2012 FIAT FREEMONT Owner handbook (in English)

Sun Visor “Slide-On Rod” Feature (for
versions/markets, where provided)
This feature allows for additional flexibility in position-
ing the visor to block out the sun.
1. Fold down the sun visor.
2. Unclip the visor from the center clip.
3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirrorto extend it. 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 located
below the Uconnect Touch™ screen. (fig. 41)
(fig. 42) (fig. 43)(fig. 40)
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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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. For versions/markets, where provided with ATC,
performing this function will cause the automatic op-
eration 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.
(fig. 41)1 — Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Climate Hard-Key(fig. 42)
Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys
(fig. 43)Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys
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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
for versions/markets, where provided with ATC. The
speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-
keys as follows:
Hard-Keys
The blower speed increases as you turn the control
clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the knob counter-
clockwise.
Soft-Key — Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3
Press the blower soft-key to enter the blower setting
screen. Once in the blower setting screen, use the UP
and DOWN arrows to adjust the blower speed setting,
or directly select the speed setting by pressing the
blower bar area around the blower icon. The blower
speed increases as you press the UP arrow or move
clockwise on the setting scale and decreases when you
press the DOWN arrow or move counter-clockwise
on the setting scale.
Soft-Key — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the
blower bar area between the icons.
(fig. 44)Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Manual Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys(fig. 45)
Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-Keys
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4. Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting
to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this
feature is ON. Performing this function will cause the
ATC (for versions/markets, where provided) to switch
into manual mode. The blower speed may increase
when Defrost mode is selected. If the front defrost
mode is turned off, the climate system will return the
previous setting.
5. Rear Defrost Button
Press and release this button to turn on the rear
window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (for
versions/markets, where provided). An indicator will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after
10 minutes.
Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the heating elements:
 Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution,
wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels
can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
 Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
 Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
6. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Push the button for warmer temperaturesettings.
NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
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.
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8. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate
Control ON/OFF.
9. AUTO Operation Button (for versions/markets,
where provided)
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.  Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor, defrost and side win-
dow demist outlets. This mode works best in
cold or snowy conditions.
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Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window
demist outlets. Use Defrost mode with maxi-
mum temperature settings for best windshield and side
window defrosting and defogging. When the Defrost
mode is selected, the blower level may increase.
13. SYNC
Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature
On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this
feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the
passenger and rear temperature setting with the driver
temperature setting. Changing the passenger tempera-
ture setting while in Sync will automatically exit this
feature.
NOTE: When SYNC is ON and the driver selects
Mix or Defrost Mode, Rear mode will be Floor.
14. Temperature Control (Manual Temperature
Control Only)
Press the temperature soft-key to regulate the tem-
perature of the air inside the passenger compartment.
Moving the temperature bar into the red area, indicates
warmer temperatures. Moving the temperature bar
into the blue area indicates cooler temperatures.
CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the opera-
tor to manually activate or deactivate the air condition-
ing system. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool dehumidified air will flow through the outlets
into the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the
A/C button to turn off the air conditioning and manu-
ally adjust the blower and airflow mode settings.
NOTE:
• For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix
or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off.
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass,
select Defrost mode and increase blower speed.
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower
than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser
(located in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of
dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from
behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric
front fascia protectors may reduce airflow to the con-
denser, reducing air conditioning performance.
Recirculation Control
When outside air contains smoke, odors, or
high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired,
you may wish to recirculate interior air by
pressing the Recirculation control button.
The recirculation indicator will illuminate when this
button is selected. Push the button a second time to
turn off the Recirculation mode and allow outside air
into the vehicle.
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NOTE:In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The Recircula-
tion mode is not allowed in Mix, Floor and Defrost
modes to improve window clearing operation. Recir-
culation will be disabled automatically if these modes
are selected. Attempting to use Recirculation while in
these modes will cause the LED in the control button
to blink and then turn off.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(ATC)
ATC Hard-keys are located in the center of the instru-
ment panel.
Soft-keys are accessible on the Uconnect Touch™
system screen.
Automatic Operation
1. Press the AUTO hard-key or soft-key button (9) on the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas-
senger temperature hard or soft control buttons (6,
7, 10, 11). Once the desired temperature is dis-
played, the system will achieve and automatically
maintain that comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You will
experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing
the system to function automatically. NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the temperature settings
for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically
adjusts the temperature, mode and blower speed to
provide comfort as quickly as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric
units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable
feature. Refer to the “Uconnect Touch™ System Set-
tings” in this section of the manual.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the Auto-
matic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will
remain on low until the engine warms up. The blower
will increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation
The system allows for manual selection of blower
speed, air distribution mode, A/C status and recircula-
tion control.
The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by
adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate
at a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected.
This allows the front occupants to control the volume
of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto
mode.
The operator can also select the direction of the
airflow by selecting one of the available mode settings.
A/C operation and Recirculation control can also be
manually selected in Manual operation.
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REAR AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROL (ATC) (for versions/markets,
where provided)
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.(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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