FIAT Freemont User Manual
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Thousands of kilometers
30
60
90
120
150
180
Months
24
48
72
96
120
144
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge.
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Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic socket).
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Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt.
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Replace auxiliary drive belts.
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Check timing belt conditions.
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Replace the timing belt (*).
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Replace fuel filter (Or at least change every 24 months).
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Replace air filter cartridge (Or at least change every 24 months).
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Change engine oil and oil cartridge (**) (***).
Change brake fluid.
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Change pollen filter.
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* Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every 4 years for particularly demand-
ing use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
** If the car is used for less than 10 000 km per year, it
is necessary to replace engine oil and cartridge every
12 months.
*** The actual interval for replacement of engine oil
and cartridge depends by vehicle usage conditions and
is shown through a gauge or a message (if available) on
the dashboard or at least every 24 months.
Failure to perform the required mainte-
nance items may result in damage to the
vehicle.
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