Get IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Guide for Fiat 500 C 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

CONTENTS

ꢀ HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . .198

ꢀ BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

▫ Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

▫ Replacing Interior Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

ꢀ FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

▫ Interior Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

▫ Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204

ꢀ TIRE SERVICE KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

▫ Tire Service Kit Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206

▫ Tire Service Kit Components And Operation . . .207

▫ Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions . . . . . . . . . .208

▫ Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit . . . . . . . . .210

ꢀ JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

▫ Preparations For Jump Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

▫ Jump Starting Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216

ꢀ GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217

ꢀ IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

ꢀ FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

ꢀ TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . .220

▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

▫ Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221

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ꢀ ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

ꢀ EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . .222

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

BULB REPLACEMENT

Replacement Bulbs

Interior Bulbs

The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the

instrument panel below the radio.

Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning

flashers. When the switch is activated, all direc-

tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming

traffic of an emergency. Push the switch a second time to

turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.

Bulb Number

C5W

Overhead Lamp

Courtesy Lamp

Rear Cargo Lamp

W5W

Do not use this emergency warning system when the

vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled

and it is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.

Exterior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Front Low and High

Beam Headlamp

Front Parking/Daytime

Running Lamps

HIR2LL

If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the

Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate with the

ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.

W21/5W

NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers

may wear down your battery.

Front Fog Lamps

H11LL

W3W

WY21W

WY5W

PY21W

W3W

Front Side Marker Lamps

Front Turn Signal Lamps

Side Direction Lamps

Rear Turn Signal Lamps

Rear Side Marker Lamps

Rear Tail and Stop Lamps

P21/5W

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Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running

Lamps

Bulb Number

W16W

Rear Backup Lamps

1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right.

2. Open the wheel housing access door.

Center High Mounted

Stop Lamp

License Plate Lamps

W5W

LED (See Authorized

Dealer)

NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that

can be purchased from an authorized dealer.

If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit an authorized

dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.

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Replacing Exterior Bulbs

Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam

1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp

housing.

Wheel Housing Access Door

2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise.

3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.

4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place.

5. Reinstall the plastic cap.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp

housing.

4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise.

5. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.

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6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket

clockwise into lamp locking it in place.

Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps

1. Open the liftgate.

7. Reinstall the plastic cap.

2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp

assembly.

Front Fog Lamps

To replace the front fog lights, see an authorized dealer.

Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps

1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand access

to side marker lamp.

2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise, and remove

the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.

3. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replacement

bulb.

4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,

and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.

Tail Lamp Assembly Screws

5. Reinstall the wheel liner.

3. Remove four screws and separate the backplate from the

lamp housing.

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4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing

them slightly and turning counter-clockwise.

FUSES

WARNING!

5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out.

6. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp.

Replacing Interior Bulbs

• When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-

priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as

the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another

fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown

fuse with metal wires or any other material. Do not

place a fuse inside a circuit breaker cavity or vice

versa. Failure to use proper fuses may result in

serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.

• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is

off and that all the other services are switched off

and/or disengaged.

Rear Cargo Lamp

1. Using a suitable tool open the light box.

2. Pull the bulb out.

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3. Replace the bulb, and reinstall the light box cover.

• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-

rized dealer.

• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air

bag system, braking system), power unit systems

(engine system, transmission system) or steering

system blows, contact an authorized dealer.

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Interior Fuses

The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module

(BCM) and is located on the driver’s side under the

instrument panel.

Fuse Panel

Vehicle Fuse

Number

Cavity

Mini Fuse

Description

1

2

F12

F32

7.5 Amp Brown

5 Amp Tan

Right Low Beam

Front and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk and

Door Courtesy Lights

3

4

F53

F38

5 Amp Tan

20 Amp Yellow

Instrument Panel Node

Central Door Locking

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Vehicle Fuse

Number

Cavity

Mini Fuse

Description

5

F36

10 Amp Red

Diagnostic Socket, Vehicle Radio, Climate

Control System

6

7

8

9

10

F43

F48

F13

F50

F51

20 Amp Yellow

7.5 Amp Brown

5 Amp Tan

Bi-Directional Washer

Passenger Power Window

Left Low Beam, Headlamp Leveling

Airbag

Vehicle Radio Switch, Climate Control

System, Stop Light, Clutch

7

11

12

F37

F49

5 Amp Tan

Stop Light Switch, Instrument Panel Node

Exterior Mirror, GPS, Electric Mirror,

Parking Sensor

13

14

F31

F47

5 Amp Tan

20 Amp Yellow

Ignition, Climate Control

Driver Power Window

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Underhood Fuses

The Front Distribution Unit is located on the right side of

the engine compartment, next to the battery. To access the

fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover.

