2011 FIAT FREEMONT fold seats

WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is mov-
ing is dangerous. The sudden movement
of the seat could cause you to lose control. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of
injury by restricting head movement in the event of a
rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that
the top of the head restraint is located above the top of
your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants
must be properly adjusted prior to oper-
ating the vehicle or occupying a seat . Head re-
straints should never be adjusted while the ve-
hicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
Active Head Restraints (AHR) — Front Seats
Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo-
nents, and vehicles with this equipment can not be
readily identified by any markings, only through visual
inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will
be split in two halves, with the front half being soft
foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half
of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the
gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the
AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or
reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front
passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Safety” for further informa-tion.
(fig. 23) Fold-Flat Seat
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WARNING!
 Do not place items over the top of the
Active Head Restraint , such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players.These items
may interfere with the operation of the Active
Head Restraint in the event of a collision and
could result in serious injury or death.
 Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or
loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of
the Active Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is
secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active
Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to
follow this warning could cause personal injury if
the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Second Row Seats
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head re-
straints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the
adjustment button, located on the base of the head
restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
(fig. 27)
NOTE:
• The head restraints should only be removed by
qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If any of
the head restraints require removal, see your autho-
rized dealer. • For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Safety”.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head re-
straints removed or improperly adjusted
could cause serious injury or death in the event of
a collision.The head restraints should be checked
prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion.
THIRD ROW PASSENGER SEATS — SEVEN
PASSENGER MODELS
These head restraints are non-adjustable and non-
removable. However, you can fold them forward when
they are not in use by passengers.
(fig. 27) Adjustment Button
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WARNING!
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third
row seat without having the head re-
straint unfolded and locked in place. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal injury
to the passenger in the event of a collision.
60/40 SPLIT SECOND-ROW PASSENGER
SEATS
To provide additional storage area, each second-row
passenger seat can be folded flat. This allows for ex-
tended cargo space and still maintains some seating
room if needed.
NOTE: Prior to folding the second-row passenger
seat, make sure the front seatback is not in a reclined
position. This will allow the second-row seat to fold
easily.
WARNING!
 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.
(Continued)(Continued)
 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.
To Fold The Seat
1. Locate the control lever on the lower outboard side of the seat. (fig. 28)
2. Place one hand on the seatback and apply a gentle pressure.
3. Lift the control lever with the other hand, allow the seatback to move forward slightly, and then release
the lever.
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WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or damage to
objects, keep your head, arms, and ob-
jects out of the folding path of the seatback.
4. Gently guide the seatback into the folded position.
To Unfold The Seat
Raise the seatback and lock it in place.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is locked
securely into position. Otherwise, the
seat will not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched
seat could cause serious injury.
Forward And Rearward Adjustment
The control lever is on the outboard side of the seat.
Lift the lever to move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the lever once the seat is in the desired
position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and
rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters
have latched. (fig. 29)
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is mov-
ing is dangerous. The sudden movement
of the seat could cause you to lose control. The
seat belt might not be adjusted properly and you
could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the
vehicle is parked.
Recliner Adjustment
The recline lever is on the outboard side of the seat. To
recline the seatback, lean back, lift the lever, position
the seatback as desired, and then release the lever. To
return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean
back, lift the lever, lean forward, and then release the
lever once the seatback is in the upright position.
(fig. 30)
(fig. 29) Manual Seat Adjustment
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Stadium Tip 'n Slide™ (Easy Entry/Exit Seat)
— Seven Passenger Models
This feature allows passengers to easily enter or exit
the third-row passenger seats from either side of the
vehicle.
To Move The Second-Row Passenger Seat Forward
NOTE:Raise the seatback/armrest before moving
the seat to allow for full seat travel.
Move the control lever on the upper outboard side of
the seatback forward. Then, in one fluid motion, the
seat cushion flips upward and the seat moves forward
on its tracks. (fig. 32) (fig. 33)
NOTE: A hand-grip is molded into the front of each
quarter trim panel near the door opening to assist
entry and exit from the third-row passenger seats.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the seat in
this position, as it is only intended for
entering and exiting the third row seats. Failure
to follow this warning may result in personal
injury.
To Unfold And Move The Second-Row Passenger
Seat Rearward
1. Move the seatback rearward until it locks in place and then continue sliding the seat rearward on its
tracks until it locks in place.
