2014 FIAT FREEMONT ECO mode

POWER FOLDING MIRRORS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
The switch for the power folding mirrors is located
between the power mirror switches L (left) and R (right).
Press the switch once and the mirrors will fold in,
pressing the switch a second time will return the mirrors
to the normal driving position.
NOTE:If the vehicle speed is greater than 16 km/h the
folding feature will be disabled.
If the mirrors are in the folded position, and vehicle
speed is equal or greater than 8 km/h, they will auto-
matically unfold.
MANUAL FOLDING MIRRORS
Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged.
The hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and
rearward to resist damage. The hinge has three detent
positions: forward, rearward and normal.
HEATED MIRRORS (for versions/markets,
where provided)
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.
This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster. Refer to “Rear Window
Features” for further information. ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and swing the
mirror cover upward. The light will turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover will turn off the light.
(fig. 46)
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 mirror
to extend it.
(fig. 46)
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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14. Driver Temperature Control Up Button
(Uconnect® 8.4 Only)
Provides the driver with independent temperature con-
trol. Push the button for warmer temperature settings.
NOTE:In Sync mode, this button will also automati-
cally adjust the passenger temperature setting at the
same time.
15. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 4.3 Only)
Press the driver or passenger temperature soft-key to
regulate the temperature of the air inside the passen-
ger compartment. Moving the temperature bar into
the red area, indicates warmer temperatures. Moving
the temperature bar into the blue area indicates cooler
temperatures. Driver and passenger have independent
temperature control if Sync mode is not illuminated.
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. Also,
make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor
modes. NOTE:
• For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix,
Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off,
but the A/C system shall remain active to prevent
fogging of the windows.
• 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 the front of the radiator and through the
condenser.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling per-
formance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the
prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when MAX A/C
is ON.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can
be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other
settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to
the selected setting and MAX A/C to exit.
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Recirculation ControlWhen 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.
NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The recircula-
tion feature may be unavailable (soft button greyed
out). The Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost
mode to improve window clearing operation. Recircu-
lation will be disabled automatically if this mode is
selected. Attempting to use Recirculation while in this
mode will cause the LED in the control button to blink
and then turn off.Rear Manual Temperature Control
(MTC) (for versions/markets,
where provided)
The rear MTC 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 soft-keys are
located in the Uconnect® touch system, located on
the instrument panel.
(fig. 51) (fig. 52)
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From
The Front Uconnect® Touch-Screen
The Three-Zone climate control system allows for
adjustment of the rear climate controls from the front
ATC panel.
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To change the rear system settings:
• Press "REAR" button to change control to rearcontrol mode, Rear display (below) will appear. Con-
trol functions now operate rear system.
•
To return to Front screen, press "REAR" button again,
or it will revert to the Front screen after six seconds.
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® system.
•Rear occupants can only adjust the rear control when
the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned off.
• The rear MTC is located in the headliner, near the
center of the vehicle.
(fig. 51)
Uconnect® 4.3 Manual Rear Climate Soft-Key Controls 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. 52)
Uconnect® 8.4 Manual Rear Climate Soft-Key Controls Screen
1 — Rear Lock Soft-Key 5 — Blower Up Soft-Key
2 — Front Climate Control
Soft-Key 6 — Mode Soft-Key
3 — Temperature Up
Soft-Key 7 — Blower Down
Soft-Key
4 — Temperature Down
Soft-Key 8 — Rear Off Soft-Key
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• Floor ModeAir 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.
• 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 will increase.
13. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate
Control ON/OFF.
14. 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 temperature setting at the
same time. 15. Driver Temperature Control Up Button
Provides the driver with independent temperature
control. Push the button for warmer temperature
settings.
NOTE:
In Sync mode, this button will also automati-
cally adjust the passenger temperature setting at the
same time.
16. Temperature Control (Uconnect® 4.3 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.
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. Also,
make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or Floor
modes.
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NOTE:
• 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 condenser, reducing air conditioning perfor-
mance.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling per-
formance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the
prior settings. The soft-key illuminates when MAX A/C
is ON.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can
be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other
settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to
the prior settings and the MAX A/C indicator will turn
off. 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.
NOTE: In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The recircula-
tion feature may be unavailable (soft button greyed
out). The Recirculation mode is not allowed in Defrost
mode to improve window clearing operation. Recircu-
lation will be disabled automatically if this mode is
selected. Attempting to use Recirculation while in this
mode will cause the LED in the control button to blink
and then turn off.
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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 soft-keys are
located in the Uconnect® touch system, located on
the instrument panel. (fig. 58) (fig. 59)
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From
The Front ATC Panel
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of
the rear climate controls from the front ATC panel.To change the rear system settings:
• Press "REAR" button to change control to rear
control mode, Rear display (below) will appear. Con-
trol functions now operate rear system.
• To return to Front screen, press "REAR" button again, or it will revert to the Front screen after six
seconds.
(fig. 58)
Uconnect® 4.3 Automatic Rear Climate Soft-Key Controls Screen
1 — Blower Up Soft-Key 2 — Mode Soft-Key
3 — Temperature Soft-Key 4 — Blower Down Soft-Key
5 — Done Soft-Key 6 — Rear Lock Soft-Key
7 — Rear Auto Soft-Key 8 — Rear Off Soft-Key
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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® system.
Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear
ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock button
is turned off.The rear ATC is located in the headliner, near the
center of the vehicle.
(fig. 60)
•Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the
Uconnect® touch-screen. This turns off the Rear
Temperature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob.
•Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the
Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs.
• ATC is selected by adjusting the rear blower knob
counterclockwise to AUTO.
(fig. 59)
Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Rear Climate Soft-Key Controls Screen
1 — Rear Auto Soft-Key 2 — Rear Lock Soft-Key
3 — Front Climate Soft-Key 4 — Temperature Up Soft-Key
5— Temperature Down
Soft-Key 6 — Blower Up Soft-Key
7 — Mode Soft-Key 8 — Blower Down Soft-Key
9 — Rear Off Soft-Key
(fig. 60)
Rear ATC Control Features
1 - Blower Speed 3 - Rear MODE
2 - Rear Temperature 4 - Rear Temperature Lock
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