2016 FIAT 500L LIVING engine oil

Warning light What it means
CONTINUOUSLY ON: LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The warning light turns on constantly, on some versions along with a message and a symbol on the
display, when the system detects that engine oil pressure is insufficient.
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FLASHING: EXHAUSTED ENGINE OIL (only Diesel versions with DPF)
The warning light switches on and flashes, on some versions with the displaying of a message. Depending
on the versions, the warning light will continue to flash in cycles for 1 minute every two hours or for 3
minute cycles with the warning light off for 5 seconds until the oil is changed.
After the first indication, at each engine start up the warning light will continue flashing as described above
until the oil is changed. On some versions, the display shows a dedicated message.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault, but simply informs that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the vehicle.
Engine oil degradation is accelerated by a predominant town use of the vehicle, which makes DPF
regeneration process more frequent, and also by use of the vehicle for short trips, preventing the engine to
reach the operating temperature, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process reported by the
switching on of the
warning light.29)
WARNING
28)If the warning light comes on when the vehicle is travelling, stop the engine immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
29)If the warning light switches on, the degraded engine oil must be changed as soon as possible, and never more than 500 km from the
first time that the warning light has switched on. Failure to observe the above indications may result in severe damage to the engine and
invalidate the warranty. The activation of this warning light is not related to the amount of oil in the engine. Therefore, never top up with oil
when the warning light starts flashing.
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Warning light What it means
DPF (PARTICULATE FILTER) CLEANING IN PROGRESS (Diesel versions with DPF only)
The warning light (on some versions, together with a message and a symbol on the display) switches on
constantly to notify the driver that the DPF system needs to eliminate captured pollutants (particulate)
through the regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on during every DPF regeneration, but only when driving conditions
require that the driver is notified.
To switch the warning light off, the car must be kept moving until the regeneration process is completed.
As an average, the process lasts fifteen minutes. The best conditions to complete the regeneration process
are reached driving the car at about 60 km/h with engine speed over 2000 rpm.
When this warning light switches on, it does not indicate a car failure and thus it should not be taken to a
workshop. On some versions, together with the warning light switching on, the display shows a dedicated
message.
31)
WARNING
31)Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations. The
engine can be stopped even if the warning light is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause premature
degradation of the engine oil. For this reason, it is always advisable to wait for the warning light to go off before turning the engine off,
following the instructions appearing above. It is not advisable to complete DPF regeneration with the vehicle stationary.
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Warning light What it means
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION
The warning light switches on in the following circumstances. In these cases contact a Fiat Dealership to
have the fault fixed as soon as possible:
❒Limit speed exceeded: on some versions, when the limit speed is exceeded, a message and a symbol
are displayed, along with a buzzer;
❒Fuel cut-off system intervention/failure
❒External light failure: the warning light switches on when a failure is detected in one of the following lights:
daytime running lights (DRL) (where provided)/side lights/direction indicator/rear fog light/reversing light/
number plate light/brake lights (for versions with multifunction display only). The fault relating to these lights
could be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or a break in the electrical connection;
❒DST (Dynamic Steering Torque or steering corrector) system failure
❒Water in diesel fuel filter
❒Stop/Start system failure
❒Methane level sensor failure (or LPG level)
❒Temporary or permanent City Brake Control - "Collision Mitigation" system failure
❒Rain sensor failure
❒Assisted parking failure
❒Dusk sensor failure
❒Engine oil pressure sensor failure(on versions with reconfigurable multifunction display the failure is
indicated by the switching on of the icon in the display)
❒Warning light failure
On some versions, the warning light switches on along with the display of a message and a symbol.
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❒hold thebutton down again to go
back to the standard screen or to the
main menu according to where you are
in the menu.
Once the "Reset" procedure has been
performed, the display shows a
message indicating that the "self-
learning" procedure has started.
