2014 FIAT FREEMONT climate control

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
72
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
W

ARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

3. Recirculation Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when ON.
4. AUTO Operation Button
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature
by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Perform-
ing this function will cause the ATC to switch between
manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Auto-
matic Operation” for more information.
5. Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting
to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this
feature is ON. Performing this function will cause the
ATC to switch into manual mode. The blower speed
may increase when Defrost mode is selected. If the
front defrost mode is turned off the climate system will
return the previous setting.
6. Rear Defrost Button
Press and release this button to turn on the rear
window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (for
versions/markets, where provided). An indicator will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after
10 minutes.Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution,
wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels
can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the win-
dow.
7. Rear Climate Button (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Press and release this button to turn on the rear
climate controls. The indicator will illuminate when the
rear climate controls are ON. Performing this function
again will turn OFF the rear climate controls.
8. Passenger Temperature Control Up Button
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Push the button for warmer temperature
settings.
NOTE: Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
76
KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
W

ARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

9. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Push the button for cooler temperature set-
tings.
NOTE:Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
10. SYNC
Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the Sync feature
On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated when this
feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the
passenger temperature setting with the driver tem-
perature setting. Changing the passenger temperature
setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature.
11. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. There are seven
blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will
cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation.
The speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or
soft-keys as follows:
Hard-key
The blower speed increases as you turn the control
clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the knob counter-clockwise.
Soft-key
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the
blower bar area between the icons.
12. Modes
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
demist outlets and defrost outlets. The Mode settings
are as follows:
• Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the
center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and
down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There
is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off
or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
• Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and
floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE:BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort
conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
77
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND
DRIVING
W

ARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

• 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.
78
KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
W

ARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

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
81
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND
DRIVING
W

ARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

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
82
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
W

ARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

NOTE:In many temperature positions, the BI-LEVEL
mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the head-
liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
• 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 condi-
tions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper cor-
rosion protection and to protect against engine over-
heating. A solution of 50% OAT (Organic Additive
Technology) coolant that meets the requirements of
Fiat Classification 9.55522 and 50% water is recom-
mended. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Ser-
vice and Care” for proper coolant selection.
Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode during Winter
months is not recommended because it may cause
window fogging. Vacation Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in
the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility
of compressor damage when the system is started
again.
Window Fogging
Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-
moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The
Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear
windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win-
dow fogging becomes a problem, increase the blower
speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild but rainy or humid weather.
NOTE:
• Recirculation mode without A/C should not be used
for long periods, as fogging may occur.
• Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) will auto- matically adjust the climate control settings to re-
duce or eliminate window fogging on the front wind-
shield. When this occurs, recirculation will be
unavailable.
84
KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
W

ARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves.
Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow,
and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In winter months, make sure the air intake is
clear of ice, slush, and snow.A/C Air Filter
The climate control system filters outside air contain-
ing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot
be totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Proce-
dures” in “Servicing and Care” for filter replacement
instructions.
Manual Control Setting Suggestions For Various Weather Conditions
(fig. 61)
(fig. 61)
85
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING
AND
DRIVING
W

ARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS