2014 FIAT 500 ABARTH maintenance

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.
364 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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 dealers, 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 dealer 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 dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the
366 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with diagrams,
charts and detailed illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix
problems on computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find and correct
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.
9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 371

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............331
Adding Fuel.............................275
Adding Washer Fluid......................326
Additives, Fuel...........................272
Airbag..................................39
Airbag Deployment........................53
Airbag Light.............................47
Airbag Maintenance........................54
Airbag, Side..............................43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................43
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .318
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................320
Air Conditioning..........................203
Air Conditioning Controls...................203
Air Conditioning Filter.....................321
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................320
Air Conditioning System....................203
Air Pressure, Tires.........................255
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................330
Capacities............................356
Disposal..............................334
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................235
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................152
Appearance Care.........................338
Automatic Dimming Mirror...................92
Automatic Door Locks......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........208
Automatic Transaxle........................11
Battery.................................319
Jump Starting..........................300
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........18
Belts, Seat...............................81
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................324
B-Pillar Location..........................250
Brake Assist System.......................237
Brake Fluid.............................357
376 INDEX

Brake, Parking...........................232
Brakes.................................335
Brake System............................235
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................235
Master Cylinder........................336
Parking..............................232
Warning Light.........................151
Bulb Replacement.........................351
Bulbs, Light..............................83
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........356
Capacities, Fluid..........................356
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................275
Oil (Engine)...........................317
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................80
Cargo Area Features.......................136
Car Washes.............................339
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................174
Cellular Phone...........................203
Chains, Tire.............................262
Changing A Flat Tire.......................293
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................245
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .149
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............79
Checks, Safety............................79
Child Restraint............................57
Clean Air Gasoline........................270
Cleaning
Wheels...............................341
Climate Control..........................203
Clutch.................................336
Clutch Fluid.............................336
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............202
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..199
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........199
Contract, Service..........................368
10
INDEX 377

Jacking...............................293
Jump Starting..........................300
Towing..............................306
Emission Control System Maintenance..........312
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................318
Break-In Recommendations.................78
Checking Oil Level......................316
Compartment..........................311
Cooling..............................329
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................80
Fails to Start...........................224
Flooded, Starting.......................224
Fuel Requirements......................270
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..316
Oil Filler Cap..........................317
Oil Selection...........................317
Overheating...........................280
Starting..............................222
Temperature Gauge......................153
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............51
Event Data Recorder........................56
Exhaust Gas Caution........................26
Exhaust System...........................80
Exterior Lights............................83
Filler Location Fuel........................155
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................318
Air Conditioning.......................321
Engine Oil............................318
Engine Oil Disposal.....................317
Flashers
Turn Signal............................83
Flash-To-Pass............................112
Flooded Engine Starting....................224
Fluid, Brake.............................357
Fluid Capacities..........................356
10
INDEX 379

Fluid Leaks..............................83
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........356
Fog Lights..............................115
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................304
Fuel...................................270
Adding..............................275
Additives.............................272
Capacity.............................356
Clean Air.............................270
Cutoff................................51
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................155
Filler Door (Gas Cap)....................155
Gasoline..............................270
Gauge...............................155
Light................................145
Materials Added........................272
Octane Rating..........................270
Requirements..........................270
Tank Capacity..........................356
Fueling................................275
Fuses..................................345
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................275
Gasoline, Clean Air........................270
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................270
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................270
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.....................153
Fuel.................................155
Odometer.............................154
Tachometer............................155
General Information........................15
General Maintenance.......................315
Glass Cleaning...........................343
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Stand-
ing Water.............................228
380 INDEX

Lug Nuts...............................291
Maintenance Free Battery....................319
Maintenance, General......................315
Maintenance Procedures....................315
Maintenance Schedule......................360
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......149
Manual, Service..........................370
Manual Transmission......................225
Fluid Level Check.......................338
Frequency of Fluid Change................338
Lubricant Selection......................338
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................336
Media Hub..............................101
Mirrors.................................91
Automatic Dimming......................92
Electric Powered.........................93
Heated...............................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................264
Multi-Function Control Lever.................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................78
Occupant Restraints........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................270
Odometer...............................154
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..154
Oil Change Indicator.......................159
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................159
Oil, Engine..............................316
Capacity.............................356
Change Interval........................316
Checking.............................316
Disposal..............................317
Filter................................318
Filter Disposal.........................317
10
INDEX 383