2012 Fiat Freemont Review








Freemont Fiat Fiat is the first car produced in collaboration with the Chrysler Group. Even the name evokes a sense of freedom, and the feeling that this vehicle can respond to any situation that could lead to everyday life. Fiat Freemont is designed to meet the diverse needs of families and those looking for a spacious car, comfortable and versatile to serve the hectic pace of everyday life. In addition, they are transported safely and comfortably during a weekend of free time. This vehicle combines the flexibility and convenience has its own distinctive style and original. Its dimensions (489 cm, 188 cm wide and 169 cm in height) to ensure optimum interior space, thanks to a generous wheelbase of 289 cm.

In short, Fiat Freemont is "All the cars you want," that is the claim of the ad campaign that briefly summarizes the many facets of soul vehicle, equipped with everything you need to go anywhere, with whom you want, without compromises necessary.

Its distinctive design includes a strong, muscular front and a back that is distinguished by innovative LED tail lights. The interiors are modern with soft-touch materials. Features include an instrument panel surround with chrome accessories, a new instrument panel, center console of a system of information and amazing entertainment and innovative with a 4.3 "color touch screen. Many vehicle functions can be controlled with a single light touch on the screen, including the temperature settings for the three climate-controlled areas and adapting the stereo system. The system offers unparalleled technology with its Radio/CD/MP3, USB, AUX and Bluetooth connectivity.

Thank you Fiat Freemont ensure maximum space, comfort and versatility with its 7 seats as standard, with a spacious third row that is easily accessible because the rear doors open 90 °, and the vehicle is equipped with a simple and easily operated seat slide system. The third row seats can be folded with one movement to disappear completely as a load floor, leaving the car with a five-seat configuration and create a platform for loading flat and uniform. The second row seat and power front passenger folds down so completely, resulting in 32 different seating configurations. The second row is mounted slightly higher than the first and the third a little higher still, ensuring maximum visibility and comfort for all occupants.

The comfort is also ensured a high driving position and a spacious, ergonomic chairs, filing a host, a generous luggage compartment with two compartments and a smooth base for a total capacity up to 1461 liters (equivalent to more than 10 pieces of luggage ). There are over 20 storage compartments, which provide significant additional capacity, which corresponds to the entire city car. Front armrest, for example, is very deep, and the maximum capacity. It 'also a USB port, AUX-IN socket (which can also be used as an iPod), and 12-volt power outlet. This means that you can listen or download music from portable devices to ensure that they are hidden when you get out of the car. The passenger seat is comfortable and easy to under the pillow on the floor of the second row has two large compartments under the carpet

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The Fiat Freemont is powered by the state of the art 2.0L Multijet engines with variable geometry 2, available in 140 hp or 170 hp potential, with a manual transmission and front wheel drive. The Freemont will soon be available in all wheel drive versions with 2.0L Multijet 170 hp and 276 hp 3.6L V6 petrol 2, both with automatic transmissions, to ensure the comfort and safety at the same time. With the exception of the powerful 3.6-liter engine, Chrysler Group family Penta Star and automatic transmission, all power units produced and developed by Fiat Powertrain.

Diesel engines are designed to provide an optimal balance between performance, driving pleasure and fuel consumption. Travel by car is guaranteed a maximum value of torque (350 Nm), obtained with a standard 1750 rpm and 170 bhp version for 2500 (up to 2000 rpm 140 hp version). For the normal operating range (up from starting the engine at 4000 rpm), torque never drops below 300 nm to avoid the unpleasant "climb" and improve ride comfort. This makes the engine very flexible, which is the optimum acceleration 0-100 km / h and the optimal speed for maximum 11 seconds and 195 km / h, model 170 hp, 12.3 seconds and 180 km / h, the HP 140 . All this together makes the Fiat Freemont dynamic and safe driving.

Fiat's engineers have optimized the car's dynamic performance. The control system has been designed and made more direct and precise calibration and provides an identifier that is consistent with the expectations of our European customers. The dynamic performance and comfort are enhanced with redesigned suspension of the vehicle, ensuring the effective alignment with European roads. Adjustments were made in different parts of the suspension design, including the stiffness of the suspension brackets, the front suspension geometry improved to reduce the roll angle and suspension tuning and calibration buffers for optimum comfort and management that is in line with European standards.

Acoustic comfort is guaranteed to reduce engine vibration to the cabin and the use of insulating materials to reduce noise on board.

Safety is assured by Freemont 6 airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and hill-holder and Electronic Rollover Mitigation (ERM) as standard equipment in all vehicles. And do not forget the booster and the cruise control baby said before, is standard on all trim levels, the children are seated properly, and allows full control of speed.

Anti-tilt system (ERM) from the ESP uses sensors to detect potential risks to roll and lack of providing a braking force to individual wheels and adjusts the position of the throttle.

Fiat Freemont also an intelligent system that takes care of your trailer, trailer sway control (TSC). When its sensors detect that a trailer is swaying, the system intervenes automatically apply the correct braking on the wheels to keep the trailer under control and avoid dangerous vibrations. With this system, drivers can feel safe and confident to conduct their own expense.

To help customers choose and buy a car in Italy, the Freemont area will be launched from a simple choice of two trim levels, the Fiat Freemont, and URBAN, each of which meets the specific needs, and two diesel 2.0L Multijet February 16 V, 140 HP and 170 HP version, to meet the needs of different performance characteristics.

Freemont cut the level of a high concentration of series: 7 seats, triple-zone automatic climate control, radio/cd/mp3 4.3 "touch screen travel, steering wheel audio controls, computer and 17" wheels alloy wheels, fog , cruise control, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), keyless entry / 'Go, child and booster burglar alarm. Urban trim level offers even more, especially in the urban comfort and convenience, with the addition of Bluetooth, the light sensor, leather steering wheel and shift knob, rear parking sensors, roof rails, power-adjustable driver's seat (6 and 4 way adjustable lumbar), folding electric door mirrors, rear privacy glass, electrochromic mirrors.

Fiat has developed major new sales and after-sales proposals to serve the desires, needs, tastes and aspirations of many different customers. For example? Extended warranty, developed by FGA Capital, a financial specialist automotive industry. What is exciting, this solution has been extended the maximum duration of 96 months, unlimited mileage and content: the complete "protection" for the components of the car. What's more, you can also get the same level of coverage for the duration of the loan, the feature of the market.

A distinctive and original design

This vehicle is equipped with everything you need to go where you want with the people you want, without compromise, ensuring that you feel completely free. Fiat Freemont was designed to meet the diverse needs of families and clients seeking a spacious, comfortable and versatile vehicle to meet the frenzy of everyday life or to transport them safely and comfortably in their leisure on week -end. This vehicle combines the flexibility and functionality with its own distinctive style and original. Its dimensions (489 cm long, 188 cm wide and 169 cm) provides optimum interior space, thanks to the generous wheelbase of 289 cm.

The second row also features an innovative child booster available to ensure that child passengers are seated properly, optimizing the geometry of the seat belt and ensure better protection, convenience and comfort. This feature, which makes the Freemont "big family" that can raise the seat about 102 mm.

His unique and original design, fully compatible with the brand identity, the Freemont Fiat offers a positive experience of driving and a maximum of versatility. The front is characterized by muscular lines and decided to illustrate the model of a strong personality. Trim honeycomb chrome grille adorned with a badge that proudly carry the Fiat logo, to give the Fiat Freemont Audacity and strength, while the modern halogen headlights to ensure the road is well lit. Buffers are equipped with integrated fog lamps, which ensure maximum visibility even in bad weather. Bumpers in body color creates an elegant frame around the headlights and the covers.

