Fiat 500 Gucci (2012 year). Manual

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle. Be as-
sured that it represents precision workmanship, distinc-
tive 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 Group Automobiles offers to its customers:
• the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for

maintaining its validity

• the range of additional services available to FIAT

Group Automobiles 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 techni-
cians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed Index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:

INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears engraved on
the right front door sill under the sill scuff plate, on an
adhesive label applied to the right door opening on the
B-Pillar, on the vehicle registration and title.

Vehicle Identification Number

INTRODUCTION

NOTE:

It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.

Stamped VIN Location

INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 A Word About Your Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

▫ Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
▫ Locking Doors With A Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

䡵 Sentry Key威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

▫ Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

䡵 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) — If Equipped . . . 15

▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . 16

▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . 16
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters . . . . . . 17
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 18

䡵 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

▫ Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

䡵 Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

▫ Power Window Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

䡵 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

䡵 Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . 34
▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . 34
▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

▫ Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System

(BeltAlert

威) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

▫ Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . 38
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air

Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features . . . . . . . . . . 41
▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 44
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
▫ Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

䡵 Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . 65
䡵 Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

▫ Transporting Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
▫ Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key simply press the mechanical key release button.

The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho-
rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys.

Mechanical Key Release Button

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Ignition Key Removal

1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission).

2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC/ON/RUN posi-
tion.

3. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position.

4. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — STOP (OFF/LOCK)

3 — AVV (START)

2 — MAR (ACC/ON/RUN)

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WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking

brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

• 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 seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and

do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Locking Doors With A Key

You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the right. To unlock the door, turn
the key to the left. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in
“Maintaining

Your

Vehicle”

for

maintenance

information.

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Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is OFF/LOCK, sounds a
signal to remove the key.

SENTRY KEY

姞

The Sentry Key

威 Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-

ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.

The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle.

NOTE:

A key which has not been programmed is also

considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.

CAUTION!

• Always remove the Sentry Key威 from the vehicle

and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.

• The Sentry Key威 Immobilizer system is not com-

patible with some after-market remote starting
systems. Use of these systems may result in ve-
hicle starting problems and loss of security
protection.

All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.

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Replacement Keys

NOTE:

Only keys that have been programmed to the

vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key

威 has been programmed to a vehicle, it

cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of program-
ming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key
is one which has never been programmed.

NOTE:

When having the Sentry Key

威 Immobilizer

System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.

General Information

The Sentry Key

威 system complies with FCC rules part 15

and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF
EQUIPPED

This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE:

The line of transmission must not be blocked

with metal objects.

To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate

Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice,
within five seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
unlock signal. The illuminated entry system will also
turn on.

To Lock The Doors And Liftgate

Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors and the liftgate. The turn signal lights
will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the
signal. If a door is ajar the turn signal lights will flash at
an increased rate and there will be no horn chirp, this is
to indicate that a door is still ajar.

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter With Mechanical Key

Release Button

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Programming Additional Transmitters

Refer to Sentry Key

威 “Customer Key Programming.”

If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.

General Information

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:

1. Weak battery in the RKE transmitter. The expected life
of a battery is five years.

2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
or CB radios.

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Transmitter Battery Replacement

NOTE:

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.

1. Press the mechanical key release button and release
the mechanical key to access the battery case screw
located on the side of the Key Fob.

Mechanical Key Release Button

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2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob
using a small screwdriver.

3. Take out the battery case. Remove and replace the
battery observing its polarity.

4. Refit the battery case inside the Key Fob and turn the
screw to lock it into place.

Key Fob Screw Location

Battery Case Removed

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DOOR LOCKS

The door locks can be manually locked or unlocked from
inside the vehicle by using the door handle. If the door
handle is pushed a red lock indicator will show on the
door handle (indicating locked) when the door is closed,
the door will lock.

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

• For personal security and safety in the event of an

accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking

brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle.

(Continued)

Door Lock Handle

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