2014 FIAT FREEMONT jacking

After 40 km check the lug nut/bolt torque to be sure
that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated against
the wheel.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off t h

e jack, do not tighten the lug nuts
fully until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal injury.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING (for
versions/markets, where provided)
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the
side of

the vehicle close to moving traf-
fic . Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never put any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need
togetunderaraisedvehicle,takeittoaservice
center where it can be raised on a lift .
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle
isonajack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only.The jack should not be used to
lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle
should be jacked on a firm level surface only.
Avoid ice or slippery areas.
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Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed underneath a
cover in the rear storage bin in the cargo area.
(fig. 166)
Spare Tire Location
The spare tire is stowed underneath the rear of the
vehicle and is held in place by means of a cable winch
mechanism.Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the
side of t

he vehicle close to moving traf-
fic . Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever in PARK (automatic transmis- sion) or in GEAR (manual transmission).
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diago- nally opposite of the jacking posi-
tion. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
(fig. 166)
Jack Storage Location
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Spare Tire Removal
NOTE:On seven-passenger models, fold the third-
row passenger seats flat. This will provide more space
when accessing the jacking tools and when operating
the winch mechanism.
1. Remove the jack-handle components 1, 2 and 3 from storage and assemble them. (fig. 167) NOTE:
Assemble components 2 and 3 by seating the
small ball at the end of component 2 in the small hole at
the end of component 3. This will lock these compo-
nents together. Assemble components 1 and 2 so that
the wheel nut socket at the end of component 1 faces
upward when seated on component 2. This will make it
easier to rotate the assembly when operating the
winch mechanism.
2. Fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive nut located in the jack storage area. Rotate the
jack-handle assembly counterclockwise until the
spare tire is on the ground with enough cable slack
to allow you to pull the spare tire out from under-
neath the vehicle.
(fig. 167)
Lowering/Raising Spare Tire
1 — Spare Tire Jack Handle
2 — Extension 1
3 — Extension 2
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing
warnin gs

to help prevent personal injury
or damage to your vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before rais-
ing the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel
to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an auto-
matic transmission in PARK; a manual transmis-
sion in REVERSE.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle
onajack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on
ajack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be raised
on a lift .
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
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• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic .
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
(fig. 169)
(fig. 169) Jack Warning Label
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Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by
jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for
this vehicle.
(fig. 170)
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-handle from stowage.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel nuts coun-
terclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground. 3.Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest
to the flat tire. Center the jack saddle between the
drain flute formations on the sill flange. Turn the jack
screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with
the lift area of the sill flange.
(fig. 171) (fig. 172)
(fig. 173) (fig. 174)
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clock- wise with the jack handle. Raise the vehicle until the
tire just clears the road surface and enough clear-
ance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum
tire lift provides maximum stability.
(fig. 170)
Jacking Locations(fig. 171)Front Jacking Location
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WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than neces-
sary can

make the vehicle less stable. It
could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it .
Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel nuts. For vehicles so equipped, remove the wheel cover from the wheel by hand.
Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel
off the hub.
(fig. 172)
Front Jack Engaged With Jack Handle
(fig. 173) Rear Jacking Location(fig. 174)Rear Jack Engaged With Jack Handle
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FRONT TOW EYE USAGE
The front tow eye receptacle is located on the lower
right side of the front fascia.
To install the tow eye, remove the rubber plug and
thread the tow eye into the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the eye
and tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire Changing” for
further information. The tow hook must be fully seated
to the attaching bracket through the lower front fascia
as shown. If the tow hook is not fully seated to the
attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
(fig. 189)
REAR TOW EYE USAGE
The rear tow eye receptacle is located behind a door,
located on the left rear bumper fascia.
To install the tow eye, open the door using the vehicle
key or a small screwdriver, and thread the tow eye into
the receptacle.
Insert the flat end of the jack handle through the eye
and tighten, refer to “Jacking and Tire Changing” for
further information. The tow hook must be fully seated
to the attaching bracket through the lower rear fascia
as shown. If the tow hook is not fully seated to the
attaching bracket, the vehicle should not be towed.
(fig. 190)
(fig. 189)Front Tow Eye Installed(fig. 190) Rear Tow Eye Installed
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Glass Cleaning............................346
Gross Axle Weight Rating ....................250
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................250
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water .........................248
Hazard Warning Flasher .....................101
Headlights Automatic .............................86
Bulb Replacement .......................292
Cleaning .............................345
Delay ................................87
High Beam ............................292
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ............88
Leveling ...............................90
Lights On Reminder ......................87
On With Wipers ........................86
Passing ...............................89
Switch ................................86
TimeDelay ............................87
Washers ..............................94
Headlight Washers ..........................94
Head Restraints ............................50
HeatedMirrors............................65
Heated Seats ..............................46
High Beam Indicator ........................265
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .......88
Hill Start Assist ...........................140
Holder, Coin .............................102
Holder, Cup .............................109
Hood Release ............................131 Ignition
Key ..................................8
Illuminated Entry ...........................91
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................11
Infant Restraint ...........................199
Inflation Pressure Tires ......................266
Information Center, Vehicle ....................19
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................63
Instrument Cluster .........................264
Instrument Panel and Controls ..................6
Instrument Panel Cover .....................345
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................346
Interior Appearance Care ....................345
Interior Fuses ............................298
Interior Lights .............................89
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............92
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............332
Introduction ...............................1
Jacking Instructions .........................278
Jack Location ......................... 274, 275
Jack Operation ..........................

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Jump Starting .............................270
Key-In Reminder ............................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................118, 230
Keyless Entry System ........................12
Keyless Go ................................8
Key, Programming ..........................12
Key, Replacement ...........................11
Keys....................................8
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) .....................11
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