2011 FIAT FREEMONT instrument panel

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES (fig. 2)(fig. 2)1 — Side Window Demist Outlet 6 — Switch Bank 11 — Engine Start/Stop Button
2 — Air Outlet 7 — Uconnect Touch™ Hard Controls12 — Hood Release Lever
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — SD Memory Card Slot 13 — Dimmer Controls
4 — Uconnect Touch™ System 9 — Power Outlet 14 — Headlight Switch
5 — Glove Compartment 10 — CD/DVD Slot
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Uconnect TOUCH™ SETTINGS
HARD-KEYS
Hard-Keys are located on the left and right side of the
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 screen. In addition, there is a
Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right side of
the Climate Controls in the center of the instrument
panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus
and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the center of
the control knob one or more times to select or
change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
SOFT-KEYS
Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™
display.
CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
— Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 SETTINGS
In this mode the Uconnect Touch™ system allows you
to access programmable features that may be equipped
such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors
& Locks, Heated Seats, Engine Off Operation, Com-
pass Settings, Audio and Phone/Bluetooth settings
through hard-keys and soft-keys.
NOTE:Only one touchscreen area may be selected
at a time.
Press the "Settings" hard-key to access the Settings
screen, use the Page Up/Down soft-keys to scroll
through the following settings. Touch the desired set-
ting soft key to change the setting using the description
shown on the following pages for each setting (fig. 11) (fig. 12)
(fig. 11)
1 — Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Settings Hard-Key(fig. 12) Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 Soft-Keys 25
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press the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 min-
utes soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back
soft-key.
Compass Settings
 Variance
Press the Variance soft-key to change this display.
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences the variance should be set for the zone
where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once
properly set, the compass will automatically compen-sate for the differences, and provide the most accurate
compass heading.
NOTE:
Keep magnetic materials away from the top
of the instrument panel, such as iPod's, Mobile Phones,
Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the com-
pass module is located, and it can cause interference
with the compass sensor, and it may give false readings.
(fig. 13)(fig. 13) Compass Variance Map
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Engine Off Options
 Easy Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning
to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting
the vehicle. To make your selection, press the Easy Exit
Seats soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing
the arrow back soft-key.
 Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone system (if
equipped), DVD video system (if equipped), power
sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain
active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is cycled
OFF. Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this
feature. To change the Engine Off Power Delay status
press the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 min-
utes soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back
soft-key.
 Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 sec-
onds when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight
Off Delay status press the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.Compass Settings
 Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences the variance should be set for the zone
where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once
properly set, the compass will automatically compen-
sate for the differences, and provide the most accurate
compass heading.
NOTE:
Keep magnetic materials away from the top
of the instrument panel, such as iPod's, Mobile Phones,
Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the com-
pass module is located, and it can cause interference
with the compass sensor, and it may give false readings.
(fig. 15)
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WARNING!
 Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. The sudden move-
ment of the seat could cause you to lose control.
The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and
you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while
the vehicle is parked.
 Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest . In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. DRIVER'S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT —
IF EQUIPPED
The seat height control lever is located on the out-
board side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat.
Lower the lever to lower the seat. The total seat travel
is approximately 55 mm. (fig. 22)
FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows for extended cargo space. When
the seat is folded flat, it is an extension of the load floor
surface (allowing long cargo to fit from the rear hatch
up to the instrument panel). The fold-flat seatback also
has a hardback surface that you can use as a work
surface when the seat is folded flat and the vehicle is
not in motion. (fig. 23)
Pull upward on the recline lever to fold or unfold the seat.
(fig. 21)
Seatback Release
(fig. 22)Seat Height Adjustment Lever 43
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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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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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REAR AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (ATC) — IF EQUIPPED
The rear ATC 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 is in the
Uconnect Touch™ system, located on the instrument
panel. (fig. 46) (fig. 47)Rear Lock
Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock soft-key on the
Uconnect Touch™ screen, illuminates a lock symbol in
the rear display. The rear temperature and air source
are controlled from the front Uconnect Touch™ sys-
tem.
Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear
ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button
is turned off.
The rear ATC is located in the headliner, near the
center of the vehicle. (fig. 48)(fig. 46)
Rear Climate Controls 4.3 Screen
1 — Blower Up Soft-Key 5 — Done Soft-Key
2 — Mode Soft-Key 6 — Rear Lock Soft-Key
3 — Temperature Soft-Key 7 — Rear Off Soft-Key
4 — Blower Down Soft-Key
(fig. 47) Rear Climate Controls 8.4 Screen
1 — Rear Auto Soft-Key 6 — Blower Up Soft-Key
2 — Rear Lock Soft-Key 7 — Mode Soft-Key
3 — Front Climate Soft-Key 8 — Blower Down Soft-Key
4 — Temperature Up
Soft-Key 9 — Rear Off Soft-Key
5— Temperature Down
Soft-Key
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