Front Distribution Unit

The ID number of the electrical component corresponding

to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover.

Cavity

F01

F02

F03

F04

Maxi Fuse

60 Amp Blue

20 Amp Yellow

40 Amp Orange

70 Amp Tan

Mini Fuse

Description

Body Controller

Audio Amplifier

–

Ignition Switch

Anti-Lock Brake Pump

Electric Power Steering

Radiator Fan - Single Speed

F05

F06

20 Amp Yellow

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Cavity

F06

F07

F08

F09

F10

F11

F14

F15

F16

F17

F18

F19

F20

F21

F22

F23

F24

Maxi Fuse

Mini Fuse

–

Description

30 Amp Green

40 Amp Orange

Radiator Fan - Low Speed

Radiator Fan - High Speed

Blower Motor

–

10 Amp Red

15 Amp Blue

10 Amp Red

5 Amp Tan

15 Amp Blue

7.5 Amp Brown

25 Amp Clear

15 Amp Blue

5 Amp Tan

7.5 Amp Brown

15 Amp Blue

20 Amp Yellow

7.5 Amp Brown

Powertrain

Horn

Powertrain

Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)

High Beam (Shutter)

Cigar Lighter

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Transmission

Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)

Powertrain

Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)

Air Conditioning

Heated Seats – If Equipped

Fuel Pump

Powertrain

Anti-Lock Brake Valves

Stability Control System

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Cavity

F30

Maxi Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

–

15 Amp Blue

Fog Lamps

F82

F83

F84

F85

30 Amp Green

20 Amp Yellow

–

Sunroof/Convertible Top

Cooling Pump – If Equipped

Transmission

–

10 Amp Red

–

30 Amp Green

Rear Defroster

F87

F90

–

5 Amp Tan

Rear Defroster

Heated Mirrors – If Equipped

TIRE SERVICE KIT

Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can

be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws

or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire Service

Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approxi-

mately -4°F (-20°C).

This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to

drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a

maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Tire Service Kit Storage

The Tire Service Kit is located under the front driver’s seat.

Tire Service Kit Location

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Tire Service Kit Components And Operation

Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses

Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following

symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.

Selecting Air Mode

Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this

position for air pump operation only. Use the Black

Air Pump Hose (7) when selecting this mode.

Selecting Sealant Mode

Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to this

position to inject the Tire Service Kit Sealant and to

inflate the tire. Use the Sealant Hose (clear hose) (6) when

selecting this mode.

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Tire Service Kit Components

Using The Power Button

1 — Sealant Bottle

2 — Deflation Button

3 — Pressure Gauge

4 — Power Button

5 — Mode Select Knob

6 — Sealant Hose (Clear)

7 — Air Pump Hose (Black)

8 — Power Plug (located on the

bottom side of the Tire Service

Kit)

Push and release the Power Button (4) once to turn

on the Tire Service Kit. Push and release the Power Button

(4) again to turn Off the Tire Service Kit.

Using The Deflation Button

Push the Deflation Button (2) to reduce the air

pressure in the tire if it becomes over-inflated.

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Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions

• The Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) are a one tire

application use and need to be replaced after each use.

Always replace these components immediately at your

original equipment vehicle dealer.

• Replace the Tire Service Kit Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant

Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed at the

lower right hand corner on the bottle label) to assure

optimum operation of the system. Refer to “Sealing A

Tire With Tire Service Kit” section (F) “Sealant Bottle

And Hose Replacement”.

• When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form,

clean water and a damp cloth will remove the material

from the vehicle or tire and wheel components. Once the

sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and properly

discarded.

• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on

the wheel is free of debris before connecting the Tire

Service Kit.

• You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate

bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles,

located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on the

bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls, rafts, or

similar inflatable items. However, use only the Air Pump

Hose (7) and make sure the Mode Select Knob (5) is in

the Air Mode when inflating such items to avoid inject-

ing sealant into them. The Tire Service Kit Sealant is only

intended to seal punctures less than 1/4 inch (6 mm)

diameter in the tread of your tire.

Tire Service Kit Expiration Date Location

• Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses.

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WARNING!

WARNING! (Continued)

provided. Failure to follow these warnings can result

in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your

passengers, and others around you.

• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle

closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid

the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service

Kit.

• Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit

to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire

Service Kit sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed,

or absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and

respiratory irritation. Flush immediately with plenty

of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin.

Change clothing as soon as possible, if there is any

contact with clothing.

• Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains latex. In

case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physi-

cian immediately. Keep Tire Service Kit out of reach

of children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately

with plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do

not induce vomiting! Consult a physician immedi-

ately.

• Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle under

the following circumstances:

– If the puncture in the tire tread is approximately

1/4 inch (6 mm) or larger.

– If the tire has any sidewall damage.

– If the tire has any damage from driving with

extremely low tire pressure.

– If the tire has any damage from driving on a flat

tire.

– If the wheel has any damage.

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– If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or the

wheel.

• Keep Tire Service Kit away from open flames or heat

source.

• A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a collision

or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the

vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service Kit in the place

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Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit

3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground next to the

deflated tire.

(A) Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit:

4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the

fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve

stem.

1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s

Hazard Warning flashers.

2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the

deflated tire) is in a position that is near to the ground.

This will allow the Tire Service Kit Hoses (6) and (7) to

reach the valve stem and keep the Tire Service Kit flat on

the ground. This will provide the best positioning of the

kit when injecting the sealant into the deflated tire and

running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to

place the valve stem in this position before proceeding.

5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the

vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.

NOTE: Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or

nails) from the tire.

(C) Injecting Tire Service Kit Sealant Into The

Deflated Tire:

• Always start the engine before turning ON the Tire

3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in

Gear (manual transmission) and place the ignition in the

OFF position.

Service Kit.

NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the park-

ing brake engaged and the gear selector in NEUTRAL.

4. Apply the parking brake.

• After pushing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white

fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1) through the

Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.

(B) Setting Up To Use Tire Service Kit:

1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Sealant

Mode position.

NOTE: Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the

tire.

2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap

from the fitting at the end of the hose.

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If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within 0 – 10

seconds through the Sealant Hose (6):

If the sealant (white fluid) does flow through the Sealant

Hose (6):

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn Off the Tire Service

Kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem.

Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the

Sealant Hose (6) to the valve stem. Check that the Mode

Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not

Air Mode. Push the Power Button (4) to turn On the Tire

Service Kit.

1. Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer

flowing through the hose (typically takes 30 - 70 sec-

onds). As the sealant flows through the Sealant Hose (6),

the Pressure Gauge (3) can read as high as 70 psi

(4.8 Bar). The Pressure Gauge (3) will decrease quickly

from approximately 70 psi (4.8 Bar) to the actual tire

pressure when the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty.

2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt power

outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if available.

Make sure the engine is running before turning ON the

Tire Service Kit.

2. The pump will start to inject air into the tire immedi-

ately after the Sealant Bottle (1) is empty. Continue to

operate the pump and inflate the tire to the pressure

indicated on the tire pressure label on the driver-side

latch pillar (recommended pressure). Check the tire

pressure by looking at the Pressure Gauge (3).

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3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous

use. Call for assistance.

If the tire does not inflate to at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar)

pressure within 15 minutes:

NOTE: If the Mode Select Knob (5) is on Air Mode and the

pump is operating, air will dispense from the Air Pump

Hose (7) only, not the Sealant Hose (6).

• The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive

the vehicle further. Call for assistance.

NOTE: If the tire becomes overinflated, push the Deflation

Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended

inflation pressure before continuing.

