2019 FIAT 500 low oil pressure

WARNING
41)If thewarning light turns on while driving (on certain versions together with the message on the display) stop the car immediately and
contact a Fiat Dealership.
Warning light What it means
redLOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light (for versions/markets, where provided) switches
on, but it should switch off as soon as the engine is started.
NOTE For versions/markets, where provided, the indicator may be amber
The warning light or the symbol switches on constantly along with a message on the display (for versions/
markets, where provided) when the system detects that engine oil pressure is low.
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Warning light What it means
yellowGENERAL FAILURE INDICATION
The warning light switches on in the following circumstances. In these cases contact a Fiat Dealership to
have the problem fixed as soon as possible.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light switches on when an engine oil pressure sensor anomaly is detected.
Fuel cut-off system intervention/failure
This warning light switches on, on some versions along with a dedicated message on the display, in the
case of fuel cut-off system activation/failure.
Exterior lights failure
The warning light switches on when an external light failure is detected.
Parking sensor failure
The warning light turns on and the dedicated message is shown on the display when a parking sensor fault
is detected.
Start&Stop system failure(versions with multifunction display)
A failure of the system is indicated by the warning light switching on. A dedicated message will appears on
the instrument panel.
Airbag warning light fault(for versions/markets where provided)
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The warning light blinks when a fault is detected in the warning light.
yellowSTART&STOP SYSTEM ON
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on with fixed light, along with a dedicated message on the display on some
versions, in the case of Start&Stop system failure.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE
WARNING: Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note.
Warning: simply restarting the maintenance from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some
operations!
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
Years12345678910
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check the expiry date of the “Fix&Go” repair kit
(for versions/markets, where 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 system operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
(for markets/versions, where provided)●●●●●
(1) Topping up must be carried out with the fluids indicated in this Owner Handbook and only after checking that the system is undamaged
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SERVICING AND CARE

REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long
journeys, 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 windscreen washer/
wiper system and positioning/wear of
rear window wiper blades.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
You are advised to use PETRONAS
LUBRICANTS products, which have
been designed and produced
specifically for Fiat cars (see table
“Capacities” in the “Technical
specifications” section).DEMANDING USE OF THE
CAR
If the vehicle is mainly used in one of
the following particularly harsh
conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 Km) at sub-zero outdoor
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
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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