2014 FIAT 500L LIVING maintenance schedule

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION!REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol
with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in
compliance with the European specification
EN228.
The use of petrol that does not conform to the
above-mentioned specification will cause the
EOBD warning light to switch on and the
irregular operation of the engine.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel for
motor vehicles in compliance with the European
specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty.
STARTING THE ENGINEMake sure that the handbrake is engaged; place
the gear lever in neutral. Fully depress the clutch
pedal, without pressing the accelerator, then
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON and wait for
the
warning light to switch off (and
warning light for diesel versions); turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as
the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high
temperatures during operation. Do not park the
car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that allows
continuous diagnosis of the components related
to emissions to ensure increased respect for
the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIESIf, after buying the car, you decide to add
electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact a Fiat Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical
requirement and check that the car’s electrical
system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect maintenance of the car is essential for
ensuring that it maintains its performance and its
safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…… important information, advice and warnings
for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of
your car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

Warnings volume
(Adjusting the alert/warning acoustic signal
volume)
With this function the volume of the buzzer which
accompanies the display of any failure/warning can be
adjusted to 8 levels.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
❒press button
briefly. The volume “level” set
previously flashes on the display;
❒press
or
to make your choice;
❒press the
button briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Seat belt buzzer
(SBR buzzer reactivation)
This function can only be displayed after a Fiat
Dealership has deactivated the SBR system (see
paragraph “SBR system” in the “Safety” chapter).
To reactivate this function, proceed as follows:
❒press thebutton briefly; "Off" will flash on the
display. Press the
or
button and "On"
will appear;
❒press the
button briefly to return to the
submenu screen or hold the button down
to return to the main menu screen without saving.Service (Scheduled servicing)
With this function it is possible to view information
on mileage or time intervals for servicing.
To consult this display, proceed as follows:
❒press button
briefly. The display shows the
service interval in kilometres (km) or miles (mi)
according to the previous setting (see the "Units of
measurement" paragraph);
❒press the
button briefly to return to the menu
screen or hold it down to return to the standard
screen.
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NoteThe “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes car
maintenance at fixed intervals, refer to the
"Maintenance and care" chapter. This message is
displayed automatically - when the key is turned to
MAR-ON - 2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles)
before these deadlines and reappears every 200
km (or equivalent value in miles). Below 200 km
servicing indications are more frequent. The display
will be in km or mi depending on the measurement
unit settings. When one of the next scheduled
deadlines is approaching, the word “Service” will
appear on the display, followed by the number of
kilometres or miles left, when the key is turned to
MAR-ON. Contact a Fiat Dealership. The operations
in the “Scheduled servicing plan” will be performed
and the message will be reset.

To engage 6
th
gear (for versions/markets where
provided), push firmly to the right when operating
the lever in order to avoid selecting 4
th
gear by
mistake. The same applies to the shift from 6
th
to 5
th
gear.
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be engaged when the
car is completely stationary. With the engine
running, wait for at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully pressed before engaging reverse to
prevent damage to the gears and grating.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should be used only
for gear changes. Do not drive with your foot resting
on the clutch pedal, however lightly. For versions/
markets where provided, the electronic clutch
control could cut in, interpreting the incorrect
driving style as a fault.
WARNING
Depress the clutch pedal fully to change
gear correctly. It is therefore essential
that there is nothing under the pedals: make
sure the mats are lying flat and do not get
in the way of the pedals.Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight , could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
SAVING FUELHere are some suggestions which can help you to
save fuel and lower harmful emissions.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Ty r e s
Check the tyre pressures at least once every 4
weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels
increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight
of the car and its arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or ski rack from the roof if not
in use. These accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect consumption levels.
When transporting particularly large objects, use a
trailer if possible.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in guaranteeing a long
life for the car under the best conditions.
Fiat has therefore arranged a series of checks and
maintenance operations to be carried out every
30,000 kilometres (for petrol versions) or every
35,000 kilometres (for diesel versions).
Check the items on the Scheduled Servicing Plan
(e.g. periodically check level of liquids, tyre pressure,
etc.) before 30,000/35,000 km and between these
services deadlines.Scheduled Servicing is offered by all Fiat Dealerships
according to a set time schedule. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or repairs,
these may be carried out only with the explicit
agreement of the Customer. If your car is
used frequently for towing, the interval between one
service operation and the next should be reduced.
WARNING
At 2000 km from the next service operation the
display will show a message.
The Scheduled Servicing intervals are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to comply with the schedule
may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform a Fiat Dealership of any small
operating irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANPETROL VERSIONS
Servicing must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●●
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary●●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks, as well as
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of rear disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Visual check of accessory drive belt(s) (versions without automatic tensioner)●●
Check tensioning of accessory drive belt (versions without automatic tensioner)
(or every 24 months)●●
Check toothed timing drive belt conditions (0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP versions
excluded)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (through diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Check manual gearbox oil level●●
Change spark plugs
(*)
●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
(*) For 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is
essential to observe the following:
(*) - only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine"
paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" chapter);
(*) - strictly comply with the spark plug replacement intervals detailed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
(*) - it is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for plug replacement.
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore the following:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer
fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of screen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf the car is mainly used in one of the following
conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at
sub-zero outside temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more
frequently than prescribed in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox,
transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive
belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and
replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level must be checked when the engine
is cold and must be between the MIN. and MAX.
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is too low, undo the reservoir plug C (see
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
PARAFLU
UP
anti-freeze is used in the
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping
up. PARAFLU
UP
cannot be mixed with any other
type of fluid. If this happens, do not start the
engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, replace the plug with another
of equivalent quality and the same
specifications as the original, otherwise the
efficiency of the system may be adversely
affected. Do not remove the reservoir plug when
the engine is hot : you risk scalding yourself.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WASHER
FLUID
If the level is too low, raise the reservoir plug D (see
previous pages) and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
WARNING
Do not travel with the windscreen
washer reservoir empty: the windscreen
washer is essential for improving visibility. Some
commercial windscreen washer additives are
flammable.The engine compartment contains
hot components which may set it on fire.
BRAKE FLUID
Check that the liquid is at the maximum level (the
fluid level in the reservoir must not exceed the
MAX. mark).
If the fluid level in the tank is too low, undo the
reservoir plug E (see previous pages) and add the
fluid described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
NoteCarefully clean the plug of the reservoir E and
the surrounding surface.
When opening the plug, make sure that no dirt gets
into the reservoir.
For topping-up, always use a funnel with integrated
filter with mesh equal to or lower than 0.12 mm.
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it
absorbs moisture). For this reason, if the car is
mainly used in areas with a high degree of
atmospheric humidity, the fluid must be replaced at
more frequent intervals than specified in the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
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