FIAT FREEMONT 2016 1.G Owners Manual

Requirements......................... .379
Saver Mode ............................29
Specifications . . . . . .................... .385
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . ...............384
Fuel, Flexible . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................381
Fueling . . . . . . . . ........................ .190
Fuel Optimizer ............................29
Fuel Saver ................................29
Fuel System Caution . ...................... .191
Fuses . ................................ .307
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .................... .190
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) .......................7
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .380
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .379
Conserving ............................29
Gauges Coolant Temperature . .....................8
Fuel . . ................................7
Speedometer ............................7
Tachometer .............................7
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............249
Gear Select Lever Override . . . . . . . ............313
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........12, 158
General Maintenance ...................... .335
Glass Cleaning . . ......................... .358
Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . .............259
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating . . . . . . . ...........258
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. .257
Hazard Warning Flasher . ................... .107Headlights
Automatic .............................92
Bulb Replacement ...................... .301
Cleaning ............................ .357
Delay ................................93
High Beam ........................... .301
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ............95
Leveling ...............................92
Lights On Reminder ......................94
On With Wipers .................... .93, 100
Passing ...............................95
Switch ................................92
Time Dela y............................

93
Washers ............................ .100
Headlight Washers ........................ .100
Head Restraints ............................54
Heated Mirrors ............................69
Heated Seats ..............................50
High Beam Indicator ....................... .274
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .......95
Hill Start Assist .......................... .147
Holder, Coin ............................ .108
Holder, Cup ............................ .115
Hood Release ........................... .136
Ignition Key ..................................8
Illuminated Entry ...........................97
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................11
Inflation Pressure Tires ..................... .275
Information Center, Vehicle ....................20
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................66
Instrument Cluster ........................ .273
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Instrument Panel and Controls..................6
Instrument Panel Cover . . . ..................357
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................358
Interior Appearance Care . . . .................357
Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . ..................308
Interior Lights .............................96
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............98
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............344
Introduction ...............................1
Jacking Instructions . . ...................... .286
Jack Location ........................ .283, 284
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . ...................286
Jump Starting . . . . . . . ..................... .279
Key Fo b Programming Additional Key Fobs ..............14
Programming Additional Transmitters ...........14
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . ...................10
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... .123, 238
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . ..................13
Keyless Go ................................8
Key, Programming . . . . . . . ...................12
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . ..................12
Keys....................................8
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . ...................11
Lane Change and Turn Signals ..................95
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . ...................95
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .194
Latches. ............................... .236
Hood .............................. .136
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .379Leaks, Fluid
............................. .236
Leveling, Headlight ..........................92
LifeofTires..............................376
Liftgate.................................130
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ................101
Light Bulbs .......................... .236, 300
Lights .............................. .92, 236
Airbag ....................... .213, 235, 273
Anti-Lock ........................... .143
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .278
Automatic Headlights .....................92
Back-Up ............................ .305
Brake Assist

Warning .................... .147
Brake Warning ........................ .276
Bulb Replacement ...................... .301
Courtesy/Reading ........................96
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................95
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ......147
Exterior ............................. .236
Fog .......................... .94, 274, 302
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. .107
Headlight Leveling ........................92
Headlights ......................... .92, 301
Headlights On Reminder ...................94
Headlights On With Wipers .............93, 100
Headlight Switch .........................92
High Beam ..................... .95, 274, 301
High Beam Indicator .................... .274
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................95
Illuminated Entry ........................97
Instrument Cluster ................... .92, 273
Intensity Control ........................96
Interior ...............................96
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License . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................307
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . ............94
Low Fuel ............................7,24
LowTire .............................275
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........273
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............96
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............96
Park ............................... .301
Passing ...............................95
Reading ...............................96
RearFog ..........................278, 303
Rear Servicing . ........................ .305
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .305
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .276
Service .......................... .300, 301
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) ......273
Side Marker .......................... .301
Side Repeater . . . ...................... .304
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........151, 275
Traction Control . . . .................... .147
Turn Signal ...............95, 236, 274, 301, 305
Vanity Mirror ...........................69
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......273
Load Floor, Cargo ........................ .132
Loading Vehicle Tires ................................366
Locks . ................................ .119
Automatic Door . . . . . . . .................121
Auto Unlock ......................... .121
Child Protection . . . . . . ..................121
Door .............................. .119
Power Door . . . . . . . . . ..................120
Steering Wheel ..........................20 Low Tire Pressure System
................... .151
Lubrication, Body ......................... .341
LuggageRack(RoofRack)................... .137
Lug Nuts .............................. .282
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .338
Maintenance, General ...................... .335
Maintenance Pr

