wiper FIAT 500 2016 2.G User Guide

Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are
not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid
damaging the blade. Keep the wiper blade out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the
liftgate glass.
1 — Wiper Arm
2 — Pivot Cap
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NOTE:The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up-
ward unless the pivot cap is raised first.
2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade off of the liftgate glass.
3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper
blade holder.
1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Blade Pivot Pin
3 — Wiper Arm
4 — Wiper Blade Holder
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4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper bladeholder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press
the wiper blade until it snaps into place.
5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place.
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 wind-
shield washer solvent (not engine coolant/ antifreeze).
Refer to “Engine Compartment” in this section for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
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WARNING! (Continued)
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
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 ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, 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.
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Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .299
Oil (Engine) ....................... .356, 406
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................77, 299
Cargo Area Features ...................... .130
Car Washes ............................ .381
Cellular Phone .......................... .209
Chains, Tire ............................ .283
Change Oil Indicator ...................... .406
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .321
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .350
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............76
Checks, Safety ............................76
Child Restraint ............................56
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................60
Child Restraints .........................56
Child Seat Installation .....................72 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt
........69
Infants And Child Restraints ................58
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....68
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................70
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......63
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........59
Seating Positions ........................62
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .295
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .382
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................364
Climate Control ......................... .209
Clutch ................................ .376
Clutch Fluid ............................ .376
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .278
Connector UCI................................ .191
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........191
426 INDEX

Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................35
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .267
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming ..............15
Vehicle Storage ....................... .218, 395
Warnings And Cautions ......................6
Warranty Information ....................4,418
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .367
Washers, Windshield ....................108, 111
Washing Vehicle ......................... .381
Water Driving Through ....................... .243
Wheel And Wheel Trim .....................382
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................382
Wind Buffeting ....................... .25, 124Window Fogging
........................ .217
Windows ................................24
Power ................................24
Windshield Defroster ....................78, 211
Windshield Washers ....................108, 111
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................364
Windshield Wipers ....................... .108
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................364
438 INDEX