On the other hand, the horizontal lines of the hood and weather stripping black opaque covers on poles to create the illusion of a single window, while the sculpted wheel arches enhance "athletic" character of the car.

Fiat Freemont's personality continues to the rear, where the tailgate includes an integrated spoiler ensures a higher aerodynamic performance. Innovative LED light clusters distributed along the bottom edge of the tailgate and body give the car even more style and personality. The bottom of the rear door window is framed in a line of tail lights, which improves rear visibility.

At launch, the colors of the body are available: Avantgarde metal gray, gray progressive, symphonic Blue, Bossa Nova White. Unplugged black, brown and green Calypso Country will soon be added to the collection.

"Muted" lines of the car houses a refined interior design, was designed by Fiat design engineers to accommodate the passengers will be uniform, and a relaxing environment that offers greater pleasure on board.

Interior Fiat Freemont range offers a modern style and soft materials. Features include a wraparound dash chrome, a new instrument panel, center console and hitting an innovative infotainment system with 4.3 "color touch screen. Multiple functions of the vehicle can be controlled with only a light touch on the screen, such as temperature settings for the three climate-controlled areas, control the stereo and use a Bluetooth phone connection.

You can also choose between fabric and leather customize the interior of Freemont. With the optional leather elegance and style are guaranteed with luxury finishes and contrasting stitching. Even the door panels with leather trim, chrome accents in contrast, also included with the optional trim for the interior even more polished and refined.

The foam-filled seat is designed to provide comfortable seat and backrest with built in lateral support pads with soft inserts and extra coverage than the thickness of the pad. Dual-density foam is used in selected areas to provide maximum support while the seat cushions are also supported by the suspension spring.

Top of the range space, comfort and versatility

Fiat Freemont boasts high-end domestic capacity and comfort, and offer innovative seating configurations to facilitate the transport of passengers and cargo. To meet a wide range of passenger needs, Fiat available with 7 seats come standard in Freemont, placed in a theater: the second row is mounted slightly higher than the first and the third is even higher, for comfort and maximum visibility for all residents. A 5-seat configuration is available on request.

The third row of seats can be folded away with a movement of a load floor, leaving the car with a five-seat configuration and creating a flat loading platform and uniform. Second row of passenger seats can also be folded completely.

Cozy and practices, Freemont is a Fiat car for moments of relaxation and a comfortable ride with passengers benefit from a strong sense of comfort on board. To achieve this, designers have worked according to the latest ergonomic standards to meet the criteria that measure the ability of a vehicle to meet the needs of onboard comfort and wellbeing. The end results are excellent in all key areas of comfort and ergonomic riding position, accessibility, visibility and the reconfiguration of space.

90 ° opening rear doors

Fiat rear doors open 90 degrees Freemont to facilitate passengers to get the second row inside and outside the vehicle, and improve access to the third row of seats. A new, three-step "90 degree" hinge is designed specifically for this purpose. When fully opened, the angle of rotation is 87 degrees, providing ample space for a child to take care of the second row, or to provide convenient access to the third row. The first stage of closure keeps the door open to 26 degrees, allowing passengers to exit the vehicle without the door striking other vehicles parked in adjacent spaces. The intermediate position is 58 degrees wide enough to allow easy access for passengers entering and exiting the vehicle.

"Theater" style seating

Availability theater style improves visibility for residents of the second and third rows and creates a greater feeling of space inside the car. The second and third rows are mounted at different heights to create an effect similar to a seat in a theater. This configuration ensures that all residents benefit maximum visibility. The 'H point' (the hips relative to roads) in the second row is 44 mm higher than in the first row, while the third row is 17 mm more new compared to the second row, and 61 mm higher than the first row. The second row of seats is equipped with "Tip 'n Slide" system that offers easy access to the third row with a single movement.

The front seats

The front seats are supportive, with thick padding on the cushions and back to ensure that the occupant feel secure. The four adjustable headrests are designed to provide maximum protection against whiplash injury.

Available in fabric or leather seats Fiat Freemont filling: manual longitudinal adjustment and tilt to improve passenger comfort. In the city of finish of the seats can be electrically adjusted in six directions with four lumbar adjustment options in the driver's seat. For maximum comfort, the leather option includes heated front seats, easily activated using the touch screen color display on the dashboard.

The "Flip 'N Stow" system

The front passenger seat is equipped with a "Flip 'N Stow" system, a safe and convenient storage space built-in pillow. Pillow can be moved forward to reveal a lot of department (29 x 23.6 cm), can store your personal belongings maximum capacity of 5 liters. Behind the "Flip N Stow '", the front passenger seat folds forward to increase cargo capacity, making it possible for the transport of very long, and offers a baby sitting in the back seat for greater visibility.

The second-row seats can be folded and separated from 60/40

Similar to the front seats, but the milder the padding to ensure a smooth surface, when the seats are folded, the rear seats of the second row of pads to provide a versatile, can be separated and folds 60/40. Seat backs fold down completely to create a platform for regular and continuous loading. You can increase the comfort and safety, which is part of the seat can be folded by 60% is located on the passenger side to facilitate entering and exiting the vehicle. Central part of the backrest reclining second row folds forward, changing a flat surface, which has two cup holders and tray for the temporary storage of small items.

Driver's seat can be adjusted forward and back up to 10 inches to provide more legroom for adults, or to bring children closer to the front seats, or to create more cargo space behind.

"Son of the presenter" of the system

The Fiat Freemont "son of the present" system is a combination of different configurations of the front and second row, allowing easy access to a child seated in the second row. The second-row seat slides forward for a maximum of 10 cm in its rearmost position, bring the children closer to the front of the cabin. Besides this, the front passenger seat can be folded electrically (which allows the driver to access the rear to help children) and child seats can be installed in one of three seats on the second line, even the center. Establishment of a child in the center position and the folding front passenger seat allows the child to benefit from a better view from the outside and the front of the vehicle, which ensures maximum riding comfort.




Seats with integrated "Drivers of the child"

The Freemont Fiat offers "booster" of the standard system for children over the age of child seats are mandatory. The two engines are placed in the seat cushions on the left and right in the second row. The center of the seat cushion lifts and lift the child back to 10 inches. This ensures that children are properly seated, the optimization of the geometry of the seat belt and safety and security, convenience and comfort.

"Child booster" of the system is available in both fabric and leather upholstery options.

"Tip 'N Slide" Seats

The second row of seats is equipped with a "Tip Slide N '", which allows easier access to the third row with one simple movement. Using a lever on the side and back cushions and seats can be tilted upward and the seat slides forward. With little effort required to tilt and slide the seats. To enter and exit the vehicle even easier for passengers in the third row, the handle is integrated into the inner side panel print.

The third row of seats

The third row seats can be split 50/50 and has room for two passengers. The file can be tilted by 6 degrees for maximum comfort and the seats can be folded to increase cargo capacity. Thanks to "Slide N tilt" system in the second row, third row seats can be easily read. Pulling the lever on the side of the box, the seat can be folded and the seats slide forward. Behind the third row of seats, is a series of hidden storage compartments in the floor.

Storage compartments and luggage

The Fiat Freemont is very comfortable, with over 20 storage compartments to ensure that the occupants have access to a significant amount of additional storage space equal to the boot of a car in the city. The front armrest, for example, is very deep and ensures their maximum capacity. There is also a USB port (which can also be used for an iPod) and a 12 volts. This means you can listen to music or to recharge portable devices, while ensuring that hide out of the car. The front passenger seat also has a useful storage compartment is easily accessible under the cushion, while the mini console in the roof panel has a convenient compartment with a glass lid and a mirror up two positions to observing the children sitting in the back seat.

The floor of the second row of houses of two lockable compartments offer more than 12 liters of storage space, removable containers that can be easily washed. The central part of the second row of the backrest can be folded down and use the arm, and includes two cup holders and a pocket to store small items.

The roomy trunk storage compartment has a double. When the second and third rows are folded, the cargo is flat and uniform, with a total capacity of 1461 liters (equivalent to more than 10 bags).

Units of state of the art

At launch, the Fiat Freemont offered with front-wheel drive and two diesel engines: a 140 bhp 2.0 Multijet 16V 2 and a 2.0 Multijet 16v 170 hp 2. A true concentrate of technology, it ensures the optimal balance between fuel economy performance and driving pleasure. The Freemont will soon be available in all versions drawn with 170 hp 2.0 Multijet 276 bhp and two petrol 3.6 V6, both with 6-speed automatic gearbox to ensure driving comfort and safety at the same time . With the exception of the powerful 3.6-liter engine, Chrysler Group family Penta Star, all units of power produced and developed by Fiat Powertrain.

140 bhp or 170 bhp 2.0 Multijet 2

2.0 Multijet 2 is equipped with a turbocharger and a new variable oil pump, variable displacement, as well as benefit from the power of the state-of-the-art second generation Multijet technology. 2 Multijet engines to ensure economic, environmental and performance in a single market. Unlike the first generation Multijet engines, the fuel supply is now equipped with injectors faster to be able to perform multiple injections in a row. In particular, the system can now run the most important modulated fuel injection, and the important steps in anticipation of those who follow. 2 Multijet system, the servo valve with a balanced piston is able to handle up to eight injections per cycle, providing greater speed, flexibility and precision in various stages of operation. This makes it much less complicated system, with 40% fewer components, thus boosting the economy and reliability.

MultiJet with 2, with this new type of injector, strategies are now focused on optimizing the combustion of more sophisticated can be made, such as injection rate Shaping (IRS), which involves two injections consecutive so close in time to generate a continuous supply of fuel and modulated in bottles. With this method, the improvement of combustion process, all for the benefit of particulates and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Today 2 MultiJet engines fully meet Euro-5 standard and also marks a decisive step towards levels of stricter regulations in the future.

Improved with new technology, MultiJet 2 equipped with a reliable and modern 6-speed. Freemont Fiat's 2.0-liter engine is at the top of its class for performance and responsiveness. Proof of this is that the maximum torque (350 Nm) is reached at only 1750 rounds and remains constant up to 2500 revolutions per minute to 170 HP version (up to 2000 rpm to 140 HP version). For the normal operating range (from starting the engine to 3000 rpm), the couple never drops below 300 Nm, thus avoiding unpleasant "downgrade" and increase driving pleasure. This makes the engine very flexible, with optimum acceleration from 0-100 km / h and top speed: 11 seconds and 195 km / h to 170 hp model, 12.3 seconds and 180 km / h to 140 HP. All this results in driving dynamics and safe: the two versions of power in a combined cycle is 6.4 l/100km and the values ​​of 169 g / km of CO2.

Compliance with the Euro 5 emission values ​​is ensured by means of close-coupled DPF (CCDPF) and an advanced exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), where all subcomponents are grouped together, a compact element (EGF-module).

Driving pleasure

Fiat Freemont surrounds the driver and passengers with technologies that offer the highest degree of comfort on board, as indicated by the control triple-zone automatic climate, innovative infotainment system and keyless entry / go. Similarly, driving pleasure guaranteed both the suspension and tires specifically designed and padded interior environment that is comfortable and free of vibrations through the super-efficient car insulation.

Triple-zone automatic climate control

The climate inside the vehicle is a major factor of comfort when traveling and it is also important for preventive safety, but comfort, humidity and ventilation affect the driver's welfare and therefore his / level of care . Not to mention that heating and ventilation is also responsible for defrosting the windshield and side windows.

That is why the Fiat Freemont has a triple-zone automatic climate control, which allows three different levels of temperature and air distribution can be programmed at the same time, the cab right to left and behind the area. The system works automatically to control the temperature, air flow, its distribution, operation of the compressor and an air recirculation function. Positions of the holes and the exit speed are automatically subject to the conditions of entry, such as outside temperature, inside temperature, solar radiation and temperature of the refrigerant. If necessary, the direction and velocity of air flow can be manually selected and fixed.

Multimedia Infotainment

The first trim level comes with an innovative infotainment standard with a large color touch screen (4.3 "), which allows you to control vehicle functions, including setting the temperature of the atmosphere three zones controlled and adjust the stereo system. The system offers unmatched technology with Radio/CD/MP3, USB port, auxiliary jack and Bluetooth connectivity.

After launch, a rearview camera will be available, allowing the driver to see an image of the area behind the vehicle on the touch screen when reverse gear is selected.

Remote keyless entry / go

The Freemont Fiat offers "keyless entry / go system" standard, which in your car and start the engine simple and convenient. No need to search your key, put it in the lock, turn, and once in the driver's seat, put it in the ignition to start the engine. All you need is your personalized remote control keys and everything changes. When you approach the car and pull the door handle keyless entry / go system checks the electronic control unit if the key is in the neighborhood. When the key is the secret code and is transmitted via radio frequency is confirmed as correct, the door opens automatically. At this point, all you have to do is take the wheel and start the engine by pressing the button on the dashboard. Once it reaches its destination, the same procedure performed in reverse. Turn the engine by pressing the same button, and once outside the car, push the door handle.

In order to control the unit, this is a sign that you are leaving the car, so that the keyless entry / go system, lock the doors.

Simple, practical and intelligent, the system also has a series of measures to ensure it is completely safe and secure. For example, to prevent accidental movement of the vehicle, which could be dangerous (for a child, for example) when you press the button to start the engine, the brake pedal must be pressed to communicate a true intention of leaving.

After closing the doors, a person who has the key can be used to start. The system blocks not only the type of products, but all locks can be closed by pressing the divisions to manage their own product. This will avoid the need to walk around the car and use the handle of the door to the central control block.

Front and rear suspension

Fiat Freemont ensures maximum driving pleasure, thanks to its suspension, which provides the best management and "independence" of the street. The dynamic handling and comfort is improved vehicle suspension system reformed so that the external appearance of the streets. Adjustments were made in different parts of the suspension design, including stiffening of the suspension bushings, improved front suspension geometry to reduce the angle of inclination, and the adjustment of the suspension and shock absorber calibration of the optimal combination of comfort and handling, which is in line with European standards.

The MacPherson front suspension Fiat Freemont with coil springs, gas shocks and stabilizer bar. The advantages of the MacPherson suspension reduced in size and the ability to calibrate the geometry of the suspended load transport. At the rear, the vehicle is equipped with a multi-link suspension with coil springs, gas shocks and a stabilizer bar to reduce chassis roll when cornering to improve ride comfort and handling.



Tyres

Fiat Tyres Freemont use taking materials and drawings created to optimize traction on wet and dry for effective treatment with minimal noise. These characteristics have been established for each package of suspension tuning and developed in collaboration with suppliers of tires.

With its 19 "alloys, the vehicle is equipped with" M + S tires Type ", which can be used in all seasons, without the use of winter tires during the cold months.

World-class security

Freemont Fiat has been designed and built to achieve the ultimate in passive and active safety. The chassis has been designed to be highly shock absorbent, so as to ensure the most efficient case of collisions. Body, bonnet, doors, seats and steering column are all designed to protect the occupants of the vehicle. Behavior in case of accident has been extensively studied. More than a third of his body is extremely durable alloy steel, Freemont Fiat has a solid and safe, offering an excellent absorption of energy created by the collision, the greater comfort and maneuverability.

High quality sound insulation and fittings means that the noise from the road surface, wind and the transmission line is minimized. As for the mass, has 36% of the vehicle structure high strength steel plates hot pressed that are designed to optimize body weight and structural strength. The extensive use of dual phase steel in the front and rear rails, tunnel reinforcement in components and entry thresholds means that these components can handle larger loads with relatively small dimensions. The stub axles front and center hot pressed steel can reduce the weight of the upper body of 14 kg.

The Fremont has a Fiat hatchback with lightweight materials in a room that reduces vehicle weight and facilitates the opening and closing. The structural rigidity of the new Fiat car limit noise, vibration and the transmission of the surface roughness of the road to the cabin.

Active safety

Consistent and predictable handling car driver error compensation, allowing critical situations to be addressed easily. In addition to an excellent braking system, the Fiat Freemont comes with the most sophisticated electronic devices for controlling dynamic braking to traction.

Braking

Brake system fiat Freemont is very efficient, to ensure a rapid and progressive braking and reduces stopping distances. Brakes on front wheels are equipped with 302 mm ventilated discs and floating calipers with 66 mm piston, while the rear wheels are 305 mm brake discs and calipers with 43 mm pistons.

ABS with EBD

And a braking system that offers excellent performance, the Fiat Freemont equipped with one of the most advanced available today on ABS and the control system of electric braking, EBD (electronic brake force distribution). EBD distributes braking force to all four wheels to prevent the wheels locking and ensure full control of the car in all conditions. The system also adapts its operation under the conditions of adhesion of the wheels and the effectiveness of brake pads and reduce overheating of the latter.

ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

This system operates in close relation to the programmed limit when car stability is at risk and helps the driver steer the car. The device allows the driver complete freedom to control the vehicle under normal conditions, and only intervene immediately before the situation becomes critical.

When there is a healthy change in conditions of low grip, response MSR (Motor Schleppmoment Regelung), restore the engine torque and prevents the wheels from locking and sliding. To achieve this, ESP constantly monitor tire grip in both longitudinal and lateral directions and restore directionality and ride stability in the event of a skid. Using sensors, it detects the rotation of the body around the vertical axis (yaw speed), the lateral acceleration of the vehicle and the wheel angle set by the driver (which indicates the chosen direction). The device then compares this data with the parameters processed by a computer, and sets out - using a mathematical model very complex - if the car is driven into a corner under his control, or if it is turn (understeer or oversteer).

To bring the car on the right lane, it generates a yaw moment opposite to the one that caused the initial instability, braking the appropriate wheel individually (internal or external) and reducing engine power (runs on gas).

TCS (traction control)

This anti-skid system optimizes traction at all speeds, which means that the brakes and engine control. The number of wheel revolutions calculated by the ABS sensors, the device computes degree of slip of the tongue and the rear grip, allows two different control systems. If excessive force is applied, causing both wheels to slip (as in the case of aquaplaning and the acceleration of the road or a road of ice or snow), engine torque is reduced, decreasing the angle of the throttle opening and then the air intake. If on the other hand, one wheel is slipping (for example, an inside of the bend, after acceleration or dynamic load changes), the system automatically brakes the wheel without the driver having to use the brake pedal. The result is similar to the self-locking differential. This allows the Fiat Freemont handle low grip road surface with ease.

Brake Assistance and Hill Holder

The Freemont Fiat is also equipped with Brake Assist System (the hydraulic braking assistance automatically increases braking pressure in emergency braking situations) and the Hill Holder system that, during a hill start, maintains the braking action for a few seconds after the brake was released, making it easy to remove power and prevent the car back.

Electronic Rollover Mitigation (ERM)

This is an additional function of ESP that occurs when a wheel leaves the road surface: in fact, every time a dynamic extremist movement is detected, the electronic device for turning, mitigation helps to rebalance the vehicle and control returns to the driver's car. The ERM system determines when a vehicle is operating potential and applies appropriate braking force to reduce the likelihood of this event to occur. The ERM was designed to help the driver maintain vehicle stability during emergency maneuvers or maneuvers necessary to avoid an accident.

TSC (Trailer Sway Control)

The TSC stabilizer is another new safety feature made possible by the ESP. TSC is a trailer for the intelligent control system, once it was found that the trailer is moving through special sensors, intervenes by automatically applying braking action of the appropriate wheels to maintain control and avoid the trailer dangerous oscillations. With this system, drivers can feel safe and confident in own-account transport.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

This new model Fiat is also equipped with a control system pressure (TPMS), a device that indicates the potential anomalies as a beep and a display on the screen. The TPMS is connected to an LED indicator light located in the instrument panel. If the tire pressure is low, the warning light (ISO symbols) on the instrument panel and a beep warns the driver of the immediate situation.

Rear parking sensor

When parking, may be that there are no obstacles behind the vehicle, not the driver's field of vision, or more simply, a driver may not know how close he / she has a car parked in the back. At this point, "Park Assist" can help, is activated whenever the vehicle is recovered. This system consists of four ultrasonic sensors, placed in the rear molding, which act as intermediaries, and pulse Smart receptors. The pulses are released when the reverse gear is selected, and when they meet an obstacle, which will be reflected as an echo and received by the sensors. At this point, the input signal is converted into a digital signal and sent to the electronic control unit, which activates a visual indicator of the instrument cluster display.

Passive safety

The Fiat Freemont is on top of its class in terms of passive safety features: six airbags are standard on all vehicles in the range, with active head restraints and three points for every seat (the seats before they are also equipped with pretensioners and load limiters), ISOFIX and boosters for children are properly installed on board.

Dual-stage front airbags

The front airbags Fiat Freemont has a peak two-stage system that adapts to inflation depending on the severity of an accident, as demonstrated by the restraint system and ECU sensors located front of the vehicle. The device of inflation for the first phase goes into action immediately in a collision that requires activation of an airbag. The timing device to the second phase determines if the input power required is low, medium or high. If an offer is low enough to meet the needs of the situation, the second stage, release delayed to eliminate, in the case of an accident, the pyrotechnic material is activated by the system.

The front passenger airbag is also equipped with a new "active ventilation", which is adjusted for inflation to reduce the risk of injury from the airbag. Each side air bag, a small hole, as in most of the air bags with an active vent, which is used by this innovative feature. The most active vents, in a crash to allow the airbag to inflate fully, to ensure adequate protection for a belt size passenger safety for adults.

Active head restraints

Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk by limiting head movement in a crash. Maintaining the ECU system determines whether the severity or type of rear-end collisions requires activation of the rear head restraints. If their activation is necessary, the front half of the two active head restraints front extends to reduce the distance to the neck of the occupants.

Bags and side bags window

To protect passenger's pelvis and chest when the side of the car is beaten, the Fiat Freemont is equipped with side airbags that are in the files, ensure better protection of the occupants, regardless of size position take, and adjusting the seats. Standard on all vehicles in the range, window airbags was created to lower the windows to protect the heads of occupants in a side collision. Compared to other solutions, Fiat Freemont window bags offer more protection (because they always inflate in the correct position), and are faster to inflate and less invasive for passengers. They open from top to bottom, without risk of causing secondary damage to occupants' arms with their movement. Thus, they effectively protect the heads of both front seat passengers and those who were sitting behind it are as wide as the windows.

Window air bags also ensure that passengers are protected if the vehicle rolls over. The two pillows (one for the right and one to the left) are located under the roof beams collapsed in a closed compartment.

