2018 FIAT 500L air filter

DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the vehicle is used in 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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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Replace the spark plugs (3)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid (4)●●●●●
Replace filter inside the pressure
regulator (LPG versions only)●
Replace paper filter (LPG in gaseous
state) (LPG versions only)●●●●●
Replace the accessory drive belt(s)(5)
(3) For 0.9 TwinAir Turbo 105 HP versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as follows: only use
spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine" paragraph in the "Technical
specifications" chapter); strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advisable to contact a FIAT Dealership
for plug replacement.
(4) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage
(5) 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 demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt
must be replaced every 4 years.
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SERVICING AND CARE

Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
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Replace toothed timing drive belt (0.9
TwinAir versions excluded)(5)
Replace the air filter cartridge (6)●●●●●
Replace the passenger compartment
filter (6) (O) (●)
●●●●●
(5) 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 demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt
must be replaced every 4 years.
(6) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Obligatory operations
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Thousands of miles 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
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Replace the accessory drive belt(s)(4)
Replace timing drive belt (excluding
1.3 16V Multijet versions)(4)
Replace fuel filter cartridge (5)●●●
Replace the air filter cartridge (6)●●●●●
Change the brake fluid (7)●●●●●
Replace the passenger compartment
filter (6) (O) (●)
●●●●●
(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 demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt
must be replaced every 4 years.
(5) If the car runs on fuel with quality below the relevant European specification, this filter must be replaced every 20,000 km
(6) If the car is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 20,000 km.
(7) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage
(O) Recommended operations
(●) Obligatory operations
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REFUELLING
0.9 TwinAir Turbo 1.4 16V 95 HP 1.4 16V 120HPRecommended fuels
and original lubricants
Fuel tank (litres) 50 50 50
Unleaded petrol with RON
no lower than 95 (EN228
specifications) including a reserve of
(litres)6÷8 6÷8 6÷8
Engine cooling system
(litres)5.3 / 5.5
(*)4.5
5.2 / 5.5(**)Mixture of distilled water
and PARAFLUUPliquid at
50%(***)
Engine sump (litres) 2.8 2.8 2.75SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
(0.9 TwinAir Turbo version)
SELENIA K P.E. (1.4 16V
95 HP and 1.4 16V 120
HP versions) Engine sump and filter
(litres)3.3 2.95 3.1
Gearbox casing/
differential (litres)1.76 1.76 2.0TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit
(kg)0.5 0.5 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen and rear
window washer fluid
reservoir (litres)2.9 2.9 2.9Mixture of water and
PETRONAS DURANCE
SC35
(*) Natural Power versions
(**) LPG versions
(***) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60% PARAFLU
UPand 40% demineralised water.
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