2013 FIAT FREEMONT air filter

Summer Operation
The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze cool-
ant to provide proper corrosion protection and to
protect against engine overheating. A solution of 50%
ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is
recommended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Servicing And Care” for proper coolant selection.
Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter
months is not recommended because it may cause
window fogging.
Vacation Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in
the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started
again.
Window Fogging
Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The
Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear
windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win-
dow fogging becomes a problem, increase the blowerspeed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild but rainy or humid weather.
NOTE:
Recirculation mode without A/C should not
be used for long periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow,
and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In winter months, make sure the air intake is
clear of ice, slush, and snow.
A/C Air Filter
The climate control system filters outside air contain-
ing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot
be totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Proce-
dures” in “Servicing And Care” for filter replacement
instructions.
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LIGHTS BULBS – Outside Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H11
High Beam Headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HB3/9005
Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PY27W/3757AK
Front Position Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W5W
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSX24W
Rear Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS19W
Side Repeater Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WY5W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . . LED(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WY21W
Backup Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W21W
License Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 BULB REPLACEMENT
Where possible, it is advisable to have
bulbs changed at a FIAT Dealership.
Proper operation and orientation of the
external lights are essential for driving safety and
complying with the law.
LOW BEAM/HIGH BEAM/FRONT TURN
SIGNAL AND FRONT POSITION LAMP
1. Open the hood.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the Totally Integrated Power
Module (TIPM) aside to replace certain lamps in the left
headlamp housing.
2. Rotate the applicable bulb and connector assembly ¼ turn counterclockwise and remove the assembly
from the headlamp housing. (fig. 161)
3. Disconnect the bulb from the harness connector and then connect the replacement bulb.Do not touch the new bulb with your
fingers. Oil contamination will severely
shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in
contact with any oily surface, clean the bulb with
rubbing alcohol.
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Thousands Of Kilometers24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt/s. 
Check exhaust gas emissions.        
Check the parking brake lever stroke and adjust it, if
necessary. 
  
Check engine management system operation (via
diagnostic socket).        
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter (*). 
Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine).   
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). 
Replace air filter cartridge.   
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**).
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months). 
Replace pollen filter.        
Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid (for
versions/markets, where provided). 

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

(**) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out when indicated by a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case every 12 months.
NOTE: Flush and replace the engine coolant 240,000 km or 10 Years.
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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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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L(fig. 175)(fig. 175)1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 — Engine Oil Fill
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L
DIESEL(fig. 176)(fig. 176)1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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