The driver and front passenger knee protection

The lower structure of the dashboard collapsed on the impact of reducing the load on the upper legs and to ensure that the driver is in the right position relative to the airbags. The lid of the storage room located under the dashboard also serves as a knee support and strengthen the protection of the front passenger. The lid collapses on impact to reduce the load on the thighs of the passenger, ensuring that he / she is responsible in the right position relative to the airbag.

Isofix child and booster

Seat cushions make it possible for older children or the height of the child seat properly use the vehicle seat belts. Pull the belt, the central pad is raised and to raise a child to reimburse 10 cm. Quick and easy operation for maximum comfort and to improve the effectiveness of seat belts and to improve views of the child outside and in front of the machine. The second row also has three sets of mounting points that are compatible with the Isofix system, which allows the installation of two child safety seats outdoors, or a child seat in the middle of the Fiat row.The Freemont for maximum space, comfort and versatility with seven seats as standard, with a real, spacious third row can be accessed easily, because the rear doors open 90 degrees, and the vehicle is equipped with a simple system and easy to use seat slide.

The third row of seats can be folded away with a movement of a load floor, leaving the car with a five-seat configuration and creating a flat loading platform and uniform. The row of passenger seats and a second power forward can be folded completely, allowing 32 different seating configurations. The second row is mounted a little higher than the first and the third a little higher still, ensuring maximum visibility and comfort for all occupants. The second row also features an innovative child booster available to ensure that child passengers are seated properly, optimizing the geometry of the seat belt and ensure better protection, convenience and comfort. This feature, which makes the Freemont "big family" that can raise the seat about 102 mm.

Comfort on board is also guaranteed by the high driving position and ergonomic chairs and spacious, a large number of storage compartments, a generous boot with two compartments and a flat load floor for a total capacity of 1461 liters (the equivalent of more 10 bags). There are over 20 storage compartments, providing a significant additional capacity equivalent to the size of a city-car lot. The front armrest, for example, is very deep and ensures their maximum capacity. There is also a USB port, an AUX-in (which can also be used for an iPod) and a 12 volts. This means you can listen to music or to recharge portable devices, while ensuring that hide out of the car. The passenger compartment includes a convenient and easy access under the cushion, while the floor of the second row contains two spacious compartments under the carpet.

The Fiat Freemont is powered by the state of the art 2.0L Multijet engines with variable geometry 2, available in 140 hp or 170 hp potential, with a manual transmission and front wheel drive. The Freemont will soon be available in all wheel drive versions with 2.0L Multijet 170 hp and 276 hp 3.6L V6 petrol 2, both with automatic transmissions, to ensure the comfort and safety at the same time. With the exception of the powerful 3.6-liter engine, Chrysler Group family Penta Star and automatic transmission, all power units produced and developed by Fiat Powertrain.

Diesel engines are designed to provide an optimal balance between performance, driving pleasure and fuel consumption. Travel by car is guaranteed a maximum value of torque (350 Nm), obtained with a standard 1750 rpm and 170 bhp version for 2500 (up to 2000 rpm 140 hp version). For the normal operating range (up from starting the engine at 4000 rpm), torque never drops below 300 nm to avoid the unpleasant "climb" and improve ride comfort. This makes the engine very flexible, which is the optimum acceleration 0-100 km / h and the optimal speed for maximum 11 seconds and 195 km / h, model 170 hp, 12.3 seconds and 180 km / h, the HP 140 . All this together makes the Fiat Freemont dynamic and safe driving.

Fiat engineers have also optimized the dynamic behavior of the vehicle. The control system is designed and built with a more direct and precise calibration, and offers treatments to meet customer expectations. The dynamic handling and comfort is enhanced with revised suspension vehicle, ensuring effective harmonization on European roads. Adjustments were made in different parts of the suspension design, including stiffening of the suspension bushings, improved front suspension geometry to reduce the angle of inclination, and the adjustment of the suspension and shock absorber calibration of the optimal combination of comfort and handling, which is in line with European standards.

Acoustic comfort is guaranteed to reduce engine vibration to the cabin and the use of insulating materials to reduce noise on board.

Maximum safety is guaranteed by the Freemont 6-airbags, antilock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, electronic stability program (ESP) with Hill-holder and Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) as standard in all vehicles. And do not forget the drivers of the child and the cruise control mentioned above, is also fitted as standard on all trim levels, so that children are properly seated and allow full control of its speed.

System Roll Mitigation (ERM) uses the data received from the ESP sensors to detect the possible risks involved in deploying and providing braking at each wheel and adjusting the throttle.

Fiat Freemont also an intelligent system that takes care of your trailer, trailer sway control (TSC). When its sensors detect that a trailer is swaying, the system intervenes automatically apply the correct braking on the wheels to keep the trailer under control and avoid dangerous vibrations. With this system, drivers can feel safe and confident to conduct their own expense.

To make it easier for customers to choose and buy their vehicle, in Italy, the Freemont area will be launched with a simple choice of two trim levels, Fiat Freemont and urban, each of which responds to specific needs, and two types of diesel engines 2 2.0L 16V Multijet, 140 HP and a 170 hp version, to meet different performance.

The Freemont trim level has a high level of standard content: 7 seats, tri-zone automatic, Radio/CD/MP3 4.3 "touch screen trip computer and steering wheel audio controls, tires 17" alloys, fog lights, cruise control, TPMS (Pressure Monitoring System Tire), remote keyless entry / go, proponents of children and a burglar alarm. The level of urban equipment offers even more, especially in terms of areas of comfort and convenience with Bluetooth added, light sensor, leather steering wheel and shift knob, rear parking sensors, roof bars, electric adjustable driver seat ( 6-way adjustment options + 4 back), power folding mirrors, tinted glass back and electrochromic mirror.

Fiat has developed major new sales and after-sales proposals to serve the desires, needs, tastes and aspirations of many different customers. For example? Extended warranty, developed by FGA Capital, a financial specialist automotive industry. What is exciting, this solution has been extended the maximum duration of 96 months, unlimited mileage and content: the complete "protection" for the components of the car. What's more, you can also get the same level of coverage for the duration of the loan, the feature of the market.

A distinctive and original design

This vehicle is equipped with everything you need to go where you want with the people you want, without compromise, ensuring that you feel completely free. Fiat Freemont was designed to meet the diverse needs of families and clients seeking a spacious, comfortable and versatile vehicle to meet the frenzy of everyday life or to transport them safely and comfortably in their leisure on week -end. This vehicle combines the flexibility and functionality with its own distinctive style and original. Its dimensions (489 cm long, 188 cm wide and 169 cm) provides optimum interior space, thanks to the generous wheelbase of 289 cm.

With its unique design, perfectly in line with the identity of the brand, Fiat Freemont offers a driving experience positive and maximum versatility. The front is characterized by muscular and decisive lines that illustrate the strong personality of the model. The honeycomb grille with chrome trim, adorned with a plaque that proudly bears the logo of Fiat, Fiat gives the value and power of Freemont, while modern halogen headlights to ensure the street is well lit. The stops are equipped with integrated fog lamps that provide maximum visibility even in adverse weather conditions. The body color bumpers create an elegant setting around the headlights and blankets.

On the other hand, the horizontal lines of the hood and weather stripping black opaque covers on poles to create the illusion of a single window, while the sculpted wheel arches enhance "athletic" character of the car.

Fiat Freemont personality continues to the rear when the tailgate includes an integrated spoiler to provide better aerodynamics. The innovative LED light clusters scattered along the bottom edge of the tailgate and body give the car even more style and personality. The bottom of the window of the tailgate is framed by a line of taillights that improves rear visibility.

At launch, the colors of the body are available: Avantgarde metal gray, gray progressive, symphonic Blue, Bossa Nova White. Unplugged black, brown and green Calypso Country will soon be added to the collection.

