2013 FIAT FREEMONT octane

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 Do not exceed 48 km/h.
 Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and
large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
 Do not drive for prolonged periods of time on
dry pavement .
 Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instruc-
tions on the method of installation, operating
speed, and conditions for use. Always use the
lower suggested operating speed of the chain
manufacturer, if different from the speed recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer.
NOTE: In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and
your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer's in-
structions on method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for usage.
Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both
the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacturer sug-
gest a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain
traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains. FUEL REQUIREMENTS — GASOLINE
ENGINE
All engines are designed to meet all emissions regula-
tions and provide excellent fuel economy and perfor-
mance when using high quality unleaded gasoline with a
minimum research octane rating of 91. The use of
premium gasoline is not recommended, as it will not
provide any benefit over regular gasoline in these en-
gines.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful
to your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock
at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service
is required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems
such as hard starting, stalling, and hesitations. If you
experience these symptoms, try another brand of
gasoline before considering service for the vehicle.
Over 40 auto manufacturer's world wide have issued
and endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the
Worldwide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which define fuel
properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions,
performance, and durability for your vehicle. The
manufacturer recommends the use of gasoline that
meets the WWFC specifications if they are available.
Methanol
(Methyl or Wood Alcohol) is used in a variety of
concentrations when blended with unleaded gasoline.
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You may find fuels containing 3% or more methanol
along with other alcohols called cosolvents. Problems
that result from using methanol/gasoline or E-85 Etha-
nol blends are not the responsibility of the manufac-
turer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Metha-
nol, it does not have the negative effects of Methanol.
Do not use gasolines containing Metha-
nol or E-85 Ethanol. Use of these blends
may result in starting and driveability
problems and may damage critical fuel system
components.
Ethanol
The manufacturer recommends that your vehicle be
operated on fuel containing no more than 10% ethanol.
Purchasing your fuel from a reputable supplier may
reduce the risk of exceeding this 10% limit and/or of
receiving fuel with abnormal properties. It should also
be noted that an increase in fuel consumption should
be expected when using ethanol-blended fuels, due to
the lower energy content of ethanol. Problems that
result from using methanol/gasoline or E-85 ethanol
blends are not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it
does not have the negative effects of Methanol.
Use of fuel with Ethanol content higher
than 10% may result in engine malfunc-
tion, starting and operating difficulties,
and materials degradation.These adverse effects
could result in permanent damage to your vehicle.
Clean Air Gasoline
Many gasolines are now being blended to contribute to
cleaner air, especially in those areas where air pollution
levels are high. These new blends provide a cleaner
burning fuel and some are referred to as “reformulated
gasoline.”
The manufacturer supports these efforts toward
cleaner air. You can help by using these blends as they
become available.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gaso-
line blended with MMT provides no performance ad-
vantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces
spark plug life and reduces emission system perfor-
mance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom-
mends that gasoline without MMT be used in your
vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be
indicated on the gasoline pump; therefore, you should
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ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gaso-
line contains MMT.
Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with the proper octane
rating, gasolines that contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended. Using gasolines
that have these additives will help improve fuel
economy, reduce emissions, and maintain vehicle per-
formance.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents should
be avoided. Many of these materials intended for gum
and varnish removal may contain active solvents or
similar ingredients. These can harm fuel system gasket
and diaphragm materials.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases
is
deadly. Follow the precautions below
to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning:
 Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain
carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas
which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed
area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked
vehicle with the engine running for an extended
period. If the vehicle is stopped in an open area
with the engine running for more than a short
period, adjust the ventilation system to force
fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
 Guard against carbon monoxide with proper
maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected
every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnor-
mal conditions repaired promptly. Until re-
paired, drive with all side windows fully open.
 Keep the liftgate closed when driving your
vehicle to prevent carbon monoxide and other
poisonous exhaust gases from entering the ve-
hicle.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
ENGINEComponentFluids and Lubricants Specs (Genuine Parts)
Engine Coolant* Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based on inhibited monoethyl
glycol with organic formula. Exceeds CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 speci-
fications, FIAT Classification 9.55523 (PARAFLU UP Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01. Cooling circuit usage percentage: 50% water 50%
PARAFLU UP **)
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-20 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535-CR1, API SN, ILSAC GF-5 (SELENIA K POWER, Contractual Techni-
cal Reference N° F102.F11)
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535, API SN, ILSAC GF-5 (SELENIA K POWER, Contractual Technical
Reference N° F042.F11)
Engine Oil – 2.0L Diesel Engine*** SAE Grade 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil that meets FIAT Classification
9.55535–S1 (SELENIA WR P.E., Contractual Technical Reference N°
F510.D07)
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine ZFR5F-11 (Gap 1.1 mm)
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 1.1 mm)
Fuel Selection – 2.4L And 3.6L Engine 91 Octane or higher
Fuel Selection – 2.0L Diesel Engine 50 Cetane or higher (Less than 15 ppm Sulfur)
Diesel Fuel Additive – 2.0L Diesel
Engine Additive for diesel with antifreeze and protective action for diesel engines.
(TUTELA DIESEL ART, Contractual Technical Reference N° F601.L06. To be
mixed with the diesel fuel: 25 cc per 10 litres).
* IMPORTANT: Do not top up or mix with fluids with different specifications.
** For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60% PARAFLU UPand 40% demineralized water is
recommended.
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Exhaust Gas Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 199, 303
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Exterior Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Exterior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Filler Location Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 298
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Engine Oil Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296
Flashers Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 201, 240
Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Flooded Engine Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Fluid Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294, 295
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 240, 266, 267
Fog Light Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266, 267
Fog Lights, Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244, 267
Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52, 57 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324, 327
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .326
Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327, 328
Ethanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Octane Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324, 328
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Saver Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Fuel Optimizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Fuel System Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127, 163
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Gasoline, Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325
Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324 Conserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Gauges Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213, 217
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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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