2017 FIAT 500X washer fluid

WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPER
Operation is only possible with the
ignition device at MAR.
WINDSCREEN WIPER/
WASHER
Operation
7) 8)
20)
Ring nut A fig. 33 can be set to the
following positions:
windscreen wiper off
1slow intermittent operation
2fast intermittent operation
LOWcontinuous slow
HIGHcontinuous fastMove the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to activate the MIST function:
operation is limited to the time for which
the stalk is held in this position. When
released, the stalk will return to its
default position and the windscreen
wiper will be automatically stopped.
This function is useful to remove small
deposits of dust from the windscreen,
or morning dew.
IMPORTANT This function does not
activate the windscreen washer;
windscreen washer fluid will not
therefore be sprayed onto the
windscreen. The washing function must
be used to spray the fluid.
With the ring nut A fig. 33 in position
, the windscreen wiper is not
activated.
In position1
, the pause time
between the strokes of the windscreenwiper is about 10 seconds,
independently of the vehicle speed.
In position2
, the pause time
between two strokes is set according to
the vehicle speed: when the speed
increases, the time between two
strokes decreases.
In positionLOWorHIGH, the
windscreen wiper moves continuously,
i.e. without a pause between two
strokes.
"Smart washing" function
Pull the lever towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. When the lever is
held pulled for longer than half a
second, the windscreen wiper is moved
with active control. When the driver
releases the lever, the windscreen wiper
makes three strokes. Afterwards, if the
control is in position
, the washing
cycle is concluded by one last stroke
after a 6 second pause.
If the position isLOWorHIGH, the
washing function is not carried out.
IMPORTANT If the lever is activated for
less than half a second, only the
windscreen washer jet is activated. Do
not prolong the activation of the "Smart
Washing" function for more than
30 seconds. Do not activate the
MIST1
2LO
WH
IGH
A
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SERVICE SCHEDULE (1.4 Turbo Multi Air and 2.4 Tigershark versions)
The checks listed in the Service Schedule, 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 kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
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 the operation of the
engine management systems, emissions and, for
versions/markets where provided, engine oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
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.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE (1.6 E.Torq versions)
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
The checks listed in the Service Schedule, after reaching 150,000 km/10 years, must be cyclically repeated starting from the
first interval, thus following the same intervals as before.
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check the operation of the
engine management systems, emissions and, for
versions/markets where provided, engine oil degradation
●●●●●●●●●●
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.

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.
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check quick tyre repair kit recharge
conditions/expiry date (if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
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
●●●●●●●●●●
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●●●●●
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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
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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
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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
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