2014 FIAT 500X check engine

If HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emer-
gency, have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and
refill with OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) as
soon as possible.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze) and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing sur-
faces.
WARNING!
•Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never
add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine
is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure
to build up in the cooling system. To prevent
scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap
while the system is hot or under pressure.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or
engine damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze)
is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal.
Check with your local authorities to determine the
disposal rules for your community. To prevent ingestion
by animals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-
based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to
remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child
or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean
up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant expansion bottle provides a quick visual
method for determining that the coolant level is ad-
equate. With the engine off and cold, the level of the
engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be
between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks.
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As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfac-
tory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a
month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed
to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being va-
porized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows
no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may
be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing. •
If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure
tested for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
a minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs
may result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (anti-
freeze) performance, poor gas mileage, and increased
emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
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WARNING!(Continued)
original factory installed hydraulic master cylin-
der reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during
hard or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden
brake failure. This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should
be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
CAUTION!
Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall
clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids
may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of
clutch function and the ability to shift the transmis-
sion.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Lubricant Selection
Use only the manufacturers recommended transmis-
sion fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in “Technical Data” for further information.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The
fluid level should be between the bottom of the fill hole
and a point not more than 3/16 inch (4.7 mm) below the
bottom of the hole.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Please see your authorized dealer for service.
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across dirty surfaces. Do not use plastic sheeting
which will not allow the evaporation of moisture
present on the surface of the vehicle.
• Inflate the tires at a pressure of +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
higher than recommended on the tire placard and
check it periodically.
• Do not drain the engine cooling system.
• Whenever you leave the vehicle is stationary for two
weeks or more, idle the engine for approximately five
minutes with the air conditioning system on and
high fan speed. This will ensure a proper lubrication
of the system, thus minimizing the possibility of
damage to the compressor when the vehicle is put
back into operation.
NOTE: When the vehicle has not been started or driven
for at least 30 days, an Extended Park Start Procedure is
required to start the vehicle. Refer to “Starting The
Engine” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation.CAUTION!
Before removal of the positive and negative termi-
nals to the battery, wait at least a minute with
ignition switch in the OFF position and close the
drivers door. When reconnecting the positive and
negative terminals to the battery be sure the igni-
tion switch is in the OFF position and the drivers
door is closed.
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About Your Brakes...................... .154
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........366
Adding Fuel ........................... .265
Adding Washer Fluid .....................362
Additives, Fuel ......................... .264
AirBag .............................. .176
Advance Front Air Bag ..................176
Air Bag Operation .....................178
Enhanced Accident Response ..............340
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............340
FrontAirBag ........................ .176
If A Deployment Occurs .................184
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................179
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........187
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ..........176
Side Air Bags ........................ .179
Transporting Pets ..................... .205
Air Bag Light ....................... .132, 207
Air Bag Maintenance ..................... .187
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .357
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................358
Air Conditioning Filter ..................96, 359
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............95
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............358, 359
Air Conditioning System ................94, 358 Air Pressure, Tires
....................... .390
Alarm Arm The System .......................34
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................139
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ....................238
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............365, 407
Disposal ............................ .367
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............155
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............147, 148
Appearance Care ....................... .372
Assist, Hill Start ........................ .157
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................445
Automatic
Headlights ......................67
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........94
Automatic Transmission .............226, 371, 372
Adding Fluid ..................... .372, 409
Fluid And Filter Changes .................372
Fluid Change ........................ .372
Fluid Level Check ..................... .372
Fluid Type ....................... .371, 409
Special Additives ..................... .371
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .......112
Auxiliary Power Outlet ....................112
Axle Fluid ............................ .409
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Axle Lubrication........................ .409
Battery ........................... .135, 358
Charging System Light ..................135
Belts, Seat ............................. .207
Blind Spot Monitoring .....................59
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................360
B-Pillar Location ........................ .384
Brake Assist System ..................... .157
Brake Fluid ........................... .409
Brakes ............................ .154, 368
Brake System ....................... .154, 368
Fluid Check ......................... .409
Master Cylinder ...................... .369
Warning Light ....................... .133
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................74
Bulbs, Light ........................... .209
Camera, Rear .......................... .255
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .407
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ......................... .356
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............206, 265
Car Washes ........................... .373
Certification Label ....................... .268Chains, Tire
........................... .397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................315, 379
Chart, Tire Sizing ....................... .381
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .343
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety .............205
Checks, Safety ......................... .205
Child Restraint ......................... .188
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................ .192
Child Restraints ...................... .188
Child Seat Installation ...................202
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ......200
Infants And Child Restraints ..............190
LATCH Positions ..................... .195
Locating

