tow FIAT FREEMONT 2015 1.G Service Manual

NOTE:
• For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install acenter cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires — General Information” in
“Technical Specifications” for additional warnings,
cautions, and information about the spare tire, its
use, and operation.
7. Install the wheel nuts with the cone-shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel
nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off t

he jack, do not tighten the wheel
nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in per-
sonal injury.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw coun- terclockwise with the jack handle. 9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. Refer to “Torque
Specifications” in this section for proper lug nut
torque. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your autho-
rized dealer or service station.
10. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Do
not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire
stowage location. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
12. To stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive nut.
Rotate the jack-handle assembly clockwise until
you hear the winch mechanism click three times. It
cannot be over tightened.
13. Stow the jack-handle and jack. Remove the wheel blocks from the vehicle and release the park brake.
14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the tire pressure as required.
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ROAD TIRE INSTALLATION
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheelswith wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the
mounting studs which are on each side of the valve
stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off t

he jack, do not tighten the lug nuts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal injury.
(fig. 180)
3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,
snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not
use a hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off t

he jack, do not tighten the lug nuts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal injury.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
(fig. 180)
Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud
3 — Wheel Lug Nut
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6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on thewrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. For the correct
lug nut torque refer to Torque Specifications in this
section. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your autho-
rized dealer or service station.
7. After 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off t

he jack, do not tighten the lug nuts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. For proper lug
nut torque refer to Torque Specifications in this
secton. If in doubt about the correct tightness, have
them checked with a torque wrench by your autho-
rized dealer or service station.
5. After 40 km check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
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TIRE SERVICE KIT (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Small punctures up to 6 mm in the tire tread can be
sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g.,
screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
Tire Service Kit can be used in outside temperatures
down to approximately -20°C.
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 160 km with a maximum
speed of 88 km/hr.
TIRE SERVICE KIT STORAGE
The Tire Service Kit is stowed underneath a cover in
the rear storage bin in the cargo area.TIRE SERVICE KIT COMPONENTS AND
OPERATION(fig. 181)
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
Your Tire Service Kit is equipped with the following
symbols to indicate the air or sealant mode.
(fig. 181)
Tire Service Kit Components
1 — Sealant Bottle 5 — Mode Select Knob
2 — Deflation Button 6 — Sealant Hose (Clear)
3 — Pressure Gauge 7 — Air Pump Hose (Black)
4 — Power Button 8 — Power Plug (located on bottom side of Tire Service Kit)
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• When the Tire Service Kit sealant is in a liquid form,clean water, and a damp cloth will remove the mate-
rial from the vehicle or tire and wheel components.
Once the sealant dries, it can easily be peeled off and
properly discarded.
• For optimum performance, make sure the valve stem on the wheel is free of debris before connecting the
Tire Service Kit.
• You can use the Tire Service Kit air pump to inflate bicycle tires. The kit also comes with two needles,
located in the Accessory Storage Compartment (on
the bottom of the air pump) for inflating sport balls,
rafts, or similar inflatable items. However, use only
the Air Pump Hose (7) and make sure the Mode
Select Knob (5) is in the Air Mode when inflating
such items to avoid injecting sealant into them. The
Tire Service Kit Sealant is only intended to seal
punctures less than 6 mm diameter in the tread of
your vehicle.
• Do not lift or carry the Tire Service Kit by the hoses.WARNING!
• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the
si de

of the vehicle closest to traffic . Pull
far enough off the road to avoid the danger of
being hit when using the Tire Service Kit .
• Do not use Tire Service Kit or drive the vehicle
under the following circumstances:
– If the puncture in the tire tread is approxi-
mately 6 mm or larger.
– If the tire has any sidewall damage.
– If the tire has any damage from driving with
extremely low tire pressure.
– If the tire has any damage from driving on a
flat tire.
– If the wheel has any damage.
– If you are unsure of the condition of the tire or
the wheel.
• KeepTire Service Kit away from open flames or
heat source.
• A loose Tire Service Kit thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the occu-
pants of the vehicle. Always stow the Tire Service
Kit in the place provided. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around
you.
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LICENSE PLATE LAMP
1. Push the small locking tab sticking out of the end ofthe lens toward the side of the vehicle and hold it in
that position.
2. Insert a small flat-blade tool between the end of the lens with the locking tab and the surrounding hous-
ing and then pivot the tool to separate the lens from
the housing.
3. Hold the lens with one hand and rotate the bulb's electrical connector ¼ turn counterclockwise with
the other hand and then separate the bulb and
connector assembly from the lens.
4. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb.
5. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the lens and rotate the connector ¼ turn clockwise to
lock it in place.
6. Insert the end of the lens without the locking tab into the housing on the liftgate and then push the
opposite end of the lens into the housing, making
sure it locks in the housing.FUSES
WARNING!
• When replacing a blown fuse, always
use an

