2015 FIAT 500L service schedule

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM FIAT...............2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT..................4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...............6
GETTING STARTEDKEY FOB.......................8VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM............9POWER DOOR LOCKS...............9SEAT BELT SYSTEMS................11SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —AIR BAGS......................12CHILD RESTRAINTS................15HEAD RESTRAINTS.................19FRONT SEATS....................22REAR SEATS.....................23HEATED SEATS...................24TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN...25
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS...26TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS/HIGH BEAM LEVER...26WIPER/WASHER LEVER..............28ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL.........29MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS.........31AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC).........................32REAR PARK ASSIST.................33POWER SUNROOF.................33EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEEDTRANSMISSION...................34ADDING FUEL...................37ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)...38
ELECTRONICSYO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D S YS T E M.......40IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO............42Uconnect® 5.0...................43Uconnect® 6.5N..................55Uconnect® PHONE.................74STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS.....84ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC)...................84PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES...........85UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)....................86POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED.......88
POWER OUTLET..................89
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING.................90RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)...............90
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..............92INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS..92INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS..96IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS..........98JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.........99TIRE SERVICE KIT.................107JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE..........113SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE.............116TOW I N G A D I S A B L E D V E H I C L E.........116FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE...........118EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)........120CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL..........120
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD..............121ENGINE COMPARTMENT............122FLUID CAPACITIES................124FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINEPA RT S.......................124MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.........126MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE...........126FUSES........................130TIRE PRESSURES.................133SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED..........134WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE.......135REPLACEMENT BULBS..............136
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEFIAT CUSTOMER CENTER............137FIAT CANADA CUSTOMER CENTER......137ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED..137PUBLICATIONS ORDERING...........137REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES..................138
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®...139
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......140
INDEX......................141
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
SHIFT TO NEUTRAL – THEN DRIVE ORREVERSEThe transmission has shifted itself intoNEUTRAL (due to a fault condition, oroverheat due to excessive idling whenstopped in DRIVE with the brakes re-leased), but the shift lever remains in gear.Shift into NEUTRAL and then back intogear for continued driving.If the transmis-sion will not re-engage, see your autho-rized dealer.
AUTOMATIC UNAVAILABLE The transmission is unable to shift itselfautomatically, due to a fault condition.Usethe AutoStick mode to shift the transmis-sion manually.See your authorized dealerfor diagnosis and service.
REDUCE GEAR CHANGES The transmission pump is overheating.InAutoStick mode, try to drive in one spe-cific gear as much as possible, avoiding fre-quent gear changes.In DRIVE, the trans-mission will automatically modify its shiftschedule to reduce the number of shifts.
TRANSMISSION GETTING HOT PRESSBRAKEThe transmission driving clutch is overheat-ing, usually due to repeated launches instop-and-go traffic.Pull over and allow thetransmission to cool in NEUTRAL until“TRANS.COOL READY TO DRIVE” isdisplayed.
TRANS.HOT STOP SAFELY SHIFT TOPARK WAIT TO COOLThe transmission driving clutch has over-heated.Pull over, shift the transmission intoPARK, and allow the vehicle to cool until“TRANS.COOL READY TO DRIVE” isdisplayed.
TRANSMISSION COOL READY TODRIVEThe transmission has cooled down and thevehicle is OK to drive.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION A transmission fault has been detected.See your authorized dealer for diagnosisand service.
SERVICE A shift lever fault has been detected.Seeyour authorized dealer for diagnosis andservice.
SET PARK BRAKE The sensor that confirms PARK engage-ment is not functioning properly.Engagethe parking brake to ensure that the ve-hicle will not roll when in PARK.
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Change Engine Oil
•Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system.The “Change En-
gine Oil” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a
single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval.The engine
oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change in-
terval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
•Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition
switch to the ON/RUN position.To turn off the message temporarily, press and re-
lease theMENUbutton.To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure:
1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.(do not start the engine).
2.Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3.Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset.If necessary, repeat this procedure.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action:
•On the highways — slow down.
•In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to
floor and the Fan control to high.This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
•If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
•We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur.
Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
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 in
the instrument cluster.This means that service is required for your vehicle.Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” 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”
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) 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
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 reservoir, and
fill as needed.
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
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