FIAT FREEMONT 2014 1.G Owners Manual

Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................64
Overhead Console ..........................98
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ...............4
Paint Care ...............................343
Parking Brake ............................234
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) ........57
Passing Light ..............................89
Pets...................................225
Power Brakes ...............................133
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................300
Door Locks ...........................114
Mirrors ...............................64
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........106
Seats ................................45
Steering ..............................144
Sunroof ..............................111
Transfer Unit ..........................342
Windows .............................122
Power Transfer Unit ........................342
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................198
Preparation for Jacking ......................275
Pretensioners Seat Belts .............................192
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ....12
Radial Ply Tires ...........................351
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ............336
Radio Operation ..........................184
Radio Remote Controls ......................161
Radio (Sound Systems) ......................161 Rear Air Conditioning
.....................71, 81
Rear Axle (Differential) ......................342
RearCamera.............................159
Rear Cupholder ...........................109
Rear Drive Assembly .......................342
Rear Fog Lights ...........................269
RearLiftgate.............................125
Rear Park Assist System .....................153
Rear Seat, Folding ........................54,58
RearviewMirrors...........................63
Rear Window Defroster ......................96
Rear Window Features .......................94
Rear Wiper/Washer .........................94
Reclining Front Seats ........................49
Reclining R ear

Seats .......................56, 58
Recorder, Event Data .......................224
Recreational Towing ........................261
Refrigerant ..............................328
Release, Hood ............................131
Reminder, Lights On .........................87
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................198
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...................12
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........161
Repeater Lights, Side ........................295
Replacement Bulbs .........................291
Replacement Keys ..........................11
Replacement Tires .........................356
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ..............27, 266
Restraint, Head ............................50
Restraints, Child ..........................199
Restraints, Occupant .......................187
Retractable Cargo Area Cover .................129
Reverse Lights ............................295
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Rocking Vehicle When Stuck..................304
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................132
Rotation, Tires ............................347
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................226
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................228
Safety, Exhaust Gas .....................125, 226
Safety Tips ..............................225
Schedule, Maintenance ......................311
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................346
Seat Belt Reminder .........................198
Seat Belts ........................ 187, 188, 226
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........191
And Pregnant Women ....................198
Child Restraint .........................199
Front Seat .........................188, 189
Inspection ............................226
Operating Instructions ....................189
Pretensioners ..........................192
Rear Seat .............................188
Reminder .............................267
Untwisting Procedure ....................192
Seats ...................................45
Adjustment ............................45
Easy Entry .............................57
Heated ...............................46
Height Adjustment .....................45, 50
Power ................................45
Rear Folding .........................54, 58
Reclining ..............................49
Reclining Rear ........................56, 58
Seatback Release ....................50, 54, 58
Tilting ................................45 Security Alarm
.........................15, 269
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........334, 335, 362
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................11
Sentry Key Programming ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement ......................11
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) ....264
Shift Lever Override ........................303
Shoulder Belts ............................188
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................191
Side Airbag ..............................22

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Side Repeater Lights ........................295
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................64
Signals, Turn ....................88, 228, 265, 295
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................357
SnowTires..............................352
Sound Systems ............................161
Sound Systems (Radio) ......................161
Spare Tire ........................275, 353, 354
Spark Plugs ..............................362
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .........................362
Oil .................................362
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................96
Speedometer ..............................7
Starting ................................229
Cold Weather .........................231
Engine Fails to Start ......................231
Starting and Operating ......................229
Starting Procedures ........................229
Steering Column Controls ........................88
Column Lock ...........................60
Power ...............................144
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Tilt Column............................60
Wheel, Heated ..........................61
Wheel Lock ............................19
Wheel, Tilt ............................60
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ................161
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .161
Storage .................................347
Storage, Vehicle ............................84
Stuck, Freeing ............................304
Sunglasses Storage ..........................99
SunRoof................................111
Sunroof Maintenance .......................113
Sun Visor Extension .........................65
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...........216
Sway Control, Trailer .......................142
System, Navigation (Uconnect® gps) .............160
Tachometer ...............................7
Taillights ................................295
Telescoping Steering Column ...................60
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ...............8
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .....................128
Tilt Steering Column ........................60
Time Delay, Headlight ........................87
TIREFIT ................................284
Tires...............................228, 349 Aging (Life of Tires) ......................355
Air Pressure ...........................349
Chains ...............................357
Compact Spare .........................353
General Information .....................349
High Speed ............................350
Inflation Pressures .......................349 LifeofTires ...........................355
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
.............145
Radial ...............................351
Replacement ..........................356
Rotation .............................347
Safety ...............................349
SnowTires ............................352
Spare Tire ............................275
Spinning ..............................354
Trailer Towing .........................255
Tread Wear Indicators ....................355
Tongue W eight/T

railer Weight .................253
ToOpenHood ...........................131
Towing.................................250 Disabled Vehicle ........................308
Guide ...............................253
Recreational ...........................261
Weight ..............................253
TowingEyes .............................306
Traction ............................. 247, 248
Traction Control ..........................137
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...................142
Trailer Towing ............................250
Cooling System Tips .....................260
Hitches ..............................260
Minimum Requirements ...................254
Tips ................................259
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................253
Wiring ..............................256
Trailer Towing Guide .......................253
Trailer Weight ............................253
Transaxle Manual ..............................342
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TransmissionAutomatic .........................238, 339
Filter ................................341
Fluid .............................341, 342
Manual ..............................237
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .13
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) .....12
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..........12
Transporting Pets ..........................225
Tread Wear Indicators .......................355
TripOdometer ...........................266
Turn Signals ........................88, 265, 295
UCI Connector ...........................183
Underhood Fuses ..........................300
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .....183
Unleaded Gasoline .........................358
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................192
Upholstery Care ..........................345
Vanity Mirrors .............................65
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............348
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ............15
Vehicle Storage .........................84, 347
Viscosity, Engine Oil ........................325 Warning Flasher, Hazard
.....................101
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) .....264
Washer Adding Fluid ...........................331
Washers, Headlight .........................94
Washers, Windshield ..................91,93,331
Wa te r Driving Through ........................248
Wheel and Wheel Trim ......................344
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ..................344
Wind Buffeting ........................ 112, 124
Window Fogging ...........................84
Windows...............................122 Power ...............................122
Windshield Defroster .......................227
Windshield Washers ......................91, 93
Fluid ................................331
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................330
Windshield Wipers .........................91
Wiper Blade R

eplacement ....................330
Wiper,Delay..............................92
Wiper,Rear ..............................94
Wipers, Intermittent ........................92
WreckerTowing ..........................308
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