FIAT 500 NEWEST Model Owners Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL 2017 FIAT ® 500/500c

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non- drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans- portation. 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. This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op- tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve- ments to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manu- factured. Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .................................. 7 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................. 67 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...................................... 109 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................... 183 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ................................................. 249 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE .................................................. 281 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................... 329 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ............................................ 335 10 INDEX ..................................................................... 341 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

INTRODUCTION CONTENTS  INTRODUCTION .......................4  HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .............4  WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .............5  VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .......6  VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . .6 1

INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, dis- tinctive styling, and high quality. This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Informa- tion, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications carefully. Fol- lowing the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that FCA US LLC offers to its customers: • The Warranty with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity • The range of additional services available to FCA US LLC customers NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient refer- encing and remain with the vehicle when sold. When it comes to service, remember that your autho- rized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory- trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire. Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects. Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or through- out this Owner’s Manual: 4 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 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 Warnings and Cautions. 1 INTRODUCTION 5

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through 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. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. 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. Vehicle Identification Number Stamped VIN Location 6 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS  A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............9 ▫ Mechanical Ignition Key Removal ..........9 ▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............11 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............11  SENTRY KEY .........................11 ▫ Replacement Keys ....................12 ▫ General Information ...................12  VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .............12 ▫ To Arm The System....................12 ▫ To Disarm The System .................12  REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ...............13 ▫ To Unlock The Doors, Liftgate, And Charge Port Door ...........................13 ▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press ............................14 ▫ Opening Power Top Remote Function ......14 ▫ To Lock The Doors, Liftgate, And Charge Port Door ...........................15 ▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs .........15 ▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ............15 ▫ General Information ...................16  DOOR LOCKS ........................17 ▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped .........18 ▫ Auto Door Locks .....................19  POWER WINDOWS ....................19 ▫ Power Window Switches ................19 ▫ Auto-Down .........................20 ▫ Wind Buffeting ......................20  LIFTGATE ...........................20 2

 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .........21 ▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .......21 ▫ Important Safety Precautions .............21 ▫ Seat Belt Systems .....................23 ▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .......32 ▫ Child Restraints ......................45 ▫ Transporting Pets .....................61  ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .61  SAFETY TIPS .........................62 ▫ Transporting Passengers.................62 ▫ Exhaust Gas .........................63 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ............................63 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...................66 8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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