2011 FIAT FREEMONT seat adjustment

MANUAL FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
For models equipped with manual seats, the driver and
passenger seats can be adjusted forward or rearward
by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion,
near the floor. (fig. 20)
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located and
move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar
once the desired position has been reached. Then,
using body pressure, move forward and rearward on
the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
 Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
 Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly ad-
justed seat belt .
RECLINER ADJUSTMENT
The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the
seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, lift the
lever, lean back to the desired position and release the
lever. To return the seatback to its normal upright
position, lean forward and lift the lever. Release the
lever once the seatback is in the upright position.
(fig. 21)
(fig. 20) Manual Seat Adjustment
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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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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!
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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on the temperature knob is illuminated and any rear
overhead adjustments are ignored.
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 conditions. Summer Operation
The engine cooling system in air-conditioned vehicles
must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze cool-
ant to provide proper corrosion protection and to
protect against engine overheating. A solution of 50%
ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and 50% water is
recommended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in
“Servicing 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.
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 used for long periods, as fogging may occur.
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Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Radio (Sound Systems) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Radio Remote Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Rear Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Rear Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Rear Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Rear Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Rear Park Sense System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Rear Seat, Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,51
Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Rear Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reclining Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reclining Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,51
Recorder, Event Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Recreational Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Release, Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Reminder, Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Reminder, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls . . . . . . . . . 127
Repeater Lights, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Replacement Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Resetting Oil Change Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,186
Restraint, Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Reverse Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,163
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132,133,163
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . 136
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141,143,145,151
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133,134
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Child Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,43
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,51
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reclining Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,51
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43,47,51
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,189
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