2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH check engine light

•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.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•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 (antifreeze) 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.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. Riding the brakes may also
reduce braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately if
the “Brake Warning Light” is on.
364 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Automatic Transmission....................233
Adding Fluid..........................368
Fluid and Filter Changes..................369
Fluid Change..........................369
Fluid Level Check.......................368
Fluid Type............................390
Gear Ranges...........................237
Special Additives.......................368
Autostick...............................242
Battery.................................347
Jump Starting..........................327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........18
Belts, Seat...............................79
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................353
B-Pillar Location..........................267
Brake Assist System.......................254
Brake Fluid.............................388
Brake, Parking...........................248
Brakes.................................364
Brake System............................252
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................252
Master Cylinder........................364
Parking..............................248
Warning Light.........................148
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................235
Bulb Replacement.........................382
Bulbs, Light..............................81
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........387
Capacities, Fluid..........................387
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................300
Oil (Engine)...........................345
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................78
Cargo Area Features.......................137
Car Washes.............................370
CD (Compact Disc) Player...................182
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INDEX 409

Cellular Phone...........................211
Chains, Tire.............................284
Changing A Flat Tire.......................320
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................262
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .148
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............77
Checks, Safety............................77
Child Restraint............................56
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................60
Child Restraints.........................56
Child Seat Installation.....................73
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........69
Infants And Child Restraints................58
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....68
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt..................................70
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......63
Older Children And Child Restraints..........59
Seating Positions........................62
Clean Air Gasoline........................296
Cleaning
Wheels...............................371
Climate Control..........................211
Clutch.................................364
Clutch Fluid.............................364
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............210
Compact Spare Tire........................279
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..208
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........208
Contract, Service..........................400
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................387
Cooling System...........................358
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............360
Coolant Level..........................359
Disposal of Used Coolant.................362
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................359
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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
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Latches.................................81
Hood................................107
Lead Free Gasoline........................295
Leaks, Fluid..............................81
Life of Tires.............................282
Liftgate (Sedan)...........................25
Light Bulbs..............................81
Lights..................................81
Airbag................................52
Anti-Lock.............................148
Brake Assist Warning....................260
Brake Warning.........................148
Bulb Replacement.......................383
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator).........148
Engine Temperature Warning...............148
Exterior...............................81
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..148
High Beam............................110
High Beam Indicator.....................148
Low Fuel.............................148
Oil Pressure...........................148
Park.................................110
Seat Belt Reminder......................148
Service...............................383
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............148
Traction Control........................260
Turn Signal............................81
Voltage..............................148
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......148
Loading Vehicle
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..267
Locks
Automatic Door.........................23
Door.................................20
Power Door............................22
Lubrication, Body.........................353
Lug Nuts...............................319
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Maintenance Free Battery....................347
Maintenance, General......................343
Maintenance Procedures....................343
Maintenance Schedule......................392
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......341
Manual, Service..........................402
Manual Transmission......................230
Fluid Level Check.......................367
Frequency of Fluid Change................367
Lubricant Selection......................367
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................364
Media Hub..............................99
Mirrors.................................89
Automatic Dimming......................90
Electric Powered.........................91
Heated...............................93
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................286
Multi-Function Control Lever.................109
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................76
Occupant Restraints........................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................295
Odometer...............................148
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..148
Oil Change Indicator.......................165
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................165
Oil, Engine..............................344
Capacity.............................387
Change Interval........................345
Checking.............................344
Disposal..............................346
Filter................................346
Filter Disposal.........................346
Recommendation.......................345
Viscosity.............................345
Oil Filter, Selection........................346
Onboard Diagnostic System..................340
416 INDEX