2013 FIAT 500C maintenance

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized studio, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized studio are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized studio.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized studio. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized studio have the
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problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshoot-
ing and drivability procedures, proven diagnostic tests
and a complete list of all tools and equipment.
Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to ac-
quaint you with specific FIAT Group Automobiles ve-
hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency and
maintenance procedures as well as specifications, capa-
bilities and safety tips.
•Call toll free at:
1–800–890–4038 (U.S.)
1–800–387–1143 (Canada)
Or
•Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
www.techauthority.com
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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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

Cleaning
Wheels...............................369
Windshield Wiper Blades..................350
Climate Control..........................207
Clutch.................................362
Clutch Fluid.............................362
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............206
Compact Spare Tire........................273
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..204
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........204
Contract, Service..........................398
Convertible Top Maintenance.................373
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................385
Cooling System...........................356
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............358
Coolant Level..........................356
Disposal of Used Coolant.................360
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................356
Inspection............................360
Points to Remember.....................359
Pressure Cap..........................359
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............357
Corrosion Protection.......................367
Cruise Light.............................150
Cupholders.............................137
Customer Assistance.......................396
Data Recorder, Event.......................58
Daytime Running Lights....................114
Defroster, Windshield.......................81
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................337
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission..................366
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................360
Door Locks..............................23
Door Locks, Automatic......................26
408 INDEX

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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Fueling................................291
Fuses..................................375
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................291
Gasoline, Clean Air........................286
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................285
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................286
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................157
Fuel.................................159
Odometer.............................158
Tachometer............................159
Gear Ranges.............................232
Gear Select Lever Override..................325
General Information........................15
General Maintenance.......................340
Glass Cleaning...........................371
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water.........................240
Headlights..............................113
Cleaning.............................371
High Beam............................149
Passing..............................113
Switch...............................113
Heated Mirrors............................95
Heated Seats.............................107
Heater.................................208
Hill Start Assist...........................251
Holder, Cup.............................137
Hood Release............................111
Ignition.................................11
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ignition Key Removal.......................11
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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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