2018 FIAT 500L oil change

SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component.
A plate summarising these symbols can also be found under the bonnet.
CHANGES/ALTERATIONS TO THE CAR
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration of the car might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in
which the occupants could even be fatally injured.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the vehicle in addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.
IMPORTANT Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).

SETUP MENU
The Setup Menu includes the following
items:
Speedometer
Trip
Vehicle info
Audio
Telephone (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Navigation (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Alerts
Vehicle Settings
When the ignition key is turned to the
MAR-ON position, the display shows
the last Menu option active before
the engine was switched off.
NOTE With theUconnect™system,
some Menu items are shown and
managed on the display of the latter
and not on the instrument panel display
(refer to the Multimedia chapter or to
the supplement available online).
Vehicle Settings
This menu item allows you to change
the settings for:
"Display"
"Safety / Assistance"
"Safety"
“Oil level reset” (0.9 TwinAir Turbo
versions only)
Display
By selecting item "Display" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: “Dimmer” (for versions/
markets, where provided), “Screen
Setup”, “See phone”, “See navigation”,
“Reset trip B automatic".
Safety / Assistance
By selecting “Safety / Assistance" you
can access the settings/information
regarding: “City Brake Control” (for
versions/markets, where provided),
“Parking sensor volume”, “Buzzer
volume”.
Safety
By selecting item "Security" you can
access the settings/information
regarding: “Hill Holder” (for versions/
markets, where provided), “Passenger
AIRBAG” (for versions/markets, where
provided), “Seat belt buzzer”, “Speed
beep”.
Oil level reset
(0.9 TwinAir Turbo versions only)
By selecting this item you can reset the
engine oil top-up warning, which
appears about every 8000 km.
Proceed as follows to reset this warning
after topping up the engine oil:
briefly press theOKbutton on the
steering wheel: the display will show"Oil level reset";
pressto select "Yes" and reset
the top-up warning, or press
to
select “No” of you do not wish to reset
the warning.
IMPORTANT Failure to top up the
engine oil could result in a low level,
which could prevent normal car
operation and even cause it to stop.
TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR.
The Trip computer comprises:
Instantaneous info(except LPG
and Natural Power versions): display of
“Range” and “Instantaneous
consumption" parameters
"Trip A" displays the following
values: “Travel Distance”, “Travel time”,
“Average fuel consumption” and
“Average speed”
"Trip B" displays the following
values: “Travel Distance”, “Travel time”,
“Average fuel consumption” and
“Average speed”
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“Trip A” and “Trip B” monitor the car's
"complete missions" (trips) separately
from each other. The “Trip B” function
may be excluded.

Symbol What it means
DECAYED ENGINE OIL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Diesel versions: the symbol turns on and is displayed for 3 minute cycles and intervals of
5 seconds until the oil is changed. The symbol is displayed until the problem is solved.
Petrol versions: the symbol switches on and then is not displayed when the display cycle
is completed.
IMPORTANT After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will
continue to switch on until the oil is changed, as described above.
If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault on the vehicle, rather it simply
reports that it is now necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the vehicle.
The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated by using the car for short drives, preventing
the engine from reaching operating temperature.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible.
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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of engine oil level sensor failure.
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel versions)
The symbol switches on constantly when driving, along to indicate the presence of water
in the diesel filter.
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Symbol What it means
A/MAUTOMATIC/MANUAL DRIVING MODE (versions with Dualogic transmission)
Automatic driving mode (AUTO)
The letter “A” followed by the number of the speed engaged (e.g. “A1”) appears on the
display if AUTO mode (automatic driving mode) is selected.
Manual driving mode (MANUAL)
The letter “M” followed by the number of the speed engaged (e.g. “M1”) appears on the
display if MANUAL mode (manual driving mode) is selected.
WARNING
31)Decayed engine oil should be changed as soon as possible after the symbol appears and never more than 500 km after it first appears.
Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. When this symbol comes on, it does not
mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.
32)If the symbol flashes when driving, contact a Fiat Dealership.
33)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the
symbol is displayed contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately after
refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: switch the engine off immediately and contact a Fiat Dealership.
34)Vehicle travel speed should always be adapted to the traffic and weather conditions, and must always comply with traffic regulations. The
engine can be stopped even if the symbol is on: however, repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause premature
deterioration of the engine oil. For this reason it is always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the
instructions above. Do not complete the DPF regeneration process when the car is stopped.
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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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Check pressure regulator and replace
internal filter, if necessary (Natural
Power versions only) (1)●●●●●
Check fuel system operation and
parameters using self-diagnosis
socket (Natural Power versions only)●●●●●
Check tightening torque of cylinder
fastening bands (Natural Power
versions only)●●●
Check pressure regulator heating
pipes sealing (Natural Power versions
only)●●●●●
Check correct fitting of injectors
(positioning, clip retention) (Natural
Power versions only)●●●●●
Change the engine oil and replace the
oil filter (2)●●●●●
(1) Or every year.
(2) If the vehicle is used mainly on urban routes or the annual distance travelled is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter must be changed every
year.
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Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
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Visually inspect conditions of toothed
timing drive belt (1.3 16V MultiJet
versions excluded)●●
Visual inspection of condition and
tensioning of accessory drive belt(s)
(for versions without automatic
tensioner)●●
Check manual gearbox oil level●
Check Dualogic gearbox control oil
level (1)●●●●●
Change the engine oil and replace the
oil filter(2) (3)
(1) Level check must be carried out every year for vehicles running in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(2) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the warning light or
message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years.
(3) Where the car is used mostly in urban settings you need to replace the engine oil filter every year.
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74)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe
damage to your car. After purchasing your
vehicle, if you wish to install any
accessories (e.g. anti-theft, radio phone,
etc.), go to a Fiat Dealership, which will
suggest the most suitable devices and
advise you whether a higher capacity
battery needs to be installed.
WARNING
3)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.
4)Used transmission oil contains
substances that may be dangerous for the
environment. It is advisable to contact a
Fiat Dealership to have the oil changed.
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very harmful for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
BATTERY
RECHARGING
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IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least 1 minute
before disconnecting the electrical
supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery, make sure that the ignition
device is in the STOP position and the
driver side door is closed.
IMPORTANT Charging should be slow
at a low ampere rating for
approximately 24 hours. Charging for a
longer time may damage the battery.IMPORTANT Make sure that the cables
of the electrical system are correctly
reconnected to the battery: the positive
cable (+) to the positive terminal and
the negative cable (-) to the negative
terminal. The battery terminals are
marked with the positive (+) and
negative (–) symbols, and are shown on
the battery cover. The battery terminals
must also be corrosion-free and firmly
secured to the terminals. If a "quick-
type" battery charger is used with the
battery fitted on the vehicle, before
connecting it disconnect both cables of
the battery itself. Do not use a
"quick-type" battery charger to provide
the starting voltage.
IMPORTANT The battery recharging
procedure is given as information only.
You are advised to contact a Fiat
Dealership to have this operation
carried out.
VERSIONS WITHOUT
Start&Stop SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To recharge, proceed as follows:
disconnect the terminal from the
negative battery pole;
connect the charger cables to the
battery terminals, observing the polarity;
turn on the battery charger;
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