ECO mode FIAT FREEMONT 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted
on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in
reverse. (fig. 38)
To avoid damage to the mirror during
cleaning, never spray any cleaning solu-
tion directly onto the mirror. Apply the
solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirrorclean.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mir-
ror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a
slight overlap of the view obtained from the inside
mirror. NOTE:
The passenger side convex outside mirror
will give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of
the lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the
passenger side convex mirror will look
smaller and farther away than they really are.
Relying too much on your passenger side convex
mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object . Use your inside mirror
when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side convex mirror. Failure
to follow this warning may result in serious injury
or death.
POWER MIRRORS
The power mirror switch is located on the driver's
door trim panel. (fig. 39)
Models Without Express Window Feature
Press the mirror select button marked L (left) or R
(right) and then press one of the four arrow buttons to
move the mirror in the direction the arrow is pointing.
Models With Express Window Feature
Press and release the mirror select button marked L
(left) or R (right) and then press one of the four arrow
buttons to move the mirror in the direction the arrow
is pointing. The selection times out after 30 seconds of
inactivity in order to guard against accidentally changing
a mirror position following an adjustment.
(fig. 38) Automatic Dimming Mirror
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NOTE:A light in the selected button will illuminate
indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
POWER FOLDING MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located
between the power mirror switches L (left) and R
(right). Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold
in, pressing the switch a second time will return the
mirrors to the normal driving position.
NOTE: Pressing the power folding mirror switch for
more than four seconds, or if the vehicle speed is
greater than 8 km/h will disable the folding feature.
If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle
speed is equal or greater than 8 km/h, they will auto-
matically unfold. MANUAL FOLDING MIRRORS — IFEQUIPPED
Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged.
The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and
rearward to resist damage. The hinge has three detent
positions: forward, rearward and normal.
HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window
Features” for further information.
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing
the mirror cover upward. The light will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover will turn off the
light. (fig. 40)
Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature — If
Equipped
This feature allows for additional flexibility in position-
ing the visor to block out the sun.
1. Fold down the sun visor.
2. Unclip the visor from the center clip.
3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror
to extend it.(fig. 39) Power Mirror Switches
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Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor, defrost and side win-
dow demist outlets. This mode works best in
cold or snowy conditions.
 Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window
demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maxi-
mum temperature settings for best windshield and side
window defrosting and defogging. When the Defrost
mode is selected, the blower level may increase.
13. SYNC
Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature
On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this
feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the
passenger and rear temperature setting with the driver
temperature setting. Changing the passenger tempera-
ture setting while in Sync will automatically exit this
feature.
NOTE: When SYNC is ON and the driver selects
Mix or Defrost Mode, Rear mode will be Floor.
14. Temperature Control (Manual Temperature
Control Only)
Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tem-
perature of the air inside the passenger compartment.
Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates
warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar
into the blue area indicates cooler temperatures. CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the opera-
tor to manually activate or deactivate the air condition-
ing system. When the air conditioning system is turned
on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets
into the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the
A/C button to turn off the air conditioning and manu-
ally adjust the blower and airflow mode settings.
NOTE:
• For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix
or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off.
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass,
select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower
than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser
(located in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of
dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from
behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric
front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the con-
denser, reducing air conditioning performance.
Recirculation Control
When outside air contains smoke, odors, or
high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired,
you may wish to recirculate interior air by
pressing the Recirculation control button.
The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this
button is selected. Push the button a second time to
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REAR AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (ATC) — IF EQUIPPED
The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear
right side of the 3rd Row seats and overhead outlets at
each outboard rear seating position. The system pro-
vides heated air through the floor outlets or cool,
dehumidified air through the headliner outlets.
The rear system temperature control is in the
Uconnect Touch™ system, located on the instrument
panel. (fig. 46) (fig. 47)Rear Lock
Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock soft-key on the
Uconnect Touch™ screen, illuminates a lock symbol in
the rear display. The rear temperature and air source
are controlled from the front Uconnect Touch™ sys-
tem.
Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear
ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button
is turned off.
The rear ATC is located in the headliner, near the
center of the vehicle. (fig. 48)(fig. 46)
Rear Climate Controls 4.3 Screen
1 — Blower Up Soft-Key 5 — Done Soft-Key
2 — Mode Soft-Key 6 — Rear Lock Soft-Key
3 — Temperature Soft-Key 7 — Rear Off Soft-Key
4 — Blower Down Soft-Key
(fig. 47) Rear Climate Controls 8.4 Screen
1 — Rear Auto Soft-Key 6 — Blower Up Soft-Key
2 — Rear Lock Soft-Key 7 — Mode Soft-Key
3 — Front Climate Soft-Key 8 — Blower Down Soft-Key
4 — Temperature Up
Soft-Key 9 — Rear Off Soft-Key
5— Temperature Down
Soft-Key
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on the temperature knob is illuminated and any rear
overhead adjustments are ignored.
REAR MODE CONTROL
Auto Mode
The rear system automatically maintains the correct
mode and comfort level desired by the rear seat occu-pants.
Headliner ModeAir comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each
of these outlets can be individually adjusted to
direct the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of the
outlets to one side will shut off the airflow.
