engine FIAT 500 ABARTH 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 361

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years:2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.XXX X X X X
Clean and lube sun roof tracks.XXX X X X X
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
Replace the spark plugs. **XXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.X
Replace the timing belt.X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of FIAT Group
Automobiles warranties applicable to this vehicle and
market.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
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and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............331
Adding Fuel.............................275
Adding Washer Fluid......................326
Additives, Fuel...........................272
Airbag..................................39
Airbag Deployment........................53
Airbag Light.............................47
Airbag Maintenance........................54
Airbag, Side..............................43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .318
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................320
Air Conditioning..........................203
Air Conditioning Controls...................203
Air Conditioning Filter.....................321
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................320
Air Conditioning System....................203
Air Pressure, Tires.........................255
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................330
Capacities............................356
Disposal..............................334
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................235
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................152
Appearance Care.........................338
Automatic Dimming Mirror...................92
Automatic Door Locks......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........208
Automatic Transaxle........................11
Battery.................................319
Jump Starting..........................300
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........18
Belts, Seat...............................81
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................324
B-Pillar Location..........................250
Brake Assist System.......................237
Brake Fluid.............................357
376 INDEX

Brake, Parking...........................232
Brakes.................................335
Brake System............................235
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................235
Master Cylinder........................336
Parking..............................232
Warning Light.........................151
Bulb Replacement.........................351
Bulbs, Light..............................83
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........356
Capacities, Fluid..........................356
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................275
Oil (Engine)...........................317
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................80
Cargo Area Features.......................136
Car Washes.............................339
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................174
Cellular Phone...........................203
Chains, Tire.............................262
Changing A Flat Tire.......................293
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................245
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .149
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............79
Checks, Safety............................79
Child Restraint............................57
Clean Air Gasoline........................270
Cleaning
Wheels...............................341
Climate Control..........................203
Clutch.................................336
Clutch Fluid.............................336
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............202
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..199
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........199
Contract, Service..........................368
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INDEX 377

Coolant (Antifreeze).......................356
Cooling System...........................329
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............331
Coolant Level..........................330
Disposal of Used Coolant.................334
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................330
Inspection............................334
Points to Remember.....................333
Pressure Cap..........................333
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............330
Corrosion Protection.......................338
Cruise Light.............................146
Cupholders.............................135
Customer Assistance.......................366
Data Recorder, Event.......................56
Daytime Running Lights....................112
Dealer Service............................314
Defroster, Windshield.......................81
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................312
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................334
Door Locks..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic......................23
Downshifting............................227
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................228
Electrical Power Outlets.....................131
Electric Remote Mirrors......................93
Electronic Brake Control System...............236
Brake Assist System.....................237
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............239
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......156
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................280
378 INDEX

Jacking...............................293
Jump Starting..........................300
Towing..............................306
Emission Control System Maintenance..........312
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................318
Break-In Recommendations.................78
Checking Oil Level......................316
Compartment..........................311
Cooling..............................329
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................80
Fails to Start...........................224
Flooded, Starting.......................224
Fuel Requirements......................270
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..316
Oil Filler Cap..........................317
Oil Selection...........................317
Overheating...........................280
Starting..............................222
Temperature Gauge......................153
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............51
Event Data Recorder........................56
Exhaust Gas Caution........................26
Exhaust System...........................80
Exterior Lights............................83
Filler Location Fuel........................155
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................318
Air Conditioning.......................321
Engine Oil............................318
Engine Oil Disposal.....................317
Flashers
Turn Signal............................83
Flash-To-Pass............................112
Flooded Engine Starting....................224
Fluid, Brake.............................357
Fluid Capacities..........................356
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INDEX 379

Latches.................................83
Hood................................108
Lead Free Gasoline........................270
Leaks, Fluid..............................83
Life of Tires.............................260
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................25
Light Bulbs..............................83
Lights..................................83
Airbag................................47
Anti-Lock.............................152
Brake Assist Warning....................242
Brake Warning.........................151
Bulb Replacement.......................352
Engine Temperature Warning...............150
Exterior...............................83
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..145
High Beam............................112
High Beam Indicator.....................145
Low Fuel.............................145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........149
Oil Pressure...........................149
Park.................................112
Seat Belt Reminder......................146
Service...............................352
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .149
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............147
Traction Control........................242
Turn Signal............................83
Voltage..............................146
Wait to Start...........................144
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......144
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..250
Locks
Automatic Door.........................23
Door.................................20
Power Door............................22
Lubrication, Body.........................324
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Lug Nuts...............................291
Maintenance Free Battery....................319
Maintenance, General......................315
Maintenance Procedures....................315
Maintenance Schedule......................360
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......149
Manual, Service..........................370
Manual Transmission......................225
Fluid Level Check.......................338
Frequency of Fluid Change................338
Lubricant Selection......................338
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................336
Media Hub..............................101
Mirrors.................................91
Automatic Dimming......................92
Electric Powered.........................93
Heated...............................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................264
Multi-Function Control Lever.................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................78
Occupant Restraints........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................270
Odometer...............................154
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..154
Oil Change Indicator.......................159
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................159
Oil, Engine..............................316
Capacity.............................356
Change Interval........................316
Checking.............................316
Disposal..............................317
Filter................................318
Filter Disposal.........................317
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