2016 FIAT 500C adding oil

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L ..........347
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO . . . .348
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .349
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .349
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .350
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................352
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .352
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........353▫
Engine Oil ......................... .354
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .357
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................358
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............358
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............360
▫ Body Lubrication .....................364
▫ Wiper Blades ....................... .364
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................367
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .367
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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.
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 whenthe 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.
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4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper bladeholder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press
the wiper blade until it snaps into place.
5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment, and the fluid level should be
checked at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not engine coolant/ antifreeze).
Refer to “Engine Compartment” in this section for fur-
ther information.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
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WARNING! (Continued)
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
exhaust system inspected each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
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Audio Systems (Radio).....................191
Automatic Dimming Mirror ...................89
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............406
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........212
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission ..............231, 378, 380
Adding Fluid ...................... .379, 380
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................380
Fluid Change ......................... .380
Fluid Level Check ...................... .379
Fluid Type ........................... .403
Gear Ranges .......................... .235
Special Additives ...................... .379
Autostick .............................. .240
Battery ............................ .153, 358
Charging System Light ...................153
Jump Starting ......................... .334
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........19Belts, Seat
...............................78
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................364
B-Pillar Location ......................... .266
Brake Assist System ...................... .252
Brake Fluid ......................... .401, 403
Brake, Parking .......................... .246
Brakes ................................ .376
Brake System ........................ .250, 376
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .250
Master Cylinder ....................... .376
Parking ............................. .246
Warning Light ........................ .151
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................233
Bulb Replacement ..................... .396, 397
Bulbs, Light .......................... .80, 396
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........400
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .400
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Euro Twin Clutch TransmissionFluid Type ........................... .378
Event Data Recorder ........................55
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................77, 299
Exhaust System ....................... .77, 367
Exterior Lights ........................ .80, 396
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .358
Air Conditioning ...................... .361
Engine Fuel .......................... .401
Engine Oil ........................... .357
Engine Oil Disposal .....................357
Flashers Turn Signal ........................ .80, 171
Flooded Engine Starting ....................227
Fluid, Brake ............................ .403
Fluid Capacities ......................... .400
Fluid Leaks ..............................80 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ..................379
Fluids ................................ .401
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........401
Fog Lights .......................... .108, 165
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................338
Fuel .................................. .295
Adding ............................. .299
Additives ............................ .297
Capacity ............................ .400
Clean Air ............................ .295
Ethanol ............................. .296
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................299
Gasoline ............................. .295
Materials Added ....................... .297
Methanol ............................ .296
Requirements ......................... .295
Specifications ......................... .401
Tank Capacity ......................... .400
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INDEX 429