2016 FIAT 500 ABARTH checking oil

Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components which
may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
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CAUTION! (Continued)
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is approximately five minutes
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.
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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
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 inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection for tur-
bocharged engines under all types of operating condi-
tions, the manufacturer recommends synthetic engine
oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of
FCA Material Standard MS-12991.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 349

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .302
Oil (Engine) .......................... .350
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................76, 301
Cargo Area Features ...................... .129
Car Washes ............................ .374
Cellular Phone .......................... .213
Chains, Tire ............................ .287
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .323
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .264
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .345
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............75
Checks, Safety ............................75
Child Restraint ............................55
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................60
Child Restraints .........................55
Child Seat Installation .....................71
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........68Infants And Child Restraints
................58
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....67
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................69
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......62
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........58
Seating Positions ........................61
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .298
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .375
Climate Control ......................... .213
Clutch ................................ .369
Clutch Fluid ............................ .369
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .281
Connector UCI................................ .195
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........195
Contract, Service ......................... .406
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................... .393
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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........110
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............257
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........156
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......178
Exit Trip ............................. .182
NewTrip ............................ .182
Start Of Trip Procedure ...................182
Trip Computer ........................ .181
Trip Functions ........................ .183
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................309
Jacking .............................. .323
Jump Starting ......................... .331
Towing ............................. .338
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........345
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .351
Break-In Recommendations .................74
Checking Oil Level ..................... .348Compartment
......................... .343
Cooling ............................. .363
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................76, 301
Fails To Start ......................... .231
Flooded, Starting ...................... .231
Fuel Requirements ..................... .297
Oil ............................. .348, 393
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .350
Oil Filter ............................ .350
Oil Selection ...................... .349, 394
Overheating .......................... .309
Starting ............................. .229
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............50
Ethanol ............................... .298
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission Fluid Type ........................... .371
Event Data Recorder ........................54
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................76, 301
Exhaust System ....................... .76, 360
418 INDEX

Change Interval....................... .349
Checking ............................ .348
Disposal ............................. .350
Filter ............................... .350
Filter Disposal ........................ .350
Pressure Warning Light ...................157
Recommendation ....................349, 393
Viscosity ............................ .350
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .350
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .350
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .157
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................344
Operating Precautions ..................... .344
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Overheating, Engine ...................... .309
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........5,408
Paint Care ............................. .373
Parking Brake ........................... .249Pets
....................................74
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........270
Power Door Locks ............................23
Mirrors ...............................89
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........123
Steering ............................. .248
Sunroof ............................. .121
Windows ..............................24
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............36
Preparation For Jacking .....................324
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................37
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .278
Radio Frequency General Information ...................15, 21
Radio Operation ......................... .213
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................25
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