Fiat Freemont (2016 year). Manual — part 21

SERVICING AND CARE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE – GASOLINE
ENGINE

The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent
maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very
short trip driving. Inspection and service should also be
done anytime a malfunction is suspected.

The oil change indicator system will remind you that it
is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled mainte-
nance.

On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.

NOTE:

• The oil change indicator message will not

monitor the time since the last oil change.
Change your vehicles oil if it has been 1 year
since your last oil change even if the oil change
indicator message is NOT illuminated.

• Under no circumstances should oil change

intervals exceed 15,000 km or 1 year, which-
ever comes first.

• Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular

wear.

Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indica-
tor message after completing the scheduled oil change.

Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.

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Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary, check TIREKIT expiration date (if
provided).

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Check operation of lighting system (headlamps,
direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
luggage compartment, passenger compartment,
glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.).

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Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
(brakes/hydraulic clutch, windshield washer,
battery, engine coolant, etc.).

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Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness.

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Using diagnosis socket, check operation of engine
management systems, emissions and (where
provided) engine oil deterioration.

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Check windshield/rear window wiper blade
position/wear.

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Check operation of windshield washer system
and adjust jets if necessary.

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Check cleanliness of hood and tailgate locks and
cleanliness and lubrication of linkages.

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Check the parking brake lever stroke and adjust
it, if necessary. (Manual Transmission Only)

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Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust
- fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots,
sleeves, bushes, etc.).

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Check the front suspension, tie rods, CV joints
and replace if necessary

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Visually check the condition and wear of the
front disc brake pads.

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Visually check the condition and wear of the rear
disc brake pads.

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Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive
belt(s).

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Replace auxiliary drive belt(s). (##)

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Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

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Change engine oil and replace oil filter (*).

Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s). (***)

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Replace spark plugs (2.4L engine). (**)

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Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). (**)

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Replace air cleaner cartridge. (#)

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Change brake fluid.

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Replace rear drive assembly (RDA) fluid (for
versions/markets, where provided).

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Replace power transfer unit (PTU) fluid (for
versions/markets, where provided).

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Replace cabin filter. (#)

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Flush and replace the engine coolant.

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◦ Recommend replacement.

(#) The air cleaner cartridge must be changed every
15,000 km if used in dusty areas.

(##) Non-dusty/normal areas: advised maximum mileage
120,000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be
replaced every 6 years. Dusty areas and/or demanding use
(cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised
maximum mileage 60,000 km. Regardless of the mileage,
the belt must be replaced every 4 years.

(*) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried out
when indicated by a warning light or message on the
instrument panel, or in any case should not exceed 1 year.

(**) The spark plug change is km based only, yearly
intervals do not apply.

(***) Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter(s) at 75,000 km or 5 years if using your vehicle for
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.

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.

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Every 3,000 km, check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level and automatic transmission fluid level
(four-speed automatic only).

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.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — DIESEL
ENGINE

To help you have the best driving experience possible,
the manufacturer has identified the specific vehicle
maintenance service intervals that are required to keep
your vehicle operating properly and safely.

The manufacturer recommends that these mainte-
nance intervals be performed at your selling dealer. The
technicians at your dealership know your vehicle best,
and have access to factory trained information, genuine
FIAT parts, and specially designed electronic and me-
chanical tools that can help prevent future costly re-
pairs.

The maintenance intervals shown should be performed
as indicated in this section.

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The vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.

Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press
and release the Menu button.

NOTE:

• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals

exceed 2 years.

• Rotate the tires at the first sign of irregular

wear.

Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.

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Check tire condition/wear
and adjust pressure, if
necessary; check TIREKIT
expiration date (if provided).

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Check operation of lighting
system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard lights,
passenger compartment
lights, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.).

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Check and, if necessary,
top-up fluid levels (engine
coolant, brake/hydraulic
clutch fluid, windshield
washer fluid, battery fluid,
etc.)

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Check exhaust gas
emissions/smokiness.

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Use the diagnosis socket to
check engine management
system operation; emissions
and (where provided) engine
oil deterioration.

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Check windshield/rear
window wiper blade
position/wear.

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Check operation of
windshield washer system
and adjust jets if necessary.

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Check cleanliness of the
hood and tailgate locks and
cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages.

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•

Visually inspect condition of:
exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel
system - brakes), rubber
elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)

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Inspect front suspensions, tie
rod ends and rubber
elements (boots and bushes)
and replace if necessary.

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Check parking brake lever
travel and adjust it, if
necessary.

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Visual check condition and
wear of front disc brake
pads.

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Visual check condition and
wear of rear disc brake pads.

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Visually inspect the
condition of timing belt.

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Visually inspect the
condition of accessory drive
belt(s).

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Replace the timing belt (#).

Replace auxiliary drive belts
(#).

Change engine oil and
replace oil filter (*).

Change the automatic
transmission fluid and filter
(for versions/markets, where
provided) (**).

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Replace fuel filter (***).

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Replace engine air filter (or
at least change every 2
years) (##).

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Change brake fluid.

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Replace rear drive assembly
(RDA) fluid (for
versions/markets, where
provided).

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200

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Replace power transfer unit
(PTU) fluid (for
versions/markets, where
provided).

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Flush and replace the engine
coolant.

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Replace cabin air filter (##).

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(*) The oil and oil filter replacement must be carried
out when indicated by a warning light or message on
the instrument panel, or in any case every 2 years. If the
car is used for less than 10.000 km per year, it is
necessary to replace engine oil and cartridge every 1
year.

(**) Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil-
ter(s) at 80.000 km or 4 years if using vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.

(***) In case of refuel with a lower fuel quality than
standard, you are advised to change this filter every
20.000 km.

○ Replacement advised.
(#) Areas that are not dusty: advised maximum mileage
120.000 km. Regardless of the mileage, the belt must
be replaced every 6 years. Dusty areas and/or demand-
ing use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling):
advised maximum mileage 60.000 km. Regardless of the
mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years.

(##) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, you are
advised to change this filter every 20.000 km.

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Years

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 Reservoir

7 — 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 Reservoir

5 — 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 Reservoir

5 — 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 the required mainte-
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
NewVehicle LimitedWarranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.

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ENGINE OIL

Checking Oil Level — Gasoline Engine

To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil
level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.

The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do not
check oil level before starting the engine after it has sat
overnight. Checking engine oil level when the engine is
cold will give you an incorrect reading.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground
and only when the engine is hot, will improve the
accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level
between the range markings on the dipstick. Either the
range markings consist of a crosshatch zone marked
SAFE or a crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low
end of the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
Adding 1 Liter of oil when the reading is at the low end
of the range marking will raise the oil level to the high
end of the range marking.

Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the
engine will cause oil aeration, which can
lead to loss of oil pressure and an in-

crease in oil temperature.This could damage your
engine.Also, be sure the oil fill cap is replaced and
tightened after adding oil.

Checking Oil Level — Diesel Engine

To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil
must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil
level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop.

The best time to check the engine oil level is about five
minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on
the dipstick. Adding 1 Liter of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.

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