window FIAT FREEMONT 2016 1.G User Guide

NOTE:In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The recircula-
tion feature may be unavailable (soft button greyed
out). Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost
mode to improve window clearing operation. Recircu-
lation will be disabled automatically if this mode is
selected. Attempting to use Recirculation while in this
mode will cause the LED in the control button to blink
and then turn off.
Rear Manual Temperature Control (MTC) (for
versions/markets, where provided)
The rear MTC 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 buttons on the
touchscreen are located in the Uconnect® touch sys-
tem, located on the instrument panel.
(fig. 47) (fig. 48)
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From
The Front Uconnect® Touchscreen
The Three-Zone climate control system allows for
adjustment of the rear climate controls from the front
ATC panel.
(fig. 47)
Uconnect® 4.3 Manual Rear Climate Button On The Touchscreen
1 — Blower Up Button On
The Touchscreen 5 — Done Button On The
Touchscreen
2 — Mode Button On The
Touchscreen 6 — Rear Lock Button On
The Touchscreen
3 — Temperature Button
On The Touchscreen 7 — Rear Off Button On
The Touchscreen
4 — Blower Down Button
On The Touchscreen
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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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• Bi-Level ModeAir comes from the instrument panel outlets
and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window demister
outlets.
NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort
conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel
outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
• Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the defrost
and side window demister outlets.
• 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 will increase.
13. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate
Control ON/OFF. 14. Driver Temperature Control Down Button
Provides the driver with independent temperature
control. Push the button for cooler temperature set-
tings.
NOTE:
In Sync mode, this button will also automati-
cally adjust the passenger temperature setting at the
same time.
15. Driver Temperature Control Up Button
Provides the driver with independent temperature
control. Push the button for warmer temperature
settings.
NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automati-
cally adjust the passenger temperature setting at the
same time.
16. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 4.3 Only)
Press the temperature button on the touchscreen to
regulate the temperature of the air inside the passen-
ger compartment. Moving the temperature bar into
the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving
the temperature bar into the blue area indicates cooler
temperatures.
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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:In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The recircula-
tion feature may be unavailable (soft button greyed
out). Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost
mode to improve window clearing operation. Recircu-
lation will be disabled automatically if this mode is
selected. Attempting to use Recirculation while in this
mode will cause the LED in the control button to blink
and then turn off.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Press the AUTO button on the faceplate or on the touchscreen (4) on the Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas-
senger temperature control buttons (8, 9, 14, 15).
Once the desired temperature is displayed, the
system will achieve and automatically maintain that
comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You will
experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing
the system to function automatically. NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the temperature settings.
The system automatically adjusts the temperature,
mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as
quickly as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable
feature. Refer to the “Uconnect® System Settings”
in this section of the manual.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the Auto-
matic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will
remain on low until the engine warms up. The blower
will increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
The system allows for manual selection of blower
speed, air distribution mode, A/C status and recircula-
tion control.
The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by
adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate
at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected.
This allows the front occupants to control the volume
of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto
mode.
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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 condi-
tions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper cor-
rosion protection and to protect against engine over-
heating. A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) coolant that meets the requirements of
Fiat Classification 9.55522 and 50% water is recom-
mended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Ser-
vice 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.
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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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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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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear window wiper/washer control is located on
the left side of the steering column.
(fig. 65)
Rotate the switch upward to the first detent
position for rear wiper operation.
NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent
mode only. Rotate the switch upward past the first detent
position to activate the rear washer. The washer
pump will continue to operate as long as the switch is
held. Upon release, the wiper will cycle three times
before returning to the set position.
(fig. 66)
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
turned to the LOCK position, the wiper will automati-
cally return to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is
restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever
position the switch is set at.
(fig. 65)
Rear Wiper/Washer(fig. 66)Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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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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