FIAT 500 User Manual

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WARNING

When the engine is hot, take care when
working inside the engine compartment

to avoid burns. Remember that when the engine
is hot, the fan may cut in: danger of injury.
Scarves, ties and other loose clothing might be
pulled by moving parts.

Do not add oil with specifications other
than that already in the engine.

Used engine oil and filter contain harmful
substances for the environment. Contact
a Fiat Dealership to have the oil and

filters changed.They are equipped to dispose of
the used oil and filters respecting nature and the
law.

ENGINE COOLANT

The coolant level must be checked when the engine
is cold and must range between the MIN. and MAX.
marks on the reservoir.
If the level is low, slowly pour into the reservoir filler
neck C (see previous pages) a mixture of 50%
distilled water and 50% PARAFLU

by PETRONAS

LUBRICANTS until the level approaches the MAX.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU

and distilled water

gives freeze protection up to –35°C.
When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh
weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40
mixture of PARAFLU

and distilled water.

PARAFLU

anti-freeze is used in the

engine cooling system. Use the same fluid
as in the cooling system when topping

up. PARAFLU

may not be mixed with any other

types of fluids. If this happens, do not start the
engine and contact a Fiat Dealership.

WARNING

The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the cap with

another genuine one or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir cap when the engine is
hot: you risk scalding yourself.

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GETTINGTO KNOW

YOURCAR

SAFETY

STARTING AND

DRIVING

WARNING LIGHTS

AND MESSAGES

IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX