2012 FIAT FREEMONT technical specification

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes
over accelerator operations at speeds greater than
40 km/h.
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on
the right side of the steering wheel. (fig. 58)
NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the
Electronic Speed Control System has been designed to
shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are
operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic
Speed Control System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and
resetting the desired vehicle set speed.
TO ACTIVATE
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light
in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the
system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time.
The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off. The system
should be turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control
system on when not in use is dangerous.
You could accidentally set the system or cause it
to go faster than you want .You could lose control
and have an accident . Always leave the system
OFF when you are not using it .
TO SET A DESIRED SPEED
Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. When the
vehicle has reached the desired speed, press the SET (-)
button and release. Release the accelerator and the
vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
speed and on level ground before pressing the SET
button.
TO DEACTIVATE
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL
button, or normal brake pressure while slowing the
(fig. 58)
1 — ON/OFF 2 — RES +
4 — CANCEL 3 — SET -
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vehicle will deactivate Electronic Speed Control with-
out erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/
OFF button or turning the ignition switch OFF erases
the set speed memory.
TO RESUME SPEED
To resume a previously set speed, push the RES (+)
button and release. Resume can be used at any speed
above 32 km/h.
TO VARY THE SPEED SETTING
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can
increase speed by pushing the RES (+) button. If the
button is continually pressed, the set speed will con-
tinue to increase until the button is released, then the
new set speed will be established.
Pressing the RES (+) button once will result in a 2 km/h
increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the
button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control
is set, push the SET (-) button. If the button is continu-
ally held in the SET (-) position, the set speed will
continue to decrease until the button is released.
Release the button when the desired speed is reached,
and the new set speed will be established.
Pressing the SET (-) button once will result in a 2 km/h
decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the
button results in a decrease of 2 km/h.TO ACCELERATE FOR PASSING
Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the
pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the setspeed.
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
The transmission may downshift on hills to maintain
the vehicle set speed.
NOTE:
The Electronic Speed Control system main-
tains speed up and down hills. A slight speed change on
moderate hills is normal.
On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur
so it may be preferable to drive without Electronic
Speed Control.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be danger-
ous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed.Your vehicle could go too fast for
the conditions, and you could lose control and
have an accident . Do not use Electronic Speed
Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,
storage for sunglasses, an interior observation mirror
and an optional power sunroof switch. (fig. 59)
COURTESY/READING LIGHTS
The overhead console has two courtesy lights. The
lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the
liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on
when the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter ispressed. The courtesy lights also function as reading
lights. Press in on each lens to turn these lights on while
inside the vehicle. Press the lens a second time to turn
each light off. You may adjust the direction of these
lights by pressing the outside ring, which is identified
with four directional arrows. (fig. 60)(fig. 59)
Overhead Console
(fig. 60)Courtesy/Reading Light
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SUNGLASSES STORAGE
To access the storage compartment, press on the
raised bars on the compartment door in the center of
the console and release and the door will swing down-
ward. (fig. 61)
INTERIOR OBSERVATION MIRROR
The convex interior observation mirror provides the
driver and front seat passenger a wide field of view to
conveniently view passengers sitting in the rear passen-
ger seats. To use the interior observation mirror, press
on the raised bars on the compartment door and
release (the door will swing downward), then raise the
door until it is almost closed and release. The door will
latch in position to use the interior observation mirror.NOTE:
From the “observation mirror” position, the
door can only be closed.
To return to the full open position, the door must first
be closed and then opened by pressing the latch again
to release. (fig. 62)
POWER SUNROOF SWITCH (for
versions/markets, where provided)
Refer to “Power Sunroof ” for further information.(fig. 61) Sunglass Storage Compartment
(fig. 62) Observation Mirror
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located in the
instrument panel switch bank, above the climate con-
trols.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn
oncoming traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a
second time to turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance,
the Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate
even though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning
flashers may wear down your battery. STORAGE
GLOVEBOX STORAGE
The glovebox storage compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel. Pull on the
release handle to open the glovebox storage compart-
ment. (fig. 63)
(fig. 63)
Glovebox Storage Compartment
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FLOOR CONSOLE STORAGE
An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the
floor console. (fig. 64)
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE
There is a storage compartment located under the
center console armrest. (fig. 65)
Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front
of the lid, to open the storage compartment. (fig. 66)(fig. 64)Floor Console Cubby Bin
(fig. 65) Center Console(fig. 66)
Opened Storage Compartment
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Sliding Armrest (for automatic transmission
only)
The center console armrest can also be slid rearward
for easy access to the storage area. (fig. 67)
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a con-
sole compartment lid in the open posi-
tion. Cellular phones, music players, and other
handheld electronic devices should be stowed
while driving. Use of these devices while driving
can cause an accident due to distraction, result-
ing in death or injury. FLIP 'N STOW™ FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
STORAGE (for versions/markets, where
provided)
The seat latch release-loop is located in the center of
the seat cushion between the seat cushion and the
seatback. Pull the loop upward to release the latch and
then forward to open the seat to the detent position.
(fig. 68)
NOTE:
Make sure that objects inside the bin do not
interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push
the seat cushion downward after closing it to make
sure it latches to the base.
(fig. 67)
Sliding Armrest
(fig. 68)Front Passenger Seat Storage Compartment
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WARNING!
Be certain that the seat cushion is
locked securely into position before us-
ing the seat . Otherwise, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat cushion could cause serious
injury.
SECOND-ROW PASSENGER SEAT
TEMPORARY STORAGE BIN
This is a temporary storage bin designed for use when
the seatback/armrest is down. Be sure to remove all
items from this bin before raising the seatback/armrest.
SECOND-ROW MAP POCKET AND
GROCERY RETAINERS (for versions/markets,
where provided)
A map storage pocket and grocery retainers are lo-
cated on the back of the drivers seatback. (fig. 69) IN-FLOOR STORAGE BIN WITH
REMOVABLE LINER
NOTE:
Position the front seat to at least a mid-track
position to provide easier access to the storage bin.
An in-floor storage bin is located behind each front
seat. Each 5.9 l bin can hold up to 12, 0.35 l cans, plus
ice, or other items. The removable bin liner allows for
easy filling, emptying, and cleaning.
To access the bin, position the floor mat aside (for
versions/markets, where provided). Pull the door latch
release-loop upward to release the latch and then
forward to open the bin door. (fig. 70)
The liner can be removed for easy cleaning by lifting on
the notches as shown. (fig. 71)
(fig. 69)
Seat Storage And Grocery Retainers
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