2017 FIAT 500X engine

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Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Check the cleanliness of the bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●●●●●●●●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)●●●●●●●●●●
Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter●●●●●●●●●●
Replace the spark plugs●●●●●
Replace the accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace the air filter cartridge (2)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid(3)
Replace the passenger compartment cleaner (2) (O) (●)
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(2) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner should be replaced every 15,000 km.
(3) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every 2 years, irrespective of the mileage.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Obligatory operations

SERVICE SCHEDULE (Diesel versions)
The checks listed in the Service Schedule, after reaching 120,000 km/6 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the first
interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
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Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
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Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
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Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
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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Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen and rear window wiper blade
position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen washer system and
adjust the jets, if necessary●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.177
Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120

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Check the cleanliness of the bonnet and luggage
compartment locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)●●
Visually inspect condition of toothed timing drive belt
(excluding 1.3 Multijet 16V version)●●
Check drive transmission idler unit (PTU) oil level (except
2.0 Multijet 4x4 versions)●●
Check oil level of electro-hydraulic actuator and top up, if
necessary (1.6 Multijet versions with dual-clutch automatic
transmission)(2)
●
Check rear differential fluid level (2.0 Multijet 4x4 versions)●●
Change the engine oil and replace the oil filter(3)
Replace the accessory drive belt(s)(4)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message on the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the car is mainly used in towns and cities,
change the engine oil and filter every year.
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum distance 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance
travelled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is
60,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120

PERIODIC CHECKS
Every1,000km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
law enforcement (or security service),
taxi service;
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
Service Schedule:
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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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECKING LEVELS
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1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions
A - Engine oil level dipstick-B-Engine oil Cap/Filler-C-Engine coolant-D-Windscreen/rear window washer - E - Brake
fluid-F-Battery
155F1B0171C
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1.6 E.Torq versions
A - Engine oil level dipstick-B-Engine oil Cap/Filler-C-Engine coolant-D-Windscreen/rear window washer - E - Brake
fluid-F-Battery
156F1B0234C-high.jpg
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2.4 Tigershark version (where provided)
A - Engine oil level dipstick-B-Engine oil Cap/Filler-C-Engine coolant-D-Windscreen/rear window washer - E - Brake
fluid-F-Battery
157F1B0399C
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1.3 16V MultiJet version
A - Engine oil level dipstick-B-Engine oil Cap/Filler-C-Engine coolant-D-Windscreen/rear window washer - E - Brake
fluid-F-Battery
NOTE To access the engine oil cap/filler B, remove the cover G by operating on the point indicated by the arrow.
158F1B0239C
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