Fiat 500X2017, User Manual

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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar C Series
Manual & Dual Dry Clutch Transmission
Fluid
.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Auto-
matic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent
.
Failure to use the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance of your
transmission
.
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – If Equipped We recommended you use Mopar Front
Axle/PTU Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-90 (API GL-5)
.
Rear Differential (RDM) – If Equipped We recommended you use Mopar Rear
Axle/RDM Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE
75W-90 (API GL-5)
.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 4 . If
DOT 4 brake fluid is not available, then
DOT 3 is acceptable
.
DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every
2 years regardless of mileage
.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or an applicable
supplement at www
. fiatusa . com/en/owners/manuals for further information .
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system . The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance
.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate in
the instrument cluster
.
This means that service is required for your vehicle
.
Operating
conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow and extremely hot or cold ambient
temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed
. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset . Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km) .
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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