"Muted" lines of the car houses a refined interior design, was designed by Fiat design engineers to accommodate the passengers will be uniform, and a relaxing environment that offers greater pleasure on board.

The interior of the Fiat range Freemont offer a modern style and soft touch materials. Features include an instrument panel surround with chrome accessories, a new instrument panel, center console of a system of information and amazing entertainment and innovative with a 4.3 "color touch screen. Many vehicle functions can be controlled with a single light touch on the screen, including temperature values ​​the three areas of climate-controlled, adjusting the stereo and use the mobile phone via Bluetooth.

You can also choose the upholstery fabric and leather customize their Freemont. When the option of leather, with elegance and style that is guaranteed to make luxury amenities, and contrast stitching. Even the door panels are leather trim, chrome trim in contrasting colors, which is also involved with the choice of fabrics, interior even more polished and refined.

The foam-filled seat is designed to provide comfortable seat and backrest with built in lateral support pads with soft inserts and extra coverage than the thickness of the pad. Dual-density foam is used in selected areas to provide maximum support while the seat cushions are also supported by the suspension spring.

Top of the range space, comfort and versatility

Fiat Freemont boasts high-end domestic capacity and comfort, and offer innovative seating configurations to facilitate the transport of passengers and cargo. To meet a wide range of passenger needs, Fiat available with 7 seats come standard in Freemont, placed in a theater: the second row is mounted slightly higher than the first and the third is even higher, for comfort and maximum visibility for all residents. A 5-seat configuration is available on request.

The third row seats can be folded with one movement to disappear completely as a load floor, leaving the car with a five-seat configuration and create a platform for loading flat and uniform. The second wide and the passenger seat can be folded completely.

Cozy and practices, Freemont is a Fiat car for moments of relaxation and a comfortable ride with passengers benefit from a strong sense of comfort on board. To achieve this, designers have worked according to the latest ergonomic standards to meet the criteria that measure the ability of a vehicle to meet the needs of onboard comfort and wellbeing. The end results are excellent in all key areas of comfort and ergonomic riding position, accessibility, visibility and the reconfiguration of space.

90 ° opening rear doors

Fiat Freemont rear doors open 90 degrees to facilitate the second-row passengers to enter and exit the vehicle and to improve access to third-row seats. The new, three-phase hinge "90 degrees" is designed specifically for this purpose. When fully opened, the rotation angle is 87 degrees, offering plenty of space for kids to burn downloaded in the second row, or to provide convenient access to third row. The first phase of the closure to keep the doors open 26 degrees, so passengers can exit the vehicle without a door, hitting other vehicles parked in adjacent spaces. Intermediate position is 58 degrees wide enough to allow comfortable use of passengers in and out of the vehicle.

"Theatre" style seats

The availability of the film to improve the visibility of the inhabitants of the second and third row, and creates a feeling of more space inside the car. The second and third row are installed at different heights to create a similar effect on the theater. This configuration ensures that all residents will benefit from maximum exposure. 'H point' (height of the pelvis in relation to the road surface) in the second row is 44 mm compared to the first row and third row is 17 mm higher than the second row again, and 61 mm wider than the first line. The second-row seats are equipped with a "Tip 'N Slide" system that allows easy access to the third row for easy movement.

The front seats

The front seats are supportive, with thick padding on the cushions and records to ensure that residents feel safe. The adjustable headrest 4 are designed to provide maximum protection against whiplash.

Available in cloth seats and leather trim at Fiat Freemont includes a manual longitudinal adjustment and tilt adjustment to improve passenger comfort. Urban trim level seats can be electrically adjusted in six directions with four options lumbar adjustment on the driver's seat. For maximum comfort, includes leather seat upholstery, heated front option is easily activated using the touch screen color display on the dashboard.

The "Flip 'N Stow" system

The front passenger seat is equipped with a "Flip 'N Stow" system, a safe and convenient storage space built-in pillow. Pillow can be moved forward to reveal a lot of department (29 x 23.6 cm), can store your personal belongings maximum capacity of 5 liters. Behind the "Flip N Stow '", the front passenger seat folds forward to increase cargo capacity, making it possible for the transport of very long, and offers a baby sitting in the back seat for greater visibility.

The second row of seats can be split and fold 60/40

Like the front seats, but less pronounced with the filling to ensure a flat cargo area when seats are folded, the rear seats in the second row offer versatile pad can be folded separately and 60/40. The seatbacks fold to create a flat load platform and continuously. To increase the comfort and safety, the seat section can be folded to 60% is in the passenger side for easier entry and exit. The central part of the backrest of the second row folds forward, transforming it into a flat surface with two cup holders and a compartment for temporary storage of small items.

Guides seat can be adjusted forward and back up to 10 inches to provide more space for adults, or bring children closer to the front seats, or to create more cargo space in the back.

"Presenter Child," System

Fiat Freemont is "Presenter child" of the system is a combination of different configurations of the front seats and the second row, giving easy access to a child sitting in the second row. The second row seats slide forward until to 10 inches from their rear position, causing the children near the front of the cab. In addition, the front passenger seat folded with electric drive (which allows the driver to go to help children) and child seats can be installed in one of three seats in the second row, also in the middle. Establishing a child in the center position and fold the passenger seat allows the child to enjoy a better view of the outside and the front of the vehicle, ensuring maximum comfort.

Seats with integrated "child boosters"

The Freemont Fiat offers "booster" of the standard system for children over the age of child seats are mandatory. The two engines are placed in the seat cushions on the left and right in the second row. The center of the seat cushion lifts and lift the child back to 10 inches. This ensures that children are properly seated, the optimization of the geometry of the seat belt and safety and security, convenience and comfort.

The "booster" system is available with two options of fabric and leather.

"Tip 'N Slide" Seats

The second row of seats is equipped with "Tip N Slide" system that facilitates access to the third row with a single movement. Using a lever on the side cushions of the seats can be tilted up and the seats will slide forward. Minimal effort is required to tilt and sliding seats. To enter and exit the vehicle easier for passengers in the third row are shaped handles integrated into the interior side panels.

Third-row seats

The third row seats can be split 50/50 and has room for two passengers. The file can be tilted by 6 degrees for maximum comfort and the seats can be folded to increase cargo capacity. Thanks to "Slide N tilt" system in the second row, third row seats can be easily read. Pulling the lever on the side of the box, the seat can be folded and the seats slide forward. Behind the third row of seats, is a series of hidden storage compartments in the floor.

Storage compartments and luggage

The Fiat Freemont is very comfortable, with over 20 storage compartments to ensure that the occupants have access to a significant amount of additional storage space equal to the boot of a car in the city. The front armrest, for example, is very deep and ensures their maximum capacity. There is also a USB port (which can also be used for an iPod) and a 12 volts. This means you can listen to music or to recharge portable devices, while ensuring that hide out of the car. The front passenger seat also has a useful storage compartment is easily accessible under the cushion, while the mini console in the roof panel has a convenient compartment with a glass lid and a mirror up two positions to observing the children sitting in the back seat.

The floor of the second row of houses with two compartments resealable offers more than 12 liters removable storage containers that can be easily washed. The central part of the back of the second row can be folded and used as an armrest, and includes two cup holders and a compartment for storing small items.

The trunk is spacious with double the storage space. When the second and third row is folded down, the load platform is flat and uniform, with a total capacity up to 1461 liters (equivalent to more than 10 pieces of luggage).

