2006 FIAT CROMA heating

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When the max. demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the button led and the heated
rear window button led are on. FULL
AUTOwording on the display is off.
When the max. demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the only manual operations pos-
sible are manual adjustment of the fan
speed and switching heated rear window
off.
With max. demisting/defrosting function
on, the fan works according to the previ-
ously set air distribution in order to guar-
antee top climatic comfort under what-
ever condition.
Pressing the max. demisting/defrosting
button or the air distribution buttons or
operating the temperature knobs, the sys-
tem switches off the max. demisting/de-
frosting function and restores the operat-
ing conditions of the system prior to func-
tion activation.Heated rear window and door
mirror demisting/defrosting
button H
Press this button to activate heated rear
window demisting/defrosting. When this
function is on, the button led is on.
This function is timed and switches off au-
tomatically after about 20 minutes or by
pressing again the button or by turning the
engine off. It will not be switched on au-
tomatically when restarting the engine.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.ADDITIONAL HEATER
(Multijet versions)
This device enables quick warming up of
the passenger’s compartment in cold en-
vironmental conditions.
The additional heater will switch on au-
tomatically after turning the ignition key
to ON.
IMPORTANT The additional heater
works only with outside temperature be-
low 12°C, engine coolant temperature be-
low 50°C and car battery voltage over
10.25 V.
IMPORTANT Do not park the car over
flammable material such as paper, dry
grass or leaves: fire danger.

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PRETENSIONERS
To increase the efficiency of the seat belts,
the car is fitted with front and rear pre-
tensioners (where provided). These de-
vices, in the event of a violent crash,
rewind the seat belts a few centimetres.
In this way they ensure that the seat belt
adheres perfectly to the wearer before the
restraining action begins.
Front pretensioners activation is indicat-
ed by buckle withdrawal downwards.
Rear pretensioners (where provided) ac-
tivation is indicated by seat belt retractor
locking; the seat belt cannot be drawn
back up when guiding it manually.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest de-
gree of protection from the action of the
pretensioning device, wear the seat belt
keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.
Pretensioner activation may produce a
small amount of smoke. This smoke is in
no way toxic and presents no fire hazard.The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing.
Anything that modifies its original condi-
tions invalidates its efficiency.
If due to unusual natural events (floods,
seas storm, etc.) the device has been af-
fected by water and mud, it must neces-
sarily be replaced.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase passenger’s safety, the front
and rear (where provided) seat belt reels
contain a load limiter which allows con-
trolled sag in such a way as to dose the
force acting on the chest and shoulders
during the belt restraining action in case
of front crash.The pretensioner can only
be used once. After a colli-
sion that has triggered it, have it re-
placed at a Fiat Dealership. Preten-
sioner validity is written on the label
set on the door contour sheet metal.
Pretensioners should be replaced at
Fiat Dealership as this date ap-
proaches.
WARNING
Operations which lead to
knocks, vibrations or localised
heating (over 100°C for a
maximum of 6 hours) in the
area around the pretensioners may
cause damage or trigger them. These
devices are not affected by vibrations
caused by irregularities of the road sur-
face or low obstacles such as kerbs, etc.
Contact a Fiat Dealership for any as-
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Changing the windscreen wiper
blades fig. 18
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the windscreen wiper arm Aand
position the blade so that it forms an
angle of 90° with the arm;
❒remove the snap fitted blade Afrom
arm B;
❒fit the new blade and check it is prop-
erly locked into place.Changing the rear window blade
fig. 19
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the cover Aand remove the arm
from the car, slackening the nut Bthat
fastens it to the pivot pin;
❒fit the new arm, positioning it cor-
rectly, and fully tighten the nut;
❒lower the cover.
WINDSCREEN/
REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products; TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35 is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they
should be replaced. In any case they should
be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary, thaw
using an antifreeze product;
❒remove any snow from the glass: in ad-
dition to protecting the blades, this
prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen and
rear window wipers on dry glass.
fig. 18F0L0203m
Driving with worn wiper
blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad
weather.
WARNING
fig. 19F0L0150m
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Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparency.
IMPORTANT The inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with a
cloth in the direction of the filaments to
avoid damaging the heating device.
Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electron-
ic control units. Contact a specialised
workshop to have this done.