ocedures .................... .335
Maintenance Schedule . . . ................... .321
Maintenance, Sunroof ...................... .119
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .........273
Manual Transaxle ......................... .354
Fluid Level Check ...................... .354
Lubricant Selection ..................... .354
Manual Transmission ....................... .245
Frequency of Fluid Change .................354
Lubricant Selection ..................... .354
Map/Reading Lights ..........................96
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .301
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................... .350
Mini-Trip Computer .........................30
Mirrors............................. .66, 106
Automatic Dimming ......................66
Electric Powered .........................67
Electric Remote .........................67
Exterior Folding .........................68
Heated ...............................69
Outside ...............................66
Rearview ..............................66
Vanity ................................69
Mode Fuel Saver .............................29
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle .................5
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System.................151
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................95
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ..........165, 166
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................237
Occupant Restraints ....................... .192
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............379, 385
Odometer . . . .......................... .275
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . ..............28, 275
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . ..............28, 275
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............336, 385
Capacity . . . . . ....................... .384
Change Interval ..................... .28, 337
Checking ............................ .336
Dipstick . . . . . . . . ..................... .336
Disposal ............................ .338
Filter ............................... .385
Filter Disposal . . . . . ................... .338
Recommendation . . . . . ..................384
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............337, 384
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................149
Operating Precautions . . . . . .................149
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) ...............3
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . ..................66
Overhead Console ........................ .105
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ...............3
Paint Care. . . . . . . . . . . . ...................355
Parking Brake . .......................... .242
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) ........60
Passing Light . . . ...........................95
Pets, Transporting . . . . .................... .233Placard, Tire and Loading Information
............366
Power Brakes .............................. .140
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................310
Door Locks .......................... .120
Mirrors ...............................67
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........112
Seats ................................48
Steering ............................. .150
Sunroof ............................. .117
T

ransfer Unit ......................... .354
Windows ............................ .127
Power Transfer Unit ....................... .354
Preparation for Jacking ..................... .284
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ .199
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ....13
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ............348
Radio Operation ......................... .190
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .167
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .167
Rear Air Conditioning .................... .76, 86
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .354
Rear Camera ............................ .165
Rear Cupholder .......................... .115
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .354
Rear Fog Lights .......................... .278
RearLiftgate............................ .130
Rear Park Assist System .................... .159
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... .57, 62
RearviewMirrors...........................66
Rear Window Defroster .................... .102
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Rear Window Features . . . . . . . ...............101
Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........101
Reclining Front Seats . . . .....................52
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .59, 62
Recorder, Event Data ...................... .215
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . ...............270
Refrigerant . . . .......................... .340
Release, Hood ........................... .136
Reminder, Lights On .........................94
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... .193
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..............14
Programming Additional Transmitters ...........14
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........167
Repeater Lights, Side ....................... .304
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .300
Replacement Keys . . . . ......................12
Replacement Tires ........................ .377
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . ...........28, 275
Restraint, Head . . ..........................54
Restraints, Occupant . . . ................... .192
Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . ...........134
Reverse Lights ........................... .305
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . .............314
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . ................137
Rotation, Tires. . . . ....................... .359
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . ............234
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................236
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . .............131, 234
Safety Information, Tire . . ................... .361
Safety Tips . . . . . ........................ .233
Schedule, Maintenance . .................... .321Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......198
BeltAlert ............................ .193
Energy Management Feature ................199
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................194
Seat Belt Pr

