Fiat 500x, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper
blade
Proceed as follows:
widen the two tabs as shown by the
arrows and rotate cover (A) fig. 181
outwards;
unscrew the nut B and remove the
arm (C) from the central pin;
correctly align the new arm;
fully tighten nut (B) then replace
cover (A).
181
F1B0303C
IMPORTANT Do not operate the rear
window wiper with the blade lifted from
the rear window.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed.
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine compartment” in
this chapter). Then check that the
nozzle holes are not clogged; use a
needle to unblock them if necessary.
IMPORTANT In versions with sunroof,
make sure that the roof is closed
before operating the windscreen
washer nozzles.
Rear window washer
The rear window washer jet has only
one position. The jet nozzle is located
at the side of the third brake light.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
183) 184)
93)
Adequate maintenance of the
engine exhaust system represents
the best protection against leaks of
carbon monoxide into the passenger
compartment.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
94)
Use only transmission oil with the same
specifications as those indicated in
the "Fluids and lubricants" table (see
"Technical specifications" chapter).
WARNING
182) The air intake system (air cleaner,
rubber hoses, etc.) can be a protection in
the case of blowbacks from the engine.
DO NOT REMOVE this system unless you
need to carry out repair or maintenance.
Before starting the engine, ensure that
the system has not been removed: failure
to observe this precaution may result in
serious injury.
183) Exhaust emissions are very
dangerous, and may be lethal. They
contain carbon monoxide, a colourless,
odourless gas which can cause fainting
and poisoning if inhaled.
184) The exhaust system may reach high
temperatures and may cause a fire if the
car is parked on flammable material.
Dry grass or leaves can also catch fire if
they come into contact with the exhaust
system. Do not park or use the car in a
place in which the exhaust system might
come into contact with flammable material.
IMPORTANT
87) It is recommended to have the car
serviced by a Fiat Dealership. When
carrying out normal periodic operations
and small servicing interventions personally
on the vehicle, it is recommended to use
suitable equipment, genuine spare parts
and the necessary fluids. Do not carry out