2013 FIAT FREEMONT height

Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat
will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four
directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch; the front or rear of the seat
cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Re-
lease the switch when the desired position is reached.
WARNING!
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djusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or death.
 Seats should be adjusted before fastening the
seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious
injury or death could result from a poorly ad-
justed seat belt .
 Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest . In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt , which could result in serious injury or death.Do not place any article under a power
seat or impede its ability to move as it
may cause damage to the seat controls.
Seat travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
(fig. 15) Power Seat Switch
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WARNING!
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djusting a seat while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. The sudden move-
ment of the seat could cause you to lose control.
The seat belt might not be adjusted properly and
you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while
the vehicle is parked.
 Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that
the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest . In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
DRIVER'S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The seat height control lever is located on the out-
board side of the seat. Raise the lever to raise the seat.
Lower the lever to lower the seat. The total seat travel
is approximately 55 mm. (fig. 21)
FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (for
versions/markets, where provided)
This feature allows for extended cargo space. When
the seat is folded flat, it is an extension of the load floor
surface (allowing long cargo to fit from the rear hatch
up to the instrument panel). The fold-flat seatback also
has a hardback surface that you can use as a work
surface when the seat is folded flat and the vehicle is
not in motion. (fig. 22)
(fig. 21)
Seat Height Adjustment Lever(fig. 22)
Fold-Flat Seat
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Key of letters used in the table above:
(1) = For the CRS which do not carry the ISO/XX size
class identification (A to G), for the applicable mass
group, the car manufacturer shall indicate the vehicle
specific ISOFIX child restraint system(s) recommended
for each position.
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints
systems of universal category approved for use in the
mass group.
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tems (CRS) given in the attached list. These ISOFIX
CRS are those of the “specific vehicle”, “restricted” or
“semi-universal” catagories.
X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child
restraint systems in this mass group and / or this size
class.
* = Seats in front of child restraint seats may need to be
adjusted forward to install the child restraint seat.
** = No access to 3rd row seating positions if Carrycot
is installed in vehicle.
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
seat Owner's Manual to ensure you have the correctseat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for
your child.
Infants And Child Restraints
Safety experts recommend that children ride
rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are two years
old or until they reach either the height or weight limit
of their rear facing child safety seat. Two types of child
restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers
and convertible child seats.
The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the
vehicle. It is recommended for children from birth until
they reach the weight or height limit of the infant
carrier. Convertible child seats can be used either
rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Con-
vertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in
the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so
they can be used rearward-facing by children who have
outgrown their infant carrier but are still less than at
least two years old. Children should remain rearward-
facing until they reach the highest weight or height
allowed by their convertible child seat. Both types of
child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/
shoulder belt or the ISOFIX child restraint anchor
system. Refer to “ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage
System”.
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WARNING!
Rearward-facing child seats must never
be
used in the front seat of a vehicle with
the front passenger air bag. An air bag deploy-
ment could cause severe injury or death to in-
fants in this position.
Older Children And Child Restraints
Children who are two years old or who have outgrown
their rear-facing convertible child seat can ride
forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child
seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-
facing direction are for children who are over two years
old or who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or
height limit of their rear-facing convertible child seat.
Children should remain in a forward-facing child seat
with a harness for as long as possible, up to the highest
weight or height allowed by the child seat. These child
seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder
belt or the ISOFIX child restraint anchorage system.
Refer to “ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage System”. All children whose weight or height is above the
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat
belts fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent
over the vehicle's seat cushion while the child's back is
against the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning
booster seat. The child and belt-positioning booster
seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
Integrated Child Booster Seat (for
versions/markets, where provided)
The Integrated Child Booster Seat is located in each
outboard second-row passenger seat.
NOTE:
Refer to the Integrated Child Booster Seat
information label located on the front lower panel of
the opened Booster Seat for child weight specifica-
tions.
To position a child into the Integrated Child Booster
Seat follow these steps:
1. Slide the second row seat to the full rear position to use the Integrated Child Booster Seat.
NOTE: The second row bench with Integrated Child
Booster Seat must remain in the full rear position
during use.
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Standards. FIAT also recommends that you make
sure that you can install the child restraint in the
vehicle where you will use it before you buy it.
 The restraint must be appropriate for your child's weight and height. Check the label on the restraint
for weight and height limits.
 Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
 Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer's directions.
WARNING!
When your child restraint is not in use,
s
ecure it in the vehicle with the seat belt
or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it
loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision,
it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.
ISOFIX — Child Seat Anchorage System
Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are
equipped with the child restraint anchorage system
called ISOFIX. The ISOFIX system provides for the
installation of the child restraint without using the
vehicle's seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from
the child restraint to the vehicle structure.
ISOFIX-compatible child restraint systems are now
available. However, because the lower anchorages are
to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint
systems having attachments for those anchorages will
continue to have features for installation using the
vehicle's seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps
and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages
have been available for some time. For some older child
restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer
add-on tether strap kits or retrofit kits. You are urged
to take advantage of all the available attachments pro-
vided with your child restraint in any vehicle.
All three second-row passenger seating positions have
lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating
ISOFIX-compatible child seats. You should never install
ISOFIX-compatible child seats so that two seats share
a common lower anchorage. If installing child seats in
adjacent seating positions, or if your child restraints are
not ISOFIX-compatible, install the restraints using the
vehicle's seat belts. (fig. 131)
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Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible weight of your
vehicle and trailer when weighed in combination.
NOTE:The GCWR rating includes a 68 kg allowance
for the presence of a driver.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and
rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear
axles evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either
front or rear GAWR.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed
t
he maximum front or rear GAWR. A
dangerous driving condition can result if either
rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the
vehicle and have an accident .
Tongue Weight (TW)
The tongue weight is the downward force exerted on
the hitch ball by the trailer. In most cases, it should not
be less than 7% or more than 10% of the trailer load.
Tongue weight must not exceed the lesser of either the
hitch certification rating, or the trailer tongue chassis
rating. It should never be less than 4% of the trailer load, and not less than 25 kg. You must consider tongue
load as part of the load on your vehicle and its’ GAWR.
WARNING!
An improperly adjusted hitch system
m
ay reduce handling, stability and brak-
ing performance and could result in an accident .
Consult with your hitch and trailer manufacturer
or a reputable trailer/dealer for additional infor-
mation.
Frontal Area
The frontal area is the maximum height multiplied by
the maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control
Refer to “TSC (Trailer Sway Control)” under “Knowing
Your Vehicle/Electronic Brake Control System” for
further information.
BREAKAWAY CABLE ATTACHMENT
European braking regulations for braked trailers up to
3,500 kg require trailers to be fitted with either a
secondary coupling or breakaway cable.
The recommended location for attaching the normal
trailer's breakaway cable is in the stamped slot located
on the sidewall of the hitch receiver.
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Restraints, Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Restraints, Occupant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Retractable Cargo Area Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Reverse Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Rotation, Tires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Safety, Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111, 199
Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Schedule, Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Seat Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314
Seat Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166, 167, 199Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage . . . . . . . . .170
And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177, 180, 183
Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Untwisting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Child Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43, 48
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Rear Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52, 57
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Reclining Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 57
Seatback Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 52, 57
Tilting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 244
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . . . . . .304, 305, 328
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sentry Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Sentry Key Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .239
Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275
Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Side Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Side Repeater Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268
Side View Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Signals, Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77, 201, 240, 268
Snow Chains (Tire Chains). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .323
Sound Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Sound Systems (Radio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248, 319, 320
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328
Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Engine Fails to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
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