Fiat 500 Abarth Owner's Manual page 350

M
348 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
A
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
I
N
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
T
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
E
N
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
A
scheduled maintenance.
N
C
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
E
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
S
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
C
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
H
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
E
D
influence when the "Change Oil" message is displayed.
U
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
L
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
E
S
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
8
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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, brake
master cylinder, and transmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights