2014 FIAT 500L brake

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission
•Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
•Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
Manual Transmission
•Vehicle can be flat towed (all four wheels on the ground) with the transmission in
NEUTRAL.
•Vehicle can be towed with the front wheels elevated.
•Vehicle can be towed on a flatbed truck (all wheels off the ground).
NOTE:
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.),
the key must be in the ON/RUN position.Make certain the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL.
All Transmissions
•If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.),
the key must be in the ON/RUN position.Make certain the transmission remains in
NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
•Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the OFF/
LOCK position.A dolly should be used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are
raised.Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
•Battery power is required to release the brake/transmission interlock system (Euro
Twin Clutch Transmission only).There is a removable plug in the right side of the shift
lever housing that allows you to override the system.Refer to Shift Lever Override in
this guide.
CAUTION!
•Failure to follow these towing methods can cause severe transmission damage.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•DO NOT flat tow any vehicle equipped with a Euro Twin Clutch Transmission.
Damage to the drivetrain will result.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the
ON/RUN position.
•Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when towing.When securing the
vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR).The main purpose of an
EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deploy-
ment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s sys-
tems performed.The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and
safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.The EDR in this
vehicle is designed to record such data as:
•How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
•Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened.
•How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
•How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data
is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded.However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the ve-
hicle or the EDR is needed.In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as
law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL
•The funnel for the Cap-Less Fuel System is located in the rear cargo area behind the
rear seat.If your vehicle is out of fuel and an auxiliary fuel can is needed, insert the
funnel into the filler neck and proceed to fill the vehicle.
•For more information on the Cap-Less Fuel Fill Funnel refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Oper-
ating Your Vehicle” in this manual.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant
1.4L Turbo EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/
150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic
Additive Technology).6.1 Quarts
(5.8 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L Turbo EngineWe recommend you use API Certified
SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil.4 Quarts
(4.0 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter
We recommend you use MOPAR®
Engine Oil Filters.—
Fuel Selection
1.4L Turbo Engine87 Octane Acceptable — 91 Octane
Recommended13.1 Gallons
(50 Liters)
(Approximate)
Manual Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR®
C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid.—
Euro Twin Clutch
TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR®
C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid.—
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®
DOT 4.—
Spark Plugs 1.4L Turbo
EngineWe recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.026 in [.65 mm]).—
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Tech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection.Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant
is different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology
(HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (anti-
freeze).If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and
refilled with fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products.
Do not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze).Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
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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 illuminate in
the instrument cluster.This means that service is required for your vehicle.Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” 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
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”
in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve 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 reservoir, and
transmission as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
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 the oil
indicator system turns on.
•
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses.
•
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•
Check and adjust hand brake.
•
Inspect exhaust system.
•
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints.XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends and
boot seals, and replace if necessary.
XXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function.
XXXXXXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.XXXXXXX
Replace cabin air filter.XXXXXXX
Replace Brake Fluid every two years X X X X X X X
Clean and lube sun roof tracks.XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace spark plugs.** X X X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first.XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.X
Replace the timing belt.X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
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FUSES
Underhood Fuses
•The Front Distribution Unit is located on the drivers side of the engine compartment,
next to the battery.To access the fuses, press the release tabs and remove the cover.
•The ID number of the electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found
on the back of the cover.
Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F01 60 Amp Blue Body Controller
F02 60 Amp BlueBody Controller Rear Distribution
Unit
F03 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Switch
F04 40 Amp Orange Anti-Lock Brake Pump
F05 70 Amp Tan Electric Power Steering
F06 30 Amp Green Radiator Fan - Low Speed
F07 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan - High Speed
F08 40 Amp Orange Blower Motor
F09 7.5 Amp Brown Transmission
F10 15 Amp Blue Horn
F11 10 Amp Red Powertrain
F14 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 115V
F15 15 Amp Blue Transmission
F16 7.5 Amp Brown Transmission Powertrain
F17 10 Amp Red Powertrain
F18 5 Amp Tan Powertrain (Multiair – If Equipped)
F19 7.5 Amp Brown Air Conditioning
F20 30 Amp Green Rear Defroster
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Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description
F21 15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump
F23 20 Amp Yellow Anti-Lock Brake Valves
F24 7.5 Amp Brown Stability Control System
F30 5 Amp Tan After Run Pump
F81 70 Amp Tan PTC (Secondary)
F82 40 Amp Orange Transmission
F83 40 Amp Orange PTC (Primary)
F84 7.5 Amp Brown Transmission
F85 15 Amp Blue Front Power Outlet 12V
F86 15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet 12V
F88 7.5 Amp Brown Heated Mirrors
Interior Fuses
•The interior fuse panel is part of the Body Control Module (BCM) and is located on
the driver's side under the instrument panel.
CavityVehicle Fuse
NumberMini Fuse Description
1 F12 7.5 Amp Brown Right Low Beam
2 F32 7.5 Amp BrownFront and Rear Ceiling Lights Trunk
and Door Courtesy Lights
3 F53 7.5 Amp Brown Instrument Panel Node
4 F38 20 Amp Yellow Central Door Locking
5 F36 15 Amp BlueDiagnostic Socket, Car Radio, Climate
Control System, TPMS, Sunroof
6 F43 20 Amp Yellow Bi-Directional Washer
7 F48 20 Amp Yellow Passenger Power Window
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