battery FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Service Manual

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
10,000
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
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers
16,000
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
Check operation of lighting
system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning
lights, luggage compartment,
passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instru-
ment panel warning lights,
etc.). •••••••••••••••
Check and, if necessary, top
up fluid levels (brakes/
hydraulic clutch, windshield
washer, battery, engine cool-
ant, etc.). •••••••••••••••
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO ENGINE
1 — Air Cleaner Filter4 — Battery7 — Coolant Pressure Cap
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Coolant Pressure Bottle
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir9 — Oil Fill Cap
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ENGINE
1 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir7 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 5 — Battery8 — Coolant Pressure Cap
3 — Engine Oil Fill Cap 6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 9 — Coolant Pressure Bottle9
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WARNING!(Continued)
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in the “In Case Of
Emergencies” section for further information.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive
(+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
• If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be-
fore connecting the charger to the battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
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CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-
pends on tires of equal size, type and circumference
on each wheel. Any difference in tire size can cause
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CAUTION!(Continued)
damage to the power transfer unit. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance tire wear.
STORING THE VEHICLE
If the vehicle should remain stationary for more than a
month, observe the following precautions:
•Park your vehicle in a covered, dry and possibly airy
location the windows open slightly;
• Check that the Electric Park Brake is not engaged.
• Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery
post and be sure that the battery is fully charged.
During storage check battery charge quarterly.
• If you do not disconnect the battery from the electrical
system, check the battery charge every thirty days.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire Rotation
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•Clean and protect the painted parts by applying pro-
tective waxes.
• Clean and protect polished metal parts by applying
protective waxes.
• Apply talcum powder to the front and rear wiper
blades and leave raised from the glass.
• Cover the vehicle with an appropriate cover taking
care not to damage the painted surface by dragging
across dirty surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting which
will not allow the evaporation of moisture present on
the surface of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar) is
higher than recommended on the tire placard and
check it periodically.
• Do not drain the engine cooling system. •
Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two
weeks or more, run the at engine idling and for
approximately five minutes, with the air conditioning
system on and high fan speed. This will ensure a
proper lubrication of the system, thus minimizing the
possibility of damage to the compressor when the
vehicle is put back into operation.
CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and negative termi-
nals to the battery, wait at least a minute with
ignition switch in the OFF position and close the
drivers door. When reconnecting the positive and
negative terminals to the battery be sure the ignition
switch is in the OFF position and the drivers door is
closed.
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Assist, Hill Start......................... .201
Audio Systems (Radio) .....................548
Automatic Headlights .......................93
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) SYNC Temperature Button .................122
Automatic Transmission ..............290, 467, 469
Adding Fluid ...................... .469, 511
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................469
Fluid Change ......................... .469
Fluid Level Check ...................... .468
Fluid Type ........................ .467, 511
Special Additives ...................... .468
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........147
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................147
Axle Fluid ..............................511
Axle Lubrication ..........................511
Battery ................................ .450
Belts, Seat .............................. .264Blind Spot Monitoring
.......................82
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................452
B-Pillar Location ......................... .484
Brake Assist System ...................... .200
Brake Fluid ..............................511
Brakes ............................. .197, 464
Brake System ........................ .197, 464
Fluid Check ...........................511
Master Cylinder ....................... .464
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................101
Bulbs, Light ............................ .267
Camera, Rear ........................... .327
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .509
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .448
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............263, 340
Car Washes ............................ .470
Certification Label ........................ .344
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INDEX 569

Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................95
Exterior ............................. .267
Fog ..................................94
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................357
Headlights .............................92
Headlights On Reminder ...................95
Headlight Switch ........................92
High Beam ............................95
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............95
Instrument Cluster .......................92
Intensity Control ....................... .101
Interior ...............................96
Lights On Reminder ......................95
Turn Signal ........................ .96, 267
Vanity Mirror ...........................98
Loading Vehicle ......................... .344
Tires ............................... .484
Locks ..................................52
Door .................................52 Lubrication, Body
........................ .452
Luggage Carrier ......................... .154
Lug Nuts .............................. .507
Maintenance Free Battery ....................450
Maintenance, General ..................... .446
Maintenance Procedures ....................446
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .433
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......431
Manual, Service ...........................14
Manual Transmission ...................286, 466
Fluid Level Check ...................... .467
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................467
Lubricant Selection ..................... .466
Shift Speeds .......................... .287
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................464
Methanol .............................. .337
Mirrors .................................78
Heated ...............................82
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.