FIAT Freemont User Manual

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– Extended driving at high RPM should be avoided to

prevent excess heat generation. A reduction in ve-
hicle speed may be required to avoid extended
driving at high RPM. Return to a higher gear or
vehicle speed when grade and road conditions allow.

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.

TRAILER HITCH ATTACHING POINTS
Your vehicle will require extra equipment to tow a
trailer safely and efficiently. The trailer tow hitch must
be attached to your vehicle using the provided attach-
ing points on the vehicle's frame. Refer to the following
chart to determine the accurate attaching points.
Other equipment, such as trailer sway controls and
braking equipment, trailer equalizing (leveling) equip-

ment and low profile mirrors, may also be required or
strongly recommended.

(fig. 147)

Trailer Tow Hitch Attaching Points And Overhang

Dimensions

A

N/A

B

366.71 mm

C

501.62 mm

D

628.69 mm

E (maximum overhang)

1051.93 mm

F

472.00 mm

(fig. 147)

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SAFETY

STARTING

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DRIVING

WARNING

LIGHTS

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MESSAGES

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