2012 FIAT FREEMONT child lock

door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings”
in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
 Before exiting a vehicle, always apply
the parking brake, shift the transmission
into PARK, and remove the key fob from the
ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock
your vehicle.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
 Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
 Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle,
and do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC
or ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
 Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
An unlocked car is an invitation to
thieves. Always remove the Key Fob from
vehicle, cycle the ignition OFF and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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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.
(fig. 28) Seatback Release
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Seatback/Armrest — Second Row Passenger Seat
The latch release-loop is located at the top of the
seatback/armrest. Pull the release-loop forward to re-
lease the latch and then downward to lower the
seatback/armrest. (fig. 31)
Raise the seatback/armrest and lock it in place when
not in use, or when additional seating area is required.
WARNING!
Keep the latch clean and free of objects
and be certain that the seatback/
armrest is 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.
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.
(fig. 31)
Seatback/Armrest
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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.
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.
(fig. 32) Tip 'n Slide™ Control Lever(fig. 33)
Tip n Slide Seat™
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WARNING!
 For personal security and safety in the
event of an accident , lock the vehicle
doors before you drive as well as when you park
and leave the vehicle.
 When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
Key Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause severe personal injuries or death.
 Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Do not leave the Key
Fob in the ignition. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
A power door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate. (fig. 82)
If you press the power door lock switch while the Key
Fob is in the vehicle, and any front door is open, the
power locks will not operate. This prevents you from
accidentally locking the Key Fob in the vehicle. Remov-
ing the Key Fob or closing the door will allow the locks
to operate. If a door is open, and the ignition is in the
LOCK or ACC position, a chime will sound as a
reminder to remove the Key Fob. Automatic Door Locks (for versions/markets,
where provided)
The auto door lock feature default condition is dis-
abled. When enabled, the door locks will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle's speed exceeds 24 km/h.
The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled
by your authorized dealer per written request of the
customer. Please see your authorized dealer for
service.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is
enabled.
(fig. 82)
Power Door Lock Switch Location
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2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speedreturned to 0 km/h.
3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. The driver door is opened.
5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
6. The vehicle speed is 0 km/h.
To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
feature in accordance with local laws.
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
Programming
The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled as follows:
• For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect Touch™,
refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Knowing
Your Vehicle” for further information.
• For vehicles not equipped with the Uconnect Touch™, perform the following steps:
1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors.
2. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch.
3. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch be- tween LOCK and ON/RUN and then back to LOCK
four times ending up in the LOCK position. How-
ever, do not start the engine. 4. Within 30 seconds, press the power door unlock
switch to unlock the doors.
5. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming.
NOTE: If you do not hear the chime, it means that
the system did not enter the programming mode and
you will need to repeat the procedure.
6. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to its previous setting.
NOTE: Use the Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
feature in accordance with local laws.
CHILD-PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM
— REAR DOORS
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To Engage The Child-Protection Door Lock
System
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key (or alike) into the child lock control and rotate it to the LOCK
position. (fig. 83) (fig. 84)
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
NOTE: When the Child-Protection Door Lock sys-
tem is engaged, the door can be opened only by using
the outside door handle even though the inside door
lock is in the unlocked position.
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the rear doors
can only be opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
NOTE:
• After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock sys-
tem, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the lock knob up to the UNLOCK position, roll down
the window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.
(fig. 83) Child-Protection Door Lock Location(fig. 84)
Child-Protection Door Lock Function
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To Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock
System
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key (or alike) intothe child lock control and rotate it to the UNLOCK
position. (fig. 85)
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
NOTE: After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the desired position. KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the
vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a
feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go. This feature allows you
to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having
to press the RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons.
NOTE:
• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to
“Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Knowing Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been
raining on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock
sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower re-
sponse time.
• If the vehicle is unlocked by the RKE transmitter or
Passive Entry and no door goes ajar within 60 seconds,
the vehicle will re-lock and for versions/markets, where
provided will arm the theft alarm.
To Unlock From The Driver's Side:
With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within
1.5 m of the driver's door handle, grab the driver's
front door handle to unlock the driver's door auto-
matically. The interior door panel lock knob will raise
when the door is unlocked. (fig. 86)
NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is pro-
grammed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of
the driver’s front door handle. To select between(fig. 85)
Child-Protection Door Lock Function
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