2013 FIAT 500C brake fluid

WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
CAUTION!
Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall
clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids
may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of
clutch function and the ability to shift the transmis-
sion.
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR® C635 DDCT/MTX
Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission – If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR® AW-1 Transmission
Fluid
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703
should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 387

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next
500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
390 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and
hoses.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
•Check and adjust hand brake.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............358
Adding Fuel.............................291
Adding Washer Fluid......................353
Additives, Fuel...........................288
Airbag..................................42
Airbag Deployment........................55
Airbag Light.............................50
Airbag Maintenance........................56
Airbag, Side..............................45
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................46
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .344
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................346
Air Conditioning..........................208
Air Conditioning Controls...................208
Air Conditioning Filter.....................347
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................346
Air Conditioning System....................208
Air Pressure, Tires.........................269
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................357
Capacities............................385
Disposal..............................360
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................248
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................156
Appearance Care.........................367
Automatic Dimming Mirror...................93
Automatic Door Locks......................26
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........210
Automatic Transaxle........................11
Automatic Transmission....................229
Adding Fluid..........................366
Fluid and Filter Changes..................367
Fluid Level Check.......................366
Fluid Type............................365
Gear Ranges...........................232
Special Additives.......................366
Autostick...............................237
406 INDEX

Battery.................................345
Jump Starting..........................320
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........20
Belts, Seat...............................81
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................350
B-Pillar Location..........................263
Brake Assist System.......................250
Brake Fluid.............................387
Brake, Parking...........................244
Brakes.................................362
Brake System............................248
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................248
Master Cylinder........................362
Parking..............................244
Warning Light.........................155
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................231
Bulb Replacement.........................380
Bulbs, Light..............................83
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........385
Capacities, Fluid..........................385
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................291
Oil (Engine)...........................342
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................80
Cargo Area Features.......................139
Car Washes.............................368
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................179
Cellular Phone...........................207
Chains, Tire.............................277
Changing A Flat Tire.......................308
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................258
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .153
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............79
Checks, Safety............................79
Child Restraint............................59
Clean Air Gasoline........................286
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INDEX 407

Exhaust Gas Caution........................29
Exhaust System...........................80
Exterior Lights............................83
Filler Location Fuel........................159
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................344
Air Conditioning.......................347
Engine Fuel...........................386
Engine Oil............................344
Engine Oil Disposal.....................343
Flashers
Turn Signal............................83
Flooded Engine Starting....................224
Fluid, Brake.............................387
Fluid Capacities..........................385
Fluid Leaks..............................83
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................366
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........386
Fog Lights..............................117
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................324
Fuel...................................285
Adding..............................291
Additives.............................288
Capacity.............................385
Clean Air.............................286
Cutoff................................53
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................159
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................159
Gasoline..............................285
Gauge...............................159
Light................................149
Materials Added........................288
Octane Rating..........................285
Requirements..........................285
Tank Capacity..........................385
410 INDEX

Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................13
Infant Restraint...........................59
Information Center, Vehicle..................160
Instrument Cluster........................148
Instrument Panel and Controls................145
Instrument Panel Cover.....................372
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............372
Interior Appearance Care....................370
Interior Lighting..........................115
Introduction..............................4
Jacking Instructions........................313
Jack Location............................309
Jack Operation...........................308
Jump Starting............................320
Key-In Reminder..........................13
Key, Replacement..........................15
Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................13
Lane Change and Turn Signals................149
Lane Change Assist........................115
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................32
Latches.................................83
Hood................................111
Lead Free Gasoline........................285
Leaks, Fluid..............................83
Life of Tires.............................275
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................28
Light Bulbs..............................83
Lights..................................83
Airbag................................50
Anti-Lock.............................156
Brake Assist Warning....................255
Brake Warning.........................155
Bulb Replacement.......................381
412 INDEX