2014 FIAT 500C power steering fluid

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
82 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Driving through standing water may cause damage
to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always
inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans-
mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e.,
fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after
driving through standing water. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami-
nated, as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
POWER STEERING
The electric power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide
light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If
the electric steering system experiences a fault that
prevents it from providing assist, you will still have the
ability to steer the vehicle manually.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced or no power steer-
ing assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and
others. Service should be obtained as soon as pos-
sible.
If the Steering icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle
needs to be taken to an authorized dealer for service. It is
likely the vehicle has lost power steering assistance.
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Filter Disposal........................ .356
Identification Logo ..................... .354
Materials Added to ..................... .356
Recommendation ...................... .354
Synthetic ............................ .356
Viscosity ............................ .355
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .356
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................349
Operating Precautions ..................... .349
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .155
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............5
Paint Care ............................. .380
Parking Brake ........................... .244
Passing Light ............................112
Pets ....................................77
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........265Power
Door Locks ............................22
Mirrors ...............................91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........133
Steering ............................. .243
Sunroof ............................. .130
Windows ..............................23
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .401
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................39
Preparation for Jacking .....................323
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................37
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .272
Radio Operation ......................... .177
Radio Reception ......................... .177
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................177
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................25
Rear Window Features .....................139
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