fuel FIAT 500L 2017 2.G Owner's Guide

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed
your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the
future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended mainte-
nance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in
these components as the chemicals can damage
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CAUTION! (Continued)
your engine, transmission, or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, 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
markings on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated by
a crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Liters) of oil
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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.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it
is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled mainte-
nance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further
information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve
months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever
comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is
generally only a concern for fleet customers.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for
turbocharged engines under all types of operating
conditions, the manufacturer recommends synthetic
engine oils that are API Certified and meet the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard MS-12991.
Engine Oil Viscosity — 1.4L Turbo Engine (SAE
Grade)
MOPAR SAE 5W-40 full synthetic engine oil is recom-
mended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil
improves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel
economy.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil
certification mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade
number should not be used.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.
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CAUTION!
•The catalytic converter requires the use of un-
leaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the
effectiveness of the catalyst as an emissions con-
trol device and may seriously reduce engine per-
formance and cause serious damage to the engine.
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if
your vehicle is not kept in proper operating
condition. In the event of engine malfunction,
particularly involving engine misfire or other
apparent loss of performance, have your vehicle
serviced promptly. Continued operation of your
vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause the
converter to overheat, resulting in possible dam-
age to the converter and vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is
important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage. NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifi-
cations, should be obtained immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
• Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing
the vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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CavityMaxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F06 30 Amp Green –Radiator Fan - Low Speed
F07 50 Amp Red –Radiator Fan - High Speed
F08 40 Amp Orange –Blower Motor
F09 – –Not Used
F09 –5 Amp Tan Transmission (Aisin)
F10 –15 Amp Blue Horn
F11 –10 Amp Red Powertrain
F14 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 115V
F15 – –Not Used
F15 –10 Amp Red Transmission (Aisin)
F16 –7.5 Amp Brown Transmission Powertrain
F17 –10 Amp Red Powertrain
F18 –5 Amp Tan Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F19 –7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning
F20 –30 Amp Green Rear Defroster
F21 –15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump
F22 –20 Amp Yellow Powertrain
F23 –20 Amp Yellow Anti-Lock Brake Valves
F30 –5 Amp Tan After Run Pump
F81 70 Amp Tan –PTC (Secondary)
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Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the tail lamp access panel.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the tail lamp tothe body of the vehicle.
4. Remove the tail lamp assembly.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the backplate to the tail lamp housing. 6. Separate the backplate from the tail lamp housing.
7. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by push-
ing them slightly and turning counterclockwise.
8. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out.
9. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
This light is an LED assembly. See your authorized
dealer for replacement.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 13.1 Gallons50 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L Turbo Engine 4 Quarts3.8 Liters
Cooling System
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula). 6.1 Quarts
5.8 Liters
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting the requirements of
FCA Material Standard MS-90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use SAE 5W-40 API Certified
Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA
Material Standard MS-12991. Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 1.4L Turbo Engine 91 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15%
Ethanol.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........315
Adding Fuel ............................269
Adding Washer Fluid .....................312
Additives, Fuel ..........................268
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ......................39
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................40
Enhanced Accident Response ..............294
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............295
If A Deployment Occurs ..................45
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................40
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........48
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ...........37
Side Air Bags ..........................40
Air Bag Light ........................68, 140
Air Bag Maintenance ......................48
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .304
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................306
Air Conditioning Filter .................205, 306
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............205
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................306
Air Conditioning System ................204, 306
Air Pressure, Tires ........................250
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................14
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............14Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
..............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............315, 339
Capacities .......................... .339
Disposal ............................ .317
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............232
Appearance Care ........................321
Arming System (Security Alarm) ..............14
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................192
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................74
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .........204
Automatic Transmission ..........220, 221, 320, 321
Adding Fluid ..................... .320, 321
Autostick ............................226
Fluid And Filter Changes .................321
Fluid Change ........................ .321
Fluid Level

