spark plugs FIAT FREEMONT 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

Thousands Of Kilometers24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s. 
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check the parking brake lever stroke and adjust it, if
necessary. 
  
Check engine management system operation (via
diagnostic socket).        
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (*). 
Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine).   
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). 
Replace air filter cartridge.   
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**).
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid (for
versions/markets, where provided). 

Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid (for
versions/markets, where provided). 

(**) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every 12 months.
NOTE: Flush and replace the engine coolant 240,000 km or 10 Years.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
ENGINEComponentFluids and Lubricants Specs (Genuine Parts)
Engine Coolant* Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based on inhibited monoethyl
glycol with organic formula. Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 speci-
fications, FIAT Classification 9.55523 (PARAFLU UP Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01. Cooling circuit usage percentage: 50% water 50%
PARAFLU UP **)
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-20 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535-CR1, API SN, ILSAC GF-5 (SELENIA K POWER, Contractual Techni-
cal Reference N° F102.F11)
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535, API SN, ILSAC GF-5 (SELENIA K POWER, Contractual Technical
Reference N° F042.F11)
Engine Oil – 2.0L Diesel Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535–S1 (SELENIA WR P.E., Contractual Technical Reference N°
F510.D07)
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine ZFR5F-11 (Gap 1.1 mm)
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 1.1 mm)
Fuel Selection – 2.4L And 3.6L Engine 91 Octane or higher
Fuel Selection – 2.0L Diesel Engine 50 Cetane or higher (Less than 15 ppm Sulfur)
Diesel Fuel Additive – 2.0L Diesel
Engine Additive for diesel with antifreeze and protective action for diesel engines.
(TUTELA DIESEL ART, Contractual Technical Reference N° F601.L06. To be
mixed with the diesel fuel: 25 cc per 10 litres).
* IMPORTANT: Do not top up or mix with fluids with different specifications.
** For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60% PARAFLU UPand 40% demineralized water is
recommended.
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Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Reverse Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Rotation, Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 199
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166, 167, 199Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . .170
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177, 180, 183
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Child Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 48
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52, 57
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Reclining Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 57
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 52, 57
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 244
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . .304, 305, 328
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .239
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Side Repeater Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 201, 240, 268
Snow Chains (Tire Chains). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248, 319, 320
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
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