2016 FIAT FREEMONT heater

HEATED SEATS (for versions/markets, where
provided)
The front heated seats control buttons are located
within the Uconnect® system. You can gain access to
the control buttons through the climate screen or the
controls screen.
• Press the heated seat button
once to turn the
High setting ON.
• Press the heated seat button
a second time to
turn the Low setting ON.
• Press the heated seat button
a third time to turn
the heating elements OFF.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will auto-
matically switch to LO-level after approximately 60
minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the
display will change from HI to LO, indicating the
change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF automati-
cally after approximately 45 minutes. NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
seats 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
condition must exercise care when using the seat
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 .
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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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Rear Blower Control
The rear blower control knob can be manually set to
off, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob
from low to high. This allows the rear seat occupants to
control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the
vehicle.
(fig. 49)
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control System through an
intake grille, located in the right side trim
panel.The rear outlets are located in the right side
trim panel. Do not block or place objects directly
in front of the inlet grille or heater outlets. The
electrical system could overload causing damage
to the blower motor.
Rear Temperature Control
To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle,
rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to
lower the temperature, and clockwise to increase the
temperature. The rear temperature settings are dis-
played in the Uconnect® system.
When rear controls are locked by the Uconnect®
system , the Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the
temperature knob is illuminated and any rear overhead
adjustments are ignored.
(fig. 49) Rear Manual Climate Controls
1 — Rear Blower 3 — Rear Mode
2 — Rear Temperature 4 — Rear Climate Control
Lock
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NOTE:It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automati-
cally adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to
provide comfort as quickly as possible.
(fig. 56)
Rear Blower Control
The rear blower control knob can be manually set to
off, or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob
from low to high. This allows the rear seat occupants to
control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the
vehicle.
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control System through an
intake grille, located in the right side trim
panel behind the third row seats.The rear outlets
are located in the right side trim panel of the 3rd
Row seat . Do not block or place objects directly in
front of the inlet grille or heater outlets. The
electrical system could overload causing damage
to the blower motor.
Rear Temperature Control
To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle,
rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to
lower the temperature, and clockwise to increase the
temperature. The rear temperature settings are dis-
played in the Uconnect® system.
When rear controls are locked by the Uconnect®
system, the Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the
temperature knob is illuminated and any rear overhead
adjustments are ignored.
(fig. 56) Rear ATC Control Features
1 — Blower Speed 3 — Rear MODE
2 — Rear Temperature 4 — Rear Temperature Lock
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NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30
minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions –
With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In
PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
The ENGINE START/STOP button operates similar to
an ignition switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC,
RUN and START. To change the ignition switch posi-
tions without starting the vehicle and use the accesso-
ries follow these steps.
• Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position,
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN
position,
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position. EXTREME COLD WEATHER
(BELOW −29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use
of an externally powered electric engine block heater is
recommended.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
WARNING!
• Never pour fuel or other flammable
li qui

ds into the throttle body air inlet
opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing serious per-
sonal injury.
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Unburned fuel could enter the
catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from
a booster battery or the battery in another ve-
hicle.This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “In An
Emergency” for further information.
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WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling
f an

whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is ON.You can
be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadver-
tent electrical contact . You could be seriously
injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn
your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open
flames or sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis- sion into PARK and the manual transmission into
gear and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary elec- trical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote posi- tive (+)battery post. To remove the cover, press
the locking tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set
the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each
oth er

as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result .
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting pro-
cedure c

ould result in personal injury or
property damage due to battery explosion.
Failure to follow these procedures could
result in damage to the charging system
of the booster vehicle or the discharged
vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to
the remote positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)
jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the booster
battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to
the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
F144 40 Amp Green Exterior Lights 2
F145 30 Amp Pink To Body Computer – Lamp
F146 30 Amp Pink Spare
F147 30 Amp Pink Spare
F148 40 Amp Green Radiator Fan Motor
F149 30 Amp Pink Starter Solenoid
F150 25 Amp ClearPowertrain Control Modules
F151 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Motor – For Versions/
Markets, Where Provided
F152 25 Amp ClearDiesel Fuel Heater – For Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F153 20 Amp YellowFuel Pump
F156 10 Amp Red Brake/Electronic Stability Control Module
F157 10 Amp RedTransfer Case Module – For Versions/
Markets, Where Provided
F158 10 Amp RedActive Hood Module – For Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F159 10 Amp RedSpare
F160 20 Amp YellowInterior Lights
F161 20 Amp YellowHorn
F162 50 Amp Red Cabin Heater #1/Vacuum Pump – For
Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F163 50 Amp Red Cabin Heater #2 – For Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F164 25 Amp ClearPowertrain Auto Shutdown
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
F165 20 Amp YellowPowertrain Shutdown
F166 20 Amp YellowSpare
F167 30 Amp GreenPowertrain Shutdown
F168 10 Amp RedAir Conditioner Clutch
F169 40 Amp Green Emissions – Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
Motor
F170 15 Amp BlueEmissions – Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle
Actuators
F172 20 Amp YellowSpare
F173 25 Amp ClearAnti Lock Brake Valves
F174 20 Amp YellowSiren – For Versions/Markets, Where
Provided
F175 30 Amp GreenSpare
F176 10 Amp RedPowertrain Control Modules
F177 20 Amp YellowAll Wheel Drive Module – For Versions/
Markets, Where Provided
F178 25 Amp ClearSunroof – For Versions/Markets, Where
Provided
F179 10 Amp RedBattery Sensor
F181 100 Amp Blue Electrohydraulic Steering (EHPS) – For
Versions/Markets, Where Provided
F182 50 Amp Red Cabin Heater #3 – For Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F184 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper Motor
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