Fiat 500c (2013) User's Guide

2013 USER GUIDE

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the

vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle

control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler

Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme

caution when using any device or feature that may take their

attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell

phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other

devices by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous

and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also

dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving.

If you nd yourself unable to devote your full attention to

vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop

your vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of

cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always

the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you

with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed

contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect

Manuals,

Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing

Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside

Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic

format. We hope you nd it useful. Replacement DVD kits may

be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. FIAT is a

registered trademark of Fiat Group Marketing & Corporate

Communication S.p.A., used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.

If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle,

you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the

Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect

Manuals or

Warranty Booklet by calling 1-888-242-6342 (U.S.) or

1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.

Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of

collisions. 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 transportation.

Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,

your reexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been

drinking. Never drink and then drive.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FIAT ..............2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT .................4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .............6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ......................8

THEFT ALARM ...................8

POWER DOOR LOCKS ..............9

SEATBELT .....................9

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) - AIR BAGS .................10

CHILD RESTRAINTS ...............11

FRONTSEATS ..................13

REAR SEATS ....................15

TILT STEERING ..................15

HEATEDSEATS ..................16

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER

WIPER/WASHER LEVER .............20

SPEED CONTROL ................21

POWERWINDOWS ...............22

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........23

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS (ATC) ................24

REAR PARK ASSIST ................24

SPORT MODE ...................25

MANUAL TRANSMISSION ............25

POWER SUNROOF ...............26

POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION . . . 27

WIND BUFFETING ...............29

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER ............29

...17

..18

ELECTRONICS

YOURVEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM .......30

AM/FM RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND

SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO ...........32

BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE OPERATION ....34

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ...........39

ELECTRONICVEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) ..................40

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ..........40

TRIP BUTTON ..................41

POWER OUTLET .................42

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING ................43

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .........43

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .......44

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERWARNING LIGHTS

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........48

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .......49

TIREFIT KIT ....................56

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE .........62

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE .............64

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........64

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE

SYSTEM ......................66

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..........67

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........68

..44

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD .............69

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........70

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ............72

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........74

FUSES .......................78

TIRE PRESSURES .................80

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......81

EXTERIOR BULBS ................81

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

FIAT CUSTOMER CENTER ............82

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........82

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITEDSTATES .................83

..82

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®

INDEX

......................85

...84

FAQ(HowTo?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......87

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FIAT

Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new FIAT vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions.These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place.Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle.This guide 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 guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer.The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player.Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience,

the information contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

We are committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on our environment.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk

of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle

is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference

with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the

parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

Use of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized studio

FIAT is a registered trademark of FIAT Group Marketing & Corporate Communication SpA, used under license by Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Communication pg. 34

J. Transmission Gear Selector

K. Driver PowerWindow Switch pg. 22

L. Speed Control pg. 21

M. Hood Release pg. 69

N. BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free

O. Power Door Locks

P. Power Mirrors

(behind steering wheel) pg. 20

E. Wiper/Washer Lever

F. Audio System pg. 30

(behind steering wheel) pg. 18

A. Turn Signal/Lights Lever

B. Instrument Cluster

G. Switch Panel

(behind steering wheel) pg. 6

• Hazard Switch

• Rear Defrost pg. 23

(EVIC) Display

C. ElectronicVehicle Information Center

Passenger PowerWindow Switch pg.

H. Climate Controls pg. 23

(EVIC) Controls pg. 40

D. ElectronicVehicle Information Center

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

BRAKE

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light

- Oil PressureWarning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light

- Air Bag Warning Light

- Engine TemperatureWarning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)

- Power Steering System Warning Light

- Generic Warning Light

- Brake Warning Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Automatic Gearbox Failure

Indicators

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Park/Headlight ON Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator

(See page 44 for more information.)

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Liftgate

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all

the doors and the liftgate.

• Press the UNLOCK button once to

unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button.

Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

Opening the Liftgate

• To open the liftgate, press the liftgate release handle located on the underside of the

license plate bar and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

WARNING!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob in the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children.A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm:

• Press the Key Fob LOCK button.

To Disarm:

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

GETTING STARTED

POWER DOOR LOCKS

• The vehicles power door locks are activated by moving the inside door handles.

NOTE:

The vehicle’s door must be closed to initiate this feature.

• Push or pull the door handle to lock or unlock the doors and liftgate when the doors are

closed.

