2011 FIAT FREEMONT ECO mode

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the
rear surface of the steering wheel. The left and right-
hand controls are rocker-type switches with a pushbut-
ton in the center of each switch. Reach behind the
steering wheel to access the switches. (fig. 108)
RIGHT-HAND SWITCH FUNCTIONS
• Press the top of the switch to increase the volume.
• Press the bottom of the switch to decrease thevolume.
• Press the button in the center of the switch to change modes (i.e., AM, FM, etc.). LEFT-HAND SWITCH FUNCTIONS FOR
RADIO OPERATION
• Press the top of the switch to SEEK the next listen-
able station up from the current setting.
• Press the bottom of the switch to SEEK the next listenable station down from the current setting.
• Press the button in the center of the switch to tune to the next preset that you have programmed.
LEFT-HAND SWITCH FUNCTIONS FOR
MEDIA (I.E., CD) OPERATION
• Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next track.
• Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to the beginning of the current track or to listen to
the beginning of the previous track if it is within one
second after the current track begins to play.
• Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the second track, three times to listen to the third track,
and so forth.
• Press the button located in the center of the switch to change to the next preset that you have
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SEAT BELTS IN PASSENGER SEATING
POSITIONS
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
or a cinching latch plate which are used to secure a
child restraint system. For additional information refer
to “Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt” under the “Child Restraint” section. The chart
below defines the type of feature for each seatingposition.
Driver Center Passenger
First Row N/A N/A ALR
Second Row ALR ALR ALR
• N/A — Not Applicable
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an
ALR and is being used for normal usage:
Only pull the belt webbing out far enough to comfort-
ably wrap around the occupant's mid-section so as to
not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will
hear a ratcheting sound as the belt retracts. Allow the
webbing to retract completely in this case and then
carefully pull out only the amount of webbing neces-
sary to comfortably wrap around the occupant's mid-
section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a "click." AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR MODE
(ALR) — IF EQUIPPED
In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-
locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is
available on all passenger-seating positions with a com-
bination lap/shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking
Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating
position that has a belt with this feature. Children
12 years old and under should always be properly
restrained in the rear seat.
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until
the entire belt is extracted.
3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety
belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
How To Disengage The Automatic LockingMode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow
it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic
Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emer-
gency) locking mode.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
or a cinching latch plate to secure a Child Restraint
System (CRS). These types of seat belts are designed to
keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the
child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a
locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you
extract the entire belt from the retractor and then
allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For addi-
tional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking
Mode” description under “Seat Belts in Passenger Seat-
ing Positions” section. The chart below defines the
seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) or a cinching latch plate.
Driver Center Passenger
CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock
First Row N/A N/A ALR
Second Row ALR ALR ALR
• N/A — Not Applicable
• ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor
Installing a Child Restraint with a Cinching Latch Plate:
1. To install a child restraint with a cinching latch plate,
first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to route it through the belt path of the
child. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a “click.” 2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt
occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR:
1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor
to route it through the belt path of the child re-
straint. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a “click.” Next, extract all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor and then allow the belt to
retract into the retractor. As the belt retracts, you
will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates the
safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt
occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
NOTE: When installing a child restraint, if it inter-
feres with the Head Restraint, recline the seatback
slightly to remove the interference.
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• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of
the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if
a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are re-
corded by the EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash
location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with
the type of personally identifying data routinely ac-
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is
required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if they have access
to the vehicle or the EDR.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your
pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and
possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic
braking or in an accident.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet har-
nesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. SAFETY TIPS
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
 Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.
 It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
 Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
 On seven passenger models, do not drive the
vehicle with the second row passenger seat in the
easy entry/exit position (seat cushion flipped up-
ward and seat moved forward), as this position is
only intended for entering and exiting the third
row seats. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
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 On seven passenger models, do not allow a
passenger to sit in a third row seat with the
second row seatback(s) folded flat . In a collision,
the passenger could slide underneath the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured.
EXHAUST GAS
WARNING!
 Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you. To
avoid breathing CO follow these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in
or out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling controls
to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at
high speed.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make
sure that all windows are closed, and the blower switch
on the climate control is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine
exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the
exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be detected
inside the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the
vehicle is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect
the complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas
for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned
parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit
exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compart-
ment. In addition, inspect the exhaust system each time
the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change.
Replace as required.
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify
the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent
retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question
regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the seatbelt.
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Air Bag Warning Light
The light should turn on and remain on for four to six
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, or if the
light stays on, flickers, or turns on while driving, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and
place the blower control on high speed. You should be
able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See
your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other
ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and increase
the risk of serious personal injury.
 Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
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 Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
 Never put floor mats or other floor coverings
on top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the
size of the pedal area and interfere with the
pedals.
 Check mounting of mats on a regular basis.
Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats
that have been removed for cleaning.
 Always make sure that objects cannot fall into
the driver footwell while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of
vehicle control.
 If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation
or mounting can cause interference with the
brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation
causing loss of control of the vehicle.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine
and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 500 km. After the
initial 100 km, speeds up to 80 or 90 km/h are desir-
able.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within
the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good
break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear
can be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Servicing And
Care”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand kilometers of operation. This should be con-
sidered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty. STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust
the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt,
and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle
their seat belts.
WARNING!
 Never leave children alone in a ve-
hicle. Leaving children in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A
child or others could be seriously or fatally in-
jured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do
not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave the ignition in the in the ACC or
RUN position. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
 Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat buildup
may cause serious injury or death.
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Mini-Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,77Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electric Powered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Electric Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Exterior Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Mode Fuel Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) . . . . . . . . 124,126
New Vehicle Break-In Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Occupant Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,157,160
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) . . . . . . . . 154,155,157,159
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,186
Oil Change Indicator, Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,186
Oil, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,242 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,219
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Filter Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Materials Added to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219,241
Onboard Diagnostic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Park Sense System, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) . . . . . . . 50
Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Distribution Center (Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112,113
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Windows, Express Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Power Transfer Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Preparation for Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Pretensioners Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . . 12
Radial Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 253
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