Fiat FREEMONT Quick Manual To Repairs page 12

Condition Wheels lifted from ground
of towing
Towing on level ground
Wheel lifting or towing on a
trailer
Car on rescue vehicle
platform
To define the towing methods, comply with the following table,
according to the model to be towed.
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
da terra (FWD) MODELS -
ANTERIORE (FWD) -
MANUAL GEARBOX
• Gearbox in N (neutral)
NONE • Ignition switch in
position ACC or RUN
Rear NOT PERMITTED
Front
ALL BEST METHOD
If the car battery is flat, refer to "Automatic transmission - gear lever
unlocking" to obtain the instruction about disengagement of the
automatic transmission from position P (Park) for towing.
Appropriate towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to the car. Use only suitable tow bars and other equipment,
following the manufacturer's instructions.
Using safety chains is compulsory. Attach the tow bars or other tow
equipment to the main structural components of the car and not to
the bumpers or related brackets. Comply with local and national
laws related to towing cars.
Should it be necessary to activate devices (e.g. windscreen wiper,
defrosters, etc.) when towing, bring the ignition device to RUN and
not to ACC.
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
(FWD) MODELS -
ANTERIORE (FWD) -
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
• If the automatic
transmission is
operating:
• Gearbox in N (neutral)
• Ignition switch in
position ACC or RUN
• Max speed 40 km/h
• Maximum distance 24
km
OK OK
BEST METHOD
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
(AWD) MODELS
TRAZIONE
INTEGRALE
(AWD)
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
NOT PERMITTED
OK
FREEMONT
Vehicle towing/lifting