Scheduled Servicing; Maintenance Plan - Fiat 500L 2018 User Manual

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil
change indicator system.The oil change indicator
system will remind you that it is time to take your
vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil
change indicator message will illuminate in the
instrument cluster. This means that service is
required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and
extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will
influence when the "Change Oil" or "Oil Change
Required" message is displayed. Severe operating
conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since
last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change
indicator message after completing the scheduled
oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed
by someone other than an authorized dealer, the
message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under "Instrument Cluster Display" in
"Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel" in your
Owner' s Manual for further information.
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NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve
months, or 350 hours of engine run time: which-
ever comes first.The 350 hours of engine run or
idle time is generally only a concern for fleet
customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or
350 hours of engine run time 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 consid-
ered 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 reservoir, and fill 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 the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change 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, shoes, rotors, drums, and
hoses.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Check and adjust hand brake.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.