2. Push the seat cushion downward to lock it in place.
3. Adjust the seat track position as desired. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to
be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
(fig. 32) Tip 'n Slide™ Control Lever
(fig. 33) Tip n Slide Seat™
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WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback and seat
are locked securely into position. Other-
wise, the seat will not provide the proper stability
for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
50/50 SPLIT THIRD-ROW PASSENGER
SEATS WITH FOLD-FLAT FEATURE —
SEVEN PASSENGER MODELS
To provide additional storage area, each third-row
passenger seatback can be folded flat. This allows for
extended cargo space and still maintains some rear
seating room if needed.
NOTE: Prior to folding the third-row passenger seat-
back, make sure the second-row passenger seatback is
not in a reclined position. This will allow the seatback
to fold easily.
To Fold The Seatback
Pull the latch release-loop located at the top of the
seatback upward, push the seatback forward slightly,
and release the release-loop. Then, continue to push
the seatback forward. The head restraints will fold
automatically as the seatback moves forward. (fig. 34)
To Unfold The Seatback
Grasp the assist strap loop on the seatback and pull it
toward you to raise the seatback. Continue to raise the
seatback until it locks in place. Raise the head restraint
to lock it in place. (fig. 35) The seatback can also be locked in the reclined posi-
tion. To do so, pull the latch release-loop located at the
top of the seatback upward, allow the seatback to
recline, and release the release-loop.
(fig. 34)
Seatback Release(fig. 35) Assist Strap 51
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CARGO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
FIVE PASSENGER SYSTEM FEATURES
• A raised load floor that sits on top of a large built-instorage bin.
• A tri-fold door built into the load floor that allows easy access to items in the built-in storage bin.
• 60/40 split second-row passenger seats with fold flat feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Re-
fer to “Seats” for further information.
• An optional front passenger seat with fold flat fea- ture, which extends cargo space even further. Refer
to “Seats” for further information.
• Cargo tie-downs.
• A retractable cargo area cover (if equipped). SEVEN PASSENGER SYSTEM FEATURES
• A large built-in storage bin with a hinged hardcover
located in the floor behind the third-row passenger seats.
• 60/40 split second-row passenger seats with fold flat feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Re-
fer to “Seats” in “Understanding The Features of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
• 50/50 split third-row passenger seats with fold flat feature, which allows for extended cargo space. Re-
fer to “Seats” for further information.
• An optional front passenger seat with fold flat fea- ture, which extends cargo space even further. Refer
to “Seats” for further information.
• Cargo tie-downs.
CARGO TIE-DOWNS
WARNING!
Cargo tie-downs are not safe anchors for
a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop
or collision, a tie-down could pull loose and allow
the child seat to come loose. A child could be
badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for
child seat tethers.
Cargo tie-downs are located on both rear trim panels.
These tie-downs should be used to secure loads safely
when the vehicle is moving. (fig. 94)
(fig. 93) Three-Press Switch
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ENHANCED SEAT BELT USE REMINDER
SYSTEM (BELTALERT
®)
BeltAlert
®is a feature intended to remind the driver
and front passenger (if equipped with front passenger
BeltAlert®) to fasten their seat belts. This feature is
active whenever the ignition is on. If the driver or front
seat passenger is unbelted, the Seat Belt Reminder
Light will turn on and remain on until both front seat
belts are fastened. BeltAlert
®triggers within 60 sec-
onds of vehicle speed over 8 km/h. The reminder
sequence lasts for 96 seconds or until the respective
seat belts are fastened. After the sequence completes,
the Seat Belt Reminder Light remains illuminated until
front belts are fastened. The driver should instruct all
other occupants to fasten their seat belts. If a front seat
belt is unbuckled while traveling at speeds greater than
8 km/h, BeltAlert
®will chime as a single notification
and illuminate the Seat Belt Reminder Light, then will
proceed to the 96 second reminder sequence.
The front passenger seat BeltAlert
®is not active when
the front passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert
®may
be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the
front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if
equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained
in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
NOTE:
• The BeltAlert
®can be enabled or disabled by your
authorized dealer. • The manufacturer of this vehicle does not recom-
mend deactivating the BeltAlert
®.
• If the BeltAlert
®
is deactivated, the Seat Belt Re-
minder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the
driver's seat belt is unbuckled/retracted.
SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat
belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother
safe is the best way to keep the baby safe.
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as pos-
sible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across
the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips
will take the force if there is an accident.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time, including babies and children.
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly
buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seats rather than in the front.
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