automatic transmission FIAT 500 ABARTH 2016 2.G Owner's Guide

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 10.5 Gallons40 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine 4 Quarts3.8 Liters
Cooling System
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) — with Manual Transmission 4.6 Quarts
4.4 Liters
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) — with Automatic Transmis-
sion 5.8 Quarts
5.5 Liters
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 393

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR C635 DDCT/MTX
Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only MOPAR AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703
should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Convertible Top Rails – If Equipped We recommend you use Berulub FR 43.
396 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Audio Systems (Radio).....................194
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................88
Automatic Door Locks ......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........216
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ..............235, 371, 373
Adding Fluid ...................... .372, 373
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................373
Fluid Change ......................... .373
Fluid Level Check ...................... .372
Fluid Type ........................... .396
Gear Ranges .......................... .238
Special Additives ...................... .372
Autostick .............................. .243
Battery ............................ .155, 352
Charging System Light ...................155
Jump Starting ......................... .331
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19Belts, Seat
...............................77
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................357
B-Pillar Location ......................... .269
Brake Assist System ...................... .255
Brake Fluid ......................... .394, 396
Brake, Parking .......................... .249
Brakes ................................ .368
Brake System ........................ .253, 368
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .254
Master Cylinder ....................... .369
Parking ............................. .249
Warning Light ........................ .153
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................236
Bulb Replacement ..................... .388, 389
Bulbs, Light .......................... .79, 388
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........393
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .393
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Cooling System.......................... .363
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............365
Coolant Level ..................... .363, 367
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................366
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................363
Inspection ........................... .367
Points To Remember ..................366, 367
Pressure Cap ......................... .366
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........364, 394
Corrosion Protection ...................... .373
Cruise Light ......................... .175, 177
Cupholders ............................ .127
Customer Assistance ...................... .404
Customer Programmable Features .............197
Data Recorder, Event .......................54
Daytime Running Lights ....................102
Dealer Service ........................... .347
Defroster, Windshield ....................77, 215 Diagnostic System, Onboard
.................344
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................372
Disarming, Security System ...................15
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................366
Door Ajar .......................... .159, 160
Door Ajar Light ...................... .159, 160
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
Downshifting ........................... .234
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .246
Electrical Power Outlets .....................123
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................89
Electronic Brake Control System ...............254
Brake Assist System .....................255
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Exterior Lights........................ .79, 388
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .351
Air Conditioning ...................... .355
Engine Oil ........................... .350
Engine Oil Disposal .....................350
Flashers Turn Signal ........................ .79, 174
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .101
Flooded Engine Starting ....................231
Fluid, Brake ............................ .396
Fluid Capacities ......................... .393
Fluid Leaks ..............................79
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................372
Fluids ................................ .394
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........394
Fog Lights .......................... .105, 168Freeing A Stuck Vehicle
.....................335
Fuel .................................. .297
Adding ............................. .302
Additives ............................ .299
Capacity ............................ .393
Clean Air ............................ .298
Ethanol ............................. .298
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................302
Gasoline ............................. .297
Materials Added ....................... .299
Methanol ............................ .298
Octane Rating ......................... .297
Requirements ......................... .297
Specifications ......................... .394
Tank Capacity ......................... .393
Fueling ............................... .302
Fuses ................................. .381
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ................302, 304
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Loading VehicleTires ............................... .269
Locks Automatic Door .........................23
Door .................................21
Power Door ............................23
Lubrication, Body ........................ .357
Lug Nuts .............................. .321
Maintenance Free Battery ....................352
Maintenance, General ..................... .347
Maintenance Procedures ....................347
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .398
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .166, 345
Manual, Service ......................... .408
Manual Transmission ...................232, 371
Fluid Level Check ...................... .371
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................371
Lubricant Selection ...................371, 396 Master Cylinder (Brakes)
....................369
Methanol .............................. .298
Mirrors .................................87
Automatic Dimming ......................88
Electric Powered .........................89
Heated ...............................90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................288
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .298
Multi-Function Control Lever .................100
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................74
Occupant Restraints ........................27
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................297
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .181
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................181
Oil, Engine ......................... .348, 393
Capacity ............................ .393
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Starting............................... .229
Automatic Transmission ..................229
Cold Weather ......................... .230
Engine Fails To Start .....................231
Manual Transmission ....................229
Steering Power .............................. .248
Tilt Column .......................... .109
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .109
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................211
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .211
Storage ............................... .387
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .222
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .335
Sun Roof .............................. .121
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........40
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........216
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .109Tire And Loading Information Placard
.......269, 270
Tire Markings ........................... .263
Tires..................... .79, 274, 280, 281, 409
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................284
Air Pressure .......................... .274
Chains .............................. .287
Changing ............................ .323
Compact Spare ........................ .281
General Information ...............274, 280, 281
High Speed .......................... .277
Inflation Pressures ...................... .276
Jacking .............................. .323
Life Of Tires .......................... .284
Load Capacity ..................... .269, 270
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............288
Pressure Warning Light ...................161
Quality Grading ....................... .409
Radial .............................. .278
Replacement .......................... .285
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Rotation............................. .287
Safety ........................... .263, 274
Sizes ............................... .264
Snow Tires ........................... .279
Spare Tire ..................... .280, 281, 282
Spinning ............................ .283
Tread Wear Indicators ....................283
Tire Safety Information .....................263
Tire Service Kit . . . .310, 311, 312, 315, 316, 318, 319, 320
To Open Hood ............................98
Towing ............................... .304
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .338
Recreational .......................... .304
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........304
Traction ............................... .245
Traction Control ......................... .256
Trailer Towing .......................... .304
Transaxle Automatic .............................11 Transmission
........................... .371
Automatic ........................ .235, 371
Fluid ............................... .371
Manual ............................. .232
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .19
Transporting Pets ..........................74
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .283
Turn Signals ......................... .102, 174
UCI Connector .......................... .195
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................409
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .195
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .297
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................35
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ......................... .270
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Security Alarm Disarming ..............15
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