2015 FIAT FREEMONT wheel

STEERING WHEEL LOCK
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive electronic
steering wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the
vehicle without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is
moved to one of the lock positions with the key in the
off positions, the steering wheel will lock.
TO MANUALLY LOCK THE STEERING
WHEEL
With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel
one-half revolution in either direction (three o’clock or
nine o’clock position), turn off the engine and remove
the key. Turn the steering wheel slightly in either
direction until the lock engages.
TO RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK
Cycle the ignition and start the engine.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right
to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to
engage the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to
disengage it.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
(fig. 8)
This system allows the driver to select a variety of
useful information by pushing the switches mounted on
the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following:
• Radio Info
• Fuel Economy
• Vehicle Speed
• Trip Info
(fig. 8)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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• Tire Pressure
• Vehicle Information
• Warning Message Displays
• Turn Menu OFF
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
(fig. 9)
•UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UP button to scroll
upward through the main menus and
submenus.
• DOWN Arrow Button
Push and release the DOWN button to scroll
downward through the main menus and
submenus.
• RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release the RIGHT arrow button
for access to main menus or submenus. Push
and hold the RIGHT arrow button for two
seconds to reset features.
• BACK Button
Push and release the BACK button to scroll
back to a previous menu.
(fig. 9) EVIC Controls
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• Oil Temperature — for versions/markets, where
provided
Displays the actual oil temperature.
• Oil Pressure — for versions/markets, where pro-
vided
Displays the actual oil pressure.
• Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission sump temperature.
• Engine Hours
Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
MESSAGES
In the Main Menu, press and release the UP or DOWN
button until “Messages: XX” displays highlighted in the
EVIC. If there is more than one message, pressing the
SELECT button will display a stored warning message.
Press and release the UP and DOWN buttons if there
is more than one message to step through the remain-
ing stored messages. If there are no message, pressing
the SELECT button will do nothing.
TURN MENU OFF
Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button.
Pushing the SELECT button blanks the menu display.
Pushing any one of the four steering wheel buttons
brings the menu back.Uconnect® SETTINGS
BUTTONS ON THE FACEPLATE
Buttons on the faceplate are located on the left and
right side of the Uconnect® 4.3 screen. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
side of the Climate Controls in the center of the
instrument panel. Turn the control knob to scroll
through menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90),
press the center of the control knob one or more
times to select or change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
BUTTONS ON THE TOUCHSCREEN
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the
Uconnect® touchscreen.
CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
— Uconnect® 4.3 SETTINGS
In this mode the Uconnect® system allows you to
access programmable features that may be equipped
such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors
& Locks, Heated Seats (for versions/markets, where
provided), Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings,
Audio and Phone/Bluetooth settings through buttons
on the faceplate and buttons on the touchscreen.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping con-
trol handle is located below the steering wheel at the
end of the steering column.
(fig. 37)
To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steer-
ing wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen
or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the
steering column in position, pull the control handle
upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
drivin g.

Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked could cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked
before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or death.
(fig. 37)
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Control Handle
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The steering wheel contains a heating element that
helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated
steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once
the heated steering wheel has been turned on it will
operate for up to 80 minutes before automatically
shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off
early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is
already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is located
within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to
the control button through the climate screen or the
controls screen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
once to
turn the heating element ON.
• Press the heated steering wheel button
a second
time to turn the heating element OFF.
NOTE: The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to
t h

e skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi-
cation, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions must exercise care when using the
steering wheel heater. It may cause burns even at
low temperatures, especially if used for long pe-
riods.
• Do not place anything on the steering wheel
that insulates against heat , such as a blanket or
steering wheel covers of any type and material.
This may cause the steering wheel heater to
overheat .
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NOTE:Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button
(Uconnect® 8.4 Only)
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.
9. SYNC
Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the
Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated
when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchro-
nize the passenger temperature setting with the driver
temperature setting. Changing the passenger tempera-
ture setting while in Sync will automatically exit this
feature.
10. 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 the blower
control knob on the faceplate or buttons on the touch-
screen as follows: Blower Control Knob On The Faceplate
The blower speed increases as you turn the blower
control knob clockwise from the lowest blower set-
ting. The blower speed decreases as you turn the
blower control knob counter-clockwise.
Button On The Touchscreen
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.
11. 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.
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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.
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 button on the touchscreen to toggle the
Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated
when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchro-
nize the passenger temperature setting with the driver
temperature setting. Changing the passenger tempera-
ture 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 the blower control knob on the faceplate or buttons on the touch-
screen as follows:
Blower Control Knob On The Faceplate
The blower speed increases as you turn the blower
control knob clockwise from the lowest blower set-
ting. The blower speed decreases as you turn the
blower control knob counter-clockwise.
Button On The Touchscreen
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,
and 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.
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle con-
trol under adverse braking conditions. The system
controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel
lock-up to help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces
during braking. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)” under “Knowing Your Vehicle/Electronic Brake
Control System” for further information.
WARNING!
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws
of ph ysi

cs from acting on the vehicle, nor
can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing
road conditions. ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydro-
planing.The capabilities of an ABS-equipped ve-
hicle must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner, which could jeopardize the
user's safety or the safety of others.
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL
SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced electronic
brake control system commonly referred to as ESC.
This system includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System
(TCS), Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
and Hill Start Assist (HSA). These systems work to-
gether to enhance both vehicle stability and control in
various driving conditions.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased
vehicle stability and brake performance under most
braking conditions. The system automatically “pumps”
the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent
wheel lock-up.
When the vehicle is driven over 11 km/h, you may also
hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related
motor noises. These noises are the system performing
its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS is working
properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is
started and accelerated past 11 km/h.
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