2014 FIAT 500C service indicator

For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine. NOTE:
If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
350 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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).Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 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.
404 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Lead Free Gasoline....................... .293
Leaks, Fluid ..............................82
Life of Tires ............................ .278
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25
Light Bulbs ..............................82
Lights ..................................82
Airbag ................................47
Anti-Lock ............................ .154
Brake Assist Warning ....................256
Brake Warning ........................ .153
Bulb Replacement ...................... .396
Engine Temperature Warning ...............152
Exterior ...............................82
Fog ................................ .147
High Beam ............................112
High Beam Indicator .....................147
Low Fuel ............................ .147
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........151
Oil Pressure .......................... .151Park
.................................112
Passing ..............................112
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .148
Service .............................. .396
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .151
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............149
Traction Control ....................... .256
Turn Signal ............................82
Voltage ............................. .148
Wait to Start .......................... .146
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......146
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .264
Locks Automatic Door .........................23
Door .................................20
Power Door ............................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .363
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Lug Nuts.............................. .317
Maintenance Free Battery ....................357
Maintenance, General ..................... .352
Maintenance Procedures ....................352
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .404
Maintenance Schedules .....................404
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......151
Manual, Service ......................... .416
Manual Transmission ..................... .226
Fluid Level Check ...................... .378
Frequency of Fluid Change ................378
Lubricant Selection ..................... .378
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................375
Media Hub ..............................99
Mirrors .................................89
Automatic Dimming ......................90
Electric Powered .........................91
Heated ...............................93 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................283
Multi-Function Control Lever .................111
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................77
Occupant Restraints ........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................293
Odometer .............................. .156
Trip ................................ .156
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .162
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................162
Oil, Engine ............................. .353
Capacity ............................ .399
Change Interval ....................... .353
Checking ............................ .353
Disposal ............................. .356
Filter ............................... .356
430 INDEX

Adjustment.......................... .101
Heated .............................. .105
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .412
Service Contract ......................... .414
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .151
Service Manuals ......................... .416
Shift Lever Override ...................... .338
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............228
Shoulder Belts ............................29
Side Airbag ..............................48
Signals, Turn .............................82
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................281
Snow Tires ............................. .273
Spare Tire .............................. .275
Spark Plugs ............................ .400
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................120Speedometer
............................ .157
Sport Mode ............................ .246
Starting ............................... .223
Automatic Transmission ..................223
Cold Weather ......................... .224
Engine Fails to Start .....................225
Manual Transmission ....................223
Steering Power .............................. .243
Tilt Column ...........................119
Wheel, Tilt ............................119
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............204
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .204
Storage ............................... .394
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .217
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .394
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .336
Sun Roof .............................. .130
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........39
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Traction............................... .240
Traction Control ......................... .251
Trailer Towing .......................... .299
Transaxle Automatic .............................11
Transmission ........................... .378
Automatic ........................... .229
Fluid ............................... .378
Manual ............................. .226
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .18
Transporting Pets ..........................77
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .277
Trip Odometer .......................... .156
Turn Signals .............................112
UCI Connector .......................... .203
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................417
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .203
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .293Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt
................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............7
Vehicle Loading ......................... .265
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............8
Vehicle Storage .......................... .217
Wait to Start Light ........................ .146
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .146
Warnings and Cautions .......................7
Warranty Information ........................4
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .366
Washers, Windshield .......................116
Washing Vehicle ......................... .381
Water Driving Through ....................... .241
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................382
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................382
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