2015 FIAT FREEMONT automatic transmission fluid

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
(fig. 197)
(fig. 197)
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir7 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick (4–Speed Only)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post) 11 — Coolant Reservoir Cap
6 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 12 — Engine Oil Dipstick
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• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all
times. Brake fluid in a open container absorbs
moisture from the air resulting in a lower boiling
point . This may cause it to boil unexpectedly
during hard or prolonged braking, resulting in
sudden brake failure. This could result in a acci-
dent .
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result
in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should
be taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to con-
taminate the brake fluid. Brake seal components
could be damaged, causing partial or complete
brake failure.This could result in an accident . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (for
versions/markets, where provided)
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life.
Use only the manufacturer’s specified transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts”
in “Technical Specifications” for fluid specifications. It is
important to maintain the transmission fluid at the
correct level using the recommended fluid. No chemi-
cal flushes should be used in any transmission; only the
approved lubricant should be used.
Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer ’s recommended fluid may
cause deterioration in transmission shift
quality and/or torque converter shudder, and will
require more frequent fluid and filter changes.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
"Technical Specifications" for fluid specifica-
tions.
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Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission. Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its perfor-
mance may be impaired by supplemental additives. There-
fore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission.
The only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes
for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers
as they may adversely affect seals.
Do not use chemical flushes in your
transmission as the chemicals can dam-
age your transmission components. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Fluid Level Check - Six-Speed Transmission
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore
the transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is
provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans-
mission fluid level using a special service dipstick. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit
your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans-
mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with
an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission
damage.
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit
your authorized dealer immediately. Se-
vere transmission damage may occur.
Your authorized dealer has the proper tools to
adjust the fluid level accurately.
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.
Fluid Level Check — Four-Speed Automatic
Use the following procedure to check the transmission
fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Run the engine at normal idle speed for at least 60 seconds, and leave the engine running for the rest of
this procedure.
3. Fully apply the parking brake, and press the brake pedal.
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ComponentFluids and Lubricants Specs (Genuine Parts)
Automatic Transmission (for
versions/markets, where provided) Totally synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-AV4
(TUTELA TRANSMISSION FORCE4, Contractual Technical Reference
No F108.F11).
Manual Transmission (for versions/
markets, where provided) Grade SAE 75W synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-
MZ6 (TUTELA TRANSMISSION GEARFORCE Contractual Technical Refer-
ence N° F002.F10)
Brake/Clutch Master Cylinder Synthetic fluid that meets FIAT Classification 9.55597, FMVSS n° 116, DOT 4,
ISO 4925, SAE J-1704 (TUTELA TOP 4, Contractual Technical Reference
N° F001.A93)
Power Steering Reservoir Totally synthetic lubricant that meets FIAT Classification 9.55550-AV4
(TUTELA TRANSMISSION FORCE4, Contractual Technical Reference
N° F108.F11)
Windshield/Rear Window Washer
Fluid Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants that meets FIAT Classification
9.55522, CUNA NC 956-11 (TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC35, Contractual
Technical Reference N° F201.D02)
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About Your Brakes..................... .140, 242
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . .........141, 278
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . ............347
Adding Fuel ............................. .190
Adding Washer Fluid . . . .................... .343
Additives, Fuel . .......................... .380
Airbag................................ .205
Air Bag Advance Front Air Bag . ................205, 206
Air Bag Components . ................... .205
Air bag Operation ...................... .207
Air Bag Warning Light . ................... .213
Enhanced Accident Response . . . . ............212
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . ............215
FrontAirBag ......................... .205
If A Deployment Occurs . . . . . . .............211
Knee Impact Bolsters . . . . . . . . .............207
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............214
Side Air Bags . . . . . . . . .................. .208
Air bag Light ..................... .213, 235, 273
Air bag Maintenance ....................... .214
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......338
Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . ...........339
Air Conditioning Filter . . . .................90, 340
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips . . . . ..........89, 91
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone . . . . . . . . .........76, 86
Air Conditioning Refrigerant . . . ............339, 340
Air Conditioning System . ................... .339
Air Pressure, Tires ..................... .275, 370
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................... .16, 278
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............16, 18All Wheel Drive (AWD)
.................... .255
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle .................5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............346, 347, 384
Disposal ............................ .348
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................141
Anti-Lock War

ning Light ..............141, 143, 278
Arming System (Security Alarm) .................16
Auto Down Power Windows ..................128
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................66
Automatic Door Locks ..................... .121
Automatic Headlights ........................92
Automatic Oil Change Indicator .................28
Automatic Transmission ................. .246, 351
Adding Fluid .......................... .352
Autostick ............................ .254
Fluid and Filter Changes .................. .354
Fluid Level Check ...................... .352
Gear Ranges .......................... .249
Autostick .............................. .254
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... .121
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........112
Auxiliary Power Outlet ..................... .112
Back-Up Lights ........................... .305
Battery ................................ .338
Gas Caution .......................... .339
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) .........14
Location ............................ .338
Belts, Seat .............................. .234
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................341
B-Pillar Location .......................... .366
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Brake Assist System . . . . . . ..................143
Brake Control System, Electronic ...............141
Brake, Parking ........................... .242
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............140, 349
Brake System . . . ..................... .140, 349
Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . .................141
Fluid Check . . . . . . . ................... .350
Master Cylinder . ...................... .350
Parking ............................. .242
Warning Light . . . . . . . . ..................276
Brake/Transmission Interlock . .................248
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........237
Brightness, Interior Lights . . . ..................96
Bulb Replacement . . ................... .300, 301
Bulbs, Light .......................... .236, 300
Camera, Rear . . ......................... .165
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .384
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... .190
Oil (Engine) . . . . ............... .332, 334, 337
Power Steering . . . . .................... .150
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................348
Carbon Monoxide Warning . . .................234
Cargo Area Cover . . . . .................... .134
Cargo Area Features . . . . . ...................131
Cargo Compartment . . .................... .131
Light ............................... .131
Luggage Carrier . . . . . .................. .137
Cargo Load Floor . . ....................... .132
Cargo Management System . ..................132
Rollaway Tonneau Cover . .................134
Tri-Fold Load Floor . . . . . .................132Cargo Tie-Downs
......................... .133
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .132
Cellular Phone ........................... .190
Chains, Tire ............................ .378
Char