appropriate replacement fuse
with the same amp rating as the original fuse.
Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher
amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with
metal wires or any other material. Failure to use
proper fuses may result in serious personal in-
jury, fire and/or property damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the
ignition is off and that all the other services are
switched off and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an
authorized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems
(air bag system, braking system), power unit sys-
tems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering
system blows, contact an authorized dealer.
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
F119 10 Amp RedSteering Column Control Module
F120 10 Amp RedAll Wheel Drive – For Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F121 15 Amp BlueWireless Ignition Node
F122 25 Amp ClearDriver Door Module
F123 25 Amp ClearPassenger Door Module
F124 10 Amp RedMirrors
F125 10 Amp RedSteering Column Control Module
F126 10 Amp RedAudio Amplifier
F127 20 Amp YellowTrailer Tow – For Versions/Markets, Where
Provided
F128 15 Amp BlueRadio
F129 15 Amp BlueVideo/DVD – For Versions/Markets, Where
Provided
F130 15 Amp BlueClimate Control/Instrument Panel
F131 10 Amp RedPassenger Assistance/Hands Free System –
For Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F132 10 Amp RedTire Pressure Module
F133 10 Amp RedSpare
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forc es

generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause damage, or even failure, of the
axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster
than 48 km/h or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
TOW EYE USAGE
Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be
used to tow a disabled vehicle.
When using a tow eye be sure to follow the “Tow Eye
Usage Precautions” and the “Towing A Disabled Ve-
hicle” instructions in this section.
(fig. 193)
(fig. 193)
To w E y e
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Tow Eye Usage Precautions
NOTE:
• Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated andsecure in the mounting receptacle.
• The tow eye is recommended for use with an ap- proved tow bar and or rope.
• Do not use the tow eye to pull the vehicle onto a flatbed truck.
• Do not use the tow eye to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in this section for
further information.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow e

yes.
• Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains may
break, causing serious injury or death.
• Donotuseatowstrapwithatoweye.Tow
straps may break or become disengaged, causing
serious injury or death.
• Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may
cause components to break resulting in serious
injury or death.
(fig. 194)
• The tow eye must be used exclusively
for roadside assistance operations. Only
use the tow eye with an appropriate
device in accordance with the highway code (a
rigid bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a shor t
distance to the nearest service location.
• Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles.
• In compliance with the above conditions, tow-
ing with a tow eye must take place with two
vehicles (one towing, the other towed) aligned as
much as possible along the same center line.
Damage to your vehicle may occur if these guide-
lines are not followed.
(fig. 194)
Tow Eye Warning Label
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FRONT TOW EYE INSTALLATION
The front tow eye receptacle is located behind a door,
located on the right front bumper fascia. To install the
tow eye, open the door using the vehicle key or a small
screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into the recep-
tacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the eye
and tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire Changing” for
further information. The tow eye must be fully seated
to the attaching bracket through the lower front fascia
as shown. If the tow eye is not fully seated to the
attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
(fig. 195)
REAR TOW EYE INSTALLATION
The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a door,
located on the left rear bumper fascia.
To install the tow eye, open the door using the vehicle
key or a small screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into
the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the eye
and tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire Changing” for
further information. The tow eye must be fully seated
to the attaching bracket through the lower rear fascia
as shown. If the tow eye is not fully seated to the
attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
(fig. 196)
(fig. 195)Front Tow Eye Installed(fig. 196) Rear Tow Eye Installed
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