Fiat 500 Abarth (2016 year). Instruction — part 25

REPLACEMENT BULBS

Interior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Overhead Lamp

C5W

Courtesy Lamp

W5W

Exterior Bulbs

Bulb Number

Front Low and High Beam Headlamp

HIR2LL

Front Parking/Daytime Running Lamps

W21/5W

Front Fog Lamps

H11LL

Front Side Marker Lamps

W3W

Front Turn Signal Lamps

WY21W

Side Direction Lamps

WY5W

Rear Turn Signal Lamps

PY21W

Rear Side Marker Lamps

W3W

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Bulb Number

Rear Tail and Stop Lamps

P21/5W

Rear Backup Lamps

W16W

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp

W5W

License Plate Lamps

LED (See Authorized dealer)

NOTE:

Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that can be purchased from your authorized dealer.

If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized dealer or refer to the applicable Service Instruction.

BULB REPLACEMENT

NOTE:

Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-

spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.

Headlamps Low Beam And High Beam

1. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the headlamp

housing.

2. Rotate the bulb counter-clockwise.

3. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.

4. Install the bulb and rotate clockwise to lock in place.

5. Reinstall the plastic cap.

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Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running
Lamps

1. Turn the steering wheel completely to the left or right.

2. Open the wheel housing access door.

3. Remove the plastic cap from the back of the lamp

housing.

4. Rotate bulb/socket counter-clockwise.

5. Remove the bulb and replace as needed.

6. Install the bulb into socket, and rotate bulb/socket

clockwise into lamp locking it in place.

7. Reinstall the plastic cap.

Front Fog Lamps

To replace the front fog lights, see your authorized dealer.

Front/Rear Side Marker Lamps

1. Remove portion of the wheel liner to allow hand

access to side marker lamp.

2. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise, and remove

the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.

Wheel Housing Access Door

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3. Pull the bulb from the socket and insert the replace-

ment bulb.

4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,

and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.

5. Reinstall the wheel liner.

Rear Tail, Stop, Backup And Turn Signal Lamps

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two screws and remove the tail lamp

assembly.

Tail Lamp Assembly Screws

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3. Remove four screws and separate the backplate from

the lamp housing.

4. Remove the tail, stop, or turn signal bulbs by pushing

them slightly and turning counter-clockwise.

5. Remove the backup lamp bulb by pulling straight out.

6. Replace lamps as required and reinstall lamp.

Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)

1. Remove the two guard caps and the two fastening

screws.

2. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp assembly.

3. Disconnect the electric connector.

4. Press the retaining device and open the bulb holder.

5. Remove the snap-fitted bulb to be replaced and re-

place it.

6. Close the back cap locking it properly.

7. Reinstall the two fastening screws and reinstall the

guard caps.

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FLUID CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel (Approximate)

10.5 Gallons

40 Liters

Engine Oil with Filter
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine

4 Quarts

3.8 Liters

Cooling System
1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) — with Instruction Transmission

4.6 Quarts

4.4 Liters

1.4 Liter Turbo Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) — with Automatic Transmis-
sion

5.8 Quarts

5.5 Liters

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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard MS-90032.

Engine Oil

We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-40 Full Synthetic Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-12991. Refer
to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.

Engine Oil Filter

We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.

Spark Plugs

We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.

Fuel Selection

91 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.

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CAUTION!

• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than

specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.

• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine

coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional

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CAUTION! (Continued)

rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.

• This vehicle has not been designed for use with

propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.

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Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part

Instruction Transmission – If Equipped

We recommend you use MOPAR C635 DDCT/MTX
Transmission Fluid.

Automatic Transmission – If Equipped

Use only MOPAR AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission.

Brake Master Cylinder

We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703
should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.

Convertible Top Rails – If Equipped

We recommend you use Berulub FR 43.

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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. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” 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).

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other

than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.

Severe Duty All Models

Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.

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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:

Check engine oil level.

Check windshield washer fluid level.

Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage.

Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder as needed.

Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

Required Maintenance Intervals

Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for required maintenance.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

Change oil and filter.
Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator sys-
tem turns on.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and
park brake.
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road
conditions.

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Maintenance Chart

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

1

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

1

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints.

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals,
and replace if necessary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect brake linings, replace if needed.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect parking brake function, adjust as neces-
sary.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Additional Maintenance

Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Clean and lube sun roof tracks.

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

1

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

1

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Replace engine air filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Replace the spark plugs. **

X

X

X

X

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes
first.

X

X

Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

X

Replace the timing belt.

X

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.

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WARNING!

• You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.

• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-

hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.

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CONTENTS

䡵 SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR

YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404

▫ Prepare For The Appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . .404
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . .404

䡵 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404

▫ FIAT Customer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405
▫ FIAT Canada Customer Center . . . . . . . . . . . .405
▫ Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech

Impaired (TDD/TTY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405

▫ Service Contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406

䡵 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .407
䡵 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . . . . . . . . . . . .407

▫ In The 50 United States And

Washington, D.C.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407

▫ In Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408

䡵 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . .408
䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM

TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409

▫ Treadwear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410
▫ Temperature Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410

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YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment

If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.

Prepare A List

Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.

Be Reasonable With Requests

If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE

The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.

Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the

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