2013 FIAT FREEMONT emergency towing

Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Damage to the fascia will occur.
 When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may result
from improper towing.
 Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result .
 If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position,
not in the OFF or ACC position.
WITHOUT THE KEY FOB
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the OFF position. Flatbed towing is
the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
towing vehicle is not available, wheel lift towing equip-
ment may be used. Rear towing (with the front wheels
on the ground) is not allowed, as transmission damage
will occur. If rear towing is the only alternative, the
front wheels must be placed on a towing dolly. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to
the vehicle. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels
OFF
the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Failure to follow these towing methods
can cause severe damage to the trans-
mission and/or transfer case. Such dam-
age is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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Periodic Checks
Every1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
 engine coolant;
 brake fluid;
 windshield washer fluid level;
 power steering fluid;
 tire inflation pressure and condition;
 operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
 operation of windshield washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
 towing a trailer or caravan;
 dusty roads;
 short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub- zero outside temperatures;  engine often idling or driving long distances at low
speeds or long periods of idleness.
You should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
 check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
 check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanli- ness and lubrication of linkage;
 visually inspect conditions of: engine, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
 check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro- lyte);
 visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
 check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Thousands Of Kilometers30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
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).  
Check the handbrake lever stroke and adjust it, if necessary      
Replace air filter cartridge (Or at least change every 24 months).  
Change engine oil and oil cartridge (or at least every 24 months)
(**) (***).
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months).  
Change pollen filter.      
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid (for versions/markets,
where provided). 

Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid (for versions/markets,
where provided). 

Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. 

Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 
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Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
 towing a trailer or caravan;
 dusty roads;
 short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside temperatures;
 engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long periods of idleness.
You should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
 check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
 check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanli- ness and lubrication of linkage;
 visually inspect conditions of: engine, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
 check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro- lyte);
 visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;  check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace
oil filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
 check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
c
ontain carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing CO, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust
Gas” in “Safety” for further information.
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
y
ou 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!
 Wh
en working near the radiator cool-
ing 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 try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is
hot .
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Defroster, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 200
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Diagnostic System, Onboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327, 328
Diesel Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Dimmer Switch, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
DipsticksAutomatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 295
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Downshifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water .224
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . .26
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) . . . . . . . . . .94
Electrical Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Electric Remote Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Electronic Roll Mitigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Electronic Stability Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Traction Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . .85 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . . . .19, 141
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Hazard Warning Flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202, 291, 293 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Break-In Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 295
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291, 292
Compartment Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304, 328
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 199
Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Flooded, Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 327, 328
Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 295, 296
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291, 293, 296
Oil Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295, 296
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
Enhanced Accident Response Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Entry System, Illuminated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Ethanol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
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Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295, 296, 327
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Paint Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) . . . . . . . .55
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Distribution Center (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127, 128
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . .12 Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Radio Remote Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Rear Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Rear Axle (Differential) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Rear Drive Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Rear Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Rear Park Sense System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52, 57
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Reclining Rear Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 57
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .298
Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . . . .144
Repeater Lights, Side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 240
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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SteeringColumn Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127, 128
Tilt Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Wheel Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Wheel, Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .144
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Storage, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Stuck, Freeing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Sun Visor Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . . . . . . . . . .187
Sway Control, Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
System, Navigation (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Taillights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . .68
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Time Delay, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
TIREFIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 316 Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .322
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
To Open Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Towing Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
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