SEAT BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen.To remove slack in the lap

portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt.To loosen t he lap bel t if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt.A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your

neck.The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision.

You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move

too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury.Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.

Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices

that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly.You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.

GETTING STARTED

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger

as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced FrontAir Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.

• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec tion by supplementing

the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect

the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide

enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide enhanced

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protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.

• If the Air BagWarning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized studio immediately.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on t he DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS).

WARNING!

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air

bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all.Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front

Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury,including death.Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side

Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-

Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed.If you are involved in

another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized studio immediately.

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.

According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.

• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children

ride in proper restraint systems.This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

Installing The LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchor-

age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors andTether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in both rear seating positions.

• NEVER

• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors

• The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint and attached

• Tighten all three straps as you push the

install compatible child seats so that two seats share a common lower anchorage.

lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the anchors.

over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol on the seatback directly above the anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.

to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback.

child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.

located

GETTING STARTED

Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to

route it through the belt path of the child restraint, and then slide the latch plate into the buckle.

• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to

retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint.Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the top

tether strap.The tether strap should be routed under the center of the head restraint.

WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside

the vehicle.The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are.The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure

of an infant or child restraint.The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and pos-

sible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a

front passenger air bag.An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.

• This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center lower

LATCH anchorages to install a child seat in the center of the back seat.

FRONT SEATS

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting handle, located at

the front of the seat near the floor,and release at the desired position.

Recliner

• To recline the seatback, lift up the recline

lever, located on the inboard side of the seat, lean back until the desired position has been reached, and release the lever.

GETTING STARTED

Seat Height

• The driver’s seat height can be raised or

lowered by using a lever, located on the outboard side of the seat. Pump the lever upward to raise the seat height, or pump theleverdownwardtolowertheseat height.

GETTING STARTED

EZ Entry Seats

• Pull forward on the lever, located on the

side of the seatback, to dump the seatback forward and slide the seat forward. This allows for easier access to the rear seat.

• The driver seat has a memory feature.

After using the EZ Entry function, the seat back and adjuster will re-lock into the original position at which the seat was previously adjusted to.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous.The sudden movement

of the seat could cause you to lose control.The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed.Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. Actuating the recliner handle will allow the seatback to swing (dump) forward on

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manual recliner seats. Do not stand or lean in front of the seat while actuating the handle.The sea tback may swing forward and hit you, causing injury.This dump feature allows access to the storage bin behind the seat.To avoid injury, place your hand on the seatback and actuate the handle, then position the seatback in the desired position.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting

against your chest. In a collision,you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

REAR SEATS

Folding Rear Seatback

• To fold each rear seatback, push down on

the button located on the upper outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback flat.

NOTE:

Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward.This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily.

TILT STEERING

• The tilt lever is located on the steering

column, below the turn signal lever.

• Push down on the lever to unlock the

steering column.

• With one hand firmly on the steering

wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired.

• Pull upward on the lever to lock the

column firmly in place.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving.Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.

GETTING STARTED

HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for the front heated seats

are located on the center instrument panel area.

• Press the switch once to turn on the

heated seat. Press the switch a second time to turn off the heated seat.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic

illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures,especially if used for long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or

cushion.This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and

axle) in your vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).After the initial 60 miles (100 km),

speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws

contributes to a good break-in.Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving

type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation.This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication to an engine problem or malfunction.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

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TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER

Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash briefly to

indicate a lane change and automatically turn off.

Headlights/Parking Lights

• The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for the headlights to operate.

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and headlight operation.

High Beams

• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.

• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.

NOTE:

For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

Flash To Pass

• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams.The high beams will remain on until

the lever is released.

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Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)

• Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or

the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel.

• Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumination

period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.

• To deactivate, pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for

more than two seconds.

NOTE:

Activation of Follow Me Home is only enabled once per key cycle and steps must be repeated each time you want to activate it.

Fog Lights

• Push the fog light button, located on the

climate controls, once to turn on the fog lights.

• Push the button a second time to turn

the fog lights off.

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WIPER/WASHER LEVER

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low and High Operation

• Move the lever downward to the first detent for intermittent wiper operation,

the second detent for low wiper operation and to the third detent for high wiper operation.

Mist

• Move the lever upward and release when a single wipe is desired.

NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the windshield.The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.