Check ..................... .320
Fluid Type .......................... .342
Gear Ranges ..........................222
Special Additives ..................... .320
Autostick ............................. .226
Auto Up Power Windows ...................23
Battery ............................... .305
Jump Starting ........................ .286
Belts, Seat ..............................67
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Body Mechanism Lubrication................309
B-Pillar Location ........................ .245
Brake Assist System ..................... .233
Brake Fluid ............................342
Brake, Parking ..........................230
Brakes ............................... .318
Brake System ........................232, 318
Anti-Lock (ABS) .......................232
Master Cylinder .......................318
Parking ............................ .230
Warning Light ........................137
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................221
Bulb Replacement .....................334, 336
Bulbs, Light ..........................70, 334
Camera, Rear .......................... .108
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .........339
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .339
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .294
Oil (Engine) ..........................303
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............67, 269
Car Washes ............................322
Cellular Phone ..........................194
Center High Mounted Stop Light .............339Chains, Tire
............................259
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... .280
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................240
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............66
Checks, Safety ...........................66
Child Restraint ...........................49
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..........................53
Child Restraints ........................49
Child Seat Installation ....................63
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......60
Infants And Child Restraints ...............51
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......55
Older Children And Child Restraints .........51
Seating Positions .......................54
Child Safety

Locks ........................21
Cigar Lighter ...........................119
Clean Air Gasoline .......................266
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .323
Windshield Wiper Blades .................309
Climate Control ........................ .194
Manual ............................ .194
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance .............193
Compact Spare Tire .......................254
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Towing............................ .292
Emergency Trunk Release ...................24
Engine Air Cleaner ..........................304
Break-In Recommendations ................65
Checking Oil Level .....................302
Compartment ........................ .299
Cooling ............................ .314
Exhaust Gas Caution .................67, 269
Fails To Start ........................ .219
Flooded, Starting ..................... .219
Fuel Requirements .....................266
Oil .............................302, 339
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .303
Oil Filter ............................304
Oil Selection ..........................303
Overheating ..........................274
Starting ............................ .218
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........294
Ethanol ...............................267
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................67, 269
Exhaust System .......................67, 312
Exterior Lights ...........................70 Filters
Air Cleaner ..........................304
Air Conditioning ...................205, 306
Engine Fuel ..........................340
Engine Oil .......................... .304
Engine Oil Disposal ....................304
Flashers Turn Signal ........................70, 150
Flooded Engine Starting ...................219
Fluid, Brake ............................342
Fluid Capacities ........................ .339
Fluid Leaks .............................70
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .................320
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........340
Fog Lights .............................. 9
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Fold And Tumble Rear Seat ..................83
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....................289
Fuel ................................. .266
Adding ............................ .269
Additives ............................268
Capacity ............................339
Clean Air ............................266
Ethanol ............................ .267
Gasoline ............................26610
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Light...............................145
Materials Added .......................268
Methanol ............................267
Octane Rating ........................ .266
Requirements ........................ .266
Tank Capacity ........................339
Fueling ...............................269
Fuses .................................327
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .............110
Gasoline, Clean Air .......................266
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................266, 339
Gasoline, Reformulated .................266, 267
Gear Ranges ............................222
Gear Select Lever Override .................290
General Maintenance ..................... .302
Glass Cleaning ..........................326
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................229
Headlights ..............................91
Cleaning ............................325
Passing ..............................91
Heated Mirrors ...........................77 Hill Start Assist
........................ .234
Holder, Cup ............................120
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) .............110
Hood Release ............................89
Ignition Key.................................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...................13
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................74
Instrument Cluster .................134, 139, 150
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ...............152
Instrument Panel And Controls ..............133
Instrument Panel Cover ....................326
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............326
Interior Appearance Care ...................325
Interior Lighting ..........................93
Introduction .............................4
Jacking Instructions .......................282
Jack Location .......................... .280
Jack

Operation .......................280, 282
Jump Starting .......................... .286
Key-In Reminder .........................13
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