2014 FIAT FREEMONT roof rack

To prevent possible damage:
•Before closing hood, make sure the
hood prop rod is fully seated into its
storage retaining clips.
• Do not slam the hood to close it . Use a firm
downward push at the center front edge of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage. Never
drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving y

our vehicle. If the hood is not
fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious injury or
death.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The roof rack side rails on your vehicle are NOT
designed to carry a load without the addition of cross-
bars. Metal Crossbars can be purchased from your
FIAT dealer to provide a functional roof rack system.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle plus the load on the
luggage rack do not exceed the maximum vehicle load
capacity.
The roof rack cross rails and side rails together are
designed to carry cargo weight. The load must not
exceed 150 pounds or 68 kg, and it should be distrib-
uted uniformly over the cross rails.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driv-
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vehicle. Improperly secured
loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high
speeds, resulting in personal injury or property
damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when
carrying cargo on your roof rack.
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•To prevent damage to the roof of your
vehicle, DO NOT carry any loads on the
roof rack without the crossbars installed.
The load should be secured and placed on top of
the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is
necessary to place the load on the roof, place a
blanket or other protective layer between the
load and the roof surface.
• To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle,
do not exceed the maximum roof rack load ca-
pacity of 68 kg. Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appropri-
ately.
• Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, should be
secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic , can add sudden upward
loads.This is especially true on large flat loads and
may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic
brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic
systems loses normal capability, the remaining system
will still function. However, there will be some loss of
overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by
increased pedal travel during application and greater
pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle. In
addition, if the malfunction is caused by a leak in the
hydraulic system, the “Brake System Warning Light”
will turn on as the brake fluid level drops in the master
cylinder.
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e.,
repeated brake applications with the engine OFF) the
brakes will still function. However, the effort required
to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that
required with the power system operating.
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• Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags,
do not have any accessory items installed which
will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to
your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for in-
stallation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.
SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat
belt restraint system. Occupants, including children
who are up against or very close to SAB or SABIC air
bags can be seriously injured or killed. Occupants,
especially children, should not lean on or sleep against
the door, side windows, or area where the SAB or
SABIC air bags inflate, even if they are in an infant or
child restraint.
Always sit upright as possible with your back against
the seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the
appropriate sized child restraint, infant restraint or
booster seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of
the driver and front passenger, and position the front
occupants for the best interaction with the Advanced
Front Air Bags. Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Advanced
Front Air Bags and the Supplemental Driver Side Knee
Air Bag work with the knee impact bolsters to provide
improved protection for the driver and front passenger.
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
The ORC is part of a regulated safety system required
for this vehicle.
The ORC determines if deployment of the front and/or
side air bags in a frontal or side collision is required.
Based on the impact sensor's signals, a central electronic
ORC deploys the Advanced Front Air Bags, SABIC air
bags, Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags, and
front seat belt pretensioners, as required, depending on
several factors, including the severity and type of impact.
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide
additional protection by supplementing the seat belts
in certain frontal collisions depending on several fac-
tors, including the severity and type of collision. Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the
risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all
frontal collisions, including some that may produce
substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole
collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location
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Locks..................................113
Automatic Door ........................115
Auto Unlock ..........................115
Child Protection ........................116
Door ...............................113
PowerDoor ...........................114
Steering Wheel ..........................19
Low Tire Pressure System ....................145
Lubrication, Body ..........................329
LuggageRack(RoofRack)....................132
LugNuts ...............................273
Maintenance Free Battery ....................326
Maintenance, General .......................323
Maintenance Procedures .....................323
Maintenance Schedule .......................311
Maintenance, Sunroof .......................113
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .........264
Manual Transaxle ..........................342
Fluid Level Check .......................342
Lubricant Selection ......................342
Manual Transmission ........................237
Frequency of Fluid Change .................342
Lubricant Selection ......................342
Map/Reading Lights ..........................90
Marker Lights, Side .........................292
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................338
Methanol ...............................358
Methanol Fuel ............................358
Mini-Trip Computer .........................28
Mirrors..............................63, 100 Automatic Dimming ......................63
Electric Powered .........................64 Electric Remote
.........................64
Exterior Folding .........................65
Heated ...............................65
Outside ...............................64
Rearview ..............................63
Vanity ................................65
Mode Fuel Saver .............................27
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle .................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System .................145
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................88
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ..........159, 160
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................229
Occupant Restraints .................187, 220, 223
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ........218, 219, 220,222
Oct
ane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............358, 362
Odometer ..............................266
Oil Change Indicator .....................27,266
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .................27, 266
Oil, Engine ...........................324, 362
Capacity .............................361
Change Interval ......................27, 325
Checking .............................324
Dipstick ..............................324
Disposal .............................326
Filter ................................362
Filter Disposal .........................326
Recommendation .......................361
Viscosity .......................... 325, 361
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................143
Operating Precautions ......................143
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Rocking Vehicle When Stuck..................304
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................132
Rotation, Tires ............................347
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................226
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................228
Safety, Exhaust Gas .....................125, 226
Safety Tips ..............................225
Schedule, Maintenance ......................311
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................346
Seat Belt Reminder .........................198
Seat Belts ........................ 187, 188, 226
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........191
And Pregnant Women ....................198
Child Restraint .........................199
Front Seat .........................188, 189
Inspection ............................226
Operating Instructions ....................189
Pretensioners ..........................192
Rear Seat .............................188
Reminder .............................267
Untwisting Procedure ....................192
Seats ...................................45
Adjustment ............................45
Easy Entry .............................57
Heated ...............................46
Height Adjustment .....................45, 50
Power ................................45
Rear Folding .........................54, 58
Reclining ..............................49
Reclining Rear ........................56, 58
Seatback Release ....................50, 54, 58
Tilting ................................45 Security Alarm
.........................15, 269
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........334, 335, 362
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................11
Sentry Key Programming ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement ......................11
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) ....264
Shift Lever Override ........................303
Shoulder Belts ............................188
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................191
Side Airbag ..............................22

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Side Repeater Lights ........................295
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................64
Signals, Turn ....................88, 228, 265, 295
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................357
SnowTires..............................352
Sound Systems ............................161
Sound Systems (Radio) ......................161
Spare Tire ........................275, 353, 354
Spark Plugs ..............................362
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) .........................362
Oil .................................362
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .................96
Speedometer ..............................7
Starting ................................229
Cold Weather .........................231
Engine Fails to Start ......................231
Starting and Operating ......................229
Starting Procedures ........................229
Steering Column Controls ........................88
Column Lock ...........................60
Power ...............................144
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