park assist FIAT FREEMONT 2012 Owner handbook (in English)
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Units (for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the Units soft-key to change this display. When in
this display you may select to have the EVIC, odometer,
and navigation system (for versions/markets, where
provided) changed between US and Metric units of
measure. Press US or Metric followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key. Then, as you continue, the infor-
mation will display in the selected units of measure.
Voice Response (for versions/markets, whereprovided)
Press the Voice Response soft-key to change this dis-
play. When in this display you may change the Voice
Response Length settings. To change the Voice Re-
sponse Length press and release the Brief or Long
soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Touch Screen Beep (for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the Touch Screen Beep soft-key to change this
display. When in this display you may turn on or shut off
the sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key)
is pressed. To change the Touch Screen Beep setting
press and release the On or Off soft-key followed by
pressing the arrow back soft-key. Clock
Set Time (for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the Set Time soft-key to change this display.
When in this display you may select the time display
settings. To make your selection, press the Set Time soft-key, adjust the hours and minutes using the up and
down soft-keys, select AM or PM, select 12 hr or 24 hr
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key when all
selections are complete.
Show Time Status (for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press the Show Time Status soft-key to change this
display. When in this display you may turn on or shut off
the digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show
Time Status setting press and release the On or Off
soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Sync Time (for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the Sync Time soft-key to change this display.
When in this display you may automatically have the
radio set the time. To change the Sync Time setting
press and release the On or Off soft-key followed by
pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Safety / Assistance
Park Assist (for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the Park Assist soft-key to change this display.
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects
behind the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is
in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 18 km/h.
The system can be enabled with Sound Only, Sound
and Display, or turned OFF. To change the Park Assist
status press and release the Off, Sound Only or Sounds
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Touchscreen Beep (for versions/markets, whereprovided)
When in this display you may turn on or shut off the
sound heard when a touch screen button (soft-key) is
pressed. To change the Touch Screen Beep setting
press and release the On or Off soft-key followed by
pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Navigation Turn-By-Turn in Cluster (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the turn-by-turn direc-
tions will appear in the display as the vehicle ap-
proaches a designated turn within a programmed
route. To make your selection, press the Navigation
Turn-By-Turn in Cluster soft-key, select On or Off
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. Clock
Sync Time with GPS (for versions/markets, where provided)
When in this display you may automatically have the
radio set the time. To change the Sync Time setting
press and release the On or Off soft-key followed by
pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Set Time Hours (for versions/markets, where provided)
When in this display you may select the time display
settings. To make your selection, press the Set Time
soft-key, adjust the hours using the up and down soft-keys, followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key
when all selections are complete.
Set Time Minutes (for versions/markets, where
provided)
When in this display you may select the time display
settings. To make your selection, press the Set Time
soft-key, adjust the minutes using the up and down
soft-keys, followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key
when all selections are complete.
Time Format (for versions/markets, where provided)
When in this display you may select the time display
settings. To make your selection, press the Set Time
soft-key, select 12 hr or 24 hr followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key when all selections are complete.
Show Time in Status Bar (for versions/markets, where provided)
When in this display you may turn on or shut off the
digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Time
Status setting press and release the On or Off soft-key
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Safety / Assistance
Park Assist (for versions/markets, where provided)
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects
behind the vehicle when the transmission shift lever is
in REVERSE and the vehicle speed is less than 18 km/h.
The system can be enabled with Sound Only, Sound
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and Display, or turned OFF. To change the Park Assist
status press and release the Off, Sound Only or Sounds
and Display button followed by pressing the arrow back
soft-key.
Parkview Backup Camera (for versions/markets,where provided)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView
®
Rear Back Up Camera that allows you to see an
on-screen image of the rear surroundings of your
vehicle whenever the shift lever is put into REVERSE.
The image will be displayed on the radio touchscreen
display along with a caution note to “check entire
surroundings” across the top of the screen. After five
seconds this note will disappear. The ParkView
®cam-
era is located on the rear of the vehicle above the rear
License plate. To make your selection, press the Park-
view Backup Camera soft-key, select On or Off fol-
lowed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Hill Start Assist (for versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting And Driving” for system
function and operating information. To make your
selection, press the Hill Start Assist soft-key, select On
or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key. Lights
Headlight Off Delay (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 sec-
onds when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight
Off Delay status press the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Headlight Illumination on Approach (for versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the headlights will acti-
vate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To
change the Illuminated Approach status press the 0, 30,
60 or 90 soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back
soft-key.
Headlights with Wipers (for versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch
is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To
make your selection, press the Headlights with Wipers
soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key.
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the headlight switch once and the front fog lights come
on. Press the switch a second time and the rear fog
lights will come on (front fog lights stay on). Press the
switch a third time and the rear fog lights turn off (front
fog stays on). Press the switch a fourth times and the
front fog turns off. For vehicles without front fog, rear
fog will activate on the first press.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
turn signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights.
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signallights.
NOTE:
• If either light remains on and does not flash, or there
is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective. • A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the EVIC
(for versions/markets, where provided) and a continu-
ous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than
1.6 km with either turn signal on.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is
released.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. This includes the glove box
light, but not the trunk light. To restore interior light
operation, either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle
the light switch.
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LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP MESSAGE
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the
fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged,
the word “gASCAP” will display in the odometer. If this
occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap until a “clicking” sound
is heard and press the TRIP ODOMETER button to
turn off the message. If the problem persists, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it
will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these
conditions, you will observe a substantial increase in
steering effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds
and during parking maneuvers.
NOTE:
• Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate
that there is a problem with the power steering system.
• Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power
steering pump may make noise for a short amount of
time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering
system. This noise should be considered normal, and it
does not in any way damage the steering system.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced
power steering assist could pose a safety
risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.
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PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
The ParkSense
®
Rear Park Assist system provides
visual and audible indications of the distance between
the rear fascia and a detected obstacle when backing
up, e.g. during a parking maneuver. Refer to “Park-Sense
®System Usage Precautions” for limitations of
this system and recommendations. ParkSense®will retain the last system state (enabled
or disabled) from the last ignition cycle when the
ignition is changed to the ON/RUN position. ParkSense®can be active only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE. If ParkSense
®is enabled at this shift lever
position, the system will remain active until the vehicle
speed is increased to approximately 18 km/h or above.
The system will become active again if the vehicle
speed is decreased to speeds less than approximately
16 km/h. PARKSENSE
®SENSORS
The four ParkSense
®
sensors, located in the rear
fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind the vehicle that
is within the sensors’ field of view. The sensors can
detect obstacles from approximately 30 cm up to
200 cm from the rear fascia/bumper in the horizontal
direction, depending on the location, type and orienta-
tion of the obstacle.
PARKSENSE
®WARNING DISPLAY
The ParkSense®Warning screen will only be displayed
if Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect
Touch™ System. Refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Set-
tings” for further information.
The ParkSense®Warning screen is located within the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). It pro-
vides visual warnings to indicate the distance between
the rear fascia/bumper and the detected obstacle. Re-
fer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Settings” for further information.
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PARKSENSE
®DISPLAY
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the warning display
will turn ON indicating the system status. (fig. 103)
(fig. 104)
The system will indicate a detected obstacle by show-
ing three solid arcs and will produce a one-half second
tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the object, the
EVIC display will show fewer arcs and the sound tone
will change from slow, to fast, to continuous. (fig. 105) (fig. 106) (fig. 107)
(fig. 103)
Rear Park Assist Display
(fig. 104) Rear Park Assist OFF(fig. 105)
Slow Tone
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The vehicle is close to the obstacle when the warning
display shows one flashing arc and sounds a continuous
tone. The following chart shows the warning alert
operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:
WARNING ALERTS
Rear Distance (cm) Greater than
200 cm 200-100 cm 100-65 cm 65-30 cm Less than
30 cm
Audible Alert Chime None Single 1/2-
Second Tone Slow Fast Continuous
Display Message Park Assist On Warning Object DetectedWarning Object
Detected Warning Object
Detected Warning Object
Detected
Arcs None 3 Solid (Continuous)3 Slow
Flashing 2 Slow
Flashing 1 Slow
Flashing
(fig. 106)
Fast Tone
(fig. 107)Continuous Tone
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ENABLING AND DISABLING PARKSENSE
®
ParkSense
®
can be enabled and disabled using the
Uconnect Touch™ System. The available choices are:
Off, Sound Only, or Sound and Display. Refer to
“Uconnect Touch™ Settings” for further information.
When the ParkSense
®soft-key is pressed to disable
the system, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST
OFF” message for approximately five seconds. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for
further information. When the shift lever is moved to
REVERSE and the system is disabled, the EVIC will
display the “PARK ASSIST OFF” message for as long as
the vehicle is in REVERSE.
The ParkSense
®system uses four sensors located in
the rear bumper fascia to scan for obstacles up to
200 cm away from the rear bumper fascia. ParkSense
®
provides both visual and audible warnings to indicate
the range of the object.
SERVICE THE PARKSENSE
®REAR PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM
When the ParkSense
®
Rear Park Assist system is
malfunctioning, the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) will actuate a single chime, once per
ignition cycle, and it will display the “CLEAN PARK
ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” for further information. When
the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has
detected a fault condition, the EVIC will display the “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” or the “SERVICE
PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the
vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition, Park-Sense
®will not operate.
If “CLEAN PARK ASSIST SENSORS” appears in the
EVIC and the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of
snow, ice, mud, dirt or other obstruction, see your
authorized dealer.
If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the
EVIC, see your authorized dealer.
CLEANING THE PARKSENSE
®SYSTEM
Clean the ParkSense
®
sensors with water, car wash
soap and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths.
Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Otherwise, you
could damage the sensors.
PARKSENSE
®SYSTEM USAGE
PRECAUTIONS
NOTE:
• Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice,
mud, dirt and debris to keep the ParkSense
®system
operating properly.
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations
could affect the performance of ParkSense
®.
• When you turn ParkSense
®off, the EVIC will display
“PARK ASSIST OFF.” Furthermore, once you turnParkSense
®off, it remains off until you turn it on again,
even if you cycle the ignition key.
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• When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE
position and ParkSense
®is turned off, the EVIC will
display the “PARK ASSIST OFF” message for as long as
the vehicle is in REVERSE.
• Clean the ParkSense
®sensors regularly, taking care
not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not
be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris.
Failure to do so can result in the system not working
properly. The ParkSense®system might not detect an
obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide a
false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/
bumper.
• Objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc.,
must not be placed within 30 cm from the rear fascia/
bumper while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so can
result in the system misinterpreting a close object as a
sensor problem, causing the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM” message to be displayed in the EVIC.
ParkSense
®is only a parking aid and it
is unable to recognize every obstacle,
including small obstacles. Parking curbs
might be temporarily detected or not detected at
all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors
will not be detected when they are in close prox-
imity.
The vehicle must be driven slowly when using
ParkSense
®
in order to be able to stop in time
when an obstacle is detected. It is recommended
that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when
using ParkSense
®.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing
up even when using the ParkSense
®
Rear Park Assist system. Always check carefully
behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure
to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles,
obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
You are responsible for safety and must continue
to pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to
do so can result in serious injury or death.
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