2015 FIAT FREEMONT power steering

Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
Periodic Checks
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and, if
necessary, restore:
• engine coolant;
• brake fluid;
• power steering fluid;
• windshield washer fluid level;
• tire inflation pressure and condition;
• operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
• operation of windshield washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of windshield/rear window wiper
blades.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level.
Heavy-Duty Use Of The Car
If the car is used mainly under one of the following
conditions:
• towing a trailer or caravan; • dusty roads;
• short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-
zero outside temperatures;
• engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long periods of idleness.
You should perform the following inspections more
frequently than shown on the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
• check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
• check cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanli- ness and lubrication of linkage;
• visually inspect conditions of: engine, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
• check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro- lyte);
• visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
• check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
• check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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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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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
(fig. 198)
(fig. 198)
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 8 — Engine Oil Fill
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.0L DIESEL
(fig. 199)
(fig. 199)
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Engine Oil Fill 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmainte-
nance services determined by the engineers who de-
signed your vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
maintenance schedule, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the
future.
• Failure to properly maintain your ve-
hicle or perform repairs and service when
necessary could result in more costly re-
pairs, damage to other components or negatively
impact vehicle performance. Immediately have
potential malfunctions examined by an autho-
rized dealership or qualified repair center.
• 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 parts and the necessary fluids; do
not however carry out these operations if you
have no experience.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended mainte-
nance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in
these components as the chemicals can damage
your engine, transmission, power steering or air
conditioning. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
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CHASSIS
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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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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Drain, Flush, and Refill . . . . . . . .............346
Inspection ........................... .348
Points to Remember . . . . . . . . . ............349
Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........348
Radiator Cap ......................... .348
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .346, 347, 384, 385
Temperature Gauge . ......................8
Corrosion Protection . . . ................... .355
Cupholders ............................. .115
Data Recorder, Event ...................... .215
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights . ..............96
Defroster, Rear Window . . . . .................102
Defroster, Windshield ................... .83, 235
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers . . . . . ..............98
Diagnostic System, Onboard ..................149
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . .................. .384, 385
Diesel Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . ...........384
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .....................95
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission . . . ................352
Oil (Engine) . . . . . . . . . .................. .336
Power Steering . . . . . . . ..................150
Disabled Vehicle Towing . ................... .318
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . . . . ...........348
Door Locks Door Locks ........................... .119
KeyFob ............................. .119
Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............119
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................119
Door Locks, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . ............121
Downshifting . . . ......................... .246Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing Water. .257
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .........29
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .......168
E-85 Fuel .............................. .381
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........112
Electrical Power Outlets .................... .112
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................67
Electronic Brake Control System ...............141
Anti-Lock Brake System .................. .141
Brake Assist System ..................... .143
Electronic Roll Mitigation ..................144
Traction Control System ..................144
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ................144
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........103
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............144
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .....20, 165
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................314
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. .107
Jump Starting ......................... .279
Towing ............................. .318
Engine .......................... .237, 332, 334
Air Cleaner ........................... .338
Break-In Recommendations .................237
Checking Oil Level ...................... .336
Compartment ...................... .332, 333
Compartment Identification .................333
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. .346, 385
Cooling ............................. .345
Exhaust Gas Caution ................. .131, 234
Fails to Start .......................... .239
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