coolant FIAT 500 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder, and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.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, rotors, and hoses.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Check and adjust hand brake.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions. 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 405

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
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.
408 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............371
Adding Fuel ............................ .298
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .366
Additives, Fuel .......................... .296
Airbag ..................................39
Airbag Deployment ........................52
Airbag Light .............................47
Airbag Maintenance ........................53
Airbag, Side ..............................42
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .356
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................359
Air Conditioning ......................... .207
Air Conditioning Controls ...................207
Air Conditioning Filter .....................360
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................359
Air Conditioning System ....................207
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .270
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..................370
Capacities ........................... .399
Disposal ............................. .373
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................249
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................154
Appearance Care ........................ .380
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................90
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............404
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........209
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ....................229
Adding Fluid ......................... .379
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................380
Fluid Change ......................... .380
Fluid Level Check ...................... .379
Fluid Type ........................... .401
Gear Ranges .......................... .233
Special Additives ...................... .379
422 INDEX

Autostick.............................. .238
Battery ................................ .357
Jump Starting ......................... .332
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........18
Belts, Seat ...............................79
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................363
B-Pillar Location ......................... .264
Brake Assist System ...................... .250
Brake Fluid ............................ .401
Brake, Parking .......................... .244
Brakes ................................ .375
Brake System ........................... .248
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .249
Master Cylinder ....................... .375
Parking ............................. .244
Warning Light ........................ .153
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................231
Bulb Replacement ........................ .395Bulbs, Light
..............................82
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........399
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .399
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .298
Oil (Engine) .......................... .355
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................78
Cargo Area Features ...................... .138
Car Washes ............................ .381
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................177
Cellular Phone .......................... .206
Chains, Tire ............................ .281
Change Oil Indicator ...................... .404
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .319
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .259
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .151
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............78
Checks, Safety ............................78
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INDEX 423

Child Restraint............................56
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................73
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....68
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................71
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......64
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .294
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .382
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................363
Climate Control ......................... .206
Clutch ................................ .375
Clutch Fluid ............................ .375
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............205
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .275
Connector UCI................................ .203
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........203Contract, Service
......................... .414
Convertible Top Maintenance .................386
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .399
Cooling System .......................... .369
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............371
Coolant Level ......................... .369
Disposal of Used Coolant .................373
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................369
Inspection ........................... .373
Points to Remember .....................372
Pressure Cap ......................... .372
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............370
Corrosion Protection ...................... .380
Cruise Light ............................ .148
Cupholders ............................ .136
Customer Assistance ...................... .412
Data Recorder, Event .......................55
Daytime Running Lights ....................112
424 INDEX

Dealer Service........................... .351
Defroster, Windshield .......................80
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................349
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................379
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................373
Door Locks ..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
Downshifting ........................... .229
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .241
Electrical Power Outlets .....................133
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................91
Electronic Brake Control System ...............249
Brake Assist System .....................250
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........120Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
..............253
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......158
Exit Trip ............................. .164
NewTrip ............................ .163
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................164
Trip Computer ........................ .163
Trip Functions ........................ .164
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................305
Jacking .............................. .319
Jump Starting ......................... .332
Towing ............................. .340
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........349
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .356
Break-In Recommendations .................77
Checking Oil Level ..................... .353
Compartment ......................... .347
Cooling ............................. .369
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INDEX 425

Adding............................. .298
Additives ............................ .296
Capacity ............................ .399
Clean Air ............................ .294
Cutoff ................................50
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................157
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................157
Gasoline ............................. .293
Gauge .............................. .157
Light ............................... .147
Materials Added ....................... .296
Octane Rating ......................... .293
Requirements ......................... .293
Tank Capacity ......................... .399
Fueling ............................... .298
Fuses ................................. .388
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................298
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .294Gasoline (Fuel)
.......................... .293
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................294
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................155
Fuel ................................ .157
Odometer ............................ .156
Tachometer ........................... .157
Gear Ranges ............................ .233
Gear Select Lever Override ..................338
General Information ...................... .292
General Maintenance ...................... .352
Glass Cleaning .......................... .385
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .241
Headlights ..............................111
Cleaning ............................ .384
High Beam ........................... .147
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INDEX 427

Synthetic Engine Oil...................... .356
Tachometer ............................. .157
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........209
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............155
Tilt Steering Column .......................119
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........264
TIREFIT ............................... .307
Tire Markings ........................... .257
Tires...................................82 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................278
Air Pressure .......................... .269
Chains .............................. .281
Changing ............................ .319
Compact Spare ........................ .275
General Information .....................269
High Speed .......................... .272
Inflation Pressures ...................... .270
Jacking .............................. .319Life of Tires
.......................... .278
Load Capacity ........................ .264
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............283
Pressure Warning Light ...................149
Quality Grading ....................... .417
Radial .............................. .272
Replacement .......................... .279
Rotation ............................. .282
Safety .............................. .257
Sizes ............................... .259
Snow Tires ........................... .273
Spinning ............................ .277
Tread Wear Indicators ....................277
Tire Safety Information .....................257
To Open Hood .......................... .109
Towing ............................... .299
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .340
Recr

eational .......................... .300
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........300
434 INDEX