2013 FIAT FREEMONT checking oil

EXHAUST GAS
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), follow these safety tips:
 Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
 If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is
set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
 If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set
the blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the
vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned
parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compart-
ment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time
the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change.
Replace as required.
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent
retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question
regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the seat
belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should turn on and remain on for
four to six seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light
is not lit during starting, or if the light stays
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmainte-
nance services determined by the engineers who de-
signed your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the
future.
 Failure to properly maintain your ve-
hicle or perform repairs and service when
necessary could result in more costly re-
pairs, damage to other components or negatively
impact vehicle performance. Immediately have
potential malfunctions examined by an autho-
rized dealership or qualified repair center.
 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 parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these operations if you
have no experience.
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 Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended mainte-
nance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in
these components as the chemicals can damage
your engine, transmission, power steering or air
conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
ENGINE OIL
Checking Oil Level – Gasoline Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil
level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not
check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is
cold will give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
and only when the engine is hot, will improve the
accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level
between the range markings on the dipstick. Either the
range markings consist of a crosshatch zone marked
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SAFE or a crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
Adding 1 Liter of oil when the reading is at the low end
of the range marking will raise the oil level to the high
end of the range marking.
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the
engine will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an in-
crease in oil temperature.This could damage your
engine.Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and
tightened after adding oil.
Checking Oil Level – Diesel Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil
level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.
The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on
the dipstick. Adding 1 Liter of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
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.
Change Engine Oil – Gasoline Engine
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Change Engine Oil – Diesel Engine
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Engine Oil Viscosity – 2.4L And 3.6L Gasoline
Engine
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low tempera-
ture starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your vehicle. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Servicing And Care” for further information.
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Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Brake/Transmission Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .202
Brightness, Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264, 265
Bulbs, Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 264
Camera, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Capacities, Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Caps, Filler Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291, 293, 296
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cargo Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Luggage Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cargo Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Rollaway Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Tri-Fold Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cargo Tie-Downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Cargo (Vehicle Loading). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cellular Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Checks, Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Child Booster Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Child Restraint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177, 181, 183, 185
Child Restraint Tether Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 185 Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Clean Air Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Cleaning
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Coin Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .319
Computer, Trip/Travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connector UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) . . . . . . . . . . .162
Conserving Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Console, Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Console, Overhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Coolant Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Coolant Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304, 306
Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Disposal of Used Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Radiator Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .304, 305, 327, 328
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Corrosion Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Cupholders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
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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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Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . . . .239
Load Floor, Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Auto Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Child Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 185
Low Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Lubrication, Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Maintenance Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Maintenance, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Maintenance, Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . .239
Manual Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 Fluid Level Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Frequency of Fluid Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Lubricant Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Map/Reading Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Marker Lights, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Master Cylinder (Brakes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Methanol Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 88
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Mode Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Multi-Function Control Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . . . .141, 143
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166, 192, 195
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . .189, 190, 192, 194
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel). . . . . . . . . . . . . .324, 328
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 240
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 240
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 328 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25, 295, 296
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 295
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 295
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
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