2014 FIAT 500 ABARTH coolant temperature

24-HOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• If your Abarth requires jump start assistance, out of gas/fuel delivery, tire service,
lockout service or towing due to a defect covered under the Basic Limited War-
ranty, dial toll-free 1-888-242-6342. See your Warranty booklet for further details.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of ar-
rival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation,” please let us know. With your
consent, we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Generic Warning Light
• The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if any of the following conditions occur:
Oil Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure, External Light Failure,
Fuel Cut-Off Intervention, Fuel Cut-Off Not Available, Parking Sensor Failure.
- Power Steering System Warning
•This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power SteeringSystem). When the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position, the warning light will illu-minate momentarily. If the warning light stays on, cycle the ignition to the OFF positionand back to ON/RUN. If the warning light stays on, contact your authorized Fiat Dealer.
If the warning light switches on while driving you may not have steering assistance.
Although it will still be possible to steer the car, the effort needed to operate the steer-
ing wheel could be increased: contact an authorized Fiat Dealer as soon as possible.
Refer to “Power Steering” in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop
the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to nor-
mal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned
by steam or boiling coolant.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the en-
gine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to
floor and the Fan control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supple-
ment to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immedi-
ately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads hot, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi-
tioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on hot, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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 illumi-
nate. This means that service 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” message is displayed. Severe
operating conditions 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 pos-
sible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) ortwelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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 trans-
mission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for required mainte-
nance.
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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before theoil indicator system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Alarm (Security Alarm). . . . . . . . . . .10
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .27
Automatic Transmission
Fluid Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Belts, Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
BLUE&ME™ Hands-Free
Communication. . . . . . . . . . . .38
Brake Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Bulb Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Cooling SystemCoolant Capacity. . . . . . . . . . .68Cruise Control (Speed Control). . . . . .23Cruise Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Customer Assistance. . . . . . . . . . .78
Defects, Reporting. . . . . . . . . . . .79Disarming, Security System. . . . . . .10
ElectronicsYour Vehicle's Sound System. . . .34Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control). . . . . . . . . . . . .23Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Electronic Vehicle InformationCenter (EVIC). . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Emergency, In Case ofBrake Warning Light. . . . . . . . .51Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62EngineBreak-In Recommendations . . . . .19Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . .67Oil Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Overheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Enhanced Accident ResponseFeature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Event Data Recorder. . . . . . . . . . .65Exterior Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Flash-To-Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Fluid Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Folding Rear Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . .. . . . . . .64
Fuel
Specifications . . . .. . . . . . . . .68
Fuse . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Fuses . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Hands-Free Communication —
BLUE&ME™. . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Heated Mirrors . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .26
Hood Release . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Instrument Cluster . .. . . . . . . . . . .7Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . .6, 48Interior and Instrument Lights. . . . . .4, 5Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .. . . . . . . .43
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Lane Change Assist. . . . . . . . . . . .20Lap/Shoulder Belts. . . . . . . . . . . .10LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren)..........12, 13, 14, 15LightsTurn Signal . . . . .. . . . . . . . .20Warning (Instrument ClusterDescription) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Maintenance Record .. . . . . . . . . .72Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . .69Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine). . . . . . . . . . . . .52Manual Transmission. . . . . . . . . . .28MirrorsHeated . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .26MOPAR® Accessories. . . . . . . . . .80
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . . . . .19
Oil, EngineCapacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68OutletPower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Overheating, Engine . .. . . . . . . . . .53
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .75
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