dashboard FIAT FREEMONT 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

Thousands of kilometers30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge. • • • • • •
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic socket). • • • • • •
Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt. • •
Replace auxiliary drive belts. •
Check timing belt conditions. • •
Replace the timing belt (*). •
Replace fuel filter (Or at least change every 24 months). • • •
Replace air filter cartridge (Or at least change every 24 months). • • •
Change engine oil and oil cartridge (**) (***).
Change brake fluid. • • •
Change pollen filter. • • • • • •
* Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every 4 years for particularly demand-
ing use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
** If the car is used for less than 10 000 km per year, it
is necessary to replace engine oil and cartridge every
12 months. *** The actual interval for replacement of engine oil
and cartridge depends by vehicle usage conditions and
is shown through a gauge or a message (if available) on
the dashboard or at least every 24 months.
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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