2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH service indicator

For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.
NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
•The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
•The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off
position or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isreadyand you can proceed
to the I/M station.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341

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. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” 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” for further information.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals 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.
392 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
410 INDEX

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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INDEX 415

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

Sun Roof...............................129
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........39
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........215
Tilt Steering Column.......................117
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........267
Tire Markings............................261
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1
Aging (Life of Tires).....................282
Air Pressure...........................272
Chains...............................284
Changing.............................320
Compact Spare.........................279
General Information.....................272
High Speed...........................275
Inflation Pressures.......................273
Jacking...............................320
Life of Tires...........................282
Load Capacity.........................267
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............286
Pressure Warning Light...................148
Quality Grading........................403
Radial...............................275
Replacement...........................283
Rotation..............................285
Safety...............................261
Sizes................................262
Snow Tires............................277
Spinning.............................281
Tread Wear Indicators....................281
Tire Safety Information.....................261
Tire Service Kit...........................308
To Open Hood...........................107
Towing................................301
Disabled Vehicle........................334
Recreational...........................302
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........302
Traction................................244
420 INDEX

Traction Control..........................254
Trailer Towing...........................301
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Transmission............................367
Automatic............................233
Fluid................................367
Manual..............................230
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .18
Transporting Pets..........................76
Tread Wear Indicators......................281
Trip Odometer...........................148
Turn Signals.............................110
UCI Connector...........................208
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................403
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .208
Unleaded Gasoline........................295
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................34
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............7
Vehicle Loading..........................268
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............8
Vehicle Storage...........................221
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .148
Warnings and Cautions.......................7
Warranty Information........................4
Washer
Adding Fluid..........................355
Washers, Windshield.......................114
Washing Vehicle..........................370
Water
Driving Through........................245
Wheel and Wheel Trim.....................371
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.................371
Wind Buffeting............................25
Window Fogging.........................220
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