2016 FIAT FREEMONT belt

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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WARNING! (Continued)
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not
use a booster battery or any other booster source
with an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not
allow cable clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
• It is essential when replacing the cables
on the battery that the positive cable is
attached to the positive post and the
negative cable is attached to the negative post .
Battery posts are marked positive (+) and nega-
tive (-) and identified on the battery case. Cable
clamps should be tight on the terminal posts and
free of corrosion.
• If a “fast charger ” is used while the battery is in
the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to the battery. Do
not use a “fast charger ” to provide star ting volt-
age as battery damage can result . AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized
dealer at the start of each warm season. This service
should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a
performance test. Drive belt tension should also be
checked at this time.
Do not use chemical flushes in your air
conditioning system as the chemicals can
damage your air conditioning compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
• Use only refrigerants and compressor
lubr i

cants approved by the manufac-
turer for your air conditioning system. Some un-
approved refrigerants are flammable and can
explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrig-
erants or lubricants can cause the system to fail,
requiring costly repairs.
•
The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
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Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
cleaning the inside rear window equipped with an
electric defroster. Do not use scrapers or other sharp
instruments that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on
the towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray
cleaner directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution maybe used, but do not use high alcohol content or
abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a
clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft cloth. Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the
fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car
to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a
collisi on

and leave you with no protec-
tion. Inspect the belt system periodically, check-
ing for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not disas-
semble or modify the system. Seat belt assem-
blies must be replaced after a collision if they
have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc .).
CLEANING THE CUP HOLDERS
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild deter-
gent.
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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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Instrument Panel and Controls..................6
Instrument Panel Cover . . . ..................357
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................358
Interior Appearance Care . . . .................357
Interior Fuses . . . . . . . . . . ..................308
Interior Lights .............................96
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............98
Intervention Regeneration Strategy ..............344
Introduction ...............................1
Jacking Instructions . . ...................... .286
Jack Location ........................ .283, 284
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . ...................286
Jump Starting . . . . . . . ..................... .279
Key Fo b Programming Additional Key Fobs ..............14
Programming Additional Transmitters ...........14
Key-In Reminder . . . . . . . . ...................10
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... .123, 238
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . ..................13
Keyless Go ................................8
Key, Programming . . . . . . . ...................12
Key, Replacement . . . . . . . . . ..................12
Keys....................................8
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) . . ...................11
Lane Change and Turn Signals ..................95
Lane Change Assist . . . . . . ...................95
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .194
Latches. ............................... .236
Hood .............................. .136
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .379Leaks, Fluid
............................. .236
Leveling, Headlight ..........................92
LifeofTires..............................376
Liftgate.................................130
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ................101
Light Bulbs .......................... .236, 300
Lights .............................. .92, 236
Airbag ....................... .213, 235, 273
Anti-Lock ........................... .143
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... .278
Automatic Headlights .....................92
Back-Up ............................ .305
Brake Assist

Warning .................... .147
Brake Warning ........................ .276
Bulb Replacement ...................... .301
Courtesy/Reading ........................96
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................95
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator ......147
Exterior ............................. .236
Fog .......................... .94, 274, 302
Hazard Warning Flasher .................. .107
Headlight Leveling ........................92
Headlights ......................... .92, 301
Headlights On Reminder ...................94
Headlights On With Wipers .............93, 100
Headlight Switch .........................92
High Beam ..................... .95, 274, 301
High Beam Indicator .................... .274
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................95
Illuminated Entry ........................97
Instrument Cluster ................... .92, 273
Intensity Control ........................96
Interior ...............................96
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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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Monitor, Tire Pressure System.................151
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................95
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ..........165, 166
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................237
Occupant Restraints ....................... .192
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............379, 385
Odometer . . . .......................... .275
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . ..............28, 275
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . ..............28, 275
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..............336, 385
Capacity . . . . . ....................... .384
Change Interval ..................... .28, 337
Checking ............................ .336
Dipstick . . . . . . . . ..................... .336
Disposal ............................ .338
Filter ............................... .385
Filter Disposal . . . . . ................... .338
Recommendation . . . . . ..................384
Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .............337, 384
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................149
Operating Precautions . . . . . .................149
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) ...............3
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . ..................66
Overhead Console ........................ .105
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ...............3
Paint Care. . . . . . . . . . . . ...................355
Parking Brake . .......................... .242
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) ........60
Passing Light . . . ...........................95
Pets, Transporting . . . . .................... .233Placard, Tire and Loading Information
............366
Power Brakes .............................. .140
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................310
Door Locks .......................... .120
Mirrors ...............................67
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........112
Seats ................................48
Steering ............................. .150
Sunroof ............................. .117
T

ransfer Unit ......................... .354
Windows ............................ .127
Power Transfer Unit ....................... .354
Preparation for Jacking ..................... .284
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ .199
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) ....13
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ............348
Radio Operation ......................... .190
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .167
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .167
Rear Air Conditioning .................... .76, 86
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .354
Rear Camera ............................ .165
Rear Cupholder .......................... .115
Rear Drive Assembly ...................... .354
Rear Fog Lights .......................... .278
RearLiftgate............................ .130
Rear Park Assist System .................... .159
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... .57, 62
RearviewMirrors...........................66
Rear Window Defroster .................... .102
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Rear Window Features . . . . . . . ...............101
Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........101
Reclining Front Seats . . . .....................52
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .59, 62
Recorder, Event Data ...................... .215
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . ...............270
Refrigerant . . . .......................... .340
Release, Hood ........................... .136
Reminder, Lights On .........................94
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... .193
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..............14
Programming Additional Transmitters ...........14
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........167
Repeater Lights, Side ....................... .304
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .300
Replacement Keys . . . . ......................12
Replacement Tires ........................ .377
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . ...........28, 275
Restraint, Head . . ..........................54
Restraints, Occupant . . . ................... .192
Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . ...........134
Reverse Lights ........................... .305
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . .............314
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . ................137
Rotation, Tires. . . . ....................... .359
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . ............234
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................236
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . .............131, 234
Safety Information, Tire . . ................... .361
Safety Tips . . . . . ........................ .233
Schedule, Maintenance . .................... .321Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......198
BeltAlert ............................ .193
Energy Management Feature ................199
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................194
Seat Belt Pr

etensioner ................... .199
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .193
Seat Belt System ....................... .192
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .358
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .193
Seat Belts ........................... .193, 234
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ..................198
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........198
Front Seat .................... .193, 194, 196
Inspection ........................... .234
Operating Instructions ................... .196
Pretensioners ......................... .199
Rear Seat ............................ .194
Reminder ............................ .276
Untwisting Procedure ................... .197
Seats ...................................48
Adjustment ............................48
Easy Entry .............................60
Heated ...............................50
Height Adjustment . . .................. .48, 53
Power ................................48
Rear Folding ........................ .57, 62
Reclining ..............................52
Reclining Rear ....................... .59, 62
Seatback Release ................... .53, 57, 62
Tilting ................................48
Security Alarm ........................ .16, 278
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........346, 347, 385
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