2014 FIAT FREEMONT center console

COURTESY/READING LIGHTS
The overhead console has two courtesy lights. The
lights turn on when a door or the liftgate is opened.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed. The cour-
tesy lights also function as reading lights. Press in on
each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press the lens a second time to turn each light
off. You may adjust the direction of these lights by
pressing the outside ring, which is identified with four
directional arrows.
(fig. 73)
SUNGLASSES STORAGE
To access the storage compartment, press on the
raised bars on the compartment door in the center of
the console and release and the door will swing down-
ward.
(fig. 74)
(fig. 73)Courtesy/Reading Light(fig. 74)Sunglasses Storage Compartment
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FLOOR CONSOLE STORAGE
An open storage area, or cubby bin, is located in the
floor console.
(fig. 77)
CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE
There is a storage compartment located under the
center console armrest.
(fig. 78)
Pull upward on the release handle, located on the front
of the lid, to open the storage compartment.
(fig. 79)
(fig. 77)Floor Console Cubby Bin
(fig. 78) Center Console
(fig. 79)Opened Storage Compartment
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WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a con-
sole compar t

ment lid in the open posi-
tion. Cellular phones, music players, and other
handheld electronic devices should be stowed
while driving. Use of these devices while driving
can cause an accident due to distraction, result-
ing in death or injury.
Sliding Armrest (for automatic transmission
only)
The center console armrest can also be slid rearward
for easy access to the storage area.
(fig. 80)
FLIP 'N STOW™ FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
STORAGE (for versions/markets, where
provided)
The seat latch release-loop is located in the center of
the seat cushion between the seat cushion and the
seatback. Pull the loop upward to release the latch and
then forward to open the seat to the detent position.
(fig. 81)
NOTE: Make sure that objects inside the bin do not
interfere with the latch before closing the seat. Push
the seat cushion downward after closing it to make
sure it latches to the base.
(fig. 80)
Sliding Armrest(fig. 81)Front Passenger Seat Storage Compartment
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
A 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located in the
center console below the radio. The power outlet has
power available when the ignition switch in the ON/
RUN or ACC position.
(fig. 85)
This power outlet will also operate a conventional cigar
lighter unit.To preserve the heating element, do
not hold the lighter in the heating position.
A second 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlet is located
inside the center console storage area. Power is avail-
able with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN, ACC or
LOCK position.
(fig. 86)
(fig. 85)
Front 12 Volt Power Outlet(fig. 86)Center Console 12 Volt Power Outlet
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A third fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the
back of the center console. This power outlet has
power available when the ignition switch is in the
LOCK, ON or ACC position.
(fig. 87)
A fourth fused 12 Volt power outlet is located on the
left quarter trim panel in the cargo area. This power
outlet has power available when the ignition switch is in
the ON or ACC position.
(fig. 88)
(fig. 87)Rear Seat 12 Volt Power Outlet(fig. 88) Rear Cargo Area Power Outlet
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•Do not exceed the maximum power
of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is ex-
ceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to
be replaced.
• The power outlet on the bottom of the center
console shares the fuse with the power outlet on
the back of the console.The combined usage must
not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow
the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
(fig. 89)WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this
type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt
outlet .
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
(fig. 89)
1 — F103 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Console Bin & Power
Outlet Console Rear
2 — F102 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel &
Power Outlet Left Rear Cargo Area
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•Many accessories that can be plugged in
draw power from the vehicle's battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones,
etc .). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to de-
grade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., cool-
ers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc .) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle's batter y.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug.
CUPHOLDERS
There are two cupholders, located in the center floor
console, for the front passengers.
(fig. 90)
For passengers in the second row there are two cup-
holders, located in the center armrest between the
two seats.
(fig. 90)
Floor Console Cupholders
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Video Screen
NOTE:Typically there are two different ways to
operate the features of the Video Entertainment Sys-
tem (VES™).
• The Remote Control
• The Touch-Screen Radio (for versions/markets, where provided)
Play Video Games
Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA
input jacks located on the back of the center console. Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)
on the rear of the center console
enable the monitor to display video
directly from a video camera, con-
nect video games for display on the
screen, or play music directly from an
MP3 player.
1. Video in (yellow)
2. Left audio in (white)
3. Right audio in (red)
When connecting an external source to the AUX
input, be sure to follow the standard color coding for
the VES™ jacks: NOTE:
Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the
vehicle's Power Inverter. Refer to the Power Inverter
section in your vehicle's Owner's Manual for more
information.
Ensure the remote control channel selector switch and
Headphone switch (IR channel) are the same number.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight AUX 1, by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or
by repeatedly pressing the MODE button, then
press ENTER on the Remote Control.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Touch the “MORE” soft-key.
2. Touch the “Rear Entertainment” soft-key to display the Rear Entertainment Controls.
3. If the Rear Entertainment is turned off, touch the “Power” soft-key.
4. Touch the “1” or “2” soft-key for the channel desired and press “Source” soft-key to select the
desired mode.
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