checking oil FIAT 500X 2016 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat
belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
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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.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage 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 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
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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
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CAUTION!(Continued)
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 maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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.
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Electronic Brake Control SystemAnti-Lock Brake System ..................198
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................205
Traction Control System ...................203
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........301
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......327
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................357
Jacking .......................... .390, 476
Jump Starting ......................... .406
Overheating .......................... .412
Towing ............................. .419
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........431
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .449
Break-In Recommendations ................278
Checking Oil Level ..................... .446
Compartment ......................... .444
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................510 Cooling
............................. .458
Exhaust Gas Caution .................263, 340
Fails To Start ......................... .274
Flooded, Starting ...................... .274
Fuel Requirements ..................... .335
Jump Starting ......................... .406
Oil .......................... .446, 509, 510
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .448
Oil Filter ............................ .449
Oil Selection ...................... .448, 509
Overheating .......................... .412
Starting ............................. .273
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .448
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................448
Ethanol ............................... .337
Event Data Recorder ...................... .240
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................263, 340
Exhaust System ...................... .263,
456
Exterior Lighting ..........................92
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Outside...............................80
Rearview ..............................78
Vanity ................................98
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .337
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................278
Occupant Restraints ...................... .207
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............335, 510
Oil, Engine ......................... .446, 510
Capacity ............................ .509
Change Interval ....................... .447
Checking ............................ .446
Disposal ............................. .449
Filter ............................ .449, 510
Filter Disposal ........................ .449
Materials Added To ..................... .449
Recommendation ....................448, 509 Viscosity
......................... .448, 509
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .449
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .449
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................160
Operating Precautions ..................... .160
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................80
Overheating, Engine ...................... .412
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........5,14
Paint Care ............................. .469
Parking Brake ........................... .279
ParkSense System, Rear .....................316
Pets .................................. .262
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........485
Power Brakes .............................. .197
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........147
Sunroof ............................. .131
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