2019 FIAT 500C washer fluid

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................225
▫ Maintenance Plan ...................... .226
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO .....229
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................230
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................230
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................231
 DEALER SERVICE ...................... .232
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .232
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .234
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................234
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............235
▫ Body Lubrication ..................... .238
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................239
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .241▫
Cooling System ....................... .242
▫ Brake System ........................ .247
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........248
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......248
 RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................250
 TIRES ............................... .250
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................250
▫ Tires — General Information ..............258
▫ Tire Types ........................... .264
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................265
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............268
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .............269
▫ T

ire Rotation Recommendations ............270
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level.
Check windshield washer fluid level.
Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder as needed.
Check function of all interior and exterior lights.Maintenance Plan
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Plan on the following pages for
required maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
Inspect brake pads, rotors, and park brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road
conditions.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.4L TURBO
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir6 — Battery
2 — Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
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Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are three possible dipstick types,
•Crosshatched zone.
• Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
• Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end of
the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
• Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the MIN and
the MAX ends of the range.
NOTE: Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch
markings on the dipstick. Adding 1 quart (1.0 liters) of oil when the reading is at the
low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.
Adding Washer Fluid
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine
compartment, and the fluid level should be checked at regular
intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent
(not engine coolant/ antifreeze). Refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in this section for further information.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around the
washer solution.
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Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a
dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary. The wiper blades and wiper arms should be inspected
periodically, not just when wiper performance problems
are experienced. This inspection should include the follow-
ing points:
•
Wear or uneven edges
• Foreign material
• Hardening or cracking
• Deformation or fatigue
If a wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the
affected wiper arm or blade with a new unit. Do not
attempt to repair a wiper arm or blade that is damaged.
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Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........92, 106
Quality Grading ........................ .271
Radial ............................... .260
Replacement ........................... .263
Rotation .............................. .270
Safety ............................ .250, 258
Snow Tires ............................ .265
Spare Tires ......................... .265, 267
Spinning .............................. .261
Tread Wear Indicators .....................261
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .281
Tire Safety Information ...................... .250
Tire Service Kit ............205, 206, 207, 209, 211, 212
To Open Hood .............................64
Towing ................................. .190
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .219
Recreational ........................... .190
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................190
Traction ................................ .191
Traction Control .......................... .101
Trailer Towing ............................ .190
Transmission Automatic ......................... .167, 248
Manual ............................... .165Transporting Pets
......................... .153
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .261
Turn Signals ......................... .37, 40, 95
Uconnect Uconnect Settings ....................... .291
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................271
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .282
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................119
USB................................... .302
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............280
Vehicle Loading ....................... .188, 255
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................22
V

ehicle Storage ......................... .56, 272
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................303
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) ....90
Warnings And Cautions .......................5
Warranty Information ...................... .313
Washer Adding Fluid .......................... .230
Washers, Windshield ..................... .42, 43
Washing Vehicle .......................... .274
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