radiator cap FIAT FREEMONT 2016 1.G Owners Manual

2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiperblade off of the liftgate glass.
3. Grab the bottom of the wiper blade and rotate it forward to unsnap the blade pivot pin from the
wiper blade holder. (fig. 203)
4. Install the wiper blade pivot pin into the wiper blade holder at the end of the wiper arm, and firmly press
the wiper blade until it snaps into place.
5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap into place. ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield washer and the rear window washer
share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is
located in the engine compartment. Be sure to check
the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few
seconds to flush out the residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets
or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 4 Liters of washer
fluid when the “Washer Fluid Low” message appears in
the EVIC display.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield
wash er

solvents are flammable. They
could ignite and burn you. Care must be exer-
cised when filling or working around the washer
solution.
(fig. 203)
1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Blade Pivot Pin
3 — Wiper Arm
4 — Wiper Blade Holder
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NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn. Such
materials might be grass or leaves coming into
contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or
operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust
system can contact anything that can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, safely
bring the vehicle to a complete stop, shut the engine
OFF, and allow the vehicle to cool. Thereafter, obtain
service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifi-
cations immediately.
To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
• Do not shut OFF the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec- tors disconnected for prolonged periods. COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cool-
in g

fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.The
fan is temperature controlled and can start at
any time the ignition switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from
under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never tr y to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is
hot .
Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment , genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
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NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of
the engine coolant (antifreeze) and will require more
frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing sur-
faces.
WARNING!
• Do not open hot engine cooling sys-
tem. N

ever add engine coolant (anti-
freeze) when the engine is overheated. Do not
loosen or remove the cap to cool an overheated
engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in the
cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do
not remove the pressure cap while the system is
hot or under pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result . Disposal Of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regu-
lated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with
your local authorities to determine the disposal rules
for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or
children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine
coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a
physician immediately. Clean up any ground spills im-
mediately.
Coolant Level
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there
is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking
for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise
your service attendant of this. As long as the engine
operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month. When
additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper
level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not
overfill.
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Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor com-
ing from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant
to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows
no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may
be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
• Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also
be protected against freezing.
• If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop
when the engine cools, the cooling system should be
pressure tested for leaks.
• Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean. • Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Win-
ter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs
may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake fail-
ure an d

possibly an accident . Driving
with your foot resting or riding on the brake
pedal can result in abnormally high brake tem-
peratures, excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage.You would not have your full brak-
ing capacity in an emergency.
Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment , genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids; do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
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Brake Assist System . . . . . . ..................143
Brake Control System, Electronic ...............141
Brake, Parking ........................... .242
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............140, 349
Brake System . . . ..................... .140, 349
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . .................141
Fluid Check . . . . . . . ................... .350
Master Cylinder . ...................... .350
Parking ............................. .242
Warning Light . . . . . . . . ..................276
Brake/Transmission Interlock . .................248
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........237
Brightness, Interior Lights . . . ..................96
Bulb Replacement . . ................... .300, 301
Bulbs, Light .......................... .236, 300
Camera, Rear . . ......................... .165
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .384
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .190
Oil (Engine) . . . . ............... .332, 334, 337
Power Steering . . . . .................... .150
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................348
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . .................234
Cargo Area Cover . . . . .................... .134
Cargo Area Features . . . . . ...................131
Cargo Compartment . . .................... .131
Light ............................... .131
Luggage Carrier . . . . . .................. .137
Cargo Load Floor . . ....................... .132
Cargo Management System . ..................132
Rollaway Tonneau Cover . .................134
Tri-Fold Load Floor . . . . . .................132Cargo Tie-Downs
......................... .133
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .132
Cellular Phone ........................... .190
Chains, Tire ............................ .378
Char

t, Tire Sizing ......................... .362
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............233
Checks, Safety ........................... .233
Child Safety Locks ........................ .121
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .380
Cleaning Wheels ............................. .356
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................342
Climate Control ...........................70
Automatic .............................79
Manual................................70
Coin Holder ............................ .108
Cold Weather Operation ................... .239
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ...............189
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .374
Computer, Trip/Travel ........................30
Connector UCI ............................... .189
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........189
Conserving Fuel ............................29
Console, Floor .......................... .108
Console, Overhead ....................... .105
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............348
Cooling System .......................... .345
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................347
Coolant Capacity ...................... .384
Coolant Level ..................... .346, 348
Diesel Engine ......................... .345
Disposal of Used Coolant ..................348
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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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