FIAT 2013 500 User Manual
FIAT Cars
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Fiat vehicle. Be
assured that it represents precision workmanship, dis-
tinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
The enclosed Warranty Information lists the services that
Fiat offers to its customers:
• the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for
maintaining its validity
• the range of additional services available to Fiat
customers
NOTE:
After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac-
tion.
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Document Outline
- Introduction
- Things to Know Before Starting Your Vehicle
- Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
- Understanding Your Instrument Panel
- Starting and Operating
- Starting Procedures
- Manual Transmission
- Automatic Transmission
- AutoStick
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
- Driving Through Water
- Power Steering
- Parking Brake
- Sport Mode
- Brake System
- Electronic Brake Control System
- Tire Safety Information
- Tires — General Information
- Tire Chains
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS )
- Fuel Requirements
- Adding Fuel
- Trailer Towing
- Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
- What to Do in Emergencies
- Maintaining Your Vehicle
- Maintenance Schedules
- If You Need Consumer Assistance