2012 FIAT 500 ABARTH lights

At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the engine coolant reservoir
and brake master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with 17” summer tires,
more frequent tire rotation may be necessary to achieve
optimal tread wear, and tire rotation at each oil change
indicator message is recommended.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 319

ConnectorUCI .............................. 176
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 176
Contract, Service ........................ 334
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 314,315
Cooling System ......................... 292
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 293
Coolant Level .................... 292,295
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 295
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 292
Inspection .......................... 295
Points to Remember ................ 294,296
Pressure Cap ........................ 294
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 292
Corrosion Protection ..................... 300
Cruise Light ........................... 126
Cupholders ............................ 115
Customer Assistance ..................... 332 Data Recorder, Event
...................... 52
Daytime Running Lights ................... 92
Dealer Service .......................... 278
Defroster, Windshield ................66,182,188
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 276
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 295
Engine Oil ......................... 282
Door Locks ............................. 19
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 21
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 199
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 200
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 74
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 112
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 207
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 207
344 INDEX

Brake Assist System................... 207
Traction Control System ................ 208
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 210
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 135
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 248
Jacking ............................ 259
Jump Starting ....................... 266
Towing ............................ 271
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 276
Engine Break-In Recommendations .............. 63
Checking Oil Level ................... 280
Compartment ....................... 275
Cooling ........................... 292
Exhaust Gas Caution ................65,242
Fails to Start ........................ 198
Flooded, Starting ..................... 198 Fuel Requirements
.................... 238
Oil ......................... 280,314,315
Oil Change Interval ................... 280
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 281
Oil Filter ........................... 315
Oil Selection ........................ 281
Overheating ........................ 248
Starting ........................... 196
Temperature Gauge ................... 133
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 47
Event Data Recorder ...................... 52
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. 24,65,242
Exhaust System ....................... 65,289
Exterior Lights .......................... 68
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 135
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 282
Engine Oil ....................... 282,315
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INDEX 345

Flash-To-Pass........................... 92
Flashers Turn Signal ......................... 68
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 198
Fluid Capacities ......................... 314
Fluid Leaks ............................. 68
Fluid, Brake ........................... 316
Fluids ................................ 315
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 315
Fog Lights ........................... 96,125
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 270
Fuel .............................. 238,315
Additives .......................... 241
Capacity ........................... 314
Clean Air .......................... 239
Cutoff ............................. 47
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............135,243
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 135
Gasoline ........................... 238 Gauge
............................ 135
Light ............................. 125
Octane Rating ....................... 238
Requirements ....................... 238
Tank Capacity ....................... 314
Fuel System Caution ..................... 244
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............243,245
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 238,314
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 239
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 239
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 133
Fuel .............................. 135
Odometer .......................... 134
Tachometer ......................... 135
General Information .................... 15,238
General Maintenance ..................... 279
Glass Cleaning .......................... 304
346 INDEX

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 200
Headlights ............................. 92
Cleaning ........................... 304
High Beam ......................... 125
Switch ............................. 92
Heated Seats ............................ 87
Heater ............................... 180
Hill Start Assist ......................... 209
Holder, Cup ........................... 115
Hood Release ........................... 89
Ignition ............................... 11
Key ............................... 11
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 13
Infant Restraint .......................... 54
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 135 Instrument Cluster
....................... 124
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 121
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 305
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 305
Interior Appearance Care .................. 303
Interior Lighting ......................... 94
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 260
Jack Operation ....................... 259,261
Jacking Instructions ...................... 261
Jump Starting .......................... 266
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Key, Replacement ........................ 14
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Keys .................................. 11
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 125
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Lane Change Assist....................... 94
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 27
Latches ................................ 68
Hood .............................. 89
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 238
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 68
Life of Tires ............................ 229
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 23
Light Bulbs ............................. 68
Lights ............................. 68,91,92
Airbag ...................... 44,52,66,126
Anti-Lock .......................... 132
Brake Assist Warning .................. 212
Brake Warning ...................... 131
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 130
Exterior ............................ 68
Fog .............................. 125
High Beam .......................... 92
High Beam Indicator .................. 125 Low Fuel
.......................... 125
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 129
Oil Pressure ........................ 129
Park .............................. 92
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 126
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) .......................... 129
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 127
Traction Control ..................... 212
Turn Signal ..................... 68,93,125
Voltage ............................ 126
Wait to Start ........................ 124
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 124
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. 219
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 21
Door .............................. 19
Power Door ......................... 20
348 INDEX

Wait to Start Light....................... 124
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description) ........................... 124
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ................... 4,335
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 289
Washers, Windshield .................... 96,98
Washing Vehicle ......................... 301
Water Driving Through ..................... 200 Wheel and Wheel Trim
.................... 302
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 302
Wind Buffeting ....................... 23,110
Window Fogging ........................ 190
Windows .............................. 22
Power ............................. 22
Windshield Defroster ................... 66,182
Windshield Washers .................... 96,98
Windshield Wipers ..................... 96,286
354 INDEX