2015 FIAT 500C oil pressure

after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil
level before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground, and
approximately five minutes after a fully warmed engine
is shut off, will improve the accuracy of the oil level
readings. Maintain the oil level between the range mark-
ings on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated by a
crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Liters) of oil when
the reading is at the low end of the indicated range will
result in the oil level at the full end of the indicator range.
CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the
engine with oil will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an increase in oil
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CAUTION!(Continued)
temperature. This loss of oil pressure and increased
oil temperature could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 350 hours of
engine run time or one year, whichever comes first.
Engine Oil Selection — 1.4L Engine
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 351

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, and fill as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange 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, rotors, and hoses.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses. Check and adjust hand brake.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 403

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............368
Adding Fuel ............................ .297
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .363
Additives, Fuel .......................... .295
AirBag.................................39 Air Bag Operation .......................42
Air Bag Warning Light ....................51
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................43
Enhanced Accident Response ................49
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................53
FrontAirBag...........................39
If A Deployment Occurs ...................48
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................43
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............52
Air Bag Deployment ........................39
Air Bag Light ...................... .51, 76, 143
Air Bag Maintenance .......................52
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .354
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................356Air Conditioning
......................... .207
Air Conditioning Controls ...................207
Air Conditioning Filter .....................357
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............215
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............356, 357
Air Conditioning System .............207, 209, 356
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .269
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............367, 397
Capacities ........................... .397
Disposal ............................. .369
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................248
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................143
Appearance Care ........................ .376
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................86
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............402
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........209
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ..............229, 374, 376
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Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ....................... .109
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................29
Latches .................................78
Hood ............................... .104
Lead Free Gasoline .....................292, 293
Leaks, Fluid ..............................78
Life Of Tires ............................ .278
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................25
Light Bulbs .......................... .78, 392
Lights .............................. .78, 106
AirBag .........................51, 76, 143
Anti-Lock ............................ .143
Brake Assist Warning ....................255
Brake Warning ........................ .143
Bulb Replacement ...................... .393
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) .........143Engine Temperature Warning
...............143
Exterior ...............................78
Fog ................................ .143
High Beam ....................... .107, 143
High Beam Indicator .....................143
Low Fuel ............................ .143
Oil Pressure .......................... .143
Park ............................... .107
Passing ............................. .107
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .143
Service .............................. .393
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............143
Traction Control ....................... .255
Turn Signal ........................ .78, 108
Voltage ............................. .143
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......143
Loading Vehicle Tires ............................... .263
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INDEX 427

LocksAutomatic Door .........................23
Door .................................20
Power Door ............................22
Lubrication, Body ........................ .360
Lug Nuts .............................. .315
Maintenance Free Battery ....................355
Maintenance, General ..................... .350
Maintenance Procedures ....................350
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .402
Maintenance Schedules .....................402
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......347
Manual, Service ......................... .414
Manual Transmission ...................226, 374
Fluid Level Check ...................... .374
Frequency Of Fluid Change ................374
Lubricant Selection ...................374, 400
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................372 Media Hub
..............................95
Mirrors .................................85
Automatic Dimming ......................86
Electric Powered .........................87
Heated ...............................89
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................282
Multi-Function Control Lever .................106
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................73
Occupant Restraints ........................26
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................293
Odometer .............................. .143
Trip ................................ .143
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .160
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................160
Oil, Engine ...................... .350, 397, 398
Capacity ......................... .397, 398
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Tilt Column...........................115
Wheel, Tilt ............................115
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............204
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .204
Storage ............................... .391
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .216
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .333
Sun Roof .............................. .126
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........39
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .353
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........209
Tilt Steering Column .......................115
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......263, 264
Tire Markings ........................... .257
Tires............................ .78, 268, 415
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................278
Air Pressure .......................... .268
Chains .............................. .280Changing
............................ .316
Compact Spare ........................ .275
General Information .....................268
High Speed .......................... .271
Inflation Pressures ...................... .269
Jacking .............................. .316
Life Of Tires .......................... .278
Load Capacity ..................... .263, 264
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............282
Pressure Warning Light ...................143
Quality Grading ....................... .415
Radial .............................. .271
Replacement .......................... .278
Rotation ............................. .281
Safety ........................... .257, 268
Sizes ............................... .258
Snow Tires ........................... .273
Spinning ............................ .277
Tread Wear Indicators ....................277
432 INDEX