2015 FIAT 500C engine coolant

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meet-
ing the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil,
meeting the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-
6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 1.4L Turbo Engine Use API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil, meeting
the requirements of FCA US Material Standard MS-12991. Refer
to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 1.4L/1.4L Turbo Engine 87 Octane Acceptable — 91 Octane Recommended.
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced 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 au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•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 compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 399

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

Mileage 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 15
Or 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
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (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.
406 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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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Adding Fluid...................... .375, 376
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................376
Fluid Change ......................... .376
Fluid Level Check ...................... .375
Fluid Type ........................... .400
Gear Ranges .......................... .233
Special Additives ...................... .375
Autostick .............................. .238
Battery ................................ .355
Jump Starting ......................... .329
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........18
Belts, Seat ...............................76
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................360
B-Pillar Location ......................... .263
Brake Assist System ...................... .250
Brake Fluid ......................... .398, 400
Brake, Parking .......................... .244
Brakes ................................ .371Brake System
........................ .248, 371
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .248
Master Cylinder ....................... .372
Parking ............................. .244
Warning Light ........................ .143
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................231
Bulb Replacement ..................... .392, 393
Bulbs, Light .......................... .78, 392
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........397
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .397
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .297
Oil (Engine) ....................352, 353, 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................75, 296
Cargo Area Features ...................... .133
Car Washes ............................ .377
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...................177
Cellular Phone .......................... .206
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INDEX 421

Chains, Tire............................ .280
Change Oil Indicator ...................... .402
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .316
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .258
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .143,
347
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............74
Checks, Safety ............................74
Child Restraint ............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................59
Child Restraints .........................54
Child Seat Installation .....................70
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........67
Infants And Child Restraints ................57
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....65
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................68
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......61Older Children And Child Restraints
..........57
Seating Positions ........................60
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .293
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .379
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................360
Climate Control ......................... .206
Clutch ................................ .372
Clutch Fluid ............................ .372
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............205
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .275
Connector UCI................................ .203
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........203
Contract, Service ......................... .412
Convertible Top Maintenance .................383
Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................397, 398
Cooling System .......................... .366
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............368
422 INDEX

Coolant Capacity...................... .398
Coolant Level ..................... .366, 370
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................369
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................366
Inspection ........................... .370
Points To Remember ..................369, 370
Pressure Cap ......................... .369
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............367
Corrosion Protection ...................... .376
Cruise Light ............................ .143
Cupholders ............................ .132
Customer Assistance ...................... .410
Data Recorder, Event .......................53
Daytime Running Lights ....................108
Dealer Service ........................... .349
Defroster, Windshield ................76, 208, 209
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................347Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ..................375
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................369
Door Locks ..............................20
Door Locks, Automatic ......................23
Downshifting ........................... .229
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .240
Electrical Power Outlets .....................128
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................87
Electronic Brake Control System ...............248
Brake Assist System .....................250
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........116
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............252
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......155
Exit Trip ............................. .162
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INDEX 423