2017 FIAT 500X wiper 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)
●●●●●●●●●●
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.
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Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190

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●●●●●
(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

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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used for cleaning the rear view mirror.
Do not spray the detergent directly on
the glass.
Cleaning the window with hot water
could cause the removal of any labels.
WINDSCREEN / REAR
WINDOW WIPERS
Raising the windscreen wipers
If you need to lift the windscreen wiper
blades (e.g. in case of snow or when
they need to be replaced), you need to
activate the "Service Position" function
(see paragraph "Windscreen/Rear
window wiper" in the "Knowing your
vehicle" chapter).
To lower the blades, set the ignition
device to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Place the blades back in
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper again
and/or setting the ignition device to
MAR-ON.
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press button A
fig. 162 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper
blade
Proceed as follows:
widen the two tabs as shown by the
arrows and rotate cover A
fig. 163 outwards;
undo nut B and remove arm C from
the central pin;
correctly align the new arm;
fully tighten nut B and then refit
cover A.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the rear
window wiper with the blade lifted from
the rear window.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine compartment” in
this chapter). Then check that the
nozzle holes are not clogged; use a
needle to unblock them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sun roof,
make sure that the roof is closed before
operating the windscreen washer
nozzles.
Rear window washer
The rear window washer nozzle is fixed.
The jet nozzle is located at the side of
the third brake light.
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Use Features SpecificationOriginal fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Brake fluidSynthetic fluid for brake
and clutch systems.
Exceeds specifications:
FMVSS no. 116 DOT 4,
ISO 4925 SAE J1704.9.55597 or MS.90039TUTELA TOP 4/S
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F005.F15Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulic clutch controls
Protective agent for
radiatorsRed protective with
antifreeze action, based
on inhibited monoethyl
glycol with organic
formula. Exceeds CUNA
NC 956-16, ASTM D
3306 specifications.9.55523 or MS.90032PARAFLU
UP
Contractual Technical
Reference No.
F101.M01Cooling circuits
proportions of use:
50% water 50%
PARAFLU
UP(**)
Windscreen/rear
window washer fluidMixture of spirits and
surfactants. Exceeds
CUNA NC
956-11 specifications.9.55522 or MS.90043PETRONAS DURANCE
SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.D16To be used diluted or
undiluted in screen
washer/wiper systems
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60%PARAFLUUP
IMPORTANT
92)The use of products with different
specifications than those indicated above
could cause damage to the engine that is
not covered by the warranty.
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and 40%
demineralised water.

Front seat electric heating........19
Front seats (manual adjustments) . . .18
Fuel consumption............221
Fuel cut-off system...........163
Full Brake Control (system).......77
Fuse boxes................150
Fuses (replacement)...........149
GSI (Gear Shift Indicator)........46
Hazard warning lights.........143
Emergency braking.........143
Head restraints...............21
Headlight alignment adjustment....27
Headlight alignment corrector.....27
Headlights (cleaning)..........196
Heavy-duty use of the car
(scheduled servicing)........180
HHC (system)................72
i-Size child restraint systems......97
Identification data
chassis marking...........200
engine marking............200
VIN plate................200
Ignition device...............12
Important information and
recommendations..........264
Interior lights................28
Interiors (cleaning)............197ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............94
iTPMS (indirect Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System)..........81
Jump starting..............162
Keyless Entry (system).........16
Keys
electronic key.............11
key with remote control.......11
Lane Assist system...........134
Lane Change................27
Lifting the vehicle.............194
Light switch.................24
Main beam headlights..........26
Main menu.................47
Manual climate control system.....33
Manual gearbox.............115
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)..............148
Occupant protection systems.....84
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............196
Park Assist (system)...........132
Parking lights................25
Parking the vehicle...........112
PBA (system)................72
Performance (top speed)........220
Periodic checks (scheduled
servicing)................180
Pre-tensioners...............88Prescriptions for handling the car
at the end of its life..........226
Pretensioners
Load limiters..............88
Rain sensor................30
RCP system................76
Read this carefully..............2
Rear fog light................25
Rear light cluster (bulb
replacement)..............148
Rear seats..................20
Rear view camera............135
Rear View Camera............135
Rear view mirrors.............23
Rear window washer
windscreen/rear window
washing fluid level..........187
Rear window wiper/washer.......31
Reconfigurable load platform......42
Refuelling procedure..........140
Emergency refuelling........140
Refuelling the vehicle..........140
Replacing a bulb.............143
Replacing an external bulb......146
Rims and tyres (dimensions)......205
SBR (Seat Belt Reminder)
system..................86
Scheduled servicing...........171
Seat belts..................84
Seats.....................18
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