2015 FIAT 500 ABARTH User Guide

6. Air Cleaner Filter
7. Engine Oil Fill
8. Washer Fluid Reservoir
9. Engine Coolant Reservoir
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)10.5 Gallons 40 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine 4 Quarts 3.8 Liters
Cooling System
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-mula) — with Manual Transmission
4.6 Quarts 4.4 Liters
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile For-mula) — with Automatic Transmission
5.8 Quarts 5.5 Liters
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic AdditiveTechnology) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Ma-terial Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-40 FullSynthetic Engine Oil, meeting the requirements ofChrysler Material Standard MS-12991. Refer to yourengine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane Acceptable – 91 Octane Recommended.
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive
Technology (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 Ad-
ditive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally com-
patible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is intro-
duced 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.90032), 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 com-
patible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based en-
gine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze) is not recommended.
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR®C635 DDCT/MTX Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only MOPAR® AW-1 AutomaticTransmission Fluid or equivalent. Failureto use the correct fluid may affect thefunction or performance of your trans-mission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. IfDOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Convertible Top Rails – If EquippedWe recommend you use Berulub FR 43.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or
applicable supplement on the DVD for further details.
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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 illumi-
nate. This means that service 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 pos-
sible, 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 de-
scribed 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) ortwelve 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 and brake master cylinder 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 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 oc-
curs before the oil indicator system 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 ChartMileage 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 15Or 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 InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace ifnecessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect brake linings, replace if needed. X X X X X X XInspect parking brake function, adjust as necessary. X X X X X X XAdditional MaintenanceReplace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XClean and lube sun roof tracks. X X X X X X X X X X X X X XReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace the spark plugs. ** X X X X XFlush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000miles (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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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and theright equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling andperformance. This could cause an accident.
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Maintenance Record
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
20,000 Miles(32,000 km) or2 Years30,000 Miles(48,000 km) or3 Years40,000 Miles(64,000 km) or4 Years50,000 Miles(80,000 km) or5 Years60,000 Miles(96,000 km) or6 Years70,000 Miles(112,000 km) or7 Years80,000 Miles(128,000 km) or8 Years
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
90,000 Miles(144,000 km) or9 Years100,000 Miles(160,000 km) or10 Years110,000 Miles(176,000 km) or11 Years120,000 Miles(192,000 km) or12 Years130,000 Miles(208,000 km) or13 Years140,000 Miles(224,000 km) or14 Years150,000 Miles(240,000 km) or15 Years
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