FIAT Freemont - Manual (Page 188)

Pin Number Function Wire Color
5 Right Rear Position,
Side Marker Lights, and
Rear Registration Plate
Illumination Device. b
Brown
6 Stoplights Red
7 Left Rear Position, Side
Marker Lights, and
Rear Registration Plate
Illumination Device. b
Black
8 Reverse lights Red/Black
9 Permanent Power
Supply (+12V)
Brown/White
10 Power Supply
Controlled by Ignition
Switch (+12V)
Red
11 a Return for Contact
(Pin) 10
White
12 Reserve for Future
Allocation
Red/Blue
13 a Return for Contact
(Pin) 9
White
Note: The allocation pin 12 has been changed from
“Coding for coupled Trailer” to “Reserve for Future
Allocation.”
a The three return circuits shall not be connected
electrically in the trailer.
b The rear position registration plate illumination device
shall be connected such that no light of the device has a
common connection with both pins 5 and 7.
TOWING TIPS
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing up the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Manual Transmission
If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,
all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid clutch slippage.
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
− Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
− When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until you
can get back to cruising speed.
− Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over
-
heating, take the following actions:
− City Driving
When stopped for short periods, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
− Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
− Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
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