2019 FIAT 500L check transmission fluid

SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions. For
this reason, Fiat has planned a series of
checks and services at fixed distance
and/or time intervals, as described
in the Service Schedule.
To keep the car in tip-top conditions, a
few additional checks which should
be carried out more frequently with
respect to the normal service deadlines
are listed in the Scheduled Service
plan on the previous pages.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
interventions are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
We advise you to report any doubts
regarding the proper operation of the
car to your Fiat Dealership, before
waiting for the next service deadline.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 kmor before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level;
AdBlue® (UREA) diesel emission
additive level (where present);
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.
Every3,000km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
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 outdoor
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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ENGINE OIL
148)59) 60)3)
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX references on the
dipstick A. If the oil level is near or even
under the MIN mark, add oil using the
filler B to reach the MAX mark.
Take out the engine oil dipstick A, clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract the engine oil dipstick again and
check that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
Engine oil consumption: the
maximum engine oil consumption is
usually 400 grams every 1000 km.
During the initial period of use the
engine oil consumption conditions
should be considered as having
stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000
km.
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
149)61)
If the level is too low, unscrew the cap
of reservoir C and add the fluid
described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
150) 151)
If the level is too low, lift reservoir cap D
and add the fluid described in the
"Technical Specifications" chapter.
IMPORTANT The headlight washer
system will not operate when the fluid
level is low, even though the
windscreen/rear window washer
continues to operate. On some
versions there is a reference notch on
the dipstick: ONLY the windscreen/rear
window washer operates with the
level below this reference.
BRAKE FLUID
152) 153)62)
Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo reservoir cap E and add the
fluid described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
DUALOGIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
4)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at a Fiat Dealership.BATTERY
154) 155) 156) 157)5)63)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at
a Fiat Dealership is, however, necessary
to check efficiency.
IMPORTANT After the battery has been
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel turns on to indicate
this. To carry out this procedure turn
the steering wheel all the way from one
end to the other or drive in a straight
line for about a hundred metres.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes. Before
summer, have the system checked at a
Fiat Dealership.
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SERVICING AND CARE

INDEX
A
BS (system).......................71
Active safety systems................71
Additive for diesel emissions
AdBlue (UREA)..................121
ASR (system).......................72
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system....................23
Battery (electrolyte level check).....162
Battery (recharging)................164
Bodywork
(cleaning and maintenance)......168
Bonnet.............................36
Brake fluid (level check).............162
Bulb replacement..................130
Bulb types.........................132
Cargo Magic Space................38
Carrying children safely..............82
Changes/alterations to the car........5
Checking levels....................159
Child protection systems.............82
Child safety device..................33
City Brake Control - Collision
Mitigation system.................74
Climate control system..............22
CO2 emissions....................198
Control buttons (display).............44
Control panel and on-board
instruments.......................42
Cornering lights (light activation)......26Courtesy lights......................26
Cruise Control
(constant speed regulator).......109
Dashboard.........................10
Dashboard fusebox;................139
Daytime running lights (DRL)
(activation)........................25
Demanding use of the car..........149
Dimensions........................180
Dipped headlights
(bulb replacement)...............133
Direction indicators (activation).......26
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement)....................133
Display.............................44
Door emergency device.............33
Door locking / unlocking.............33
Doors...............................33
Driver knee bag.....................97
Driving assistance systems..........74
DST (system)........................72
Dualdrive
(electric power steering)...........39
Dualogic (transmission).............106
Dusk sensor........................26
Electric sunroof.....................31
Electric windows....................34
Engine compartment...............159
Engine compartment junction
unit.............................138Engine coolant fluid
(level check).....................162
Engine oil (consumption)............162
ERM (system).......................72
ESC (system).......................71
Exterior lights.......................25
Fiat CODE (system).................12
Fix&Go Automatic (kit)..............128
Fixed glass roof.....................30
Flashing (activation)..................26
Fluids and lubricants...............195
Fog lights (bulb replacement).......135
Fog lights / rear fog light
(activation)........................25
Follow Me Home (device)............27
Front airbag driver's side.............96
Front airbags........................95
Front ceiling light....................27
Front lower light cluster.............133
Front seats..........................15
Fuel consumption..................198
Fuel cut-off system.................146
Fuses (replacement)................138
Gear Shift Indicator (system)........44
Gravity Control (function).............71
Handbrake........................104
Hazard warning lights..............123
Head restraints......................18
Hill Holder (system)..................71