etensioner ................... .199
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .193
Seat Belt System ....................... .192
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .358
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .193
Seat Belts ........................... .193, 234
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ..................198
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........198
Front Seat .................... .193, 194, 196
Inspection ........................... .234
Operating Instructions ................... .196
Pretensioners ......................... .199
Rear Seat ............................ .194
Reminder ............................ .276
Untwisting Procedure ................... .197
Seats ...................................48
Adjustment ............................48
Easy Entry .............................60
Heated ...............................50
Height Adjustment . . .................. .48, 53
Power ................................48
Rear Folding ........................ .57, 62
Reclining ..............................52
Reclining Rear ....................... .59, 62
Seatback Release ................... .53, 57, 62
Tilting ................................48
Security Alarm ........................ .16, 278
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........346, 347, 385
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................11
Sentry Key Programming ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement . . . ...................12
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .273
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . ..................313
Shoulder Belts ........................... .194
Side Repeater Lights . . . . ................... .304
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................66
Signals, Turn ................... .95, 236, 274, 305
Snow Chains (Tire Chains). . ..................378
SnowTires..............................372
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . ...................167
Sound Systems (Radio) . . ................... .167
Spare Tire ....................... .284, 374, 375
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . ...................... .385
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . .................... .385
Oil ................................ .385
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................103
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . ...................7
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................237
Cold Weather . ....................... .239
Engine Fails to Start . . . .................. .239
Starting and Operating ..................... .237
Starting Procedures . . . . ................... .237
Steering Column Controls . . . .....................95
Column Lock . . . . .......................64
Power .............................. .150
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . ..................64
Wheel, Heated . . ........................65
Wheel Lock . . . . ........................20
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . ...................64 Steering Wheel Audio Controls
................167
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .167
Storage ................................ .359
Storage, Vehicle ............................89
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .314
Sunglasses Storage ........................ .106
SunRoof............................... .117
Sunroof Maintenance ...................... .119
Sun Visor Extension .........................6 9
Supplement
al Restraint System - Airbag ...........205
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .149
System, Navigation (Uconnect® gps) .............166
Tachometer ...............................7
Taillights ............................... .305
Telescoping Steering Column ...................64
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ...............8
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .................... .133
Tilt Steering Column ........................64
Time Delay, Headlight ........................93
Tire and Loading Information Placard .............366
Tire Markings ........................... .361
Tires.............................. .236, 369
Aging (Life of Tires) ..................... .376
Air Pressure .......................... .369
Chains .............................. .378
Compact Spare ........................ .374
General Information .................... .369
High Speed ........................... .371
Inflation Pressures ...................... .370
LifeofTires ...........................376
Load Capacity ......................... .366
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) .............151
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Replacement . . ....................... .377
Rotation . . . . . . . . . ................... .359
Safety ........................... .361, 369
Sizes ............................... .362
SnowTires ............................372
Spare Tire ........................... .284
Spinning . . . . . . ....................... .375
Trailer Towing ........................ .264
Tread Wear Indicators ................... .376
Tire Safety Information . .................... .361
Tire Service Kit .......................... .293
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . ............262
To Open Hood .......................... .136
Towing . ............................... .258
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . .................318
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............262
Recreational .......................... .270
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................262
Towing Eyes ............................ .315
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . ............270
Traction . . . . . . ......................... .256
Traction Control ......................... .144
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . ............149
Trailer Towing ........................... .258
Cooling System Tips . . . . .................269
Hitches ............................. .269
Minimum Requirements . . . . ...............263
Tips ............................... .268
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................262
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............265
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . .............262
Trailer Weight . . . ........................ .262Transaxle
Manual ............................. .354
Transmission Automatic ........................ .246, 351
Filter ............................... .354
Fluid ............................... .354
Man

ual ............................. .245
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .14
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . .13, 14
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..........13
Transporting Pets ......................... .233
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .376
Trip Odometer .......................... .275
Turn Signals ....................... .95, 274, 305
UCI Connector .......................... .189
Uconnect® Screen Activated Features ...................31
Underhood Fuses ......................... .310
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector .....189
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .379
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................197
Upholstery Care ......................... .357
Vanity Mirrors .............................69
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............360
Vehicle Loading .......................... .366
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................5
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ............16
Vehicle Storage ........................ .89, 359
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video System)...............................168
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .337
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Warning Flasher, Hazard . . ...................107
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) .....273
Washer Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . ..................343
Washers, Headlight. . ...................... .100
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . ............97, 99, 343
Wa te r Driving Through . . . . . .................. .257
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . .................356
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . .................356
Wind Buffeting . . ..................... .118, 129
Window Fogging ...........................90
Windows . ............................. .127
Power .............................. .127
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . .................235
Windshield Washers . . . . ..................97, 99
Fluid ............................... .343
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . .................342
Windshield Wipers .........................97
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . .................342
Wiper, Delay . . . . ..........................98
Wiper, Rear . . . . . . ...................... .101
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . ..................98
Wrecker Towing ......................... .318
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Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. - Parts & Services - Technical Services - Service EngineeringLargo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)Print n. 530.02.337 - 09/2014 - Edition 1