adding oil FIAT 500L 2017 2.G Owners Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO . . .299

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .300
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity .......................300
 REPLACEMENT PARTS .................301
 DEALER SERVICE ....................301
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..........302
▫ Engine Oil ........................ .302
▫ Engine Oil Filter .....................304
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...............304
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ..............305
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............306
▫ Body Lubrication ....................309
▫ Wiper Blades .......................309 ▫
Adding Washer Fluid .................312
▫ Exhaust System .....................312
▫ Cooling System .....................314
▫ Brake System .......................318
▫ Automatic Transmission ...............320
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ..........................321
 FUSES ............................ .327
▫ Underhood Fuses ....................328
▫ Interior Fuses .......................330
▫ Rear Interior Fuses ...................333
 VEHICLE STORAGE ...................334
 REPLACEMENT BULBS ................334
 BULB REPLACEMENT .................336
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed
your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the
future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended mainte-
nance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in
these components as the chemicals can damage
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CAUTION! (Continued)
your engine, transmission, or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time
to check the engine oil level is approximately five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not
check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is
cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground,
and approximately five minutes after a fully warmed
engine is shut off, will improve the accuracy of the oil
level readings. Maintain the oil level between the range
markings on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated by
a crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Liters) of oil
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Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a perfor-
mance test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at
this time.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer
to Warranty Information Book, located on the
DVD, for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refriger-
ant or any repair requiring lines to be discon-
nected should be done by an experienced techni-
cian.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air condition-
ing system as the chemicals can damage your air
conditioning components. Such damage is not cov-
ered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling HFO 1234yf
HFO 1234yf Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydro-
fluoolefine HFO that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. The
manufacturer recommends that air conditioning service
be performed by authorized dealer using recovery and
recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil, and refrigerants.
A/C Air Filter
WARNING!
Do not remove the cabin air filter while the vehicle
is running, or while the ignition is in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. With the cabin air filter removed
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Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment, and the fluid level should be
checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not engine coolant/ anti-
freeze). Refer to “Engine Compartment” in this section
for further information.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer sol-
vents are flammable. They could ignite and burn
you. Care must be exercised when filling or work-
ing around the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine ex-
haust system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust
system; or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside
the vehicle; or when the underside or rear of the vehicle
is damaged; have an authorized technician inspect the
complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts.Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust
fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In
addition, have the exhaust system inspected each time
the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change.
Replace as required.
WARNING!
•
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breath-
ing CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in
“Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park
over materials that can burn. Such materials
might be grass or leaves coming into contact with
your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your
vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can
contact anything that can burn.
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Towing............................ .292
Emergency Trunk Release ...................24
Engine Air Cleaner ..........................304
Break-In Recommendations ................65
Checking Oil Level .....................302
Compartment ........................ .299
Cooling ............................ .314
Exhaust Gas Caution .................67, 269
Fails To Start ........................ .219
Flooded, Starting ..................... .219
Fuel Requirements .....................266
Oil .............................302, 339
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .303
Oil Filter ............................304
Oil Selection ..........................303
Overheating ..........................274
Starting ............................ .218
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........294
Ethanol ...............................267
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................67, 269
Exhaust System .......................67, 312
Exterior Lights ...........................70 Filters
Air Cleaner ..........................304
Air Conditioning ...................205, 306
Engine Fuel ..........................340
Engine Oil .......................... .304
Engine Oil Disposal ....................304
Flashers Turn Signal ........................70, 150
Flooded Engine Starting ...................219
Fluid, Brake ............................342
Fluid Capacities ........................ .339
Fluid Leaks .............................70
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .................320
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........340
Fog Lights .............................. 9
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Fold And Tumble Rear Seat ..................83
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....................289
Fuel ................................. .266
Adding ............................ .269
Additives ............................268
Capacity ............................339
Clean Air ............................266
Ethanol ............................ .267
Gasoline ............................26610
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