t, Tire Sizing ......................... .362
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............233
Checks, Safety ........................... .233
Child Safety Locks ........................ .121
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .380
Cleaning Wheels ............................. .356
Windshield Wiper Blades ..................342
Climate Control ...........................70
Automatic .............................79
Manual................................70
Coin Holder ............................ .108
Cold Weather Operation ................... .239
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ...............189
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .374
Computer, Trip/Travel ........................30
Connector UCI ............................... .189
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........189
Conserving Fuel ............................29
Console, Floor .......................... .108
Console, Overhead ....................... .105
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............348
Cooling System .......................... .345
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ................347
Coolant Capacity ...................... .384
Coolant Level ..................... .346, 348
Diesel Engine ......................... .345
Disposal of Used Coolant ..................348
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Flooded, Starting . . ..................... .239
Fuel Requirements . . . . .................. .379
Jump Starting . . . . . . . .................. .279
Oil ..........................336, 384, 385
Oil Change Interval . . . ................28, 337
Oil Filler Cap . . . . . . . . ...........332, 334, 337
Oil Selection . . . . ..................... .384
Operation . .......................... .237
Starting . . . .......................... .237
Temperature Gauge . . . . . ..................8
Engine Oil Viscosity . . . . . . ..................337
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart . . ..................337
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............212
Entry System, Illuminated . . . ..................97
Event Data Recorder . . . . . ..................215
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ .131, 234, 344
Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . .................234
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................68
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . ....................92
Exterior Lights . . . . . ...................... .236
Fabric Care . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................357
Filler Location Fuel . . . ..................... .190
Filters Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . ..................338
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . ..............90, 340
Engine Oil . . . ........................ .385
Engine Oil Disposal ..................... .338
Flashers Hazard Warning . ...................... .107
Turn Signal . .................... .95, 236, 274
Flash-To-Pass . . ...........................95 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range ........................ .383
Engine Oil ........................... .383
Fuel Requirements .................. .381, 382
Maintenance .......................... .383
Replacement Parts ...................... .383
Starting ..............................383
Flooded Engine St

arting ..................... .239
Floor Console ........................... .108
Fluid Capacities .......................... .384
Fluid Leaks ............................. .236
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .................. .352
Brake .............................. .350
Cooling System ........................ .346
Engine Oil ........................... .336
Power Steering ........................ .150
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .............385
Fog Lights ..................... .94, 274, 302, 303
Fog Light Service ...................... .302, 303
Fog Lights, Rear ....................... .278, 303
Folding Rear Seat ....................... .57, 62
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .314
Fuel ............................... .379, 384
Adding ............................. .190
Additives ............................ .380
Conserving ............................29
Diesel ........................... .384, 385
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... .190
Gasoline ............................ .379
Gauge .................................7
Light .................................24
Octane Rating ..................... .379, 385
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License . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................307
Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . ............94
Low Fuel ............................7,24
LowTire .............................275
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........273
Map Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............96
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............96
Park ............................... .301
Passing ...............................95
Reading ...............................96
RearFog ..........................278, 303
Rear Servicing . ........................ .305
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .305
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .276
Service .......................... .300, 301
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) ......273
Side Marker .......................... .301
Side Repeater . . . ...................... .304
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........151, 275
Traction Control . . . .................... .147
Turn Signal ...............95, 236, 274, 301, 305
Vanity Mirror ...........................69
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......273
Load Floor, Cargo ........................ .132
Loading Vehicle Tires ................................366
Locks . ................................ .119
Automatic Door . . . . . . . .................121
Auto Unlock ......................... .121
Child Protection . . . . . . ..................121
Door .............................. .119
Power Door . . . . . . . . . ..................120
Steering Wheel ..........................20 Low Tire Pressure System
................... .151
Lubrication, Body ......................... .341
LuggageRack(RoofRack)................... .137
Lug Nuts .............................. .282
Maintenance Free Battery ................... .338
Maintenance, General ...................... .335
Maintenance Pr

ocedures .................... .335
Maintenance Schedule . . . ................... .321
Maintenance, Sunroof ...................... .119
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .........273
Manual Transaxle ......................... .354
Fluid Level Check ...................... .354
Lubricant Selection ..................... .354
Manual Transmission ....................... .245
Frequency of Fluid Change .................354
Lubricant Selection ..................... .354
Map/Reading Lights ..........................96
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .301
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................... .350
Mini-Trip Computer .........................30
Mirrors............................. .66, 106
Automatic Dimming ......................66
Electric Powered .........................67
Electric Remote .........................67
Exterior Folding .........................68
Heated ...............................69
Outside ...............................66
Rearview ..............................66
Vanity ................................69
Mode Fuel Saver .............................29
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle .................5
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