oil level FIAT 500L 2016 2.G Owners Manual

1. Speedometer•Indicates vehicle speed
2. Fuel Gauge •The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position
3. Temperature Gauge •The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading within the normal range indi-
cates that the engine cooling system is operating
satisfactorily.
• The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tem-
perature when driving in hot weather or up moun-
tain grades. It should not be allowed to exceed the
upper limits of the normal operating range.CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately
and call an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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Oil Pressure Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the ve-
hicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 171

During extremely cold temperatures, the transmission
will not operate if the oil temperature is -22°F (-30°C) or
below. Allow the engine to idle briefly with the transmis-
sion in PARK in order to warm the fluid. Normal
operation will resume once the transmission temperature
has risen to a suitable level.Instrument Cluster Messages
Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster to
alert the driver when certain unusual conditions occur.
These messages are described below.
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTION
GEAR UNAVAILABLE In AutoStick mode, the gear selected by the driver is
not available due to a fault condition. See your autho- rized dealer for diagnosis and service.
SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driver is currently
blocked. This occurs if REVERSE is requested while
moving (at 6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), or if DRIVE is requested while moving backwards (at 6 mph
[10 km/h] or faster). Make sure the vehicle is stopped before engaging DRIVE or REVERSE.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is approximately five minutes
after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil
level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, and
approximately five minutes after a fully warmed engine
is shut off, will improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings. Maintain the oil level between the range mark-
ings on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated by a
crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Liters) of oil when
the reading is at the low end of the indicated range will
result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the
engine with oil will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil
temperature. This loss of oil pressure and increased
oil temperature could damage your engine.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385

Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment, and the fluid level should be
checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not engine coolant/ antifreeze).
Refer to “Engine Compartment” in this section for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
•
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious
and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing
CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust Gas” in “Things
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397

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, 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.
• 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 441

Automatic Transmission...........270, 283, 409, 411
Adding Fluid ...................... .410, 411
Autostick ............................ .289
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................411
Fluid Change ..........................411
Fluid Level Check ...................... .410
Fluid Type ........................... .437
Gear Ranges .......................... .284
Special Additives ...................... .410
Autostick .............................. .289
Auto Up Power Windows ....................27
Battery ................................ .388
Jump Starting ......................... .365
Belts, Seat ...............................83
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................392
B-Pillar Location ......................... .313
Brake Assist System ...................... .298
Brake Fluid ............................ .437Brake, Parking
.......................... .294
Brakes ................................ .405
Brake System ........................ .296, 405
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .297
Master Cylinder ....................... .405
Parking ............................. .294
Warning Light ........................ .166
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................272
Bulb Replacement ..................... .428, 430
Bulbs, Light .......................... .85, 428
Camera, Rear ........................... .131
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........434
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .434
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .378
Oil (Engine) .......................... .386
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................82, 342
Car Washes ............................ .412
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INDEX 459

Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........172
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . .131, 186 Exit Trip ............................. .192
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................192
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................29
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................349
Jacking .............................. .357
Jump Starting ......................... .365
Towing ............................. .373
Emergency Trunk Release ....................29
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .387
Break-In Recommendations .................80
Checking Oil Level ..................... .385
Compartment ......................... .381
Cooling ............................. .399
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................82, 342 Fails To Start
......................... .267
Flooded, Starting ...................... .267
Fuel Requirements ..................... .338
Oil ............................. .385, 434
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .386
Oil Filter ............................ .387
Oil Selection .......................... .386
Overheating .......................... .349
Starting ............................. .265
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............54
Ethanol ............................... .339
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission .........270, 272, 382
Fluid Type .....................407, 409, 437
Gear Ranges .......................... .274
Event Data Recorder ........................58
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................82, 342
Exhaust System ....................... .82, 397
Exterior Lights ............................85
462 INDEX

FiltersAir Cleaner .......................... .387
Air Conditioning ...................... .390
Engine Fuel .......................... .435
Engine Oil ........................... .387
Engine Oil Disposal .....................387
Flashers Turn Signal ........................ .85, 184
Flooded Engine Starting ....................267
Fluid, Brake ............................ .437
Fluid Capacities ......................... .434
Fluid Leaks ..............................85
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................410
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........435
Fog Lights ..............................113
Fold And Tumble Rear Seat ..................101
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................370
Fuel .................................. .338Adding
............................. .342
Additives ............................ .340
Capacity ............................ .434
Clean Air ............................ .339
Ethanol ............................. .339
Gasoline ............................. .338
Light ............................... .177
Materials Added ....................... .340
Methanol ............................ .339
Octane Rating ......................... .338
Requirements ......................... .338
Tank Capacity ......................... .434
Fueling ............................... .342
Fuses ................................. .418
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..............133
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .339
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... .338, 434
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................339
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INDEX 463

LocksChild Protection .........................25
Door .................................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .392
Lug Nuts .............................. .350
Maintenance Free Battery ....................388
Maintenance, General ..................... .384
Maintenance Procedures ....................384
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .440
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......178
Manual, Service ......................... .453
Manual Transmission ...................268, 407
Fluid Level Check ...................... .407
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................407
Lubricant Selection ...................407, 437
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................405
Methanol .............................. .339
Mirrors .................................90 Automatic Dimming
......................91
Electric Powered .........................92
Electric Remote .........................92
Heated ...............................93
Rearview ..............................90
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................333
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .339
Multi-Function Control Lever .................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................80
Occupant Restraints ........................31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................338
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .190
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................190
Oil, Engine ...................... .385, 434, 435
Capacity ............................ .434
Change Interval ....................... .386
466 INDEX