Drives State-of-the-art

At launch, the Fiat Freemont is offered with front-wheel and two diesel engines: the 2.0 Multijet 16v and 140 bhp 2.0 Multijet 16v two 170 hp 2. A true concentrate of technology, which ensures the optimal balance between performance and fuel economy and driving pleasure. The Freemont soon be available in all wheel drive versions with 170 hp 2.0 Multijet 276 CV 2 and 3.6 V6 petrol, both with six-speed automatic gearbox, to provide driving comfort and safety, including time. With the exception of the powerful 3.6-liter Pentastar Chrysler Group family unit, all units of energy are produced and developed by Fiat Powertrain.

140 bhp or 170 bhp 2.0 Multijet 2

2.0 Multijet 2 is equipped with a turbocharger and a new variable oil pump, variable displacement, as well as benefit from the power of the state-of-the-art second generation Multijet technology. 2 Multijet engines to ensure economic, environmental and performance in a single market. Unlike the first generation Multijet engines, the fuel supply is now equipped with injectors faster to be able to perform multiple injections in a row. In particular, the system can now run the most important modulated fuel injection, and the important steps in anticipation of those who follow. 2 Multijet system, the servo valve with a balanced piston is able to handle up to eight injections per cycle, providing greater speed, flexibility and precision in various stages of operation. This makes it much less complicated system, with 40% fewer components, thus boosting the economy and reliability.

With the Multijet 2 with this new type of injector, now based strategies to optimize the most advanced combustion can be done, as the injection rate Shaping (IRS), which consists of two consecutive shots so close in time to generate a continuous supply of fuel into the cylinders and modulated. With this method, the combustion process is better, all in favor of particulates and nitrogen oxide (NOx). Today, the two Multijet engines fully meet the Euro 5 and at the same time, a decisive step towards more stringent regulation in the future.

Improved with new technology, Multijet 2 is equipped with a reliable and modern 6-speed gearbox. Freemont Fiat 2.0 liter engine is at the top of his class, and system performance. Proof of this is that the value of torque (350 Nm) is reached only 1750 rpm and is constantly up to 2500 rpm 170 hp version (up to 2000 rpm 140 hp version). For the normal operating range (from starting the engine to 3000 rpm), torque fall below the 300 nm to avoid the unpleasant "climb" and improve ride comfort. This makes the engine very flexible, which is the optimum acceleration 0-100 km / h and the optimal speed for maximum 11 seconds and 195 km / h, model 170 hp, 12.3 seconds and 180 km / h, the HP 140 . All this means driving dynamics and safe: the current versions, and combi-values ​​are 6.4 l/100 km and 169 g / km of CO2.

Compliance with Euro 5 emission values ​​is provided by a piece DPF (CCDPF) and an exhaust gas recirculation peak (EGR), where all components are combined in a single compact component (EGR module).

Driving pleasure

Fiat Freemont is surrounded by both the driver and passenger with technologies that ensure the highest level of comfort on board evidenced by a triple-zone automatic climate control, an innovative infotainment system and keyless entry / go. Similarly, the driving pleasure is guaranteed with the planned suspension and tires, and padded interior, comfortable and free of vibration isolation by super-efficient car.

Triple-zone automatic climate control

The climate inside the vehicle is a major factor of comfort when traveling and it is also important for preventive safety, but comfort, humidity and ventilation affect the driver's welfare and therefore his / level of care . Not to mention that heating and ventilation is also responsible for defrosting the windshield and side windows.

This is why the Fiat Freemont has a tri-zone automatic climate system, which allows three different temperatures and levels of air distribution to be programmed simultaneously, to the right of the left and rear cabin area. The system works by automatically controlling temperature, air capacity, air distribution, the use of the compressor and the recirculation of air. The positions of ventilation and the speed is automatically adjusted according to conditions of entry, such as outdoor temperature, indoor temperature, solar radiation and temperature of the coolant. If necessary, the direction and velocity of air flow can be manually selected and fixed.

Multimedia infotainment

The first level of trim, with an innovative infotainment system as standard, as well as a large color touch screen (4.3 "), which allows you to control various vehicle functions, such as setting the temperature of the three air-conditioned areas, and control the stereo system. System offers unmatched technology, radio / CD / MP3 player, USB, auxiliary input and Bluetooth connectivity.

Since its launch, back-up camera are also available, which allows the driver to see the image behind the vehicle touch screen when reverse gear is engaged.


Remote keyless entry / go

Fiat Freemont provides "keyless entry / go system" standard, which in the car and start the engine, simple and comfortable. You no longer need to get your key is inserted into the lock, turn, and once in the driver's seat, put it in the contact to start the engine. All you need is your personal touch with a remote control and everything changes. As you approach the car and pull the door handle, keyless entry / go control unit of the electronic system checks whether the key is nearby. When the key is located, and the secret code transmitted via radio frequency is confirmed as correct, the door opens automatically. At this point, all you have to do behind the wheel and start the engine by pressing the button on the dashboard. Once you've reached your destination is the same procedure carried out in reverse order. Turn off the engine by pressing the same button, and once out of the handle to the car door.

In order to control the unit, this is a sign that you are leaving the car, so that the keyless entry / go system, lock the doors.

Simple, practical and intelligent, the system also has a series of measures to ensure it is completely safe and secure. For example, to prevent accidental movement of the vehicle, which could be dangerous (for a child, for example) when you press the button to start the engine, the brake pedal must be pressed to communicate a true intention of leaving.

After closing the doors, the person who has the key is able to access the boot. The system not only locks the back door, but all locks are reclosable pressing the handle of the same back door. This avoids the need to give back to the car and use a door handle to control the central locking.

Front and rear suspension

Fiat Freemont ensures maximum driving pleasure, thanks to its suspension, which provides optimal management and "independence" of the road. The dynamic behavior and comfort has been improved thanks to the redesigned suspension of the car to ensure a configuration generally in line with European roads. Adjustments were made in different parts of the suspension design, the rigidity of the suspension brackets, improved front suspension geometry to reduce body roll and adjusts the shock absorbers and suspension calibrated for the optimal combination of comfort and maneuverability, which is consistent with European standards.

Fiat Freemont is a MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs, gas shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Benefits MacPherson suspension of their small size and ability to tune the suspension geometry, while to recover. Rear of the vehicle is a multi-link suspension with coil springs, gas shock absorbers and stabilizer bar which reduces the mobile platform to enhance cornering and handling.

Tires

Fiat Tyres Freemont use taking materials and drawings created to optimize traction on wet and dry for effective treatment with minimal noise. These characteristics have been established for each package of suspension tuning and developed in collaboration with suppliers of tires.

With its 19 "alloys, the vehicle is equipped with" M + S tires Type ", which can be used in all seasons, without the use of winter tires during the cold months.

World-class security

The Freemont Fiat is designed and built to achieve the highest degree of passive and active safety. The chassis is designed with a high damping capacity, to ensure maximum effectiveness in a crash. The body, hood, doors, seats and steering column are all designed to protect vehicle occupants. Their behavior in the case of an accident has been carefully studied. With more than a third of his body alloy high strength steel, Freemont Fiat offers a robust and reliable that provides excellent absorption of the energy created by a collision, increasing the driving comfort and excellent maneuverability.

High quality insulating materials and equipment means that wind noise road surface and the transmission is reduced to a minimum. Massa, 36% of the vehicle structure includes a resilient hot-pressed sheet steel, which is designed to optimize the body's weight and structural integrity. Extensive use of dual-phase steel front and rear members, the strengthening of the components in the tunnel and the door sill means that these components can be controlled with relatively small loads bigger. Knuckles, front control and central-forged steel, can be shortened on the body weight of 14 kg.

