Fiat 500c (2018 year). Instruction — part 12

Failure Indications

A malfunction of the Rear Park Assist sensors or system is
indicated, during REVERSE gear engagement, by the in-
strument panel warning icon and message appearing on
the instrument cluster display.

The warning icon is illuminated and a message
appears on the instrument cluster display. Refer to

⬙Instrument Cluster Display⬙ in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

The sensors and wiring are tested continuously when the
ignition is in the ON/RUN position. Failures are indicated
immediately if they occur when the system is on.

Even if the system is able to identify that a specific sensor
is in failure condition, the instrument cluster display shall
indicate that the Rear Park Assist system is unavailable,
without reference to the sensor in failure condition. If even
a single sensor fails, the entire system must be disabled.
The system is turned off automatically.

Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System

Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors with water, car wash
soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths.

In washing stations, clean sensors quickly keeping the
vapor jet/high pressure washing nozzles at least 4 inches
(10 cm) from the sensors. Do not scratch or poke the
sensors. Otherwise, you could damage the sensors.

Park Assist System Usage Precautions

NOTE:
• Ensure that the outer surface and the underside of the

rear bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt or
other obstruction to keep the Rear Park Assist system
operating properly.

• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could

affect the performance of Rear Park Assist.

• Clean the Rear Park Assist sensors regularly, taking care

not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be
covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
properly. The Rear Park Assist system might not detect
an obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could pro-
vide a false indication that an obstacle is behind the
fascia/bumper.

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• Objects such as bicycle carriers, etc., must not be placed

within 12 inches (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper
while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can result in
the system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor
problem, causing a failure indication to be displayed in
the instrument cluster display.

WARNING!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even when

using ParkSense. Always check carefully behind
your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check
for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions,
and blind spots before backing up. You are respon-
sible for safety and must continue to pay attention to
your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in
serious injury or death.

• Before using ParkSense, it is strongly recommended

that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is
disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is
not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in
injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the
hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the

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WARNING! (Continued)

rear fascia when the loudspeaker sounds the con-
tinuous tone. Also, the sensors could detect the ball
mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size
and shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle
is behind the vehicle.

CAUTION!

• ParkSense is only a parking aid and it is unable to

recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles.
Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not
detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the
sensors will not be detected when they are in close
proximity.

• The vehicle must be driven slowly when using

ParkSense in order to be able to stop in time when an
obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the
driver looks over his/her shoulder when using
ParkSense.

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PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA

Your vehicle is equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up
Camera that allows you to see an on-screen image of the
rear surroundings of your vehicle whenever the gear
selector is put into REVERSE. The image will be displayed
in the touchscreen display along with a caution note to
“check entire surroundings” across the top of the screen.
After five seconds, this note will disappear. The ParkView
camera is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear
license plate.

When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the last selected touchscreen
appears again.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Camera Delay feature
and it is turned on, the rear camera image will be displayed
for up to ten seconds after the vehicle is shifted out of
REVERSE unless one of the following conditions occurs:
• The vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (13 km/h).
• The gear selector is moved to PARK.
• The soft button “Image defeat [X]” to disable the image

is pressed.

When enabled, active guidelines are overlaid on the image
to illustrate the width of the vehicle and its projected
backup path based on the steering wheel position. A
dashed center line overlay indicates the center of the
vehicle to assist with parking.

Different colored zones indicate the distance to the rear of
the vehicle.

The following table shows the approximate distances for
each zone:

Zone

Distance To The Rear Of

The Vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 - 30 cm)

Yellow

1 ft - 3 ft (30 cm - 1 m)

Green

3 ft or greater

(1 m or greater)

WARNING!

Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to

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WARNING! (Continued)

check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstruc-
tions, or blind spots before backing up. You are re-
sponsible for the safety of your surroundings and must
continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

• To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be

used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is
unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive
path.

• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven

slowly when using ParkView to be able to stop in
time when an obstacle is seen. It is recommended
that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder
when using ParkView.

NOTE:

If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance builds

up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and
dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.

ADDING FUEL

Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)

The gas cap is located on the passenger side of the vehicle.
If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement
cap is the correct one for this vehicle.

Fuel Filler Cap

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WARNING!

• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the

vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is
being filled.

• Never add fuel when the engine is running. It may

cause the MIL to turn on and could cause a fire.

• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on the
ground while filling.

CAUTION!

• Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys-

tem could result from using an improper fuel filler
cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the
fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting aftermarket cap
can cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”
to illuminate, due to fuel vapors escaping from the
system.

• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top

off” the fuel tank after filling.

NOTE:
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank

is full.

• Tighten the gas cap about 1/4 turn until you hear one

click. This is an indication that the cap is properly
tightened.

• If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will

come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time the
vehicle is refueled.

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system
can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose,
improperly installed, or damaged. If the system detects a
malfunction, the “gASCAP” message will display in the
odometer display. Tighten the gas cap until a

⬙clicking⬙

sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is
properly tightened. Push the odometer reset button to turn
the message off. If the problem persists, the message will
appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might
indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in
a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the
problem will turn the MIL off.

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VEHICLE LOADING

Certification Label

As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.

This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and
Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and
rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so
GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded.

Payload

The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load
weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver,
all passengers, options and cargo.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front
and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo
area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.

Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the
system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs,
tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension components
sometimes specified by purchasers for increased durability
does not necessarily increase the vehicle’s GVWR.

Tire Size

The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must
be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.

Rim Size

This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size listed.

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Inflation Pressure

This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo loaded
into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight values are
determined by weighing your vehicle on a commercial
scale before any occupants or cargo are added.

Loading

The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear
of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by
weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.

The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial
scale to insure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. The
weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then be
determined separately to be sure that the load is properly
distributed over the front and rear axle. Weighing the
vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or rear

axles has been exceeded but the total load is within the
specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to
rear or rear to front as appropriate until the specified
weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down
low and be sure that the weight is distributed equally. Stow
all loose items securely before driving.

Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way
the brakes operate.

CAUTION!

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR
or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts
on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way
your vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose
control. Also overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.

TRAILER TOWING

Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recommended.

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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF the Ground

Instruction Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Flat Tow

NONE

Transmission in NEUTRAL

65 mph (105 km/h) max

speed

NOT ALLOWED

Dolly Tow

Front

OK

OK

Rear

NOT ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

On Trailer

ALL

OK

OK

NOTE:

When towing your vehicle, always follow appli-

cable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provin-
cial Highway Safety offices for additional details.

This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or vehicle trailer
provided all four wheels are OFF the ground.

This vehicle may also be towed using a tow dolly (with the
front wheels OFF the ground).

Vehicles equipped with instruction transmissions may be flat
towed (with all four wheels on the ground) speeds up to
65 mph (105 km/h), for any distance, if the instruction
transmission is in NEUTRAL.

CAUTION!

• 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.

• 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.

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DRIVING TIPS

Driving On Slippery Surfaces

Information in this section will aid in safe controlled
launches in adverse conditions.

Acceleration

Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery
surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull erratically to
the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a
difference in the surface traction under the front (driving)
wheels.

WARNING!

Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is dangerous.
Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of the front
wheels. You could lose control of the vehicle and
possibly have a collision. Accelerate slowly and care-
fully whenever there is likely to be poor traction (ice,
snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).

Traction

When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should be
observed:
• Slow down during rainstorms or when the roads are

slushy.

• Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
• Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first be-

come visible.

• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Maintain sufficient distance between your vehicle and

the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a
sudden stop.

Driving Through Water

Driving through water more than a few inches/centimeters
deep will require extra caution to ensure safety and pre-
vent damage to your vehicle.

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Flowing/Rising Water

WARNING!

Do not drive on or across a road or path where water is
flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off). Flowing
water can wear away the road or path’s surface and
cause your vehicle to sink into deeper water. Further-
more, flowing and/or rising water can carry your ve-
hicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this warning may
result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.

Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shal-
low standing water, consider the following Cautions and
Warnings before doing so.

WARNING!

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h)
when driving through standing water.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Driving through standing water limits your vehicle’s

braking capabilities, which increases stopping dis-
tances. Therefore, after driving through standing
water, drive slowly and lightly press on the brake
pedal several times to dry the brakes.

• Failure to follow these warnings may result in inju-

ries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers,
and others around you.

CAUTION!

• Always check the depth of the standing water before

driving through it. Never drive through standing
water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims
mounted on the vehicle.

• Determine the condition of the road or the path that

is under water and if there are any obstacles in the
way before driving through the standing water.

• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving through

standing water. This will minimize wave effects.

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• Driving through standing water may cause damage

to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always in-
spect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, transmis-
sion, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e., fluid
that is milky or foamy in appearance) after driving
through standing water. Do not continue to operate
the vehicle if any fluid appears contaminated, as this
may result in further damage. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can cause

it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious internal
damage to the engine. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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CONTENTS

䡵 HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . .198
䡵 BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198

▫ Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
▫ Replacing Interior Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

䡵 FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

▫ Interior Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
▫ Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204

䡵 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

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

▫ Preparations For Jump Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214
▫ Jump Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216

䡵 GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
䡵 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
䡵 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
䡵 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . .220

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

䡵 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

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

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

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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS

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.

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.

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.

NOTE:

With extended use, the Hazard Warning flashers

may wear down your battery.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Replacement Bulbs

Interior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Overhead Lamp

C5W

Courtesy Lamp

W5W

Rear Cargo Lamp

W5W

Exterior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Front Low and High
Beam Headlamp

HIR2LL

Front Parking/Daytime
Running Lamps

W21/5W

Front Fog Lamps

H11LL

Front Side Marker Lamps

W3W

Front Turn Signal Lamps

WY21W

Side Direction Lamps

WY5W

Rear Turn Signal Lamps

PY21W

Rear Side Marker Lamps

W3W

Rear Tail and Stop Lamps

P21/5W

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Bulb Number

Rear Backup Lamps

W16W

Center High Mounted
Stop Lamp

W5W

License Plate Lamps

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 Instruction.

Replacing Exterior Bulbs

Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam

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

housing.

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.

Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running
Lamps

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

2. Open the wheel housing access door.

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.

Wheel Housing Access Door

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

clockwise into lamp locking it in place.

7. Reinstall the plastic cap.

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.

5. Reinstall the wheel liner.

Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp

assembly.

3. Remove four screws and separate the backplate from the

lamp housing.

Tail Lamp Assembly Screws

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