2011 FIAT FREEMONT air condition

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SAFETY:
BRAKE SYSTEM: ENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE SERVICING:
AIR CONDITIONING: COMFORT: SERVICING: AIR CONDITIONING:
SUSPENSION: WIPERS: PERFORMANCE:SUSPENSION: WIPERS:
SPARK PLUGS: INJECTORS: BATTERIES: ACCESSORIES: SPARK PLUGS: INJECTORS:
LUGGAGE RACKS: WHEELS

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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. Therefore the manufacturer
only assumes responsibility when parts, which are ex-
pressly authorized or recommended by the manufac-
turer, are attached or installed at an authorized dealer.
The same applies when modifications to the original
condition are subsequently made on the manufactur-
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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
needed because of the installation or use of non-
manufacturer parts, components, equipment, materi-
als, or additives. Nor do your warranties cover the
costs of repairing damage or conditions caused by any
changes to your vehicle that do not comply with the
manufacturers specifications.
Original parts and accessories and other products
approved by the manufacturer, including qualified ad-
vice, are available at your authorized dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your autho-
rized dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-
trained technicians and genuine parts, and is interested
in your satisfaction.
Copyright© 2011 FIAT Automobiles S.p.A.
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The gauge pointer will likely indicate a high tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
in heavy traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the pointer
rises to the “H” mark, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the Air Conditioning A/C system is on, turn
it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the needle remains on the “H” mark,
turn the engine OFF immediately and call for service.
(Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “In An Emer-
gency” for further information).
Do not leave your vehicle unattended
with the engine running, as you would not
be able to react to the temperature indi-
cator light if the engine overheats. A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).
Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go
feature, refer to “Starting Procedure” in “Starting And
Driving” for further information.
KEYLESS IGNITION NODE (KIN)
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger
compartment.
The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC,
and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during
start RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key
Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a
back up method can be used to operate the ignition
switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emer-
gency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/
STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
(fig. 4)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Transmitter and receivers operate on a carrier fre-
quency of 434 MHz as required by EEC regulations.
These devices must be certified to conform to specific
regulations in each individual country. Two sets of
regulations are involved: ETS (European Telecommuni-
cation Standard) 300–220, which most countries use,
and German BZT federal regulation 225Z125, which is
based on ETC 300–220 but has additional unique re-
quirements. Other defined requirements are noted in
ANNEX VI of COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 95/56/EC.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:
1. A weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile
or CB radios. VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
vehicle doors, hood, and liftgate for unauthorized en-
try and the ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will prevent
the vehicle from starting, sound the horn intermit-
tently, flash the headlights and taillights, and flash the
Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster.
REARMING OF THE SYSTEM
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken
to disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after
approximately 29 seconds, turn off all of the visual
signals after one minute, and then the system will
rearm itself.
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the theft alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to
"Starting Procedures" in "Starting And Driving" for
further information).
• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
make sure the vehicle ignition system is "OFF".
• For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go,
make sure the vehicle ignition system is "OFF" and the
key is physically removed from the ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. This
system can be operated through either the Automatic
Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through
the Uconnect Touch™ system display.
When the Uconnect Touch™ system is in different
modes (Radio, Player, Settings, More, etc.) the driver
and passenger temperature settings will be indicated at
the top of the display.
Hard-Keys
Hard-keys are located on the left and right side of the
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 screen in the center of the
instrument panel. There are also hard-keys locatedbelow the Uconnect Touch™ screen. (fig. 41)
(fig. 42) (fig. 43)(fig. 40)
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
(fig. 41)
1 — Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Climate Hard-Key(fig. 42) Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys
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Soft-Keys
Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™
system screen. (fig. 44) (fig. 45)Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys
And Soft-keys)
1. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current Air Condition-
ing (A/C) setting; the indicator illuminates when A/C is
ON. If equipped with ATC, performing this function
will cause the automatic operation to switch into
manual mode and the AUTO indicator will turn off.
2. Recirculation Control Button
Press and release to change the current setting; the
indicator illuminates when ON.
3. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. There are seven
blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will
cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation if(fig. 43)
Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys(fig. 44)Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys
(fig. 45)
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7. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Push the button for cooler temperature set-tings.
NOTE:Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
8. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate
Control ON/OFF.
9. AUTO Operation Button — If Equipped
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.
10. 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 and rear temperature setting
at the same time.
11. Driver Temperature Control Up Button
Provides the driver with independent temperature
control. Push the button for warmer temperaturesettings. NOTE:
In Sync mode, this button will also automati-
cally adjust the passenger and rear temperature setting
at the same time.
12. Modes
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
demist outlets and defrost outlets. The Mode settings
are as follows:  Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the
center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up
and down or side-to-side to regulate airflow direction.
There is a shut off wheel, located below the air vanes,
to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from theseoutlets.  Bi-Level Mode
Air 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.
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