ESP FIAT FREEMONT 2013 Owner handbook (in English)

IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICA-
TION IS BASED ON THE LATEST INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICATION APPROVAL.
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO PUBLISH REVISIONS
AT ANY TIME.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of
your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty
Information Booklet and various customer-oriented
documents. You are urged to read these publications
carefully. Following the instructions and recommenda-
tions in this Owner's Manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it should be
stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes
in design and specifications, and/or to make additions
to or improvements in its products without imposing
any obligations upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
The Owner's Manual illustrates and describes the fea-
tures that are standard or available as extra cost op-tions. Therefore, some of the equipment and accesso-
ries in this publication may not appear on your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to read the Owner's Manual first
before driving your vehicle and before attaching or
installing parts/accessories or making other modifica-
tions to the vehicle.
In view of the many replacement parts and accessories
from various manufacturers available on the market,
the manufacturer cannot be certain that the driving
safety of your vehicle will not be impaired by the
attachment or installation of such parts. Even if such
parts are officially-approved (for example, by a general
operating permit for the part or by constructing the
part in an officially approved design), or if an individual
operating permit was issued for the vehicle after the
attachment or installation of such parts, it cannot be
implicitly assumed that the driving safety of your ve-
hicle is unimpaired. Therefore, neither experts nor
official agencies are liable. The manufacturer only as-
sumes responsibility when parts, which are expressly
authorized or recommended by the manufacturer, are
attached or installed at an authorized dealer. The same
applies when modifications to the original condition
are subsequently made on the manufacturer's vehicles.
Your warranties do not cover any part that the manu-
facturer did not supply. Nor do they cover the cost of
any repairs or adjustments that might be caused or
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Sentry Key
®Immobilizer system will be used in
the following European countries, which apply Direc-
tive 1999/5/EC: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Po-
land, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Yugoslavia, and United
Kingdom.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
 This device may not cause harmful interference.
 This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause un-
desired operation. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately
10 m using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:
Driving at speeds 8 km/h and above disables
the system from responding to all RKE transmitter
buttons for all RKE transmitters. (fig. 6)
TO UNLOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver's door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The
(fig. 6) Key Fob With RKE Transmitter
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turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter­N­Go™ (for versions/markets, where
provided)” under “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors
1st Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock
either the driver's door or all doors on the first press of
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To
change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE
transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned
off. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90
seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE
transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable
on vehicles equipped through Uconnect Touch™. Tochange the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
TO LOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the signal.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter­N­Go™ (for versions/markets, where
provided)” under “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
 Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
Batteries could contain dangerous materials. Please
dispose of them according to respect for environ-
ment and local laws.
 Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can dispose of them either in the correct containers
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 Mode (for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the Mode soft-key to change this display. When in
this display you may select one of the auto display
settings. To change Mode status press and release the
Day, Night or Auto soft-key followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key.
 Language
Press the Language soft-key to change this display.
When in this display you may select a different language
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions
and the navigation system (for versions/markets, where
provided). Press the German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Dutch or English button to select the language pre-
ferred followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.Then, as you continue, the information will display in
the selected language.
 Units
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, where
provided)
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
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.(fig. 12)
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Soft-Keys
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selecting any point on the scale in between the + and –
soft-keys followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
 Display Brightness with Headlights OFF (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When in this display you may select display brightness
with the headlights on and the headlights off. Adjust the
brightness with the + and – setting soft-keys or by
selecting any point on the scale in between the + and –
soft-keys followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
 Set Language (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
When in this display you may select a different language
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions
and the navigation system (for versions/markets, where
provided). Press the German, French, Spanish, Italian,
Dutch or English button to select the language pre-
ferred followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Then, as you continue, the information will display in
the selected language.
 Units (for versions/markets, where provided)
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 information will display in the selected
units of measure. Voice Response Length (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When in this display you may change the Voice Re-
sponse Length settings. To change the Voice Response
Length press and release the Brief or Detailed soft-key
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
 Touchscreen Beep
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
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POWER LUMBAR (for versions/markets,
where provided)
The Power Lumbar switch is located on the outboard
side of the driver's seat. Push the switch forward to
increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward
to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or
downward on the switch will raise or lower the posi-
tion of the support.(fig. 16)
HEATED SEATS (for versions/markets, where
provided)
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats
may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions
and seatbacks. The heated seats are operated using the
Uconnect Touch™ System.
WARNING!
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ersons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi-
cation, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise care when using the seat
heater. It may cause burns even at low tempera-
tures, especially if used for long periods of time.
 Do not place anything on the seat or seatback
that insulates against heat , such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to over-
heat . Sitting in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat .
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect Touch™
4.3:
Touch the CLIMATE hard-key (located on the left side
of the Uconnect Touch™ display) to enter the climate
control screen. Touch the “Driver” or “Pass” seat soft-key
(located on the Uconnect Touch™ display)
once to select HI-level heating. Touch the
soft-key a second time to select LO-level heating.
Touch the soft-key a third time to shut the heating
elements OFF.
(fig. 16) Power Lumbar Switch
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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
pass
enger 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. 38)
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.
NOTE:
A light in the selected button will illuminate
indicating the mirror is activated and can be adjusted.
POWER FOLDING MIRRORS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
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: If the vehicle speed is greater than 16 km/h
the folding feature will be disabled.
(fig. 38) Power Mirror Switches
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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.
0Driver only, or driver and front passen-
ger.
1
2 All seating positions occupied, plus an
evenly distributed load in the luggage
compartment. The total weight of pas-
sengers and load does not exceed the
maximum load capacity of the vehicle.
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. ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the
doors or open any door or liftgate.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”
for further information.
The interior lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once
the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position from the
OFF position.
NOTE:
 The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the
"Dome ON" position (extreme top position).
 The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
(extreme bottom position).
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To avoid damage to the roof rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof
rack load capacity of 68 kg. Always dis-
tribute loads as evenly as possible and secure the
load appropriately.
 Long loads, which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
 Place a blanket or other protection between
the surface of the roof and the load.
 Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners
carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on
the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes
or nearby truck traffic , can add sudden upward
lift to loads. This is especially true on large flat
loads and may result in damage to the cargo or
your vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driv-
in
g your vehicle. Improperly secured
loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high
speeds, resulting in personal injury or property
damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when
carrying cargo on your roof rack. BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic
brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic
systems loses normal capability, the remaining system
will still function. However, there will be some loss of
overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident by
increased pedal travel during application and greater
pedal force required to slow or stop the vehicle. In
addition, if the malfunction is caused by a leak in the
hydraulic system, the “Brake System Warning Light”
will turn on as the brake fluid level drops in the master
cylinder.
In the event power assist is lost for any reason (i.e.,
repeated brake applications with the engine OFF) the
brakes will still function. However, the effort required
to brake the vehicle will be much greater than that
required with the power system operating.
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other factors, such as road conditions, leaving the
roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading,
road
conditions, and driving conditions,
influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover
may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or
rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the
roadway or striking objects or other vehicles.The
capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user's safety
or the safety of others.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability
of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC
corrects for over-steering and under-steering the ve-
hicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel.
Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle
maintain the desired path.
The ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the
path that the driver intends to steer the vehicle and
compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the
actual path does not match the intended path, the ESC
applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the condition of over-steer or under-
steer.
 Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
 Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
WARNING!
 Elect
ronic Stability Control (ESC)
cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-
ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded by prevailing road condi-
tions.
 ESC cannot prevent collisions, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on
very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also
cannot prevent collisions resulting from the loss
of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Only a safe, attentive,
and skillfull driver can prevent collisions.
 The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle
must never be explained in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.
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