
181
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
182
Radio Operation
183
Player Operation
183
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
184
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
184
CLIMATE CONTROLS
185
Manual Climate Control System
185
Controls
185
Rear Window Defrosting
188
Air Recirculation
188
Air Distribution Selection
189
Additional Electric Heater (If Equipped)
189
System Maintenance
190
Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System (If Equipped)
190
Controls
190
Description
193
Switching On The Climate Control System
194
Adjusting The Air Temperature
195
Air Distribution Selection
196
AUTO Button
197
SYNC Button
198
Air Recirculation
198
Climate Control System Compressor
199
Rapid Window Demisting (MAX-DEF function)
200
Rear Window Defrosting
201
Switching Off The Climate Control System
201
Additional Heater (If Equipped)
202
Uconnect® VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS
202
Introducing Uconnect®
202
Get Started
204
Basic Voice Commands
205
Radio
206
Media
208
Phone
209
Navigation (6.5A/6.5AN)
211
Voice Text Reply
211
Additional Information
212
STARTING AND OPERATING
213
STARTING PROCEDURES
216
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
216
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
216
Normal Starting
216
Cold Weather Operation
217
Extended Park Starting
217
If Engine Fails To Start
218
After Starting
218
Turbo Charger “Cool Down”
218
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
219
Downshifting
220
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED
221
Key Ignition Park Interlock
222
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
222
Six-Speed Euro Twin Clutch Transmission — If Equipped
223
Gear Ranges
224
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (Aisin F21-250 HD) — If Equipped
233
Gear Ranges
235
AUTOSTICK
240
Operation
240
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
242
Acceleration
242
Traction
242
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
243
Flowing/Rising Water
243
Shallow Standing Water
243
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
244
PARKING BRAKE
245
BRAKE SYSTEM
247
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
247
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
247
Brake Assist System (BAS)
249
Traction Control System (TCS)
250
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
250
HSA Activation Criteria
250
Disabling/Enabling HSA
251
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
251
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
252
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
253
ESC Operating Modes
254
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
255
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
256
Tire Markings
256
Tire Sizing Chart
258
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
260
Tire Terminology And Definitions
262
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
263
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
263
Tire And Loading Information Placard
264
Loading
265
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
268
Tire Pressure
268
Safety
268
Fuel Economy
269
Tread Wear
269
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
269
Tire Inflation Pressures
270
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
271
Radial Ply Tires
272
Tire Types
272
All Season Tires — If Equipped
272
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
273
Snow Tires
273
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
274
Spare Tires — If Equipped
274
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
275
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
275
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
276
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
276
Tire Spinning
277
Tread Wear Indicators
277
Life Of Tire
278
Replacement Tires
279
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
281
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
282
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
283
Base System
286
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
286
Check TPMS Warnings
286
General Information
288
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — 1.4L Turbo
288
Reformulated Gasoline
289
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
289
MMT In Gasoline
290
Materials Added To Fuel
290
Fuel System Cautions
291
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
292
ADDING FUEL
292
TRAILER TOWING
294
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
295
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
295
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
297
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
299
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
299
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
300
Torque Specifications
301
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
303
Tire Service Kit Storage
303
Tire Service Kit Components And Operation
303
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
304
Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions
304
Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit
307
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:
307
(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:
307
(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
308
(D) Drive Vehicle:
310
(E) After Driving:
311
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
312
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
312
Jack Location
313
Spare Tire Removal
314
Preparations For Jacking
315
Jacking Instructions
315
Spare Tire Stowage
320
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
320
Preparations For Jump-Start
321
Jump-Starting Procedure
322
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
325
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
326
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
328
Manual Transmission
328
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission
329
Automatic Transmission
329
IGNITION KEY REMOVAL OVERRIDE
330
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL
332
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
333
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
335
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
336
REPLACEMENT PARTS
336
DEALER SERVICE
337
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
337
Engine Oil
338
Checking Oil Level
338
Change Engine Oil
339
Engine Oil Selection
339
Engine Oil Viscosity — 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE Grade)
339
Materials Added To Engine Oil
340
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
340
Engine Oil Filter
340
Engine Oil Filter Selection
340
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
340
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
341
Maintenance-Free Battery
341
Air Conditioner Maintenance
342
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf
343
A/C Air Filter
344
Body Lubrication
346
Wiper Blades
346
Service Position Strategy
347
Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
348
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
349
Adding Washer Fluid
350
Exhaust System
350
Cooling System
352
Coolant Checks
353
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
353
Selection Of Coolant
353
Adding Coolant
354
Cooling System Pressure Cap
356
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
356
Coolant Level
357
Points To Remember
357
Brake System
358
Brake Master Cylinder
358
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
360
Lubricant Selection
360
Fluid Level Check
360
Frequency Of Fluid Change
361
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission — If Equipped
361
Selection Of Lubricant
361
Special Additives
361
Fluid Level Check
362
Fluid Changes
362
Automatic Transmission — Aisin F21-250 HD Transmission — If Equipped
363
Selection Of Lubricant
363
Special Additives
363
Fluid Level Check
364
Fluid And Filter Changes
364
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
364
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
364
What Causes Corrosion?
365
Washing
365
Special Care
366
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
367
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
368
Interior Care
369
Cleaning Headlights
370
Glass Surfaces
370
Instrument Panel Cover
371
Instrument Panel Bezels
371
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
371
Seat Belt Maintenance
372
FUSES
372
Underhood Fuses
373
Interior Fuses
376
Rear Interior Fuses
377
VEHICLE STORAGE
377
REPLACEMENT BULBS
378
BULB REPLACEMENT
380
Headlamps Low Beam and High Beam
380
Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps
382
Front Fog Lamps
383
Front, Rear Roof Lamps
383
Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
383
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
384
FLUID CAPACITIES
384
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
385
Engine
385
Chassis
387
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
389
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
390
Maintenance Chart
392
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
395
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
396
Prepare For The Appointment
396
Prepare A List
396
Be Reasonable With Requests
396
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
396
FIAT Customer Center
397
FIAT Canada Customer Center
397
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
397
Service Contract
398
WARRANTY INFORMATION
399
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
399
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
399
In Canada
400
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
400
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
401
Treadwear
401
Traction Grades
402
Temperature Grades
402
INDEX
405
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