Working conditionsThe system is active for speeds above
15 km/h. In a few situations such as
sporty driving, particular conditions of
the road surface (e.g. icy, snowy,
unsurfaced roads) the signalling may be
delayed, or be partial in the detection
if more tyres are flat simultaneously.
Under special conditions (e.g. vehicle
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,
fitting the space-saver wheel, use of the
"Fix&Go Automatic" kit, fitting snow
chains, fitting different tyres on the
axles) the system may give false
indications or be temporarily
deactivated.If the system is temporarily deactivated
the
warning light flashes for about
75 seconds and then is continuously
on; at the same time, the display shows
a dedicated message. This indication
is displayed also after the engine has
been switched off and then on again if
the correct operating conditions are not
restored.
WARNING
64)The system is an aid for the driver, who
must always pay full attention while
driving. The responsibility always rests with
the driver, who must take into account
the traffic conditions in order to drive
in complete safety. The driver must always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle
in front.
65)If the driver depresses the brake pedal
fully or carries out a fast steering during
system operation, the automatic braking
function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible
manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).
66)The laser beam is not visible at the
naked eye. Do not look directly, or with
optical instruments (e.g. lenses), at the
laser beam from a distance lower than 10
cm: this may cause damage to the sight.
The laser beam is also present when
the key is at MAR but its operation is off,
not available or manually deactivated
with the display Setup Menu.67)The system intervenes on vehicles
travelling in the same lane. Small sized
vehicles (e.g. bicycles or motorbikes)
or people, animals and things (e.g.
pushchairs) and more in general all those
obstacles with a low reflection of the light
emitted by the laser (e.g. vehicles soiled
with mud) are not taken into consideration.
68)If the car must be placed on a roller
bench (at a speed within 5 and 30 km/h)
for maintenance interventions or if it is
washed in an automatic roller washing
tunnel with an obstacle in the front part
(e.g. another car, a wall or another
obstacle), the system may detect its
presence and activate. In this case the
system must be deactivated through the
display Setup Menu.
WARNING
36)The laser sensor may have limited or
absent operation due to weather
conditions such as: heavy rain, hail, thick
fog, heavy snow, formation of ice layers on
the windscreen.
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SAFETY
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions. For this
reason, Fiat has planned a series of
checks and services at fixed distance
intervals and, where provided, at fixed
time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all
Fiat Dealerships according to a set time
schedule. If, during each operation, in
addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out with
the owner's explicit agreement only.
If your vehicle is used frequently for
towing, the interval between one
service operation and the next should
be reduced.IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
interventions are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform a Fiat
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long
journeys, check and if necessary, top
up: engine coolant level; brake fluid
level; screen washer fluid level; tyre
inflation pressure and condition; lighting
system operation (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
screen washer/wiper system operation
and positioning/wear of windscreen/
rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle is used under one of the
following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (gaiters/sleeves/
bushes, etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (petrol versions)
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/8 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary; check “Fix&Go
Automatic” kit recharge expiry date
(for versions/markets, where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage
compartment, passenger
compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid
levels (engine coolant, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management systems
operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided,
engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
(2)●●●●●
Replace spark plugs (3)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid (4)●●●●●
Replace filter inside the pressure
regulator (LPG versions only)●
Replace paper filter (LPG in gaseous
state) (LPG versions only)●●●●●
(2) If the vehicle is used mainly on urban routes or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter must be changed every
year.
(3) For 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as follows: only use
spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph in the "Technical
Specifications" section); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan.
It is advisable to contact a Fiat Dealership for plug replacement.
(4) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (Diesel versions)
The checks listed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from
the first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust
pressure, if necessary; check “Fix&Go
Automatic” kit recharge expiry date
(for versions/markets, where provided)●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, luggage
compartment, passenger
compartment, glove compartment,
instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid
levels (engine coolant, hydraulic
clutch/brakes, windscreen washer,
battery, etc.)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions/smokiness●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check
supply/engine management systems
operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided,
engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
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