brake FIAT 500L 2015 2.G Repair Manual

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR® C Series Manual &
Dual Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission – If EquippedGear Oil:Use only MOPAR® C Series Manual & Dual
Dry Clutch Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Control system:Use only MOPAR® C Series DDCT
SAE 75W Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use
the correct fluid may affect the function or performance
of your transmission.
Automatic Transmission – Aisin F21-250 HD Transmis-
sion – 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 CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 4. If DOT 4
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 3 is acceptable.
400 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and fill 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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.8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403

Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints.XXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rodends and boot seals, and re-place if necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, park-ing brake function.XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Replace cabin air filter.XXXXXXX
Replace Brake Fluid every twoyearsXXX X X X X
Clean and lube sun roof tracks. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs. **XXXXX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 405

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............367
Adding Fuel.............................302
Adding Washer Fluid......................362
Additives, Fuel...........................300
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Air Bag
Air bag Operation.......................47
Air Bag Warning Light....................57
Driver Knee Air Bag......................48
Enhanced Accident Response................55
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................60
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
If A Deployment Occurs...................53
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................48
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............59
Air bag Deployment........................44
Air bag Light.............................57
Air bag Maintenance........................59
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .352
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................355
Air Conditioning Filter.....................356
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................355
Air Conditioning System....................355
Air Pressure, Tires.........................279
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................15
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................15
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission
Fluid Type............................374
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................366
Capacities............................397
Disposal..............................369
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................257
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................177
Appearance Care.........................377
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............15
Audio Systems (Radio).....................187
Automatic Dimming Mirror...................93
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Automatic Transmission....................229
Adding Fluid..........................376
Autostick.............................250
Fluid and Filter Changes..................377
Fluid Change..........................377
Fluid Level Check.......................376
Fluid Type............................400
Gear Ranges...........................244
Special Additives.......................376
Autostick...............................250
Auto Up Power Windows....................27
Battery.................................353
Jump Starting..........................332
Belts, Seat...............................85
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................358
B-Pillar Location..........................273
Brake Assist System.......................259
Brake Fluid.............................400
Brake, Parking...........................255
Brakes.................................371
Brake System............................257
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................257
Master Cylinder........................371
Parking..............................255
Warning Light.........................168
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................231
Bulb Replacement.........................390
Bulbs, Light..............................87
Camera, Rear............................134
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........397
Capacities, Fluid..........................397
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................344
Oil (Engine)...........................351
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................84
Car Washes.............................378
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Cooling System...........................365
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............367
Coolant Level..........................365
Disposal of Used Coolant.................369
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................365
Inspection............................369
Points to Remember.....................368
Pressure Cap..........................368
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............366
Corrosion Protection.......................377
Cruise Light.............................167
Cupholders.............................150
Customer Assistance.......................410
Data Recorder, Event.......................60
Daytime Running Lights....................113
Dealer Service............................349
Deck Lid, Emergency Release.................30
Defroster, Windshield.......................85
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................348
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................376
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................369
Door Locks..............................22
Door Opener, Garage.......................136
Downshifting............................228
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................252
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........147
Electrical Power Outlets.....................147
Electric Remote Mirrors......................95
Electronic Brake Control System...............257
Brake Assist System.....................259
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..............265
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........123
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Filters
Air Cleaner...........................352
Air Conditioning.......................356
Engine Fuel...........................398
Engine Oil............................352
Engine Oil Disposal.....................352
Flashers
Turn Signal............................87
Flooded Engine Starting....................226
Fluid, Brake.............................400
Fluid Capacities..........................397
Fluid Leaks..............................87
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................376
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........398
Fog Lights..............................115
Fold and Tumble Rear Seat..................103
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................337
Fuel...................................299
Adding..............................302
Additives.............................300
Capacity.............................397
Clean Air.............................299
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................169
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................169
Gasoline..............................299
Gauge...............................169
Light................................169
Materials Added........................300
Octane Rating..........................299
Requirements..........................299
Tank Capacity..........................397
Fueling................................302
Fuses..................................384
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............136
Gasoline, Clean Air........................299
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................299
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INDEX 425

Jacking Instructions........................328
Jack Location............................325
Jack Operation...........................324
Jump Starting............................332
Key-In Reminder..........................14
Key, Replacement..........................15
Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................14
Lane Change and Turn Signals................169
Lane Change Assist........................114
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................34
Latches.................................87
Lead Free Gasoline........................299
Leaks, Fluid..............................87
Life of Tires.............................288
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................29
Light Bulbs..............................87
Lighter, Cigar............................148
Lights..................................87
Airbag................................57
Anti-Lock.............................177
Brake Assist Warning....................263
Brake Warning.........................168
Bulb Replacement.......................392
Center Mounted Stop....................396
Engine Temperature Warning...............170
Exterior...............................87
High Beam Indicator.....................171
Low Fuel.............................169
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........172
Oil Pressure...........................172
Park.................................114
Passing..............................114
Seat Belt Reminder......................171
Security Alarm..........................15
Service...............................392
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Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .172
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............173
Traction Control........................263
Turn Signal............................87
Wait to Start...........................175
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......167
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..273
Locks
Child Protection.........................25
Door.................................22
Lubrication, Body.........................358
Lug Nuts...............................312
Maintenance Free Battery....................353
Maintenance, General......................175
Maintenance Procedures....................349
Maintenance Schedule......................402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......172
Manual, Service..........................414
Manual Transmission......................227
Fluid Level Check.......................373
Frequency of Fluid Change................373
Lubricant Selection......................373
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................371
Mirrors.................................92
Automatic Dimming......................93
Electric Powered.........................95
Electric Remote.........................95
Heated...............................96
Rearview..............................92
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................293
Multi-Function Control Lever.................113
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................82
Occupant Restraints........................31
428 INDEX