coolant FIAT 500L 2014 2.G Owner's 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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 375

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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 377

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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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

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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SteeringTilt Column .......................... .120
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .120
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............184
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .184
Storage ............................... .363
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .363
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .363
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .313
Sun Roof .............................. .141
Sun Visor Extension ........................94
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........42
Tachometer ............................. .161
Telescoping Steering Column .................120
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............159
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .120
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........253
TIREFIT ............................... .290Tire Markings
........................... .247
Tires...................................85 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................266
Air Pressure .......................... .258
Chains .............................. .269
Changing ............................ .301
Compact Spare ........................ .263
General Information .....................258
High Speed .......................... .260
Inflation Pressures ...................... .259
Jacking .............................. .301
Life of Tires .......................... .266
Load Capacity ........................ .253
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............271
Pressure Warning Light ...................164
Quality Grading ....................... .387
Radial .............................. .261
Replacement .......................... .267
Rotation ............................. .270
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