oil dipstick FIAT FREEMONT 2016 1.G Owners Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
(fig. 197)
(fig. 197)
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (4–Speed Only)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 11 — Coolant Reservoir Cap
6 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 12 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
(fig. 198)
(fig. 198)
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Engine Oil Fill
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L DIESEL
(fig. 199)
(fig. 199)
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE OIL
Checking Oil Level — Gasoline Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil
level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not
check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is
cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
and only when the engine is hot, will improve the
accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level
between the range markings on the dipstick. Either the
range markings consist of a crosshatch zone marked
SAFE or a crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
Adding 1 Liter of oil when the reading is at the low end
of the range marking will raise the oil level to the high
end of the range marking.Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the
engine will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an in-
crease in oil temperature.This could damage your
engine.Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and
tightened after adding oil.
Checking Oil Level — Diesel Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil
level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on
the dipstick. Adding 1 Liter of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
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4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gearposition (allowing time for the transmission to fully
engage in each position), ending with the transmis-
sion in PARK.
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to prevent dirt from entering the transmission.
6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 82° C, which
is the normal operating temperature after the ve-
hicle is driven at least 24 km. Hot fluid cannot be
held comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid
is at a temperature of approximately 27° C.
7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated. Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level
on both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if
there is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the
dipstick. Note that the holes in the dipstick will be
full of fluid if the actual level is at or above the hole.
• If the fluid is hot, the fluid level should be in the crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the up-
per two holes in the dipstick).
• If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.” • If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick
tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill.
After adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick
tube, wait at least two minutes for the oil to fully
drain into the transmission before rechecking the
fluid level.
8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmis-
sion after checking or replenishing fluid, make sure that
the dipstick cap is properly re-seated.
• Using a transmission fluid other than
the manufacturer ’s recommended fluid
may cause deterioration in transmission
shift quality and/or torque converter shudder, and
will require more frequent fluid and filter
changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in "Technical Specifications" for fluid
specifications.
• Dirt and water in the transmission can cause
serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from
entering the transmission after checking or re-
plenishing fluid, make sure that the dipstick cap is
re-seated properly.
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Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . .............346
Inspection ........................... .348
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . ............349
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........348
Radiator Cap ......................... .348
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .346, 347, 384, 385
Temperature Gauge . ......................8
Corrosion Protection . . . ................... .355
Cupholders ............................. .115
Data Recorder, Event ...................... .215
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . ..............96
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . .................102
Defroster, Windshield ................... .83, 235
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . ..............98
Diagnostic System, Onboard ..................149
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . .................. .384, 385
Diesel Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . ...........384
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .....................95
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission . . . ................352
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . .................. .336
Power Steering . . . . . . . ..................150
Disabled Vehicle Towing . ................... .318
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . ...........348
Door Locks Door Locks ........................... .119
KeyFob ............................. .119
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............119
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................119
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . ............121
Downshifting . . . ......................... .246Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water. .257
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .........29
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .......168
E-85 Fuel .............................. .381
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........112
Electrical Power Outlets .................... .112
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................67
Electronic Brake Control System ...............141
Anti-Lock Brake System .................. .141
Brake Assist System ..................... .143
Electronic Roll Mitigation ..................144
Traction Control System ..................144
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ................144
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........103
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............144
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .....20, 165
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................314
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. .107
Jump Starting ......................... .279
Towing ............................. .318
Engine .......................... .237, 332, 334
Air Cleaner ........................... .338
Break-In Recommendations .................237
Checking Oil Level ...................... .336
Compartment ...................... .332, 333
Compartment Identification .................333
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. .346, 385
Cooling ............................. .345
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. .131, 234
Fails to Start .......................... .239
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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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