2016 FIAT FREEMONT steering

KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new FIAT vehicle. Be
assured that it represents precision workmanship, dis-
tinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are
traditional to our vehicles.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read this Owner's
Manual and all the supplements. Be sure you are familiar
with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for
braking, steering, and transmission shifting. Learn how
your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your
driving skills will improve with experience, but as in
driving any vehicle, take it easy as you begin. Always
observe local laws wherever you drive.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information,
it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient
referencing and remain with the vehicle when
sold.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control or a collision.Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or while
intoxicated may result in loss of control, collision with
other vehicles or objects, going off the road, or over-
turning; any of which may lead to serious injury or
death. Also, failure to use seat belts subjects the driver
and passengers to a greater risk of injury or death.
To keep your vehicle running at its best, have your
vehicle serviced at recommended intervals by an au-
thorized dealer who has the qualified personnel, special
tools, and equipment to perform all service.
The manufacturer and its distributors are vitally inter-
ested in your complete satisfaction with this vehicle. If
you encounter a service or warranty problem, which is
not resolved to your satisfaction, discuss the matter
with your dealer's management.
Your authorized dealer will be happy to assist you with
any questions about your vehicle.
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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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MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
turn signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights.
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
(fig. 60)
TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights.NOTE:
• If either light remains on and does not flash, or there
is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever
is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
• A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the EVIC (for versions/markets, where provided) and a con-
tinuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more
than 1.6 km with either turn signal on.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is
released.
(fig. 60) Multifunction Lever
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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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