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If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at

least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes:

(D) Drive Vehicle:

Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating the tire,

drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or ten minutes to ensure

distribution of the Tire Service Kit Sealant within the tire.

Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn off the Tire Service

Kit.

2. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the top of the

Sealant Bottle (1) and place the sticker on the instrument

panel.

WARNING!

Tire Service Kit is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have

the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using

Tire Service Kit. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) until

the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this

warning can result in injuries that are serious or fatal

to you, your passengers, and others around you.

3. Immediately disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the

valve stem, reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of the

hose, and place the Tire Service Kit in the vehicle storage

location. Quickly proceed to (D) “Drive Vehicle.”

CAUTION!

(E) After Driving:

• The metal end fitting from Power Plug (8) may get

hot after use, so it should be handled carefully.

• Failure to reinstall the cap on the fitting at the end of

the Sealant Hose (6) can result in sealant contacting

your skin, clothing, and the vehicle’s interior. It can

also result in sealant contacting internal Tire Service

Kit components which may cause permanent damage

to the kit.

Pull over to a safe location. Refer to “Whenever You Stop

To Use Tire Service Kit” before continuing.

1. Push in the Mode Select Knob (5) and turn to the Air

Mode position.

2. Uncoil the power plug and insert the plug into the

vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.

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3. Uncoil the Air Pump Hose (7) (black in color) and screw

the fitting at the end of hose (7) onto the valve stem.

4. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the

earliest opportunity at an authorized dealer or tire

service center.

4. Check the pressure in the tire by reading the Pressure

Gauge (3).

5. Remove the Speed Limit sticker from the instrument

panel after the tire has been repaired.

If tire pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 Bar):

6. Replace the Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6)

assembly at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Refer to “(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement”.

The tire is too badly damaged. Do not attempt to drive the

vehicle further. Call for assistance.

If the tire pressure is 19 psi (1.3 Bar) or higher:

NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the autho-

rized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed

using the Tire Service Kit.

1. Push the Power Button (4) to turn on Tire Service Kit

and inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire

and loading information label on the driver-side door

opening.

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(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:

1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color).

NOTE: If the tire becomes over-inflated, push the Deflation

Button to reduce the tire pressure to the recommended

inflation pressure before continuing.

2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the

recessed area under the sealant bottle.

2. Disconnect the Tire Service Kit from the valve stem,

reinstall the cap on the valve stem and unplug from

12 Volt outlet.

3. Push the Sealant Bottle release button. The Sealant Bottle

(1) will pop up. Remove the bottle and dispose of it

accordingly.

3. Place the Tire Service Kit in its proper storage area in the

vehicle.

4. Clean any remaining sealant from the Tire Service Kit

housing.

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5. Position the new Sealant Bottle (1) in the housing so that

the Sealant Hose (6) aligns with the hose slot in the front

of the housing. Push the bottle into the housing. An

audible click will be heard indicating the bottle is locked

into place.

WARNING!

Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is frozen.

It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.

CAUTION!

6. Verify that the cap is installed on the fitting at the end of

the Sealant Hose (6) and return the hose to its storage

area (located on the bottom of the air pump).

Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other

booster source with a system voltage greater than 12

Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator

or electrical system may occur.

7. Return the Tire Service Kit to its storage location in the

vehicle.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

Preparations For Jump Start

If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be jump-

started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another

vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. Jump

starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please

follow the procedures in this section carefully.

The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front

headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield.

NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack, follow

the manufacturer’s operating instructions and precautions.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your

skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is

flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or

sparks away from the battery.

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis-

sion into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical

accessories.

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3. Remove the protective cover over the positive (+) bat-

tery post. To remove the cover, push the locking tab and

pull upward on the cover.

Positive Battery Post Location

WARNING!

4. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park

the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, apply the

parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever

the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition

switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan

blades.

WARNING!

• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch

bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent

electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could

establish a ground connection and personal injury

could result.

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Jump Starting Procedure

the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery

and the fuel injection system.

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could

result in personal injury or property damage due to

battery explosion.

