2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH air filter

CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle. Routine fluid and filter changes are not
required. However, change the fluid and filter if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 369

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 and brake
master cylinder as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.
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 sys-
tem turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and
park brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road
conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 393

Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years:2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints.XXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals,and replace if necessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect brake linings, replace if needed.XXX X X X X
Inspect parking brake function, adjust as necessary.XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.XXX X X X X
Clean and lube sun roof tracks.XX XXX X X X X X X X X X
394 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years:2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
Replace the spark plugs. **XXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 yearsor 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comesfirst.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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 395

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............360
Adding Fuel.............................300
Adding Washer Fluid......................355
Additives, Fuel...........................298
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Air Bag
Air bag Operation.......................42
Air Bag Warning Light....................52
Driver Knee Air Bag......................44
Enhanced Accident Response................50
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................55
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
If A Deployment Occurs...................48
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................43
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............54
Air bag Deployment........................39
Air bag Light.............................52
Air bag Maintenance........................54
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .346
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................349
Air Conditioning..........................212
Air Conditioning Controls...................212
Air Conditioning Filter.....................350
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............220
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................349
Air Conditioning System....................212
Air Pressure, Tires.........................273
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................359
Capacities............................387
Disposal..............................362
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................252
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................148
Appearance Care.........................369
Automatic Dimming Mirror...................90
Automatic Door Locks......................23
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........215
Automatic Transaxle........................11
408 INDEX

Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher..................307
Jacking...............................320
Jump Starting..........................327
Towing..............................334
Emission Control System Maintenance..........340
Engine
Air Cleaner...........................346
Break-In Recommendations.................76
Checking Oil Level......................344
Compartment..........................339
Cooling..............................358
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................78
Fails to Start...........................229
Flooded, Starting.......................229
Fuel Requirements......................295
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..344
Oil Filler Cap..........................345
Oil Selection...........................345
Overheating...........................307
Starting..............................227
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............50
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission
Fluid Type............................367
Event Data Recorder........................55
Exhaust Gas Caution........................78
Exhaust System...........................78
Exterior Lights............................81
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................346
Air Conditioning.......................350
Engine Oil............................346
Engine Oil Disposal.....................346
Flashers
Turn Signal............................81
Flash-To-Pass............................110
Flooded Engine Starting....................229
412 INDEX