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Servicing and Care -> Checking Levels for Your Fiat 500 C 2 Door Second Generation (2021-2025)

CHECKING LEVELS  
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0.9 TwinAir 85 HP version  
F0S0395  
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A. Engine coolant – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Brake fluid – D. Battery – E. Engine oil dipstick – F. Windscreen washer fluid  
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1.2 8V versions  
F0S0396  
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A. Engine coolant – B. Engine oil cap/filler – C. Brake fluid – D. Battery – E. Engine oil dipstick – F. Windscreen washer fluid  
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ENGINE OIL  
When the car is new, the engine needs  
to be run in; therefore the engine oil  
consumption can only be considered  
stabilised after the first 5000 - 6000  
km.  
WINDSCREEN/REAR  
WINDOW WASHER FLUID  
Check the oil level a few minutes (about  
5) after the engine has stopped, with  
the vehicle parked on level ground.  
NOTE The dipstick is integrated in the  
engine oil cap on 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP  
versions.  
For 1.2 8V versions: pull out the  
engine oil dipstick B, clean it with a  
cloth that does not leave any trace and  
reinsert it..  
For 0.9 TwinAir 85 HP version: The  
engine oil dipstick A is integral with plug  
A. Loosen the plug, clean the dipstick  
with a cloth that does not leave traces,  
reinsert the dipstick and re-tighten  
the plug.  
Extract the engine oil dipstick again and  
check that the level is between the  
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.  
If the oil level is near or under the MIN  
line, add oil through the filler A until  
it reaches the MAX line.  
Check fluid level through the reservoir.  
If the level is too low, lift the plug D (see  
previous pages) and add the fluid as  
described in the chapter "Technical  
Specifications".  
IMPORTANT The oil consumption  
depends on driving style and the  
conditions under which the car is used.  
After topping up, close cap D, making  
sure it is correctly locked.  
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IMPORTANT After adding or changing  
the oil, let the engine turn over for a few  
seconds and wait a few minutes after  
turning it off before you check the level.  
BRAKE FLUID  
Check that the fluid is at the maximum  
level (the fluid level in the reservoir  
must not exceed the MAX mark).  
If the fluid level in the tank is too low,  
undo reservoir cap E (see previous  
pages) and add the fluid as described  
in the "Technical Specifications"  
section.  
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3)  
ENGINE COOLING  
SYSTEM FLUID  
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 too low, undo the reservoir  
plug C (see previous pages) and add  
the fluid as described in the chapter  
"Technical Specifications".  
NOTE Carefully clean the plug of the  
reservoir E and the surrounding surface.  
Take great care to ensure that  
impurities do not enter the reservoir  
when the cap is opened.  
The range between the MIN. and MAX.  
marks corresponds to about 1 litre of  
oil.  
The oil level must never exceed the  
MAX mark.  
Always use a funnel with a built-in filter  
with a mesh of 0.12 mm or less.  
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Engine oil consumption  
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The maximum engine oil consumption  
is usually 400 grams every 1000 km.  
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176) The cooling system is pressurised. If  
necessary, only replace the plug with  
another original or the operation of the  
system may be adversely affected. Do not  
remove the reservoir plug when the engine  
is hot: you risk scalding yourself.  
61) Do not add oil with specifications other  
than those of the oil already existing in  
the engine.  
62) PARAFLUUP anti-freeze is used in the  
engine cooling system. Use the same fluid  
as in the cooling system when topping  
up. PARAFLUUP cannot be mixed with any  
other type of fluid. If this occurs, do not  
start the engine and contact your Fiat  
Dealership immediately.  
IMPORTANT Brake fluid is hygroscopic  
(i.e. it absorbs moisture). For this  
reason, if the car is mainly used in areas  
with a high degree of atmospheric  
humidity, the fluid must be replaced at  
more frequent intervals than specified in  
the "Scheduled Servicing Plan".  
177) Do not travel with the windscreen  
washer fluid reservoir empty: the  
windscreen washer is essential for  
improving visibility. Some commercial  
windscreen washer additives are  
flammable. The engine compartment  
contains hot components which may set it  
on fire.  
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63) Prevent brake fluid, which is highly  
corrosive, from coming into contact with  
painted parts. Should it happen,  
immediately wash with water.  
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DUALOGIC GEARBOX  
HYDRAULIC ACTIVATION  
SYSTEM OIL  
178) Brake fluid is poisonous and highly  
corrosive. In the event of accidental  
contact, immediately wash the affected  
parts with water and mild soap. Then rinse  
thoroughly. Call a doctor immediately if  
swallowed.  
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WARNING  
The fluid level should only be checked  
at a Fiat Dealership.  
3) Used engine oil and oil filters contain  
substances which are harmful to the  
environment. To change the oil and filters,  
we advise you to contact a Fiat Dealership.  
179) The  
symbol on the reservoir  
identifies synthetic brake fluids,  
distinguishing them from the mineral type.  
Use of mineral type fluids will damage  
the special rubber seals of the braking  
system beyond repair.  
WARNING  
4) Used transmission fluid contains  
substances that are harmful to the  
environment. It is advisable to have the oil  
changed by a Fiat Dealership where it  
will be disposed of respecting the  
environment and according to legal  
requirements.  
174) Never smoke while working in the  
engine compartment: gas and inflammable  
vapours may be present, with the risk of  
fire.  
WARNING  
175) Be very careful when working in the  
engine compartment when the engine  
is hot: you may get burned. Remember  
that the fan may start up if the engine  
is hot: this could injure you. Scarves, ties  
and other loose clothing might be pulled by  
moving parts.  
59) When topping up, take care not to mix  
up the various types of fluids: they are  
not compatible with each other and could  
seriously damage the car.  
60) The use of products with specifications  
other than those indicated above could  
cause damage to the engine not covered  
by the warranty.  
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