2016 FIAT 500/500C Owner's Manual
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® 2016 FIAT 500/500c OWNER’S MANUAL VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA This manual illustrates and describes the operation of With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA features and equipment that are either standard or op- US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of disregard any features and equipment described in this accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- ments to its products without imposing any obligation drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- upon itself to install them on products previously manu- portation. factured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 1 INTRODUCTION . ..............................................................3 2 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..................................9 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..................................83 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................135 4 5 STARTINGANDOPERATING....................................................223 5 6 WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES..................................................305 6 7 MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE...................................................345 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ....................................................405 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................413 9 10 INDEX.....................................................................423 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........7 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............5 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....8 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............7 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as- FCA US LLC offers to its customers: sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc- • The Warranty with terms and conditions for maintain- tive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are ing its validity traditional to our vehicles. • The range of additional services available to FCA US This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- LLC customers tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- When it comes to service, remember that your authorized tions and recommendations in this manual will help dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. nicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction. INTRODUCTION 5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual 1 Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains a complete listing of all subjects. contains the information you desire. Consult the following table for a description of the Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and this Owner’s Manual: illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. 6 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 7 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 1 This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warn- ings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through Vehicle Identification Number the windshield. This number also appears engraved on the right front door sill under the sill scuff plate, on an adhesive label applied to the right door opening on the B-Pillar, on the vehicle registration and title. 8 INTRODUCTION VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED ............................16 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........17 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key................14 ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14 Press...............................17 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY ..........................14 ▫ Opening Power Top Remote Function .......18 ▫ Replacement Keys .....................15 ▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19 ▫ General Information ....................15 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........19 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............16 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........19 ▫ To Arm The System: ....................16 ▫ General Information ....................21 ▫ To Disarm The System: ..................16 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................22 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........41 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........24 ▫ Child Restraints .......................57 ▫ Auto Door Locks ......................25 ▫ Transporting Pets ......................76 Ⅵ POWER WINDOWS .....................25 Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....76 ▫ Power Window Switches .................25 Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS ..........................77 ▫ Auto-Down ..........................26 ▫ Transporting Passengers..................77 ▫ Wind Buffeting .......................27 ▫ Exhaust Gas ..........................78 Ⅵ LIFTGATE ............................27 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle .............................79 Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........28 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside ▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............28 The Vehicle ..........................81 ▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho- transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key 2 key, simply push the mechanical key release button. code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys. Mechanical Key Release Button 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Ignition Key Removal 1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an automatic transmission). 2. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position. 3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder. Ignition Switch Positions 1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK) 2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN) 3 — AVV (START) THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 WARNING! WARNING! (Continued) • Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis- operate power windows, other controls, or move 2 sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the the vehicle. engine OFF, remove the key fob from the ignition • Do not leave children or animals inside parked and lock your vehicle. vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may • Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with cause serious injury or death. access to an unlocked vehicle. • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is CAUTION! dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil- An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves. dren should be warned not to touch the parking Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all brake, brake pedal or the gear selector. the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. • Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could (Continued) 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Locking Doors With A Key The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro- door, turn the key to the left. To unlock the door, turn the grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate key to the right. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in “Main- the vehicle.