2018 FIAT 500E cooling

When adding coolant (antifreeze):
•The manufacturer recommends using Mopar
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile (240,000 km)
Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
• Mix a minimum solution of 50% OAT coolant (anti-
freeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentrations
(not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below -34ºF (-37ºC)
are anticipated.
• Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water and coolant (antifreeze)
solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce the
amount of corrosion protection in the cooling systems.
Please note that it is the owner ’s responsibility to maintain
the proper level of protection against freezing according to
the temperatures occurring in the area where the vehicle is
operated.
NOTE: Mixing coolant (antifreeze) types will decrease the
life of the Power Electronics and Battery Thermal Manage-
ment Systems coolant (antifreeze) and will require more
frequent coolant (antifreeze) changes.Power Electronics And Battery Thermal
Management Systems — Drain, Flush And Refill
Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” for the proper maintenance
intervals.
If the coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a considerable
amount of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling
system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove
all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of old coolant
(antifreeze) solution.
CAUTION!
It is recommended to have the cooling systems ser-
viced at your authorized dealer. Failure to do so could
result in poor cooling system performance and/or ve-
hicle damage.
Disposal Of Used Power Electronics And Battery
Thermal Management Systems Coolant
Used antifreeze is a regulated substance requiring proper
disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine
the disposal rules for your community. To prevent inges-
tion by animals or children, do not store antifreeze in open
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containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground.
If ingested by a child, contact a physician immediately.
Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Points To Remember
WARNING!
•Turn vehicle OFF and disconnect the fan motor lead
before working near the radiator cooling fan.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
(antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or
hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
• Do not put your hands, tools, clothing, and jewelry
near the radiator cooling fan. The fan may start at any
time, whether the ignition is on or off.
If an examination of your underhood compartment shows
no evidence of cooler or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven.
• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottles.
• Check coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the coolant
recovery bottles. If coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottles must also be
protected against freezing.
• If frequent coolant (antifreeze) additions are required, or
if the level in the coolant recovery bottles does not drop
when the powertrain cools, the cooling system should be
pressure tested for leaks.
• Maintain coolant (antifreeze) concentration at 50% OAT
coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled/deionized
water for proper corrosion protection of your pow-
ertrain which contains aluminum components.
• Make sure that the coolant control systems recovery
bottles overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the coolant control systems clean. If
your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the
front of the condenser clean.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner should
be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer at the
start of each warm season. This service should include
cleaning of the condenser fins and air conditioning perfor-
mance tests.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
SystemsU.S.Metric
Power Electronics Cooling System 3.6 Quarts3.4 Liters
Battery Thermal Management Cooling System 7.0 Quarts6.6 Liters
Single-Speed Transmission 0.8 Quart750 ml
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Component Fluids And Lubricants
Coolant Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technol-
ogy) or equivalent meeting the requirements of FCA Ma- terial Standard MS.90032.
Brake Master Cylinder Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE
J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is accept-
able. Use only recommended brake fluids or equivalent.
Refrigerant Mopar R134a
Compressor Lubricant Mopar POE Oil or Equivalent meeting the requirements
of FCA Material Standard MS-12727
Single-Speed Transmission Castrol BOT 533
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of coolant (antifreeze) other than specified
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) coolant (anti-
freeze), may result in cooling system damage and
may decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive
Technology (OAT) coolant is different and should
not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Tech-
nology (HOAT) coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, it should be replaced with
the specified coolant (antifreeze) as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based coolant
(antifreeze) products. Do not use additional rust
inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be
compatible with the radiator coolant and may plug
the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze). Use of
propylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
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Parking...............................156
Warning Light ...........................91
Bulb Replacement ..........................180
Bulbs, Light .......................... .151, 180
Camera, Rear ............................ .169
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .259
Car Washes ...............................251
Cellular Phone ............................275
Certification Label ..........................171
Chains, Tire ............................. .247
Changing A Flat Tire ........................228
Charging .................................21
AC Level 1 ..............................22
AC Level 2 ..............................35
Cordset ................................24
Indicator ...............................33
Times ..................................36
Troubleshooting ..........................27
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............149
Checks, Safety ............................ .149
Child Restraint ............................133
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................136
Child Seat Installation .....................146 How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt
........143
Infant And Child Restraints .................135
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......138
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........135
Seating Positions ........................ .137
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .246
Climate Control ............................63
Automatic ..............................69
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................281
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .244
Contract, Service .......................... .286
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........................ .259
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............259
Corrosion Protection ........................251
Cr uise

Control (Speed Control) .................163
Cruise Light ............................97, 98
Cupholders ...............................79
Customer Assistance ........................284
Customer Programmable Features ...............263
Cybersecurity ............................ .262
Daytime Running Lights ....................56, 57
Defroster, Windshield ........................149
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