Bi-Level Mode Air comes from both the headliner outlets and
the floor outlets.
NOTE: In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL
mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the
headliner outlets and warmer air from the floor out-lets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets.
OPERATING TIPS
NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section
for suggested control settings for various weather conditions. Summer Operation
The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze cool-
ant to provide proper corrosion protection and to
protect against engine overheating. A solution of 50%
ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is
recommended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Servicing And Care” for proper coolant selection.
Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter
months is not recommended because it may cause
window fogging.
Vacation Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in
the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started
again.
Window Fogging
Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The
Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear
windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win-
dow fogging becomes a problem, increase the blower
speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild but rainy or humid weather.
NOTE:
Recirculation mode without A/C should not
be used for long periods, as fogging may occur.
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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCHThe headlight switch is located on the left side
of the instrument panel. This switch controls
the operation of the headlights, parking lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dim-
ming, interior lights and fog lights. (fig. 50)
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first
detent for parking light and instrument panel light
operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second
detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel
light operation.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to
the AUTO position. When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you
turn the ignition switch OFF. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTOposition.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS
(AVAILABLE WITH AUTOMATIC
HEADLIGHTS ONLY)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO
position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when
the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this
feature.
NOTE: The Headlights On with Wipers feature can
be turned on and off using the Uconnect Touch™
System, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in
“Knowing Your Vehicle” for further information.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumina-
tion for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in
an unlit area.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition
switch while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off(fig. 50) Headlight Switch
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DOME LIGHT POSITION
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The
interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control
is in this position.
INTERIOR LIGHT DEFEAT (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
PARADE MODE (DAYTIME BRIGHTNESS
FEATURE)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, EVIC (if equipped), and radio when the
parking lights or headlights are on.HEADLIGHT LEVELING SYSTEM — IFEQUIPPED
This system allows the driver to maintain proper head-
light beam position with the road surface regardless of
vehicle load.
The headlight leveling switch is located next
to the dimmer control on the left side of the
instrument panel.
To operate, rotate the headlight leveling switch until
the appropriate number, which corresponds to the
load listed on the following chart, illuminates on the
switch.
0 Driver only, or driver and front passenger.
1 All seating positions occupied.
2 All seating positions occupied, plus an evenly distributed load in the luggage
compartment. The total weight of
passengers and load does not exceed the
maximum load capacity of the vehicle.
3 Driver, plus an evenly distributed load in the luggage compartment. The total
weight of the driver and load does not
exceed the maximum load capacity of the
vehicle.
Calculations based on a passenger weight of 75 kg.
MAP/READING LIGHTS
Refer to “Overhead Console” for further information
on Map/Reading Lights.
(fig. 52) Dimmer Control Switch
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console. (fig. 80)
WARNING!
 Never leave children in a vehicle with
the key in the ignition switch. Occu-
pants, particularly unattended children, can be-
come entrapped by the power sunroof while op-
erating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
(Continued)(Continued)
 In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are also properly secured.
 Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object to project through the sun-
roof opening. Injury may result .
OPENING SUNROOF — EXPRESS
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will open automatically from
any position. The sunroof will open fully and stop
automatically. This is called “Express Open”. During
Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof
switch will stop the sunroof.
OPENING SUNROOF — MANUAL MODE
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rear-
ward to full open. Any release of the switch will stop
the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
(fig. 80) Power Sunroof Switch 87
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CLOSING SUNROOF — EXPRESS
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically from
any position. The sunroof will close fully and stop
automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During
Express Close operation, any movement of the switch
will stop the sunroof.
CLOSING SUNROOF — MANUAL MODE
To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the
forward position. Any release of the switch will stop
the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
closed condition until the switch is pushed and held
forward again.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening
of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an
obstruction is detected, the sunroof will automatically
retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next,
press the switch forward and release to Express Close.
NOTE:If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close at-
tempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch
Protect disabled.
PINCH PROTECT OVERRIDE
If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents
closing the sunroof, press the switch forward and hold
for two seconds after the reversal occurs. This allows
the sunroof to move toward the closed position. NOTE:
Pinch protection is disabled while the switch
is pressed.
VENTING SUNROOF — EXPRESS
Press and release the “Vent” button, and the sunroof
will open to the vent position. This is called “Express
Vent”, and will occur regardless of sunroof position.
During Express Vent operation, any movement of the
switch will stop the sunroof.
SUNSHADE OPERATION
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof
is open.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) is in
certain open or partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffet-
ing occurs with the rear windows open, open the front
and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If
the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
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Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature isenabled.
2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 km/h.
3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. The driver door is opened.
5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
6. The vehicle speed is 0 km/h.
To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
feature in accordance with local laws.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
Programming
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled as follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect Touch™, refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Knowing
Your Vehicle” for further information. • For vehicles not equipped with the Uconnect
Touch™, perform the following steps:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch.
3. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch be- tween LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK
four times ending up in the LOCK position. How-
ever, do not start the engine.
4. Within 30 seconds, press the power door unlock switch to unlock the doors.
5. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming.
NOTE: If you do not hear the chime, it means that
the system did not enter the programming mode and
you will need to repeat the procedure.
6. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
feature in accordance with local laws.
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