2016 FIAT FREEMONT wiper

• Illuminated Approach (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Press the Illuminated Approach button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is
selected, the headlights will activate and remain on for
0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked
with the RKE transmitter. To change the Illuminated
Approach status press the 0, 30, 60 or 90 button on the
touchscreen followed by pressing the arrow back but-
ton on the touchscreen.
• Headlights with Wipers (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Press the Headlights with Wipers button on the touch-
screen to change this display. When this feature is
selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position, the headlights will turn on approximately 10
seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights
will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they
were turned on by this feature. To make your selection,
press the Headlights with Wipers button on the touch-
screen, select On or Off followed by pressing the
arrow back button on the touchscreen.• Auto High Beams “SmartBeam™” (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Press the Auto High Beams button on the touchscreen
to change this display. When this feature is selected,
the high beam headlights will deactivate automatically
under certain conditions. To make your selection,
press the Auto High Beams button on the touchscreen,
select ON or OFF followed by pressing the arrow back
button on the touchscreen. Refer to “Lights/
SmartBeam™ (for versions/markets, where provided)”
in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for further information.
• Flash Headlights with Lock (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Press the Flash Headlights with Lock button on the
touchscreen to change this display. When this feature is
selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE trans-
mitter. To make your selection, press the Flash Head-
lights with Lock button on the touchscreen, select On
or Off followed by pressing the arrow back button on
the touchscreen.
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• Hill Start Assist (for versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting And Driving” for system
function and operating information. To make your
selection, press the Hill Start Assist button on the
touchscreen, select On or Off followed by pressing the
arrow back button on the touchscreen.
Lights
• Headlight Off Delay
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.
• Headlight Illumination on Approach (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the headlights will acti-
vate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To
change the Illuminated Approach status press the 0, 30,
60 or 90 button on the touchscreen followed by
pressing the arrow back button on the touchscreen.• Headlights with Wipers (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch
is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned
on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To
make your selection, press the Headlights with Wipers
button on the touchscreen, select On or Off followed
by pressing the arrow back button on the touchscreen.
• Auto Dim High Beams “SmartBeam™” (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
To make your selection, press the Auto High Beams
button on the touchscreen, select ON or OFF fol-
lowed by pressing the arrow back button on the touch-
screen. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ (for versions/
markets, where provided)” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Headlight Dipped Beam (Traffic Changeover)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Low beam headlights have more control of upward
light and direct most of their light downward and either
to the left for right hand drive countries or to the right
for left hand drive countries to provide safe forward
visibility without excessive glare.
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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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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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INTERMITTENT WIPER SYSTEM
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather con-
ditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause
between cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the wind-
shield wiper/washer control lever to one of the first
five detents to select the desired delay interval
(fig. 63)
There are five delay settings, which allow you to regu-
late the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle
every two seconds to a maximum of approximately 36
seconds between cycles at vehicle speeds below
16 km/h. At speeds greater than 16 km/h, the delay
varies from a minimum of one cycle every second to a
maximum of approximately 18 seconds between
cycles.NOTE:
The wiper delay times depend on vehicle
speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 16 km/h, delay
times will be doubled.
WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent
past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper
operation. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the
second detent past the intermittent settings for high-
speed wiper operation.
(fig. 64)
(fig. 63)
Front Wiper Control(fig. 64)Front Wiper Control
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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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MIST FEATURE
Push the washer knob, located on the end of the
multifunction lever, inward to the first detent to acti-
vate a single wipe cycle to clear the windshield of road
mist or spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers will
continue to operate until you release the lever.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
HEADLIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is
placed in the AUTO position and programmable fea-
ture is set to ON. 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 or off using the Uconnect® System. Refer to
“Uconnect® Settings” in “Knowing Your Vehicle” for
further information.HEADLIGHT WASHERS (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The Headlight Washers are recessed into the top of
the fascia, centrally located below each headlight.
The windshield wiper/washer control lever operates
the headlight washers when the ignition switch is in the
ON position and the headlights are ON. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To use the headlight washers, push the washer knob,
located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to
the second detent to activate the windshield washers
and release it. When this is done, the two stationary
washer nozzles at each headlight spray one timed
high-pressure spray of washer fluid onto each headlight
lens. In addition, the windshield washers will spray the
windshield and the windshield wipers will cycle.
NOTE: After turning the ignition switch and head-
lights ON, the headlight washers will operate on the
first spray of the windshield washer and then every
eleventh spray after that.
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
The rear window wiper/washer control is located on
the left side of the steering column.
(fig. 65)
Rotate the switch upward to the first detent
position for rear wiper operation.
NOTE: The rear wiper operates in an intermittent
mode only. Rotate the switch upward past the first detent
position to activate the rear washer. The washer
pump will continue to operate as long as the switch is
held. Upon release, the wiper will cycle three times
before returning to the set position.
(fig. 66)
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is
turned to the LOCK position, the wiper will automati-
cally return to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is
restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever
position the switch is set at.
(fig. 65)
Rear Wiper/Washer(fig. 66)Rear Wiper/Washer Control
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