Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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after having disconnected the battery
charger, reconnect connector (A) to the
sensor (C) as shown.
SERVICING
PROCEDURES
87) 88) 89)
The following pages contain the
rules on the required maintenance
envisaged by the technical personnel
who designed the car.
In addition to these specific
maintenance instructions specified for
routine scheduled servicing, there are
other components which may require
intervention or replacements over the
vehicle’s life cycle.
ENGINE OIL
90)
Engine oil level check
To ensure correct engine lubrication,
the oil must always be kept at
the prescribed level (see "Engine
compartment" in this chapter).
AIR FILTER
182)
Replacing the air cleaner
See the "Scheduled servicing plan" for
the correct servicing intervals.
It is advisable to replace it with a
genuine spare part, specifically
designed for this car.
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
91) 92)
To ensure the best possible
performance, the air conditioning
system must be checked and serviced
at a Fiat Dealership at the beginning of
the summer.
WINDOWS
On cars with heated windscreen and
rear window, when the defrosting
function is switched on take care over
the glass temperature when cleaning
and if children are able to reach the
heated surface. The glass may be hot.
Never use an abrasive detergent to
clean the surface of the windows.
Do not use scrapers or sharp items
that might scratch the windows.
Spray the detergent on the cloth to be
used for cleaning the rear view mirror.
Do not spray the detergent directly on
the glass.
Cleaning the window with hot water
could cause the removal of any labels.
WINDSCREEN
WIPER/REAR WINDOW
WIPER
Raising the windscreen wipers
If you need to lift the windscreen wiper
blades (e.g. in case of snow or when
they need to be replaced), you need to
activate the "Service Position" function
(see paragraph "Windscreen/Rear
window wiper" in the "Knowing your
car" chapter).
To lower the blades, set the ignition
device to MAR-ON.
IMPORTANT Place the blades back
in contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper again
and/or setting the ignition device to
MAR-ON.
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press button (A)
fig. 180 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
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