Washer Operation

• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.

Rear Wiper

Rear Wiper Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to activate the rear wiper.

Rear Washer Operation

• Push the lever forward and hold for as long as spray is desired.

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SPEED CONTROL

• The speed control switches are located

on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the

Speed Control.

• CRUISE READY will appear on the

instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF button a second time

to turn the system off.

Set

• With the Speed Control on, push and

release the SET – button to set a desired speed.

Accel/Decel

•

Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push and

hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the new set speed.

Resume

• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and

release.

Cancel

• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the

set speed memory.

• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

OPERATINGYOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous.

You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision.Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a

constant speed.Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control.A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy,snow-covered or slippery.

POWER WINDOWS

• Power windows can be operated with the

ignition in the ON/RUN position.

• The controls for the power windows are

located on either side of the gear lever.

Both windows have an Auto Down feature.

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Push the switch down past the detent and release to fully lower the window.

• Pull the switch upward to close the

window.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.

• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor,defrost/floor (mix) modes.

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– Air intake from outside

– Internal air recirculation

Heated Mirrors

• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.This feature is activated whenever you turn

on the rear window defroster.

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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)

Automatic Operation

• Push the AUTO button.

• Select the desired temperature by pushing the temperature control buttons.

• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.

Heated Mirrors

• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.This feature is activated whenever you turn

on the rear window defroster.

REAR PARK ASSIST

• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a chime

will sound.The chime rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting faster as the object gets closer to the bumper. The chime will become continuous when the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than 12 inches (30 cm).

• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded ”, clean off the

bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.

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SPORT MODE

• The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases in effort

and throttle pedal-to-engine response. Changes to the transmission shift schedules for more aggressive shifting will occur on automatic transmission versions.

• Sport driving mode is useful while driving on winding roads where more steering

precision is desired.

• Press the SPORT button,located above

the climate controls, to activate the Sport mode.

Manual Transmission

• Once activated, a SPORT message will be

displayed in the instrument cluster.

• Momentarily release the accelerator

pedal.

• Press the accelerator pedal again to

activate.

Automatic Transmission

• Once activated, a SPORT message will be

displayed in the instrument cluster.

• Press the SPORT button again to return to the standard driving mode.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• Never shift into REVERSE until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

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POWER SUNROOF

• The power sunroof roof switch is located in the overhead console.

To Open

• Press and hold the power sunroof switch rearward for approximately two seconds and

the sunroof will stop at the vented position. Press the switch a second time and hold for approximately one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.

To Close

• With the sunroof in the full open position, pull the power sunroof button and hold it for

approximately one second, the sunroof will return to the vented position. Pull the switch a second time and hold for approximately two seconds to completely close the sunroof.

Pinch Protection Feature

•

This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close

operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and release to Express Close.

NOTE:

If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.

Sun Shade

• For vehicles equipped with either a power sunroof or a fixed glass roof, there is a sun

shade that can be open or closed.To open the sun shade press the tab and move the shade to a full open position.

WARNING!

• Do not let children play with the sunroof, or leave children unattended in the ve-

hicle, and do not leave the key in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.

• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open

sunroof.You could also be seriously injured or killed.Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured.

• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other

body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.

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Fiat 500c (2013) User's Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FIAT

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

Use of Aftermarket Products (Electronics)

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Liftgate

Opening the Liftgate

THEFT ALARM

To Arm:

To Disarm:

POWER DOOR LOCKS

SEAT BELT

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIR BAGS

CHILD RESTRAINTS

Installing The LATCH Compatible Child Restraint System

Installing the Child Restraint Using the Vehicle Seat Belts

FRONT SEATS

Manual Seat Adjustment

EZ Entry Seats

REAR SEATS

Folding Rear Seatback

TILT STEERING

HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

OPERATINGYOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER

Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist

Headlights/Parking Lights

High Beams

Flash To Pass

Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)

Fog Lights

WIPER/WASHER LEVER

Front Wipers

Rear Wiper

SPEED CONTROL

Cruise ON/OFF

Accel/Decel

Resume

Cancel

POWER WINDOWS

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

Heated Mirrors

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)

Automatic Operation

Air Recirculation

Heated Mirrors

REAR PARK ASSIST

SPORT MODE

Manual Transmission

POWER SUNROOF

To Open

To Close

Pinch Protection Feature

Sun Shade