2016 FIAT FREEMONT Owners Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear se-
lector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle
or in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up
may cause serious injury or death.
An unlocked car is an invitation to
thieves. Always remove the Key Fob from
vehicle, cycle the ignition OFF and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unau-
thorized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Op-
eration is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle
is locked or unlocked.
The system uses a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter, a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) and a
RF receiver to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle.
After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for
a bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb
check, it indicates that there is a problem with the
electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash after
the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an
invalid Key Fob to start the engine. Either of these
conditions will result in the engine being shut off after
two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the elec-
tronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as
soon as possible by an authorized dealer.
11
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STAR

TING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

All of the Key Fobs provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
REPLACEMENT KEYS
NOTE:Only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the
vehicle. Once a Key Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
• Always remove the Key Fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving
the vehicle unattended.
• With Keyless Enter-N-Go™, always remember
to place the ignition in the OFF position.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer, this procedure consists of program-
ming a blank Key Fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank
Key Fob is one that has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key® Immobilizer
system serviced, bring all vehicle Key Fobs with you to
the authorized dealer. CUSTOMER KEY PROGRAMMING
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
General Information
The Sentry Key® operates on a carrier frequency of
433.92 MHz. The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system will
be used in the following European countries, which
apply Directive 1999/5/EC: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Nor-
way, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Croatia, and
United Kingdom.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause un-
desired operation.
12
KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STAR
TINGAND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTSAND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICINGAND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the
doors and liftgate from distances up to approximately
20 m using a hand-held Key Fob with RKE transmitter.
The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
NOTE:Driving at speeds 8 km/h and above disables
the system from responding to all RKE transmitter
buttons for all RKE transmitters.
(fig. 6)
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver's door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors and liftgate. The
turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Knowing Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors
1st Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock
either the driver's door or all doors on the first press of
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To
change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect® Set-
tings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash
when the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE
transmitter. This feature can be turned on or turned
off. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect®
Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.
(fig. 6)
Key Fob With RKE Transmitter
13
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STAR

TING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90
seconds when the doors are unlocked with the RKE
transmitter. The time for this feature is programmable
on vehicles equipped through Uconnect®. To change
the current setting, refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in
“Knowing Your Vehicle” for further information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the signal.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go™” under “Knowing Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
Batteries could contain dangerous materials. Please
dispose of them according to respect for environ-
ment and local laws.
• Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can dispose of them either in the correct containers
as specified by law or by taking them to a Dealership,
which will deal with their disposal.
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechani- cal latch on the back of the RKE transmitter side-
ways with your thumb and then pull the key out with
your other hand.
14
KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STAR
TINGAND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTSAND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICINGAND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat bladescrewdriver into the slot and gently pry the two
halves of the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not
to damage the seal during removal. (fig. 7)
3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace
the battery. When replacing the battery, match the
+ sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of
the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid
touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils
may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a
battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 4. To assemble the RKE transmitter case, snap the two
halves together.
General Information
The transmitter and receivers operate on a carrier
frequency of 433.92 MHz as required by EEC regula-
tions. These devices must be certified to conform to
specific regulations in each individual country. Two sets
of regulations are involved: ETS (European Telecom-
munication Standard) 300–220, which most countries
use, and German BZT federal regulation 225Z125,
which is based on ETC 300–220 but has additional
unique requirements. Other defined requirements are
noted in ANNEX VI of COMMISSION DIRECTIVE
95/56/EC. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
If your RKE transmitter fails to operate from a normal
distance, check for these two conditions:
1. Weak battery in the transmitter. The expected life of the battery is a minimum of three years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile
or CB radios.
(fig. 7)
Separating RKE Transmitter Case
15
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STAR

TING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
vehicle doors, hood, and liftgate for unauthorized en-
try and the ignition switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will sound
the horn intermittently, flash the headlights and tail-
lights, and flash the Vehicle Security Light in the instru-
ment cluster.
REARMING OF THE SYSTEM
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken
to disarm it, the Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off the
horn after 29 seconds, turn off all of the visual signals
after one minute, and then the Vehicle Security Alarm
will rearm itself.
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle ignition system is "OFF".(refer to "Starting Procedures" in "Starting And
Driving" for further information).
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Press LOCK on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger door open. • Press the LOCK button on the exterior Passive
Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in
the same exterior zone (refer to "Keyless Enter-N-
Go™" in "Knowing Your Vehicle" for further infor-
mation).
• Press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be disarmed using any
of the following methods:
• Press the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
• Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same exterior zone
(refer to "Keyless Enter-N-Go™" in "Knowing Your
Vehicle" for further information).
• Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position by pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob
in the vehicle).
16
KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STAR
TINGAND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTSAND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICINGAND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

NOTE:
• The driver's door key cylinder and the liftgate buttonon the RKE transmitter cannot arm or disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during power liftgate entry. Pressing the liftgate button will
not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone
enters the vehicle through the liftgate and opens any
door the alarm will sound.
• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock
the doors.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the
exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
SECURITY SYSTEM MANUAL OVERRIDE
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
17
KNOWING
YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STAR

TING
AND
DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS
AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS

PREMIUM SECURITY SYSTEM (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The Premium Security system monitors the doors,
hood latch, and trunk for unauthorized entry and the
ignition switch for unauthorized operation. The system
also includes a dual function intrusion sensor and
vehicle tilt sensor. The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior for motion. The vehicle tilt sensor
monitors the vehicle for any tilting actions (tow away,
tire removal, ferry transport, etc).
In the event that something triggers the security sys-
tem, the headlights will turn on, the alarm will sound
and the turn signal and side repeater lights will flash for
29 seconds, and then the lights will continue to flash for
an additional 5 seconds. The system will repeat this
sequence for up to 8 security violations in any mode
(door ajar, motion, hood ajar, etc.) before having to
rearm the system. At the end of any particular trigger
event, the lights will continue to flash for 26 seconds.TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the theft alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle ignition system is "OFF".
(refer to "Starting Procedures" in "Starting And
Driving" for further information).
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push LOCK on the interior power door lock
switch with the driver and/or passenger door open.
• Push the LOCK button on the exterior Passive
Entry Door Handle with a valid Key Fob available in
the same exterior zone (refer to "Keyless Enter-N-
Go™" in "Knowing Your Vehicle" for further infor-
mation).
• Push the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
NOTE:
• Once the security system is armed, it remains in that state until you disarm it by following either of the
disarming procedures described. If a power loss oc-
curs after arming the system, you must disarm the
system after restoring power to prevent alarm acti-
vation.
18
KNOWING YOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STAR
TINGAND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTSAND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICINGAND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS