maintenance FIAT FREEMONT 2014 1.G Owner's Guide

Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should
be avoided. Many of these materials intended for gum
and varnish removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients. These can harm fuel system gasket
and diaphragm materials.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases
is deadly. F

ollow the precautions below
to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
•Do not inhale exhaust gases.They contain car-
bon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which
can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area,
such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running for an extended period.
If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with the
engine running for more than a short period,
adjust the ventilation system to force fresh, out-
side air into the vehicle.
• Guard against carbon monoxide with proper
maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected
every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor-
mal conditions repaired promptly. Until re-
paired, drive with all side windows fully open.
• Keep the liftgate closed when driving your ve-
hicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other poi-
sonous exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS — DIESEL
ENGINE
Use Premium Quality Diesel fuels with a Cetane rating
of 50 or higher, and meeting the EN590 standard are
highly recommended. See your authorized dealer for
further information regarding fuels available in your
area.
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About Your Brakes..................... 133, 234
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ..........134, 135, 269
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............335
Adding Fuel ..............................185
Adding Washer Fluid ........................331
Additives, Fuel ............................359
Airbag .............................. 216, 222
Airbag Deployment ........................223
Airbag Light ....................221, 224, 227, 264
Airbag, Side ....................... 218, 220, 222
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ..........219, 220, 222
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......326
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................327
Air Conditioning Filter ....................85, 328
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................85
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .................71,81
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............327, 328
Air Conditioning System .....................327
Air Pressure, Tires ......................266, 349
Alarm (Security Alarm) ...................15, 269
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............15, 17
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................247
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .................5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............334, 335, 361
Disposal .............................336
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..............134, 135
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..............135, 136, 269
Arming System (Security Alarm) .................15
Auto Down Power Windows ..................123
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................63
Automatic Door Locks ......................115 Automatic Headlights
........................86
Automatic Oil Change Indicator .................27
Automatic Transmission .................. 238, 339
Adding Fluid ...........................340
Autostick .............................245
Fluid and Filter Changes ...................341
Fluid Level Check .......................340
Gear Ranges ...........................241
Autostick ..............................

.245
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................115
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........106
Auxiliary Power Outlet ......................106
Back-Up Lights ............................295
Battery .................................326
Gas Caution ...........................327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) .........13
Location .............................326
Belts, Seat ........................... 188, 226
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................329
Brake Assist System ........................137
Brake Control System, Electronic ...............135
Brake, Parking ............................234
Brakes ..............................133, 337
Brake System ......................... 133, 337
Anti-Lock (ABS) .....................134, 135
Fluid Check ...........................338
Master Cylinder ........................338
Parking ..............................234
Warning Light ..........................268
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................240
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Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..........229
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................89
Bulb Replacement ...................... 291, 292
Bulbs, Light ...........................228, 291
Camera, Rear ............................159
Capacities, Fluid ...........................361
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................185
Oil (Engine) ....................320, 322, 325
Power Steering .........................144
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................336
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................226
CargoAreaCover.........................129
Cargo Area Features ........................126
CargoCompartment .......................126 Light ................................126
Luggage Carrier ........................132
Cargo Load Floor ..........................127
Cargo Management System ...................127
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ..................129
Tri-Fold Load Floor ......................127
Cargo Tie-Downs ..........................128
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ......................127
Cellular Phone ............................184
Chains, Tire .............................357
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............225
Checks, Safety ............................225
Child Restraint ...........................199
Child Safety Locks .........................116
Clean Air Gasoline .........................359
Cleaning Wheels ..............................344 Windshield Wiper Blades
..................330
Coin Holder .............................102
Cold Weather Operation ....................231
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ...............184
Compact Spare Tire ........................353
Computer, Trip/Travel ........................28
Connector UCI ............................... .183
Universal Consumer Int

