open hood FIAT 500C 2018 User Guide

Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when
performing under hood services or immediately if the
“Brake Warning Light” is illuminated.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid
level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid
reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to
fall as the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level should be
checked when pads are replaced. However, low fluid level
may be caused by a leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer
to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifications”
for further information.
WARNING!• Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information. Using the
wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its performance. The (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also
identified on the original factory installed hydraulic
master cylinder reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois-
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision. 8SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 253

Inflation Pressure ....................... .264
Jacking ............................... .255
Life Of Tires ........................... .267
Load Capacity ...................... .259, 260
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............91
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............ .106
Quality Grading ........................ .276
Radial ............................... .265
Replacement ........................... .268
Rotation .............................. .275
Safety ............................ .256, 263
Snow Tires ............................ .270
Spare Tires ......................... .270, 272
Spinning .............................. .266
Tread Wear Indicators .................... .266
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .285
Tire Safety Information ...................... .256
Tire Service Kit ............. .204, 205, 206, 208, 210,
211, 212, 213, 214, 216, 218, 219
To Open Hood .............................63
Towing ................................. .189
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .226
Recreational ........................... .190
Towing Behind A Motorhome ................. .190
Traction ................................ .191 Traction Control .......................... .101
Trailer Towing ............................ .189
Transmission
Automatic ......................... .168, 254
Manual ............................... .165
Transporting Pets ......................... .153
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .266
Turn Signals ......................... .37, 40, 94
Uconnect
Uconnect Settings ....................... .297
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................. .276
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .287
Untwisting Pr ocedur e, Seat Belt ................119
USB................................... .308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ .284
Vehicle Loading ....................... .188, 260
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................22
Vehicle Storage ......................... .55, 277
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................ .309
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ....88
Warnings And Cautions .......................5332 INDEX