2013 FIAT FREEMONT keyless

unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the transmis-
sion is in the PARK or NEUTRAL position and the
driver's door is opened. To make your selection, press
the Auto Unlock on Exit soft-key, select On or Off
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
 Flash Lights with Lock (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Press the Flash Lights with Lock soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the front and
rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or
unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your
selection, press the Flash Lights with Lock soft-key,
select On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back
soft-key.
 Remote Door Unlock Order (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Press the Remote Door Unlock Order soft-key to
change this display. WhenUnlock Driver Door Only
On 1st Press is selected, only the driver's door will
unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UN-
LOCK button. When Driver Door 1st Press is se-
lected, you must press the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button twice to unlock the passenger's doors. When
Unlock All Doors On 1st Press is selected, all of the
doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE trans-
mitter UNLOCK button. NOTE:
If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-
N­Go™ (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed
to Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is
grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only
the driver’s door will unlock when the driver’s door is
grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is
programmed touching the handle more than once will
only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver door
first is selected, once the driver door is opened, the
interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock
all doors (or use RKE transmitter).
 Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go™) (for
versions/markets, where provided)
Press the Passive Entry soft-key to change this display.
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter
lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press
the Passive Entry soft-key, select ON or OFF followed
by pressing the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Keyless
Enter­N­Go™” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”.
Heated Seats (for versions/markets, where
provided)
 Auto Heated Seats (for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press the Auto Heated Seats soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected the driver's
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press the Flash Headlights with Lock soft-key, select
On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Doors & Locks
 Auto Unlock on Exit (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock
when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
the PARK (for versions/markets, where provided) or
NEUTRAL position and the driver's door is opened. To
make your selection, press the Auto Unlock on Exit
soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key.
 Flash Headlight with Lock (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
with the RKE transmitter. To make your selection,
press the Flash Lights with Lock soft-key, select On or
Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
 1st Press of Key Fob Unlocks (for versions/
markets, where provided)
WhenUnlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is
selected, only the driver's door will unlock on the first
press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. When
Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger's doors. When
Unlock All Doors On 1st
Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the
first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-
N­Go™ (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed
to Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is
grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only
the driver’s door will unlock when the driver’s door is
grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is
programmed touching the handle more than once will
only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver door
first is selected, once the driver door is opened, the
interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock
all doors (or use RKE transmitter).
 Passive Entry (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter
lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press
the Passive Entry soft-key, select ON or OFF followed
by pressing the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Keyless
Enter­N­Go™” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”.
Engine Off Options
 Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
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To operate, rotate the headlight leveling switch until
the appropriate number, which corresponds to the
load listed on the following chart, illuminates on the
switch.
0Driver only, or driver and front passen-
ger.
1
2 All seating positions occupied, plus an
evenly distributed load in the luggage
compartment. The total weight of pas-
sengers and load does not exceed the
maximum load capacity of the vehicle.
Driver, plus an evenly distributed load in
the luggage compartment. The total
weight of the driver and load does not
exceed the maximum load capacity of
the vehicle.
Calculations based on a passenger weight of 75 kg.
MAP/READING LIGHTS
Refer to “Overhead Console” for further information
on Map/Reading Lights. ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the
doors or open any door or liftgate.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”
for further information.
The interior lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once
the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position from the
OFF position.
NOTE:
 The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the
"Dome ON" position (extreme top position).
 The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
(extreme bottom position).
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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. 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 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 is pressed. The cour-
tesy 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
(fig. 59)
Overhead Console
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WARNING!
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ever leave children in a vehicle with
the key in the ignition switch (or with
the ignition in the Accessory or Run position, for
vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™).
Occupants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrap-
ment may result in serious injury or death.
 In a collision, there is a greater risk of being
thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.You
could also be seriously injured or killed. Always
fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are also properly secured.
 Do not allow small children to operate the
sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object , to project through the sun-
roof opening. Injury may result .
OPENING SUNROOF — EXPRESS
Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will open automatically from
any position. The sunroof will open fully and stop
automatically. This is called “Express Open”. During
Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof
switch will stop the sunroof. OPENING SUNROOF — MANUAL MODE
To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rear-
ward to full open. Any release of the switch will stop
the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed and held
rearward again.
CLOSING SUNROOF — EXPRESS
Press the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically from
any position. The sunroof will close fully and stop
automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During
Express Close operation, any movement of the switch
will stop the sunroof.
CLOSING SUNROOF — MANUAL MODE
To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the
forward position. Any release of the switch will stop
the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially
closed condition until the switch is pushed and held
forward again.
PINCH PROTECT FEATURE
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening
of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an
obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
sunroof will automatically retract. Remove the ob-
struction if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward
and release to Express Close.
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DOOR LOCKS
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
To lock each door, push the door lock knob on each
door trim panel downward. To unlock the front doors,
pull the inside door handle to the first detent. To
unlock the rear doors, pull the door lock knob on the
door trim panel upward.(fig. 81)
If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is
not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
NOTE: The manual door locks will not lock or
unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
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or personal security and safety in the
event of a collision, 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, 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. Children 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 a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
(fig. 81) Manual Door Lock Knob
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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.
To Disengage 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 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 ENTER­N­GO™
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the
vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and a
feature of Keyless Enter­N­Go™. 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
(fig. 85) Child-Protection Door Lock Function
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LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be unlocked or locked with the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the Keyless
Enter­N­Go™ (Passive Entry) or by activating the
power door lock switch located on either front door
trim panel.
For further information on Keyless Enter­N­Go™
(Passive Entry), refer to “Keyless Enter­N­Go™” in
“Starting And Driving”.
NOTE:The liftgate cannot be unlocked or locked
with the manual door lock plungers on the door trim
panels or the door lock cylinder on the driver's door.
To open the unlocked liftgate, squeeze the handle and
pull the liftgate toward you. Gas props will raise and
support the liftgate in the open position. (fig. 91)
NOTE: Because the gas pressure drops with tem-
perature, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
WARNING!
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iving with the liftgate open can
allow poisonous exhaust gases into your
vehicle. These fumes could injure you and your
passengers. Keep the liftgate closed when you are
operating the vehicle.
 If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed, and
the blower switch on the climate control is set at
high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode.
(fig. 91) Liftgate Release
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