2014 FIAT 500L battery replacement

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Ignition Switch ........................12
 SENTRY KEY® .........................13
▫ Replacement Keys .....................14
▫ General Information ....................14

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .15
▫ To Arm The System ....................15
▫ To Disarm The System ...................16
▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped ..........................16 
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............18
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........19
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19
▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control ..............................19
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........20
▫ Request For Additional Remote Controls ......20
▫ General Information ....................20
 DOOR LOCKS .........................21
▫ Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open . . .23
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO . . . .321
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .322
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................322
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .323
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........323
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .324
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .326
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................326
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............327
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............328▫
Body Lubrication .....................332
▫ Wiper Blades ....................... .332
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................335
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .335
▫ Cooling System ..................... .338
▫ Brake System ....................... .344
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......347
▫ Euro Twin Clutch Transmission —
If Equipped ........................ .347
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WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR® engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water. Refer to
“Jump-Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead Lamp C5W
Sun Visors C5W
Courtesy Lamp W5W
Glove Compartment C5W
Rear Courtesy Lamp C5W
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Front Low and High
Beam Headlamp HIR2LL
Front Turn Signal Lamps WY21W7
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