light FIAT 500L 2014 2.G Owners 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, brake
master cylinder reservoir, and transmission 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, shoes, rotors, drums, 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.
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(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to connect with
a Bell Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National CustomerHotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call (800)
465–2001 English / (800) 387–9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
384 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............340
Adding Fuel ............................ .280
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .335
Additives, Fuel .......................... .279
Airbag ..................................42
Airbag Deployment ........................56
Airbag Light .............................51
Airbag Maintenance ........................58
Airbag, Side ..............................46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................47
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .326
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................328
Air Conditioning Filter .....................330
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................328
Air Conditioning System ....................328
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .259
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..................339
Capacities ........................... .369
Disposal ............................. .342
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................237
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................167
Appearance Care ........................ .349
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............15
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................91
Automatic Transmission ....................216
Fluid Type ........................... .371
Autostick .............................. .230
Auto Up Power Windows ....................26
Battery ................................ .327
Jump Starting ......................... .308
Belts, Seat ...............................83
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................332
B-Pillar Location ......................... .253
Brake Assist System ...................... .239
392 INDEX

Brake Fluid............................ .371
Brake, Parking .......................... .235
Brakes ................................ .344
Brake System ........................... .237
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .237
Master Cylinder ....................... .344
Parking ............................. .235
Warning Light ........................ .158
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................218
Bulb Replacement ........................ .363
Bulbs, Light ..............................85
Camera, Rear ........................... .131
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........369
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .369
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .318
Oil (Engine) .......................... .325
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................82 Cargo Area Features
...................... .149
Car Washes ............................ .350
Cellular Phone .......................... .186
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............368
Chains, Tire ............................ .269
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .301
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .248
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .163
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............81
Checks, Safety ............................81
Child Restraint ............................61
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................76
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....74
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................76
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......68
Child Safety Locks .........................24
Cigar Lighter ........................... .145
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INDEX 393

Clean Air Gasoline....................... .277
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .351
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................332
Clutch ................................ .344
Clutch Fluid ............................ .344
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............185
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .263
Connector UCI................................ .183
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........183
Contract, Service ......................... .384
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .369
Cooling System .......................... .338
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............340
Coolant Level ......................... .338
Disposal of Used Coolant .................342
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................339
Inspection ........................... .342Points to Remember
.....................341
Pressure Cap ......................... .341
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............339
Corrosion Protection ...................... .349
Cruise Light ............................ .157
Cupholders ............................ .146
Customer Assistance ...................... .382
Data Recorder, Event .......................59
Daytime Running Lights ....................111
Dealer Service ........................... .323
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................29
Defroster, Windshield .......................83
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................322
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................342
Door Locks ..............................21
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .133
Downshifting ........................... .215
394 INDEX

Enhanced Accident Response Feature............54
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission ...............216
Fluid Type ........................... .347
Gear Ranges .......................... .220
Event Data Recorder ........................59
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................28
Exhaust System ...........................82
Exterior Lights ............................85
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .159
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .326
Air Conditioning ...................... .330
Engine Fuel .......................... .370
Engine Oil ........................... .326
Engine Oil Disposal .....................326
Flashers Turn Signal ............................85
Flooded Engine Starting ....................213 Fluid, Brake
............................ .371
Fluid Capacities ......................... .369
Fluid Leaks ..............................85
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........370
Fog Lights ..............................112
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat ..................102
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................313
Fuel .................................. .277
Adding ............................. .280
Additives ............................ .279
Capacity ............................ .369
Clean Air ............................ .277
Cutoff ................................54
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................159
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................159
Gasoline ............................. .277
Gauge .............................. .159
Light ............................... .159
Materials Added ....................... .279
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Octane Rating......................... .277
Requirements ......................... .277
Tank Capacity ......................... .369
Fueling ............................... .280
Fuses ................................. .355
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............133
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .277
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .277
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................277
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................159
Fuel ................................ .159
Odometer ............................ .166
Tachometer ........................... .161
Gear Ranges ............................ .220
Gear Select Lever Override ..................315
General Information ...................... .276
General Maintenance ...................... .166Glass Cleaning
.......................... .354
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .232
Headlights ..............................110
Cleaning ............................ .353
High Beam ........................... .161
Passing ..............................111
Heated Mirrors ............................93
Hill Start Assist .......................... .240
Holder, Cup ............................ .146
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............133
Hood Release ........................... .108
Ignition Key..................................12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................13
Infant Restraint ...........................61
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INDEX 397

Information Center, Vehicle..................168
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................90
Instrument Cluster ....................... .157
Instrument Panel and Controls ................155
Instrument Panel Cover .....................354
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............354
Interior Appearance Care ....................352
Interior Lighting ..........................113
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .304
Jack Location ........................... .301
Jack Operation .......................... .301
Jump Starting ........................... .308
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13 Lane Change and Turn Signals
................159
Lane Change Assist ........................112
Latches .................................85
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .277
Leaks, Fluid ..............................85
Life of Tires ............................ .266
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................28
Light Bulbs ..............................85
Lighter, Cigar ........................... .145
Lights ..................................85
Airbag ................................51
Anti-Lock ............................ .167
Brake Assist Warning ....................243
Brake Warning ........................ .158
Bulb Replacement ...................... .364
Center Mounted Stop ....................368
Engine Temperature Warning ...............160
Exterior ...............................85
High Beam Indicator .....................161
398 INDEX

Low Fuel............................ .159
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........163
Oil Pressure .......................... .162
Park .................................111
Passing ..............................111
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .161
Security Alarm ..........................15
Service .............................. .364
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .163
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............164
Traction Control ....................... .243
Turn Signal ............................85
Wait to Start .......................... .165
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......157
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .253
Locks Child Protection .........................24
Door .................................21 Lubrication, Body
........................ .332
Lug Nuts .............................. .288
Maintenance Free Battery ....................327
Maintenance, General ..................... .166
Maintenance Procedures ....................323
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .374
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......163
Manual, Service ......................... .386
Manual Transmission ..................... .214
Fluid Level Check ...................... .347
Frequency of Fluid Change ................347
Lubricant Selection ..................... .347
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................344
Mirrors .................................90
Automatic Dimming ......................91
Electric Powered .........................92
Electric Remote .........................92
Heated ...............................93
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INDEX 399

Rearview..............................90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................271
Multi-Function Control Lever .................110
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................80
Occupant Restraints ........................49
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................30
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................277
Odometer .............................. .166
Trip ................................ .166
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .171
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................171
Oil, Engine ............................. .324
Capacity ............................ .369
Change Interval ....................... .325
Checking ............................ .324
Disposal ............................. .326Filter
............................... .326
Filter Disposal ........................ .326
Materials Added to ..................... .326
Recommendation ...................... .325
Viscosity ............................ .325
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .326
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................322
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............133
Operating Precautions ..................... .322
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .160
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .349
Parking Brake ........................... .235
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................125
Passing Light ............................111
Pets ....................................80
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........254
400 INDEX