2011 FIAT FREEMONT battery replacement

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — If Equipped” under “Knowing
Your Vehicle” for further information.
REMOTE OPEN WINDOW FEATURE
This feature allows you to remotely lower both front
door windows at the same time. To use this feature,
press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter and then immediately press and hold the
UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level
desired or until they lower completely.
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
• Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You
can dispose of them either in the correct containers as
specified by law or by taking them to a FIAT Dealership,
which will deal with their disposal.
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the
back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechani-cal latch on the back of the RKE transmitter side-
ways with your thumb and then pull the key out with
your other hand. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade
screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two
halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not
to damage the seal during removal. (fig. 7)
3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace
the battery. When replacing the battery, match the
+ sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of
the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid
touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils
may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two halves together.
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Thousands of kilometers30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge. • • • • • •
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic socket). • • • • • •
Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt. • •
Replace auxiliary drive belts. •
Check timing belt conditions. • •
Replace the timing belt (*). •
Replace fuel filter (Or at least change every 24 months). • • •
Replace air filter cartridge (Or at least change every 24 months). • • •
Change engine oil and oil cartridge (**) (***).
Change brake fluid. • • •
Change pollen filter. • • • • • •
* Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every 4 years for particularly demand-
ing use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
** If the car is used for less than 10 000 km per year, it
is necessary to replace engine oil and cartridge every
12 months. *** The actual interval for replacement of engine oil
and cartridge depends by vehicle usage conditions and
is shown through a gauge or a message (if available) on
the dashboard or at least every 24 months.
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to
the environment. Contact your authorized dealer, ser-
vice station, or governmental agency for advice on how
and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded
in your area.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc .) can provide a measure of
protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not
remove the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc .) unless such removal is necessary for
repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc .) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic
maintenance required.
NOTE:
The battery is stored in a compartment that
is located behind the left front fender and is accessible
through the wheel well. The wheel and tire assemble
do not need to be removed to access the compart-
ment. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump-starting.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to
the right and remove the access panel from the inner
fender shield.
WARNING!
 Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solu-
tion and can burn or even blind you. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin,
or clothing. Do not lean over a battery when
attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on
skin, flush the area immediately with large
amounts of water.
 Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not
allow cable clamps to touch each other.
 Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
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CONTENTS
About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,169
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,189
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . . . 220
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Air Conditioning Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,221
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61,221
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Air Pressure, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186,235
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153,159
Airbag Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Airbag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158,161,164,185
Airbag Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Airbag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154,157,159
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) . . . . . . . . . 155,157,159
Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,189
Alarm System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,16
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Anti-Lock Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106,107,189
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . 14
Anti-Theft System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . 226,227,241 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Auto Down Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Auto Unlock, Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90,91
Automatic Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Automatic Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . 61
Automatic Transaxle
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Selection Of Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) . . . . . . . . 82
Auxiliary Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Back-Up Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) . . . . . . . . 13
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Belts, Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,163
Body Mechanism Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Booster Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Brake Control System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,228 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Fluid Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228,243
Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Brake, Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105,228
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 166
Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200,201
Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165,200 247
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