2014 FIAT FREEMONT warning

SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of
the vehicle.
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or

outside of a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
DRIVER'S POWER SEAT (for versions/
markets, where provided)
The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up,
down, forward, rearward or to tilt the seat.
(fig. 20)
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached. 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.
(fig. 20)
Power Seat Switch
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WARNING!
• Adjusting 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. 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. 21)
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® System.
(fig. 21)
Power Lumbar Switch
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WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to
th e

skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi-
cation, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
conditionmustexercisecarewhenusingtheseat
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® 4.3:
Touch the CLIMATE hard-key (located on the left side
of the Uconnect® display) to enter the climate control
screen. Touch the “Driver” or “Pass” seat soft-key
(located on the Uconnect® 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. 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 approximately 60 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 approximately 45 minutes.
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect® 8.4
And 8.4 Nav:
Touch the “Controls” soft-key located on the
Uconnect® display.
(fig. 22)
(fig. 22)
Controls Soft-Key
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WARNING!
• Adjusting 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 .
RECLINER ADJUSTMENT
The recline lever is located on the outboard side of the
seat. To recline the seat, lean forward slightly, lift the
lever, lean back to the desired position and release the
lever. To return the seatback to its normal upright
position, lean forward and lift the lever. Release the lever
once the seatback is in the upright position.
(fig. 25)
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is
mo vin

g 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.
(fig. 25)
Seatback Release
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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. 26)
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. 27)
Pull upward on the recline lever to fold or unfold the
seat.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is mov-
ing is dan

gerous. The sudden movement
of the seat could cause you to lose control. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of
injury by restricting head movement in the event of a
rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that
the top of the head restraint is located above the top of
your ear.
(fig. 26) Seat Height Adjustment Lever(fig. 27) Fold-Flat Seat
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WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants
must be

properly adjusted prior to oper-
ating the vehicle or occupying a seat . Head re-
straints should never be adjusted while the ve-
hicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head
restraints improperly adjusted or removed could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
Active Head Restraints (AHR) — Front Seats
Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo-
nents, and vehicles with this equipment can not be
readily identified by any markings, only through visual
inspection of the head restraint. The head restraint will
be split in two halves, with the front half being soft
foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.
When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half
of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the
gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the
AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce
the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in
certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Re-
straints” in “Safety” for further information.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head
restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push
button, located at the base of the head restraint, and
push downward on the head restraint.
(fig. 28)
(fig. 28) Push Button
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WARNING!
• Donotplaceitemsoverthetopofthe
Ac t

ive Head Restraint , such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players.These items
may interfere with the operation of the Active
Head Restraint in the event of a collision and
could result in serious injury or death.
• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or
loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of
the Active Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is
secured, as loose cargo could contact the Active
Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to
follow this warning could cause personal injury if
the Active Head Restraint is deployed.
Head Restraints — Second Row Seats
The rear seats are equipped with adjustable head re-
straints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the
adjustment button, located on the base of the head
restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
(fig. 31)
NOTE:
•
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified
technicians, for service purposes only. If any of the head
restraints require removal, see your authorized dealer.
• For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Safety”.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints
removed or improperly adjusted could
cause serious injury or death in the event of a
collision. The head restraints should be checked
prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion.
(Continued)
(fig. 31)
Adjustment Button
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THIRD ROW PASSENGER SEATS
(Seven Passenger Models)
These head restraints are non-adjustable and non-
removable. However, you can fold them forward when
they are not in use by passengers.
WARNING!
Do not allow a passenger to sit in a third
row s eat

without having the head re-
straint unfolded and locked in place. Failure to
follow this warning may result in personal injury
to the passenger in the event of a collision.
60/40 SPLIT SECOND-ROW PASSENGER
SEATS
To provide additional storage area, each second-row
passenger seat can be folded flat. This allows for ex-
tended cargo space and still maintains some seating
room if needed.
NOTE: Prior to folding the second-row passenger
seat, make sure the front seatback is not in a reclined
position. This will allow the second-row seat to fold
easily.
WARNING!
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
• On seven passenger models, do not allow a
passenger to sit in a third row seat with the
second row seatback(s) folded flat . In a collision,
the passenger could slide underneath the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured.
To Fold The Seat
1. Locate the control lever on the lower outboard side of the seat. (fig. 32)
2. Place one hand on the seatback and apply a gentle pressure.
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