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post

of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark

could cause the battery to explode and could result in

personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do

not use any other exposed metal parts.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in

damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle

or the discharged vehicle.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster

battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start

the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

Connecting The Jumper Cables

6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in

the reverse sequence.

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the

positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the engine

ground (-) of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

3. Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the

negative (-) post of the booster battery.

2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from

the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of

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4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from

the positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

3. Remove the gear selector override access cover (located

on the right side of the gear selector housing) by prying

at the bottom edge of the cover.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle,

you should have the battery and charging system in-

spected at an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets

draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not

in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged

in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s

battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery

life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

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GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE

Gear Selector Override Access Hole

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.

If a malfunction occurs and the gear selector cannot be

moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following

procedure to temporarily move the gear selector:

5. Insert a small screwdriver or similar tool into the access

hole, and push and hold the override release lever in.

1. Turn the engine OFF.

6. Move the gear selector to the NEUTRAL position.

7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.

8. Reinstall the gear selector override access cover.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.

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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

WARNING! (Continued)

In any of the following situations, you can reduce the

potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.

open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.

Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when

the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

• On the highways — slow down.

• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in

CAUTION!

NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an

impending overheat condition:

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your

vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the

instrument cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull

over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle. Turn

off the air conditioning and wait until the pointer

drops back into the normal range. If the pointer

remains on the H (red) mark for more than a minute,

turn the engine off immediately and call for service.

• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C

system adds heat to the engine cooling system and

turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.

• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum

heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to

high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement

to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the

engine cooling system.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can

often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering

wheel right and left to clear the area around the front

wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and

REVERSE (with automatic transmission) or SECOND

WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine

coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you

see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not

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GEAR and REVERSE (with manual transmission), while

gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of

accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking

motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing the engine.

CAUTION!

• Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead

to transmission overheating and failure. Allow the

engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL

for at least one minute after every five rocking-

motion cycles. This will minimize overheating and

reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure

during prolonged efforts to free a stuck vehicle.

• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between

DRIVE/SECOND GEAR and REVERSE, do not spin

the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-

train damage may result.

NOTE: Push the ꢁESC Offꢁ switch, to place the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) system in ꢁPartial Offꢁ mode, before

rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in

“Safety” for further information. Once the vehicle has been

freed, push the ꢁESC Offꢁ switch again to restore ꢁESC Onꢁ

mode.

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WARNING!

• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast

may lead to transmission overheating and failure.

It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels

above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-

sion shifting occurring).

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated

by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even

failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and

injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels

faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30

seconds continuously without stopping when you are

stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no

matter what the speed.

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled

vehicle using a commercial towing service.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The

Ground

Automatic Transmis-

sion

Manual Transmission

Flat Tow

NONE

NOT ALLOWED

If transmission is operable:

• Transmission in NEUTRAL

• 65 mph (104 km/h) max speed

Wheel Lift Or

Dolly Tow

Rear

Front

ALL

NOT ALLOWED

OK

BEST METHOD

NOT ALLOWED

OK

Flatbed

BEST METHOD

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent

damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other

equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment

manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-

datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main

structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or

associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles

under tow must be observed.

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)

while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN

mode.

CAUTION!

• Do not use sling type equipment when towing.

Vehicle damage may occur.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not

attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-

age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.

• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-

ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-

age from improper towing is not covered under the

New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Automatic Transmission

Manual Transmission

• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.

• Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground)

• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off

with the transmission in NEUTRAL.

the ground).

• Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.

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If the ignition key is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is

discharged, refer to “Gear Selector Override” in this section

for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK in

order to move the vehicle.

• Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off

the ground).

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-

ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission

damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered

under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

• DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with an

automatic transmission. Damage to the drivetrain

will result. If these vehicles require towing, make

sure all drive wheels are OFF the ground.

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ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS)

This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident

Response System.

Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”

for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re-

sponse System (EARS) function.

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder

(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that

will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-

formed under certain crash or near crash-like situations,

such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.

Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”

for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY for Your Fiat 500 C 2 Door Second Generation (2016-2020)

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