2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI checking oil

WARNING! (Continued)
•If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed and
the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
•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 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 belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67

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 about 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
about 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 qt (1L) 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
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
intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 349

B-Pillar Location........................ 238
Battery ............................... 309
Jump Starting ....................... 289
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 18
Belts, Seat .............................. 67
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 312
Brake Assist System ...................... 226
Brake Fluid ............................ 345
Brake System ........................ 224,322
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 224,226
Master Cylinder ..................... 323
Parking ........................... 220
Warning Light ....................... 136
Brake, Parking .......................... 220
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 208
Brakes ............................... 322
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 65
Bulbs, Light ............................ 70 Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
........ 343
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 343
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 262
Oil (Engine) ........................ 307
Car Washes ............................ 327
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............66,261
Cargo Area Features ...................... 122
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 157
Cellular Phone .......................... 185
Chains, Tire ............................ 249
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 278
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 234
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............134,302
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 66
Checks, Safety ........................... 66
Child Restraint ........................ 55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 59
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Engine Oil......................... 308
Door Locks ............................. 20
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 22
Downshifting .......................... 207
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 216
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 217
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 78
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 117
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 225
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 226
Brake Assist System ................... 226
Traction Control System ................ 227
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 105
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 228
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 140Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 267
Jacking ............................ 278
Jump Starting ....................... 289
Towing ............................ 295
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 302
Engine Break-In Recommendations .............. 65
Checking Oil Level ................... 306
Compartment ....................... 301
Cooling ........................... 317
Exhaust Gas Caution ................66,261
Fails to Start ........................ 204
Flooded, Starting ..................... 204
Fuel Requirements .................... 257
Oil ......................... 306,343,344
Oil Change Interval ................... 306
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 307
Oil Filter ........................... 344
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 65
Occupant Restraints ..................... 44,50
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........25,42,44,48
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 257
Odometer ............................. 139
Trip .............................. 139
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 145
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 145
Oil, Engine ......................... 306,343
Capacity ........................... 343
Change Interval ..................... 306
Checking .......................... 306
Disposal ........................... 308
Filter ............................. 308
Identification Logo ................... 307
Materials Added to ................... 308
Recommendation .................. 307,343
Synthetic .......................... 308 Viscosity
........................... 307
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 302
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ................... 138,267
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,369
Paint Care ............................. 326
Parking Brake .......................... 220
Pets .................................. 65
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 238
Power Door Locks ......................... 21
Mirrors ............................ 78
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 117
Steering ........................... 219
Sunroof ........................... 114
Windows ........................... 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 345
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 38
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