2017 FIAT 500L check transmission fluid

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed
your vehicle.
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 mainte-
nance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in
these components as the chemicals can damage
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CAUTION! (Continued)
your engine, transmission, or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, 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.
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
markings on the dipstick. The safe range is indicated by
a crosshatch zone. Adding 1 quart (0.9 Liters) of oil
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Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Use only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts”
in this section for fluid specifications. It is important to
maintain the transmission fluid at the correct level
using the recommended fluid. No chemical flushes
should be used in any transmission; only the approved
lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque con-
verter shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid
additives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission com-
ponents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer
can check your transmission fluid level using special
service tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission
malfunction, visit your authorized dealer immediately
to have the transmission fluid level checked. Operating
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........315
Adding Fuel ............................269
Adding Washer Fluid .....................312
Additives, Fuel ..........................268
Air Bag Air Bag Operation ......................39
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................40
Enhanced Accident Response ..............294
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............295
If A Deployment Occurs ..................45
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................40
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........48
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ...........37
Side Air Bags ..........................40
Air Bag Light ........................68, 140
Air Bag Maintenance ......................48
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .304
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................306
Air Conditioning Filter .................205, 306
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips .............205
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................306
Air Conditioning System ................204, 306
Air Pressure, Tires ........................250
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................14
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............14Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
..............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............315, 339
Capacities .......................... .339
Disposal ............................ .317
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............232
Appearance Care ........................321
Arming System (Security Alarm) ..............14
Audio Systems (Radio) ....................192
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................74
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .........204
Automatic Transmission ..........220, 221, 320, 321
Adding Fluid ..................... .320, 321
Autostick ............................226
Fluid And Filter Changes .................321
Fluid Change ........................ .321
Fluid Level

Check ..................... .320
Fluid Type .......................... .342
Gear Ranges ..........................222
Special Additives ..................... .320
Autostick ............................. .226
Auto Up Power Windows ...................23
Battery ............................... .305
Jump Starting ........................ .286
Belts, Seat ..............................67
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Body Mechanism Lubrication................309
B-Pillar Location ........................ .245
Brake Assist System ..................... .233
Brake Fluid ............................342
Brake, Parking ..........................230
Brakes ............................... .318
Brake System ........................232, 318
Anti-Lock (ABS) .......................232
Master Cylinder .......................318
Parking ............................ .230
Warning Light ........................137
Brake/Transmission Interlock ................221
Bulb Replacement .....................334, 336
Bulbs, Light ..........................70, 334
Camera, Rear .......................... .108
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .........339
Capacities, Fluid ........................ .339
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .294
Oil (Engine) ..........................303
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............67, 269
Car Washes ............................322
Cellular Phone ..........................194
Center High Mounted Stop Light .............339Chains, Tire
............................259
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... .280
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................240
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............66
Checks, Safety ...........................66
Child Restraint ...........................49
Child Restraints Booster Seats ..........................53
Child Restraints ........................49
Child Seat Installation ....................63
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......60
Infants And Child Restraints ...............51
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......55
Older Children And Child Restraints .........51
Seating Positions .......................54
Child Safety

Locks ........................21
Cigar Lighter ...........................119
Clean Air Gasoline .......................266
Cleaning Wheels ............................ .323
Windshield Wiper Blades .................309
Climate Control ........................ .194
Manual ............................ .194
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance .............193
Compact Spare Tire .......................254
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Towing............................ .292
Emergency Trunk Release ...................24
Engine Air Cleaner ..........................304
Break-In Recommendations ................65
Checking Oil Level .....................302
Compartment ........................ .299
Cooling ............................ .314
Exhaust Gas Caution .................67, 269
Fails To Start ........................ .219
Flooded, Starting ..................... .219
Fuel Requirements .....................266
Oil .............................302, 339
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .303
Oil Filter ............................304
Oil Selection ..........................303
Overheating ..........................274
Starting ............................ .218
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........294
Ethanol ...............................267
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................67, 269
Exhaust System .......................67, 312
Exterior Lights ...........................70 Filters
Air Cleaner ..........................304
Air Conditioning ...................205, 306
Engine Fuel ..........................340
Engine Oil .......................... .304
Engine Oil Disposal ....................304
Flashers Turn Signal ........................70, 150
Flooded Engine Starting ...................219
Fluid, Brake ............................342
Fluid Capacities ........................ .339
Fluid Leaks .............................70
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .................320
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ..........340
Fog Lights .............................. 9
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Fold And Tumble Rear Seat ..................83
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ....................289
Fuel ................................. .266
Adding ............................ .269
Additives ............................268
Capacity ............................339
Clean Air ............................266
Ethanol ............................ .267
Gasoline ............................26610
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