2013 FIAT FREEMONT radiator cap

5. Lower the wiper blade and snap the pivot cap intoplace.
ADDING WASHER FLUID
The windshield washer and the rear window washer
share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is
located in the engine compartment. Be sure to check
the fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill
the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not
radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few
seconds to flush out the residual water. When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets
or exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.(fig. 179)1 — Wiper Arm
2 — Pivot Cap
(fig. 180)1 — Wiper Blade
2 — Blade Pivot Pin
3 — Wiper Arm
4 — Wiper Blade Holder
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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, refer to “Safety Tips/Exhaust
Gas” in “Safety” for further information.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if
y
ou park over materials that can burn.
Such materials might be grass or leaves coming
into contact with your exhaust system. Do not
park or operate your vehicle in areas where your
exhaust system can contact anything that can
burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, safely
bring the vehicle to a complete stop, shut the engine
OFF, and allow the vehicle to cool. Thereafter, obtain
service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifi-
cations immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
 Do not shut OFF the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
 Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the vehicle.
 Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec- tors disconnected for prolonged periods.
COOLING SYSTEM
WARNING!
 Wh
en working near the radiator cool-
ing fan, disconnect the fan motor lead or
turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.The
fan is temperature controlled and can start at
any time the ignition switch is in the ON position.
 You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from
under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a
cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is
hot .
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Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing sur-
faces.
WARNING!
 Th
e warning words “DO NOT OPEN
HOT” on the cooling system pressure
cap are a safety precaution. Never add engine
coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is over-
heated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool
an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system.To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while
the system is hot or under pressure.
 Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result .
Disposal Of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regu-
lated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with
your local authorities to determine the disposal rules
for your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine
coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child, contact a
physician immediately. Clean up any ground spills im-
mediately.
Coolant Level
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there
is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking
for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise
your service attendant of this. As long as the engine
operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month. When
additional coolant is needed to maintain the proper
level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not
overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor com-
ing from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant
to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows
no evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may
be safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
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 Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
 Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in thecoolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also
be protected against freezing.
 If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop
when the engine cools, the cooling system should be
pressure tested for leaks.
 Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
 Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
 Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Win- ter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs
may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
BRAKE SYSTEM
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake fail-
ure
and possibly an accident . Driving
with your foot resting or riding on the brake
pedal can result in abnormally high brake tem-
peratures, excessive lining wear, and possible
brake damage.You would not have your full brak-
ing capacity in an emergency.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.
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the “Brake Warning Light” indicates system failure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when
performing underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the
brake fluid reservoir.
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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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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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