interior lights FIAT FREEMONT 2016 1.G User Guide

4. AUTO Operation Button
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature
by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Perform-
ing this function will cause the ATC to switch between
manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Auto-
matic Operation” for more information.
5. Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting
to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this
feature is ON. Air comes from the windshield and side
window demist outlets. When the defrost button is
selected, the blower level will increase. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature settings for best
windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch
into manual mode. If the front defrost mode is turned
off, the climate system will return to the previous
setting.
6. Rear Defrost Button
Press and release this button to turn on the rear
window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (for
versions/markets, where provided). An indicator will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10
minutes.Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution,
wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels
can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the win-
dow.
7. Rear Climate Button (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Press and release this button to turn on the rear
climate controls. The indicator will illuminate when the
rear climate controls are ON. Performing this function
again will turn OFF the rear climate controls.
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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. Also,
make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor
modes.
NOTE:
• For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix,Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off,
but the A/C system shall remain active to prevent
fogging of the windows.
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, select Defrost mode and adjust blower speed if
needed.
• 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 condenser, reducing air conditioning perfor-
mance. MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling per-
formance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the
prior settings. The button on the touchscreen illumi-
nates when MAX A/C is ON.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can
be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other
settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to
the prior settings and the MAX A/C indicator will turn
off.
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
turn off the Recirculation mode and allow outside air
into the vehicle.
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NOTE:It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automati-
cally adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to
provide comfort as quickly as possible.
(fig. 56)
Rear Blower Control
The rear blower control knob can be manually set to
off, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob
from low to high. This allows the rear seat occupants to
control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the
vehicle.
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control System through an
intake grille, located in the right side trim
panel behind the third row seats.The rear outlets
are located in the right side trim panel of the 3rd
Row seat . Do not block or place objects directly in
front of the inlet grille or heater outlets. The
electrical system could overload causing damage
to the blower motor.
Rear Temperature Control
To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle,
rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to
lower the temperature, and clockwise to increase the
temperature. The rear temperature settings are dis-
played in the Uconnect® system.
When rear controls are locked by the Uconnect®
system, the Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the
temperature knob is illuminated and any rear overhead
adjustments are ignored.
(fig. 56) Rear ATC Control Features
1 — Blower Speed 3 — Rear MODE
2 — Rear Temperature 4 — Rear Temperature Lock
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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 usedfor long periods, as fogging may occur.
• Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will auto- matically adjust the climate control settings to re-
duce or eliminate window fogging on the front wind-
shield. When this occurs, recirculation will be
unavailable.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow,
and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In winter months, make sure the air intake is
clear of ice, slush, and snow.
A/C Air Filter
The climate control system filters outside air contain-
ing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot
be totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Proce-
dures” in “Servicing and Care” for filter replacement
instructions.
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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCHThe headlight switch is located on the drivers
side of the instrument panel. This switch con-
trols the operation of the headlights, parking
lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light
dimming, interior lights and fog lights.
(fig. 58)
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 (for
versions/markets, where provided)
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 AUTO
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
HEADLIGHT LEVELING SYSTEM
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.
(fig. 58) Headlight Switch
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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.
DIMMER CONTROLS
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and
is located on the drivers side of the instrument panel.
(fig. 61)
Rotating the dimmer control upward with the parking
lights or headlights on will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
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, and radio when the parking lights or head-
lights are on.
MAP/READING LIGHTS
Refer to “Overhead Console” for further information
on Map/Reading Lights.
(fig. 61)Dimmer Controls
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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).
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located
on the left side of the steering column.
(fig. 62)
The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch,
located at the end of the lever. Refer to “Rear Window
Features” for further information on using the rear
window wiper/washer.
(fig. 62)
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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•Turn the rear wiper off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage
to the rear wiper may result if the rear
wiper switch is left in the ON position.
• In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper
switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the
park position before turning off the engine. If the
rear wiper switch is left on and the rear wiper
freezes to the window, damage to the rear wiper
motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
• Always remove any buildup of snow that pre-
vents the rear wiper blade from returning to the
park position. If the rear wiper control is turned
off and the blade cannot return to the park
position, damage to the rear wiper motor may
occur.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control panel. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated
outside mirrors (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided). An indicator in the button will illuminate when
the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. NOTE:
To prevent excessive battery drain, use the
rear window defroster only when the engine is oper-
ating.
Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution,
wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels
can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the win-
dow.
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Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain
the vehicle set speed.
NOTE:The Electronic Speed Control system main-
tains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur
so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic
Speed Control.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be danger-
ous w h

ere the system cannot maintain a
constant speed.Your vehicle could go too fast for
the conditions, and you could lose control and
have an accident . Do not use Electronic Speed
Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,
storage for sunglasses, an interior observation mirror
and an optional power sunroof switch.
(fig. 68)
(fig. 68)
Overhead Console
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COURTESY/READING LIGHTS
The overhead console has two courtesy lights. The
lights turn on when a door or the liftgate is opened. If
your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. The cour-
tesy lights also function as reading lights. Press in on
each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press the lens a second time to turn each light
off. You may adjust the direction of these lights by
pressing the outside ring, which is identified with four
directional arrows.
(fig. 69)
SUNGLASSES STORAGE
To access the storage compartment, press on the
raised bars on the compartment door in the center of
the console and release and the door will swing
downward.
(fig. 70)
INTERIOR OBSERVATION MIRROR
The convex interior observation mirror provides the
driver and front seat passenger a wide field of view to
conveniently view passengers sitting in the rear passen-
ger seats. To use the interior observation mirror, press
on the raised bars on the compartment door and
release (the door will swing downward), then raise the
door until it is almost closed and release. The door will
latch in position to use the interior observation mirror.
(fig. 69)Courtesy/Reading Light(fig. 70)Sunglasses Storage Compartment
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