2013 FIAT 500C check engine

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
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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
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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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Downshifting............................228
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................240
Electrical Power Outlets.....................134
Electric Remote Mirrors......................94
Electronic Brake Control System...............249
Brake Assist System.....................250
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........122
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............252
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......160
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................297
Jacking...............................308
Jump Starting..........................320
Towing..............................327
Emission Control System Maintenance..........337
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................344
Break-In Recommendations.................78
Checking Oil Level......................340
Compartment..........................335
Cooling..............................356
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................80
Fails to Start...........................224
Flooded, Starting.......................224
Fuel Requirements......................285
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..340
Oil Filler Cap..........................342
Oil Selection...........................342
Oil Synthetic..........................343
Overheating...........................297
Starting..............................223
Temperature Gauge......................157
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............53
Event Data Recorder........................58
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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
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Engine Temperature Warning...............154
Exterior...............................83
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..149
High Beam............................113
High Beam Indicator.....................149
Low Fuel.............................149
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........153
Oil Pressure...........................153
Park.................................114
Passing..............................113
Seat Belt Reminder......................150
Service...............................381
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .153
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............151
Traction Control........................255
Turn Signal............................83
Voltage..............................150
Wait to Start...........................148
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......148
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..263
Locks
Automatic Door.........................26
Door.................................23
Power Door............................25
Lubrication, Body.........................350
Maintenance Free Battery....................345
Maintenance, General......................340
Maintenance Procedures....................340
Maintenance Schedule......................390
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......153
Manual, Service..........................400
Manual Transmission......................226
Fluid Level Check.......................365
Frequency of Fluid Change................365
Lubricant Selection......................365
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................362
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INDEX 413

Mirrors.................................92
Automatic Dimming......................93
Electric Powered.........................94
Heated...............................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................280
Multi-Function Control Lever.................113
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................78
Occupant Restraints........................48
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................29
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................285
Odometer...............................158
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..158
Oil Change Indicator.......................164
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................164
Oil, Engine..............................340
Capacity.............................385
Change Interval........................341
Checking.............................340
Disposal..............................343
Filter................................344
Filter Disposal.........................343
Identification Logo......................342
Materials Added to......................343
Recommendation.......................342
Synthetic.............................343
Viscosity.............................342
Oil Filter, Selection........................344
Onboard Diagnostic System..................337
Operating Precautions......................337
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............5
Overheating, Engine.......................158
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............5
Paint Care..............................367
Parking Brake............................244
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