IMPORTANT The car should be washed
with the engine cold and the ignition key
at OFF. After washing make sure that the
various protections (e.g. rubber caps and
various covers) have not been damaged or
removed.INTERIORS
Periodically check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.) which
could cause oxidisation of the sheet met-
al.
CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC
AND VELVET PARTS
Use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to re-
move dust. Velvet is cleaned better if the
brush is moistened.
Rub the seats with a sponge moistened
with a solution of water and neutral de-
tergent.
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS
Remove dried on dirt with lightly moist-
ened chamois leather or cloth without
pressing too hard.
Remove liquid or grease stains with a dry
absorbent cloth without rubbing. Then
wipe with a soft cloth or chamois leather
with water and neutral soap. Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of triggering rust
processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly ag-
gressive.
Detergents cause water pollu-
tion. Therefore the car should
be washed in areas equipped
for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
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Gearbox
– use of the automatic gearbox ..... 125
– use of the manual gearbox ......... 124
Glass/can holders ................................ 68
Glove compartment/oddment
compartment ..................................... 68
Glove compartment light ................... 167
Handbrake ........................................... 123
Hazard lights ......................................... 63
Headlight washer
– control ............................................. 59
– fluid level ......................................... 195
Headlights ............................................... 85
– aiming device ................................... 85
– beam adjustment ........................... 85
Head restraints
– front ................................................. 34
– rear ................................................... 34
Heating and ventilation ...................... 39
Heating and ventilation system ........ 39
Identification data ............................... 208
Ignition switch ...................................... 17
In an emergency .................................. 149
Instrument panel
(left hand drive) ................................. 6
Instrument panel
(right hand drive) .............................. 236
Instruments ........................................... 18
Interior fittings ..................................... 66
Interiors ................................................. 205
Jacking the car ..................................... 180
Key with remote control ................. 9
Keys ........................................................ 8
Levels
– checking ........................................... 188
Load limiters ......................................... 102
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement .......................... 162
– control ............................................. 55
– flashing ............................................. 55
Manual climate control system ......... 41
Multifunction display ........................... 20
Number plate light ............................ 165
Oddment compartments ................. 67
Paint ...................................................... 204
Parking ................................................... 123
Parking sensors .................................... 94
Performance ......................................... 221
Plates
– body paint ........................................ 209
– identification data ........................... 208
Pollen filter ............................................. 197
Power steering fluid level ................... 195
Power windows
– controls ........................................... 75
Presetting for mounting the
"Universal Isofix" child
restraint system ................................. 109
Pretensioners......................................... 102
Protecting the environment ............. 97
Puddle light/door light ........................ 168
Radio frequency remote control:
Ministerial Certifications ................. 230
Radio transmitters and cellular
telephones ........................................... 93
Rain sensor ........................................... 58
Emergency key..................................... 11
Engine
– identification code.......................... 210
– marking ............................................ 209
– specifications .................................. 211
Engine compartment
– washing ............................................ 205
Engine coolant gauge .......................... 6
Engine coolant level ............................ 194
Engine oil
– checking level ................................. 193
– consumption .................................. 194
– technical data................................... 226
EOBD system ....................................... 90
ESP system ............................................ 88
Extending the boot .............................. 77
External lights ........................................ 54
Eyeglasses holder .................................. 68
Fiat CODE system ............................. 7
Flashing the headlights ........................ 55
Fluids and lubricants ........................... 226
Follow me home (device) ................. 56
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 166
– control .............................................. 62
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement .......................... 163
– control button ............................... 63
Fuel
– fuel cut-off switch ......................... 64
– gauge ................................................ 6
Fuel consumption ................................ 228
Fuel cut-off switch ............................... 64
Fuel filler cap ........................................ 96
Fuel gauge .............................................. 6
Fuses (replacement) ........................... 169
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
DASHBOARD
The presence and the position of the instruments and warning lights may vary according to the versions.
1. Side air vent - 2. Right steering column stalk: windscreen, rear window wiper and trip computer controls - 3. Instrument panel
and warning lights - 4. Left steering column stalk: external lights - 5. Central air vents - 6. Sound system - 7. Front passenger air bag -
8. Glovebox - 9. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 10. Gearshift lever - 11. Cruise control lever - 12. Driver’s knees air bag -
13. Driver’s air bag - 14. Control unit access door - 15. Control plate.
F0L0340mfig. 1
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