2014 FIAT 500 ABARTH wiper fluid

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO . . . .311
!ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .312
!EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS..........................312
!REPLACEMENT PARTS..................314
!DEALER SERVICE......................314
!MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........315
▫Engine Oil..........................316
▫Engine Oil Filter......................318
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................318
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............319
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............320
▫Body Lubrication.....................324
▫Windshield Wiper Blades...............324
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................326
▫Exhaust System......................327
▫Cooling System......................329
▫Brake System........................335
▫Manual Transmission..................338
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Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depend-
ing on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor
performance of blades may be present with chattering,
marks, water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions
are present, clean the wiper blades or replace as neces-
sary.
Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, this
will allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the
liftgate glass.
NOTE:The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully up-
ward unless the pivot cap is raised first.
2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper
blade off of the liftgate glass.
1—WiperArm2 — Pivot Cap
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3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it
forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the wiper
blade holder.
4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade
holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press
the wiper blade until it snaps into place.
5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into
place.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment, and the fluid level should be
checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not engine coolant/ antifreeze).
Refer to “Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
(Continued)
1—WiperBlade2—BladePivotPin3—WiperArm4—WiperBladeHolder
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Unleaded Gasoline........................270
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............7
Vehicle Loading..........................251
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............8
Vehicle Storage...........................217
Wait to Start Light.........................144
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .144
Warnings and Cautions.......................7
Warranty Information........................4
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................326
Washers, Windshield.......................116
Washing Vehicle..........................339
Water
Driving Through........................228
Wheel and Wheel Trim.....................341
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.................341
Wind Buffeting............................25
Window Fogging.........................216
Windows................................23
Power................................23
Windshield Defroster.......................81
Windshield Washers.......................116
Windshield Wiper Blades....................324
Windshield Wipers........................116
Wiper Blade Replacement...................324
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