FIAT Freemont - Manual (Page 296)

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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