maintenance schedule FIAT 500L 2014 2.G User Guide

Maintenance Schedule. In addition, change the fluid if it
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
•
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............374▫Maintenance Chart ....................376
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Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate in the instrument clus-
ter. This means that service is required for your vehicle.
Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer
tow and extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
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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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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 X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends and boot seals, and re-
place if necessary. XXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings, park-
ing brake function. XXXXXXX
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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 Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X XX XX
Replace cabin air filter. X X X XX XX
Replace Brake Fluid every two
years XXXXXXX
Clean and lube sun roof tracks. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs. ** XX X X X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
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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
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
Replace the timing belt. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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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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Schedule, Maintenance.....................374
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .355
Seat Belt Reminder .........................40
Seat Belts ................................83
And Pregnant Women .....................41
Child Restraint ..........................61
Inspection .............................83
Pretensioners ...........................40
Untwisting Procedure .....................37
Seat Belts (Sedan) ..........................30
Seats Fold and Tumble Rear ....................102
Reclining ..............................96
Security Alarm ............................15
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .382
Service Contract ......................... .384Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) ...................163
Service Manuals ......................... .386
Service Reminder Indicator ..................166
Shift Lever Override ...................... .315
Side Airbag ..............................52
Signals, Turn .............................85
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................269
Snow Tires ............................. .262
Spare Tire .............................. .263
Spark Plugs ............................ .370
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................121
Speedometer ............................ .157
Starting ................................211
Automatic Transmission ...................211
Cold Weather ......................... .212
Engine Fails to Start .....................213
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission .............211
Manual Transmission .....................211
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