2011 FIAT FREEMONT wiper fluid

 Turn the windshield wipers OFF when
driving through an automatic car wash.
Damage to the windshield wipers may
result if the wiper control is left in any position
other than OFF.
 In cold weather, always turn OFF the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the park
position before turning OFF the engine. If the
wiper switch is left ON and the wipers freeze to
the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may
occur when the vehicle is restarted.
 Always remove any buildup of snow that pre-
vents the windshield wiper blades from returning
to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper
control is turned OFF, and the blades cannot
return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper
motor may occur.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob,
located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to
the second detent.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed
for two or three wipe cycles after releasing the lever
and then resume the intermittent interval previously
selected. If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two or
three wipe cycles and then turn OFF.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision. You
might not see other vehicles or other obstacles.To
avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freez-
ing weather, warm the windshield with the de-
froster before and during windshield washer use.
MIST FEATURE
Push the washer knob, located on the end of the
multifunction lever, inward to the first detent to acti-
vate a single wipe cycle to clear the windshield of road
mist or spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers will
continue to operate until you release the lever.
NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the
washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be
used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
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HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED
The Headlight Washers are recessed into the top of
the fascia, centrally located below each headlight.
The windshield wiper/washer control lever operates
the headlight washers when the ignition switch is in the
ON position and the headlights are ON. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To use the headlight washers, push the washer knob,
located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to
the second detent to activate the windshield washers
and release it. When this is done, the two stationary
washer nozzles at each headlight spray one timed
high-pressure spray of washer fluid onto each headlight
lens. In addition, the windshield washers will spray the
windshield and the windshield wipers will cycle.
NOTE:After turning the ignition switch and head-
lights ON, the headlight washers will operate on the
first spray of the windshield washer and then every
eleventh spray after that. REAR WINDOW FEATURES
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear window wiper/washer control is located on
the right side of the steering column. (fig. 56)
Rotate the switch upward to the first detent
position for rear wiper operation.
Rotate the switch upward past the first detent
position to activate the rear washer. The washer
pump will continue to operate as long as the
switch is held. Upon release, the wiper will cycle three
times before returning to the set position. (fig. 57)
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
turned to the LOCK position, the wiper will automati-
cally return to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is
restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever
position the switch is set at.
(fig. 56) Rear Wiper/Washer
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SERVICING AND CARE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Required Maintenance IntervalsThousands of kilometers 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure if required. • • • • • •
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.). • • • • • •
Check windshield wiper/washer operation. • • • • • •
Check the position/wear of the windshield/rear window wiper
blades. • • • • • •
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation
of pad wear indicator. • • • • • •
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear. • • • • • •
Conditions and visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - braking
system), rubber elements (boots - sleeves - etc.), CV joints, front
suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary. • • • • • •
Check cleanliness of hood latches, as well as cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages. • • • • • •
Check all fluid levels (engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid,
windshield washer fluid, battery fluid, etc.), add if necessary. • • • • • •
Check the parking brake lever travel and adjust it, if necessary. • • • • • •
Check exhaust fumes/emissions. • • • • • •
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Regular Checks
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top
up the following if necessary:
• engine coolant fluid, brake fluid, windshield washerfluid and power steering fluid;
• tire pressure and condition;
• operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, etc.);
• operation of the windshield wiper/washer system, position and wear of windshield/rear window wiper
blades;
• Check and add, if required, the engine oil level every 3,000 km.
Use Of The Car Under Heavy Conditions
If you use the car mainly under one of the followingconditions:
• trailer or caravan towing;
• dusty roads;
• short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-zero temperatures;
• frequent engine idling, travelling long distances at low speeds or long term inactivity, perform the following
inspections more frequently than shown on the
Maintenance Schedule;
• check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
• check cleanliness of hood latches, as well as cleanli- ness and lubrication of linkages; • visually inspect the conditions of: engine, transmis-
sion, pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, etc.);
• check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
• visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drive belts;
• check and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter;
• check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
• check air filter and replace, if required.
• check fuel filter and replace, if required.
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7. Reinstall the glove box door. Make sure that thehinges are seated fully as you raise the door. Other-
wise, the door latch will not align properly.
BODY LUBRICATION
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,
tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically with a lithium based grease to
assure quiet, easy operation and to protect against rust
and wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the
parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust
and grit; after lubricating excess oil and grease should
be removed. Particular attention should also be given
to hood latching components to ensure proper func-
tion. When performing other underhood services, the
hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should
be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice
a year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant directly into the lock
cylinder.
WIPER BLADES
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge
or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will
remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and
help reduce streaking and smearing. Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always
use washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt
or dirt from a dry windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice
from the windshield or rear window. Make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on
to avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out
of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies de-
pending on geographical area and frequency of use.
Poor performance of blades may be present with chat-
tering, marks, water lines or wet spots. If any condition
is present please proceed to clean wiper blades with
humid cloth removing any debris that may be affecting
its function.
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Rear Wiper Removal/Installation – If Equipped
1. Lift the pivot cap on the rear wiper arm upward, thiswill allow the rear wiper blade to be raised off of the
liftgate glass. (fig. 168)
NOTE: The rear wiper arm cannot be raised fully
upward unless the pivot cap is raised first.
2. Lift the rear wiper arm upward to raise the wiper blade 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. 169)
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(fig. 168)
1 — Wiper Arm
2 — Pivot Cap
(fig. 169)1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Blade Pivot Pin
3 — Wiper Arm
4 — Wiper Blade Holder
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Camera, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Caps, FillerFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218,219
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Rollaway Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Tri-Fold Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cargo Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Changing A Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Child Booster Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141,143,145,149,151
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,149
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Cleaning Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Computer, Trip/Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . . . . 129
Conserving Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cool Down, Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226,228
Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . 226,241,242
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85,232
Data Recorder, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,164
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240,242
Diesel Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
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On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . . . 68
Holder, Coin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Holder, Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Ignition Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Illuminated Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141,143
Inflation Pressure Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Information Center, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184,185
Instrument Panel and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Instrument Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Interior Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Jack Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193,195
Jacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Key, Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Keyless Enter-N-Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93,167
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Keyless Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Knee Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Lane Change and Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146,149
Latch Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Latches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Leaks, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Leveling, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165,200
Light Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,165,201 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,161,164,185
Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Anti-Lock Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Brake Assist Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Brake Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Courtesy/Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 251
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