erface (UCI) ...........183
Conserving Fuel ............................27
Console, Floor ...........................102
Console, Overhead .........................98
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............336
Cooling System ...........................333
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................335
Coolant Capacity .......................361
Coolant Level ......................334, 336
Diesel Engine ..........................333
Disposal of Used Coolant ..................336
Drain, Flush, and Refill ....................334
Inspection ............................336
Points to Remember .....................337
Pressure Cap ..........................336
Radiator Cap ..........................336
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .334, 335, 361, 362
Temperature Gauge .......................8
Corrosion Protection .......................343
Cupholders ..............................109
Data Recorder, Event .......................224
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ...............90
Defroster, Rear Window ......................96
Defroster, Windshield ....................78, 227
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Exterior Folding Mirrors......................65
Exterior Lighting ...........................86
Exterior Lights ............................228
Fabric Care ..............................345
Filler Location Fuel .........................185
Filters Air Cleaner ...........................326
Air Conditioning .....................85, 328
Engine Oil ............................362
Engine Oil Disposal ......................326
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................101
Turn Signal ......................88, 228, 265
Flash-To-Pass .............................89
Flooded Engine Starting ......................231
Floor Console ............................102
Fluid Capacities ...........................361
Fluid Leaks ..............................228
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ...................340
Brake ...............................338
Cooling System .........................334
Engine Oil ............................324
Power Steering .........................144
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .............362
Fog Lights ......................87, 265, 293, 294
Fog Light Service .......................293, 294
Fog Lights, Rear ........................269, 294
Folding Rear Seat ........................54, 58
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ......................304
Fuel ................................ 358, 360
Adding ..............................185 Additives
.............................359
Conserving ............................27
Diesel ............................360, 362
Ethanol ..............................358
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................185
Gasoline ............................ .358
Gauge .................................7
Light .................................23
Oct

ane Rating ......................358, 362
Requirements ..........................358
SaverMode ............................27
Specifications ..........................362
Tank Capacity ..........................361
Fueling .................................185
Fuel Optimizer ............................27
Fuel Saver ................................27
Fuel System Caution ........................185
Fuses ..................................298
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................143, 185
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) .......................7
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................359
Gasoline (Fuel) ...........................358
Conserving ............................27
Gauges Coolant Temperature ......................8
Fuel ..................................7
Speedometer ............................7
Tachometer .............................7
Gear Ranges .............................241
Gear Select Lever Override ...................303
General Information ...................12, 15, 152
General Maintenance .......................323
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Locks..................................113
Automatic Door ........................115
Auto Unlock ..........................115
Child Protection ........................116
Door ...............................113
PowerDoor ...........................114
Steering Wheel ..........................19
Low Tire Pressure System ....................145
Lubrication, Body ..........................329
LuggageRack(RoofRack)....................132
LugNuts ...............................273
Maintenance Free Battery ....................326
Maintenance, General .......................323
Maintenance Procedures .....................323
Maintenance Schedule .......................311
Maintenance, Sunroof .......................113
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .........264
Manual Transaxle ..........................342
Fluid Level Check .......................342
Lubricant Selection ......................342
Manual Transmission ........................237
Frequency of Fluid Change .................342
Lubricant Selection ......................342
Map/Reading Lights ..........................90
Marker Lights, Side .........................292
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................338
Methanol ...............................358
Methanol Fuel ............................358
Mini-Trip Computer .........................28
Mirrors..............................63, 100 Automatic Dimming ......................63
Electric Powered .........................64 Electric Remote
.........................64
Exterior Folding .........................65
Heated ...............................65
Outside ...............................64
Rearview ..............................63
Vanity ................................65
Mode Fuel Saver .............................27
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle .................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................145
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................88
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ..........159, 160
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................229
Occupant Restraints .................187, 220, 223
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ........218, 219, 220,222
Oct
ane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............358, 362
Odometer ..............................266
Oil Change Indicator .....................27,266
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .................27, 266
Oil, Engine ...........................324, 362
Capacity .............................361
Change Interval ......................27, 325
Checking .............................324
Dipstick ..............................324
Disposal .............................326
Filter ................................362
Filter Disposal .........................326
Recommendation .......................361
Viscosity .......................... 325, 361
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................143
Operating Precautions ......................143
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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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