Fiat 500L 2020, Owner'S Manual

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174 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Checking Oil Level
To ensure 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 four 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 cross -
hatch 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.
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
Compartment” in this section for further infor -
mation.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a mainte -
nance-free battery. You will never have to add
water, nor is periodic maintenance required.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will
cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This
could damage your engine.
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.
WARNING!

Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and
can burn or even blind you. Do not allow
battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or
clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or
on skin, flush the area immediately with large
amounts of water. Refer to “Jump Starting
Procedure” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.

Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output greater than 12 Volts.
Do not allow cable clamps to touch each
other.

Battery posts, terminals, and related acces -
sories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.

The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose
that should not be disconnected and should
only be replaced with a battery of the same
type (vented).
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