The Fremont has a Fiat hatchback with lightweight materials in a room that reduces vehicle weight and facilitates the opening and closing. The structural rigidity of the new Fiat car limit noise, vibration and the transmission of the surface roughness of the road to the cabin.

Active safety

Constant, predictable handling of the car to compensate for driver error, which deal with critical situations with ease. In addition to an excellent braking system, the Fiat Freemont more sophisticated electronic controls with dynamic braking and grip.

Braking System

The braking system is very effective Fiat Freemont, ensure the rapid and progressive braking, and reduce braking distances. The brakes on the front wheels are equipped with ventilated brake discs 302 and piston floating calliper with 66 mm in diameter, while the rear wheels with 305 mm brake discs and calipers with 43 mm pistons.

ABS with EBD

And a braking system that delivers excellent performance, the Fiat has an advanced ABS Freemont available today, and the control system of electric braking, EBD (electronic brake). EBD distributes braking on four wheels to stop the wheels locking and ensure full control of the car in all conditions. The system also adapts its operation under the conditions of adhesion of the wheels and the effectiveness of brake pads, while reducing it to overheat.



ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

This system operates under conditions close to scheduled when vehicle stability is at risk, and helps the driver control the car. The device allows the driver complete freedom to control the vehicle under normal conditions and intervenes only immediately before the situation becomes critical.

When there is a changing dynamics in low grip, the function takes MSR (Motor Schleppmoment Regelung), torque and preventing the restoration of the wheels from locking and sliding. To achieve this, ESP constantly monitors tire grip in both longitudinal and lateral, and restore directionality and ride stability in case of a slip. The use of sensors, detects the rotation of the body around its vertical axis (yaw speed), vehicle lateral acceleration and steering wheel angle set by the driver (which indicates the chosen direction). The device compares this information with the parameters processed by a computer and provides - through a complex mathematical model - whether the car is driving change within their control, or is about to Veer (understeer or oversteer).

To bring the car on the right lane, it generates a yaw moment opposite to the one that caused the initial instability, braking the appropriate wheel individually (internal or external) and reducing engine power (runs on gas).

TCS (traction control)

This anti-skid system optimizes traction at all speeds, which means that the brakes and engine control. The number of wheel revolutions calculated by the ABS sensors, the device computes degree of slip of the tongue and the rear grip, allows two different control systems. If excessive force is applied, causing both wheels to slip (as in the case of aquaplaning and the acceleration of the road or a road of ice or snow), engine torque is reduced, decreasing the angle of the throttle opening and then the air intake. If on the other hand, one wheel is slipping (for example, an inside of the bend, after acceleration or dynamic load changes), the system automatically brakes the wheel without the driver having to use the brake pedal. The result is similar to the self-locking differential. This allows the Fiat Freemont handle low grip road surface with ease.

Brake assist, and Hill Holder

Fiat Freemont is also equipped with automatic station (hydraulic braking assistance automatically increases braking pressure in emergency braking situations) and the Hill Holder system, during which the hill start, maintains braking for a few seconds after that the brake is released, making it easier to avoid the car and set off a recession.

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)

This is an additional function of ESP that occurs when a wheel leaves the road surface: in fact, every time a dynamic extremist movement is detected, the electronic device for turning, mitigation helps to rebalance the vehicle and control returns to the driver's car. The ERM system determines when a vehicle is operating potential and applies appropriate braking force to reduce the likelihood of this event to occur. The ERM was designed to help the driver maintain vehicle stability during emergency maneuvers or maneuvers necessary to avoid an accident.

TSC (Trailer Sway Control)

The TSC stabilizer is another new safety feature made possible by the ESP. TSC is a trailer for the intelligent control system, once it was found that the trailer is moving through special sensors, intervenes by automatically applying braking action of the appropriate wheels to maintain control and avoid the trailer dangerous oscillations. With this system, drivers can feel safe and confident in own-account transport.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

This is the new Fiat model is also equipped with a pressure monitoring system (TPMS), a device to indicate any deviation of an acoustic signal and the display. TPMS is connected to the LED is located on the instrument panel. If a tire is low pressure, the warning lights (ISO symbol) and the instrument panel and a beep warns the driver of the situation immediately.

Rear Parking Sensor

When parking, may be that there are no obstacles behind the vehicle, not the driver's field of vision, or more simply, a driver may not know how close he / she has a car parked in the back. At this point, "Park Assist" can help, is activated whenever the vehicle is recovered. This system consists of four ultrasonic sensors, placed in the rear molding, which act as intermediaries, and pulse Smart receptors. The pulses are released when the reverse gear is selected, and when they meet an obstacle, which will be reflected as an echo and received by the sensors. At this point, the input signal is converted into a digital signal and sent to the electronic control unit, which activates a visual indicator of the instrument cluster display.




Passive safety

The Fiat Freemont is on top of its class in terms of passive safety features: six airbags are standard on all vehicles in the range, with active head restraints and three points for every seat (the seats before they are also equipped with pretensioners and load limiters), ISOFIX and boosters for children are properly installed on board.

Two-stage front airbags

Freemont front airbags and Fiat has dual advanced system that adapts to the inflation rate the severity of the collision, the controller detects a security system and the sensors are located in front of the vehicle. Inflation for the first phase of the practice during the immediate effect that requires activation of airbags. The clock in the second phase to determine the required power is low, medium or large. If power is low enough to meet the situation, the second phase of publication has been delayed in order to eliminate, if it crashes, the system activates the pyrotechnic material.

The front passenger air bag is also equipped with a new "active valve" feature, which adjusts the airbag inflation to reduce accidents. Each side air bags, a small opening in the hole, such as airbags and the latest active vent, which is used by this innovative feature. Active ventilation holes in the collision, in order to inflate the air bag completely, to ensure adequate protection of an adult-sized passenger wearing a seat belt.

Active head restraints

Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk by limiting head movement in a crash. Maintaining the ECU system determines whether the severity or type of rear-end collisions requires activation of the rear head restraints. If their activation is necessary, the front half of the two active head restraints front extends to reduce the distance to the neck of the occupants.

Side bags and window bags

To protect the passenger's pelvis and chest, when the side of the car is touched, the Fiat Freemont equipped with side bags, located inside the case, ensuring better protection of people, regardless of size, the attitude they take and seat adjustment. Fitted as standard on all vehicles in the area, airbags game window up and down along the windows to protect occupants' heads in a side collision. Compared to other solutions, offering bags Fiat window Freemont more protective (because they are always inflated to the proper position), and are faster to inflate and less invasive for passengers. They open from top to bottom, without risk of causing secondary damage to occupants' arms with their movement. In this way they effectively protect both the heads of front seat passengers, and those sitting behind, because they are so broad as windows.

Window air bags also ensure that passengers are protected if the vehicle rolls over. The two pillows (one for the right and one to the left) are located under the roof beams collapsed in a closed compartment.

Driver and passenger knee protection




The lower structure of the dashboard collapsed on the impact of reducing the load on the upper legs and to ensure that the driver is in the right position relative to the airbags. The lid of the storage room located under the dashboard also serves as a knee support and strengthen the protection of the front passenger. The lid collapses on impact to reduce the load on the thighs of the passenger, ensuring that he / she is responsible in the right position relative to the airbag.

Isofix child and booster

Booster seats allow children over the age or height of the child seats to properly use the vehicle seat belt. By adopting a belt, the center of the pad is elevated and refused to raise the child of 10 centimeters. Quick and easy operation guarantee maximum comfort and safety belts improved efficiency, and improved vision of the child from the outside and in front of the vehicle. The second row seats also includes three sets of anchor points that are compatible with the Isofix system, which allows the assembly of two child seats in the outboard seats, or a child seat in the center of the row.

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