The LATCH Anchorages ..........198
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .....195
Older Children And Child Restraints ........191
Seating Positions ...................... .194
Clean Air Gasoline ...................... .262
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .374
Windshield Wiper Blades .................360
Climate Control ..........................80
Manual ..............................80
Clutch ............................... .369
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Electronic Roll Mitigation................161
Traction Control System .................159
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .......235
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .......139
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher .................289
Jacking ......................... .315, 379
Jump Starting ........................ .327
Overheating ......................... .330
Towing ............................ .334
Emission Control System Maintenance .........343
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... .357
Break-In Recommendations ...............217
Checking Oil Level .....................355
Compartment ........................ .353
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................408
Cooling ............................ .364
Exhaust Gas Caution ................206, 265
Fails To Start ........................ .215
Flooded, Starting ..................... .215
Fuel Requirements .....................261
Jump Starting ........................ .327
Oil ......................... .355, 407, 408
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .356Oil Filter
........................... .357
Oil Selection ..................... .356, 407
Overheating ......................... .330
Starting ............................ .214
Engine Oil Viscosity ..................... .356
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ..................356
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........340
Ethanol .............................. .262
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................206, 265
Exhaust System ..................... .206, 362
Exterior Lighting .........................66
Exterior

Lights ....................... .66, 209
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... .357
Air Conditioning ....................96, 359
Engine Oil ....................... .357, 408
Engine Oil Disposal ....................357
Flashers Hazard Warning ...................... .289
Turn Signal .....................70, 150, 209
Flooded Engine Starting ...................215
Floor Console ...........................115
Fluid, Brake ........................... .409
Fluid Capacities ........................ .407
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Light Bulbs........................... .209
Lights ............................... .209
AirBag ..........................132, 207
Automatic Headlights ....................67
Brake Warning ....................... .133
Cruise .......................... .151, 152
Daytime Running .......................68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................69
Exterior ............................ .209
Fog .................................68
Hazard Warning Flasher .................289
Headlights ............................66
Headlights On Reminder ..................68
Headlight Switch .......................66
High Beam ...........................69
High Beam/Low Beam Select ..............69
Instrument Cluster ......................66
Intensity Control .......................74
Interior ..............................70
Lights On Reminder .....................68
Low Fuel ........................... .140
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........140
Park .............................. .151
Seat Belt Reminder .....................133
Security Alarm ....................... .139Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
...........144
Turn Signal .....................70, 150, 209
Vanity Mirror ..........................72
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .....150
Loading Vehicle ........................ .268
Tires .............................. .384
Locks .................................36
Door ................................36
Lubrication, Body ....................... .360
Luggage Carrier .........................117
Lug Nuts ............................. .404
Maintenance Free Battery ...................358
Maintenance, General .....................354
Maintenance Procedures ...................354
Maintenance Schedule .....................344
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . .140, 343
Manual, Service ..........................12
Manual Transmission ..................223,
370
Fluid Level Check ..................... .370
Frequency Of Fluid Change ...............371
Lubricant Selection .....................370
Shift Speeds ......................... .225
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ...................369
Methanol ............................. .262
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