2016 FIAT FREEMONT ignition

• Passive Entry (Keyless Enter-N-Go™) (for
versions/markets, where provided)
Press the Passive Entry button on the touchscreen to
change this display. This feature allows you to lock and
unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to press the
RKE transmitter lock or unlock buttons. To make your
selection, press the Passive Entry button on the touch-
screen, select ON or OFF followed by pressing the
arrow back button on the touchscreen. Refer to “Key-
less Enter-N-Go™” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”.
Heated Seats (for versions/markets, where
provided)
• Auto Heated Seats (for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press the Auto Heated Seats button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is
selected the driver's heated seat will automatically turn
on when temperatures are below 4.4° C. To make your
selection, press the Auto Heated Seats button on the
touchscreen, select On or Off followed by pressing the
arrow back button on the touchscreen.Engine Off Options
• Headlight Off Delay
Press the Headlight Off Delay button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is
selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights
remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the
vehicle. To change the Headlight Off Delay status press
the 0, 30, 60 or 90 button on the touchscreen followed
by pressing the arrow back button on the touchscreen.
• Engine Off Power Delay (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Press the Engine Off Power Delay button on the
touchscreen to change this display. When this feature is
selected, the power window switches, radio,
Uconnect® phone system (for versions/markets,
where provided), DVD video system (for versions/
markets, where provided), power sunroof (for
versions/markets, where provided), and power outlets
will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
is cycled to OFF. Opening either front vehicle door will
cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off Power
Delay status press the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, 5 min-
utes or 10 minutes button on the touchscreen followed
by pressing the arrow back button on the touchscreen.
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NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go™ (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed
to Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is
grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only
the driver’s door will unlock when the driver’s door is
grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is
programmed pressing the handle more than once will
only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver door
first is selected, once the driver door is opened, the
interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock
all doors (or use RKE transmitter).
• Passive Entry (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter
lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press
the Passive Entry button on the touchscreen, select
ON or OFF followed by pressing the arrow back
button on the touchscreen. Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-
Go™” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”. Engine Off Options
• Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (for
versions/markets, where provided), DVD video system
(for versions/markets, where provided), power sunroof
(for versions/markets, where provided), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is cycled OFF. Opening either front vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off
Power Delay status press the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, 5
minutes or 10 minutes button on the touchscreen
followed by pressing the arrow back button on the
touchscreen.
• Headlight Off Delay (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90
seconds when exiting the vehicle. To change the Head-
light Off Delay status press the 0, 30, 60 or 90 button
on the touchscreen followed by pressing the arrow
back button on the touchscreen.
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LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCHThe headlight switch is located on the drivers
side of the instrument panel. This switch con-
trols the operation of the headlights, parking
lights, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light
dimming, interior lights and fog lights.
(fig. 58)
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first
detent for parking light and instrument panel light
operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second
detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel
light operation. AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system
on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to
the AUTO position. When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you
turn the ignition switch OFF. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
HEADLIGHT LEVELING SYSTEM
This system allows the driver to maintain proper head-
light beam position with the road surface regardless of
vehicle load.
The headlight leveling switch is located next
to the dimmer control on the left side of the
instrument panel.
(fig. 58) Headlight Switch
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To operate, rotate the headlight leveling switch until
the appropriate number, which corresponds to the
load listed on the following chart, illuminates on the
switch.
0 Driver only, or driver and front passen-ger.
1 Driver, plus an evenly distributed load in
the luggage compartment. The total
weight of the driver and load does not
exceed the maximum load capacity of the
vehicle.
2 All seating positions occupied, plus an
evenly distributed load in the luggage
compartment. The total weight of pas-
sengers and load does not exceed the
maximum load capacity of the vehicle.
Calculations based on a passenger weight of 75 kg.
HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS
(AVAILABLE WITH AUTOMATIC
HEADLIGHTS ONLY)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO
position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when
the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this
feature. NOTE:
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be
turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer
to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”
for further information.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumina-
tion for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in
an unlit area.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition
switch while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off
the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval
begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
NOTE: The lights must be turned off within 45 sec-
onds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this fea-
ture.
If you turn the headlights, park lights or ignition switch
ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE: The Headlight Time Delay is programmable
using the Uconnect® System, refer to “Uconnect®
Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.
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LIGHTS-ON REMINDER
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime will
sound to alert the driver when the driver's door is
opened.
FRONT AND REAR FOG LIGHTS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
The front and rear fog light switch is built into the
headlight switch.
(fig. 59)
Front Fog LightsTo activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and
press the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog
lights, either press the headlight switch three more
times or turn off the headlight switch.
Rear Fog Lights
To activate the rear fog lights, turn the head-
lamp switch to the park lamp or headlamp
position. Press the headlight switch once for
front fog lights, press the switch a second time for front
and rear fog lights. Pressing the switch a third time will
deactivate the rear fog lights, and a fourth time will
deactivate the front fog lights. Turning the headlight
switch off will also deactivate the fog lights.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
(fig. 59)
Fog Light Switch
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. This includes the glove box
light, but not the trunk light. To restore interior light
operation, either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle
the light switch.
DIMMER CONTROLS
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and
is located on the drivers side of the instrument panel.
(fig. 61)
Rotating the dimmer control upward with the parking
lights or headlights on will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights.
DOME LIGHT POSITION
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The
interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control
is in this position.
INTERIOR LIGHT DEFEAT (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
PARADE MODE (DAYTIME BRIGHTNESS
FEATURE)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, and radio when the parking lights or head-
lights are on.
MAP/READING LIGHTS
Refer to “Overhead Console” for further information
on Map/Reading Lights.
(fig. 61)Dimmer Controls
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ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to unlock the
doors or open any door or liftgate.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”
for further information.
The interior lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds or they will immediately fade to off once
the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position from the
OFF position.
NOTE:
• The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the
"Dome ON" position (extreme top position).
• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
(extreme bottom position).
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND
WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located
on the left side of the steering column.
(fig. 62)
The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch,
located at the end of the lever. Refer to “Rear Window
Features” for further information on using the rear
window wiper/washer.
(fig. 62)
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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NOTE:The wipers will automatically return to the
“park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch
while they are operating. The wipers will resume op-
eration when you turn the ignition switch back to the
ON position.
• Turn the windshield wipers OFF when
driving through an automatic car wash.
Damage to the windshield wipers may
result if the wiper control is left in any position
other than OFF.
• In cold weather, always turn OFF the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the park
position before turning OFF the engine. If the
wiper switch is left ON and the wipers freeze to
the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may
occur when the vehicle is restarted.
• Always remove any buildup of snow that pre-
vents the windshield wiper blades from returning
to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper
control is turned OFF, and the blades cannot
return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper
motor may occur. WINDSHIELD WASHERS
To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob,
located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to
the second detent.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed
for two or three wipe cycles after releasing the lever
and then resume the intermittent interval previously
selected.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two or
three wipe cycles and then turn OFF.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshi eld

could lead to a collision. You
might not see other vehicles or other obstacles.To
avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freez-
ing weather, warm the windshield with the de-
froster before and during windshield washer use.
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