2013 FIAT FREEMONT heater

POWER LUMBAR (for versions/markets,
where provided)
The Power Lumbar switch is located on the outboard
side of the driver's seat. Push the switch forward to
increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward
to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or
downward on the switch will raise or lower the posi-
tion of the support.(fig. 16)
HEATED SEATS (for versions/markets, where
provided)
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats
may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions
and seatbacks. The heated seats are operated using the
Uconnect Touch™ System.
WARNING!
 P
ersons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi-
cation, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise care when using the seat
heater. It may cause burns even at low tempera-
tures, especially if used for long periods of time.
 Do not place anything on the seat or seatback
that insulates against heat , such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to over-
heat . Sitting in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat .
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect Touch™
4.3:
Touch the CLIMATE hard-key (located on the left side
of the Uconnect Touch™ display) to enter the climate
control screen. Touch the “Driver” or “Pass” seat soft-key
(located on the Uconnect Touch™ display)
once to select HI-level heating. Touch the
soft-key a second time to select LO-level heating.
Touch the soft-key a third time to shut the heating
elements OFF.
(fig. 16) Power Lumbar Switch
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When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four
minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop
to the normal HI-level. If the HI-level setting is se-
lected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level
after a maximum of 30 minutes of continuous opera-
tion. At that time, the display will change from HI to
LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn
OFF automatically after a maximum of 30 minutes.
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect Touch™
8.4 And 8.4 Nav:
Touch the “Controls” soft-key located on the
Uconnect Touch™ display. (fig. 17)Touch the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-
key once to select HI-level heating. Touch the
soft-key a second time to select LO-level
heating. Touch the soft-key a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF. (fig. 18)
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be
felt within two to five minutes.
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. 19)
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located and
move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar(fig. 17) Controls Soft-Key
(fig. 18)Heated Seats Soft-Keys
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control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the
vehicle.
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control System through an
intake grille, located in the right side trim
panel behind the third row seats.The rear outlets
are located in the right side trim panel of the 3rd
Row seat . Do not block or place objects directly in
front of the inlet grille or heater outlets. The
electrical system could overload causing damage
to the blower motor.
REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle,
rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to de-
crease the temperature, and clockwise to increase the
temperature. The rear temperature settings are dis-
played in the Uconnect Touch™ system.
When rear controls are locked by the Uconnect
Touch™ system , the Rear Temperature Lock symbol
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 Mode
Air 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.
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NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
RUN (engine not running) position and the transmis-
sion is in PARK, the system will automatically time out
after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch
to the OFF position.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions –
With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In
PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to
an ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC,
RUN and START. To change the ignition switch posi-
tions without starting the vehicle and use the accesso-
ries follow these steps.
 Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position,
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN
position,
 Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position. EXTREME COLD WEATHER (BELOW
29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use
of an externally powered electric engine block heater is
recommended.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
WARNING!
 N
ever pour fuel or other flammable
liquids into the throttle body air inlet
opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing serious per-
sonal injury.
 Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from
a booster battery or the battery in another ve-
hicle.This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “In An
Emergency” for further information.
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WARNING!
 T
ake care to avoid the radiator cool-
ing fan whenever the hood is raised. It
can start anytime the ignition switch is ON.You
can be injured by moving fan blades.
 Remove any metal jewelry such as watch
bands or bracelets that might make an inadver-
tent electrical contact . You could be seriously
injured.
 Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn
your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open
flames or sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis- sion into PARK and the manual transmission into
gear and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary elec- trical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- tive (+)battery post. To remove the cover, press
the locking tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set
the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each
ot
her as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result .
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could
resul
t in personal injury or property
damage due to battery explosion.Failure to follow these procedures could
result in damage to the charging system
of the booster vehicle or the discharged
vehicle.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to
the remote positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)
jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the booster
battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to
the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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CavityCar-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F101 60 Amp
Yellow Interior Power Distri-
bution Center Rail
F102 60 Amp
Yellow Interior Power Distri-
bution Center Rail
F103 60 Amp
Yellow Interior Power Distri-
bution Center Rail
F105 60 Amp
Yellow Interior Power Distri-
bution Center RailIgnition Run Relay
F106 60 Amp
Yellow Interior Power Distri-
bution Center Rail
Run/Accessory Relays
F139 40 Amp
Green Climate Control Sys-
tem Blower
F140 30 Amp
Pink Power Locks
F141 40 Amp
Green Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem
F142 40 Amp
Green Glow Plugs – For
Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F143 40 Amp
Green Exterior Lights 1
F144 40 Amp
Green Exterior Lights 2
Cavity
Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F145 30 Amp
Pink To Body Computer –
Lamp
F146 30 Amp
Pink Spare
F147 30 Amp
Pink Spare
F148 40 Amp
Green Radiator Fan Motor
F149 30 Amp
Pink Starter Solenoid
F150 25 Amp
Natural Powertrain Control
Modules
F151 30 Amp
Pink Headlamp Washer
Motor – For
Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F152 25 Amp
Natural Diesel Fuel Heater –
For Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F153 20 Amp
Yellow Fuel Pump
F156 10 Amp
Red Brake/Electronic Sta-
bility Control Module
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Fuse Description
F157 10 Amp
Red Transfer Case Mod-
ule – For Versions/
Markets, Where Pro- vided
F158 10 Amp
Red Active Hood Module
– For Versions/
Markets, Where Pro-
vided
F159 10 Amp
Red Spare
F160 20 Amp
Yellow Interior Lights
F161 20 Amp
Yellow Horn
F162 50 Amp
Red Cabin Heater #1/
Vacuum Pump – For Versions/Markets,Where Provided
F163 50 Amp
Red Cabin Heater #2 –
For Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F164 25 Amp
Natural Powertrain Auto
Shutdown
F165 20 Amp
Yellow Powertrain Shutdown
Cavity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
F166 20 Amp
Yellow Spare
F167 30 Amp
Green Powertrain Shutdown
F168 10 Amp
Red Air Conditioner
Clutch
F169 40 Amp
Green Emissions – Partial
Zero Emissions Ve- hicle Motor
F170 15 Amp
Blue Emissions – Partial
Zero Emissions Ve- hicle Actuators
F172 20 Amp
Yellow Spare
F173 25 Amp
Natural Anti Lock Brake
Valves
F174 20 Amp
Yellow Siren – For Versions/
Markets, Where Pro- vided
F175 30 Amp
Green Spare
F176 10 Amp
Red Powertrain Control
Modules
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Fuse Description
F177 20 Amp
Yellow All Wheel Drive
Module – For
Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F178 25 Amp
Natural Sunroof – For
Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F179 10 Amp
Red Battery Sensor
F181 100 Amp
Blue Electrohydraulic
Steering (EHPS) – For Versions/Markets,Where Provided
F182 50 Amp
Red Cabin Heater #3 –
For Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F184 30 Amp
Pink Front Wiper Motor SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Open the center console and remove the shift lever
override access cover (located in the front lower
right corner of the console storage bin). (fig. 170)
(fig. 170) Shift Lever Override Access Cover
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