2013 FIAT FREEMONT differential

BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking
capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The
system detects an emergency braking situation by sens-
ing the rate and amount of brake application and then
applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help
reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the
ABS. Applying the brakes very quickly results in the
best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the
system, you must apply continuous braking pressure
during the stopping sequence, (do not “pump” the
brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless
braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is
released, the BAS is deactivated.
WARNING!
BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
ph
ysics from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. BAS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped ve-
hicle must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner, which could jeopardize the
user's safety or the safety of others. TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each
of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake
pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine
power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration
and stability. A feature of the TCS functions similar to a
limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin
across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is
spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the
brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more
engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not
spinning. This feature remains active even if TCS and
ESC are in the “Partial Off ” mode. Refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” for further information.
ELECTRONIC ROLL MITIGATION (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by
monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the
speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the
rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle's
speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it
then applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce
engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will
occur. ERM will only intervene during very severe or
evasive driving maneuvers. ERM can only reduce the
chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive
driving maneuvers. It cannot prevent wheel lift due to
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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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KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTSAND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
CARETECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSCONTENTS