oil temperature FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Remember that the deterioration of the engine oil is
accelerated by:
❒mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF
regeneration process more frequent;
❒use of the car for short drives, in which the engine
does not have time to reach its regular operating
temperature;
❒repeated interruption of the regeneration process,
signalled by the DPF warning light coming on.
WARNING
If the warning light switches on, the
deteriorated engine oil must be changed
as soon as possible, and never more than 500
km from the first time that the warning light
switches on. Failure to observe the above may
result in severe damage to the engine and
invalidate the warranty.The activation of this
warning light is not related to the amount of oil
in the engine.Therefore, never top up with oil
when the warning light starts flashing.
HOT ENGINE COOLANT
(red)
Turning the key to the MAR-ON position illuminates
the warning light, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.The warning light switches on (on some versions
together with a message and a symbol on the display)
when the engine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on when driving, proceed
as follows:
❒when driving normally:stop the car, switch off
the engine and check that the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark. If it is, wait
for the engine to cool down, then slowly and
carefully open the cap, top up with coolant and
check that the level is between the MIN and MAX
marks on the reservoir. Also check visually for
any fluid leaks. If, when restarting, the warning
light comes on again, contact a Fiat Dealership;
❒if the vehicle is used under demanding
conditions(e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully
loaded): slow down and, if the light stays on, stop
the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine
running and slightly accelerated to further favour
the coolant circulation. Then stop the engine.
Check the correct coolant level as described
above. Should the level of fluid be too low, top up
(for the quantity and type of fluid to use, see
the description in the "Refuelling" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter).
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable
to keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for
a few minutes before switching it off.
186GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVINGWARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGESIN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore the following:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer
fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is mainly used in one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more
frequently than prescribed in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
244GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

D
ashboard ................................... 3
Daytime running lights
(DRL)
– "Daytime Running Lights".... 62
Diesel filter .................................. 252
Dipped beam headlights
– control ..................................... 62
Dipped headlights
– control ..................................... 62
Direction indicators
– control ..................................... 64
Display ........................................... 7
– Control buttons .................... 10
Doors ............................................ 89
– Door lock/unlock .................. 89
DPF (particulate filter) ............. 140
Driving style ................................ 174
DRLs (Daytime Running
Lights) .......................................... 62
DST (steering corrector)
(system) ..................................... 115
DST system (steering
corrector) .................................. 115
Dualdrive (electric power
steering) ..................................... 128
Dualdrive electric power
steering ...................................... 128Dusk sensor ................................. 63
Electric sun roof ........................ 87
Electric windows......................... 93
Engine codes ............................... 265
Engine compartment
– washing ................................... 261
Engine coolant temperature
indicator...................................... 6
Engine
– engine cooling system
fluid level ................................ 251
– technical specifications........ 266
Engine oil
– consumption.......................... 250
– level check ............................. 250
– specifications ......................... 285
Environment protection........... 140
EOBD (system) .......................... 128
ESC (system)............................... 112
External lights .............................. 62
Extinguisher ................................. 84Fiat CODE (system) ................. 24
Fiat CODE system ..................... 24
Filling the tank ............................ 136
Fitting "Universal" child
restraint system ....................... 149Fixed glass roof ........................... 85
Fixed rear light clusters
(changing bulbs)........................ 218
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ............. 203
Fluids and lubricants
(specifications).......................... 285
Follow Me Home (device) ........ 64
Front roof light
– bulb replacement.................. 221
Fuel consumption ...................... 288
Fuel level gauge ........................... 6
Fuse boxes (location)................ 227
Fuses
– Dashboard fuse box ............ 228
– Engine compartment fuse
box........................................... 227
– fuse list.................................... 230
– Luggage compartment
fuse box .................................. 229
– replacing fuses ....................... 225
G
earbox (use of ) ...................... 172
Gear Shift Indicator
(system) ...................................... 10
Glasses holder ............................. 84
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement.................. 224
409GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSINDEX