brake FIAT 500 ABARTH 2016 2.G Workshop Manual

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

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 as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator sys-
tem turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and
park brake.
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 399

Maintenance Chart
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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect brake linings, replace if needed. X X X X X X X
Inspect parking brake function, adjust as neces-
sary. XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Clean and lube sun roof tracks. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
400 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............365
Adding Fuel ............................ .302
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .360
Additives, Fuel .......................... .299
AirBag.................................40 Advance Front Air Bag .................40, 42
Air Bag Operation .......................43
Air Bag Warning Light ....................52
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................44
Enhanced Accident Response ................50
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................54
FrontAirBag...........................40
If A Deployment Occurs ...................49
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................44
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............53
Air Bag Deployment ........................40
Air Bag Light ...................... .52, 77, 150
Air Bag Maintenance .......................53
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .351 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................353
Air Conditioning ......................... .213
Air Conditioning Controls ...................213
Air Conditioning Filter .....................355
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............221
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............353, 354
Air Conditioning System .............213, 216, 353
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .276
Alarm Disarm The System .......................15
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................15
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............364, 393
Capacities ........................... .393
Disposal ............................. .366
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................254
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................171, 172
Appearance Care ........................ .373
414 INDEX

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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INDEX 415

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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INDEX 417

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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INDEX 419

Jack Location........................... .324
Jack Operation ....................... .323, 325
Jump Starting ........................... .331
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm .......................15
Key-In Reminder ..........................13
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ....................... .103
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................30
Latches .................................79
Hood ................................98
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .297
Leaks, Fluid ..............................79
Life Of Tires ............................ .284
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25 Light Bulbs
.......................... .79, 388
Lights .............................. .79, 100
AirBag .........................52, 77, 150
Brake Assist Warning ....................261
Brake Warning ........................ .153
Bulb Replacement ...................... .389
Cruise ........................... .175, 177
Engine Temperature Warning ...............158
Exterior ...............................79
Fog ................................ .168
High Beam ........................... .101
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........166
Park ............................ .101, 174
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .151
Service .............................. .389
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............161
Traction Control ....................... .261
Turn Signal ..................... .79, 102, 174
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .158, 174
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INDEX 421

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
422 INDEX

Change Interval....................... .349
Checking ............................ .348
Disposal ............................. .350
Filter ............................... .350
Filter Disposal ........................ .350
Pressure Warning Light ...................157
Recommendation ....................349, 393
Viscosity ............................ .350
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .350
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .350
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .157
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................344
Operating Precautions ..................... .344
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .309
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,408
Paint Care ............................. .373
Parking Brake ........................... .249Pets
....................................74
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........270
Power Door Locks ............................23
Mirrors ...............................89
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........123
Steering ............................. .248
Sunroof ............................. .121
Windows ..............................24
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............36
Preparation For Jacking .....................324
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................37
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .278
Radio Frequency General Information ...................15, 21
Radio Operation ......................... .213
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................25
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