Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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Thousands of miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90
Thousands of kilometres 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Replace passenger compartment cleaner (9) ( ) ( )
(1) Only ever use the fluids shown in the handbook for topping up, and only after checking that the system is intact.
(2) If the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in
order to avoid another service operation after a short time.
(3) The maximum mileage is 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in
heavy conditions (dusty areas, cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum mileage is 60,000 km. The belt must be
replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage.
(4) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(5) The engine oil and filter change interval depends on the driving conditions and is signalled by a warning light or message on the instrument
panel. In any cases, never exceed 1 year.
(6) If the annual mileage of the car is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every year.
(7) In order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as follows: only use spark
plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine" paragraph in the
"Technical specifications" chapter); strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advisable to
contact a FIAT Dealership for plug replacement.
(8) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
(9) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner should be replaced every 15,000 km.
( ) Recommended operations.
( ) Mandatory operations.
NOTE change automatic transmission oil and replace oil filter every 240,000 km.