2013 FIAT FREEMONT oil viscosity

STARTING AND DRIVING
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine
and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 500 km. After the
initial 100 km, speeds up to 80 or 90 km/h are desir-
able.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within
the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good
break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear
can be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT
MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand kilometers of operation. This should be con-
sidered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty. STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust
the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt,
and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle
their seat belts.
WARNING!
 Bef
ore exiting a vehicle, always apply
the parking brake, shift the transmission
into PARK, and remove the key fob from the
ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock
your vehicle.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
 Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons.A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
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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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Engine Oil Viscosity – 2.0L Diesel Engine
For best performance and maximum protection under
all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer
recommends Fully Synthetic Low Ash 5W-30 engine
oils that meet the requirements of FIAT Qualification
9.55535-S1 and ACEA C2.
Change Engine Oil – Diesel Engine
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an
engineered product and its performance may be im-
paired by supplemental additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to
the environment. Contact your authorizeddealer,
service station or governmental agency for advice on
how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely
discarded in your area.
ENGINE AIR CLEANER FILTER
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner,
h
oses, etc .) can provide a measure of
protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not
remove the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc .) unless such removal is necessary for
repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc .) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service.
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
You will never have to add water, and periodic mainte-
nance is not required.
NOTE: The battery is stored in a compartment that
is located behind the left front fender and is accessible
through the wheel well. The wheel and tire assemble
do not need to be removed to access the compart-
ment. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump-starting.
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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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Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Transaxle Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211, 308
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309, 310
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .13
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . .12
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . .12
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Tread Wear Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .321
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 240, 268
UCI Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Underhood Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . . .162
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . .316
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73, 314
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Viscosity, Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295, 296 Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . . .239
Washer
Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Washers, Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Washers, Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 81, 301
Water Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 110
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80, 81 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301
Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300
Wiper, Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wiper, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Wipers, Intermittent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Wrecker Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
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