2012 FIAT 500 GUCCI engine coolant

24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
•If your FIAT 500 requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service, lockout
service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited Warranty, dial toll-free
1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel
you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know.With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
•The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur: Engine Oil
Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure, Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not
Available, Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
•If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM OVER TEMP” message and icon are displayed in the EVIC
display, it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers have occurred, which caused an over
temperature condition in the power steering system.You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are
safe, pull over and let the vehicle idle.After approximately five minutes, the system will cool and
return to normal operation.
- Automatic Gearbox Failure
•This light will illuminate when there is an automatic transmission fault.
• Have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
•This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If
the A/C system is on, turn it off.Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant.You may want to call an authorized service center for service if
your vehicle overheats.
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•We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads hot, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned
off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on hot,
turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location
•Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire.The jack and jack-handle are stowed
in a bag under the front driver’s seat.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 1.4L with
Manual Transmission MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting
the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard MS-12106. 4.6 Quarts (4.4 Liters)
Engine Coolant 1.4L with
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®Antifreeze/Engine
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent meeting
the requirements of Chrysler
Material Standard MS-12106. 5.8 Quarts (5.5 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 1.4L API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler material standard
MS-6395. 4 Quarts (4.0 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent. —
Fuel Selection 1.4L 87 Octane Acceptable – 91 Octane Recommended 10.5 Gallons (40 Liters)
(Approximate)
Manual Transmission MOPAR
®C635 DDCT/MTX
Transmission Fluid —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®AW-1 Transmission Fluid —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703 should
be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs DCPR7E-N-10 Gap 0.040 in (1.02 mm) —
Convertible Top Rails Berulub FR 43 —
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
OrMonths:6 121824303642 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. X(*) X(*) X(*) X(*) X X XXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before scheduled maintenance. X(*)X(*)X(*)X(*)XXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road condi-
tions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. X(*)
X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X(*) X(*) XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X(*) X(*) XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X(*) X(*) XXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks
or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary. X(*) X(*) X
XXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X(*)X X
Replace cabin filter. X(*) X(*) XXXX
Clean and lube sun roof tracks. X(*) X(*) XXXX
Check and adjust hand brake. X(*)X X
Replace the spark plugs X(*)X X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles (169,000 km)
or 60 months whichever comes first. X•
(*) The Maintenance Program covers the cost of normal service maintenance items, oil service and inspections above as well as specific normal wear
and tear items - brakes (rotors, pads, linings and drums), wiper blades, and clutch discs or modular clutch assembly (as equipped) - covered only for
3 years or 36,000 miles on the odometer. See your Warranty Information book, section 6 - Maintenance Program for full details.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Air Conditioning..............20
Airbag ...................9
Airbag Light ................42
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......42
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 8
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 21
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................62
Battery Charging System Light .........42
Jump Starting ..............53
Belts,Seat ..................9
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication ..............29
Brake Fluid ................62
Brake System Warning Light ..............41
Bulb Replacement .............67
Changing A Flat Tire ............43
Charging System Light ...........42
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ...................42
Child Restraint ..............10
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......10
ClimateControl ..............20
Clock Setting ...............29
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............62
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .....18
Cruise Light ................18
Customer Assistance ...........68
Defects, Reporting .............69
Defroster,RearWindow..........20
Defroster,Windshield ...........20
Disarming,Theft System ..........8
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) .............18
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ....................40
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)...................35
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......26Emergency, In Case of
Jacking .................43
Jump Starting ..............53
Towing .................56
Engine Compartment .............61
Fails to Start ..............25
Flooded, Starting ............25
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . 42
Oil Selection ..............62
Overheating ..............42
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . 57
Exterior Lights ...............67
Flooded Engine Starting ..........25
Fluid Capacities ..............62
Fluids ...................62
Folding Rear Seat .............14
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........58
FrontHeatedSeats ............15
Fuel Specifications ..............62
Gear Select Lever Override ........56
Hands-Free Communication -
BLUE&ME™ ...............29
Headlights High Beam ...............16
HeatedMirrors ............ 20,21
HeatedSeats ...............15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................16
Hood Release ...............60
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators ................7
Ins

trument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 6,39
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....17
Introduction ................2
iPod
®Control ...............33
iPod®/USB/MP3Control .........34
Jack Location ...............43
JackOperation ............. 43,46
Jacking Instructions ............46
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