2007 FIAT IDEA climate settings

AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where provided)
GENERAL
The car is fitted with a two-zone climate control
system which makes it possible to separately adjust the
air temperature on the driver’s side and on the
passenger’s side. Temperature control is based on the
“equivalent temperature” logic, i.e.: the system
continuously works to keep constant the comfort
inside the passenger compartment and to compensate
any variation of the outside climate conditions,
including sunshine detected by a proper sensor
provided for the purpose.
The climate control system automatically controls and
adjusts the following parameters and functions:
❒air temperature at driver/front passenger vents;
❒air distribution at driver/front passenger vents;
❒fan speed (continuous air flow variation);❒compressor switching on (to cool/dehumidify air);
❒air recirculation.
All the above functions can be changed manually at any
time, i.e.: you can always modify one or more function
settings. In this event, the system will no longer
implement the automatic control of the functions
changed manually (except for safety reasons, e.g.: risk
of window misting).
Manual selections prevail over automatic ones and
remain in storage until the user decides to resume
automatic control, except when the system cuts in for
particular safety conditions.
The control of functions not changed manually remains
automatic.
The amount of air admitted to the passenger
compartment does not depend on the car speed, since
it is electronically controlled by the fan.
In any case, the temperature of the air admitted to the
passenger compartment is controlled automatically
(except when the system is off) according to the
temperatures set on the driver’s and front passenger’s
displays or under certain climatic conditions if the
compressor is off).
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SWITCHING THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM ON
The system can be started in different ways, but it is
advisable to press one of the AUTO buttons and then
to turn the knobs to set the temperatures required on
the display.
It is possible to personalise required temperatures
(driver and passenger) with a maximum difference of 7
°C.
This way the system will start working completely
automatically to reach the temperatures set as quickly
as possible. The system will adjust the air temperature,
flow and distribution and will control the air
recirculation function and the conditioner compressor
on/off.
During fully automatic operation, the only manual
settings required are the following:
❒MONO, to align the air temperature and
distribution set on the passenger’s side (front or
rear) with that on the driver’s side;
❒…, air recirculation, to keep it always on or off;
❒-, to speed up demisting/defrosting of
windscreen, front side windows, rear window and
door mirrors;
❒(, to demist/defrost the rear heated window and
the door mirrors.During completely automatic system operation, the
temperatures, air distribution and the fan speed set
can be changed at any time through the relevant
buttons or knobs: the system will automatically change
its settings to adjust to the new requirements.
During full automatic operation (FULL AUTO), any
change in air distribution and/or air flow and/or
compressor turning on and/or air recirculation will
obtain FULL disappearing. In this way functions will be
controlled manually until pressing the AUTO button
again. The fan speed is the same for all passenger
compartment areas.
With one or more functions engaged manually, the
adjustment of the temperature of the air admitted to
the passenger compartment continues to be
controlled automatically by the system, except with
the climate control compressor off. In fact, in this
condition, the air admitted to the passenger
compartment cannot have a lower temperature than
the outside air.
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To switch the function off, simply turn the
temperature knob counterclockwise and set the
required temperature.
❒LO function (highest cooling power):
this is activated by turning the temperature knob
counterclockwise below the min. value (16 °C). It can
be activated independently from the driver’s or
passenger’s side or both (also selecting the MONO
function).
This function can be engaged when requiring to cool
the passenger compartment as quickly as possible,
exploiting the maximum potential of the system. This
function engages inside air recirculation and climate
control compressor, while air distribution and fan
speed are controlled according to environmental
conditions. All manual settings are however possible
with this function on.
To switch the function off, simply turn the
temperature knob clockwise and set the required
temperature.Front air distribution
selection buttons
(I-M)
Pressing the relevant
buttons it is possible to
manually choose one of the five possible air
distributions to the left and right side of the passenger
compartment:
▲Air flow to the windscreen and front side window
vents to demist or defrost them.
˙Air flow to dashboard central and side vents to pro-
vide satisfactory ventilation to the chest and face,
specially during the summer.
▼Air flow towards the front and rear lower parts of
the passenger compartment. Due to the natural ten-
dency of heat to spread upwards, this type of distri-
bution allows heating of the passenger compartment
in the shortest time, also giving a prompt feeling of
warmth to the coldest parts of the body.
˙
▼Splitting of the air flow between the vents to the
lower part of the passenger compartment (warmest
air) and the dashboard centre and side outlets
(coolest air). This air flow distribution is particu-
larly useful in spring and autumn, when the sun is
shining.
▲
▼Splitting of the air flow between the lower part of
the passenger compartment and the windscreen and
front side window demisting/defrosting vents. This
type of air distribution allows satisfactory heating of
the passenger compartment while preventing pos-
sible misting of the windows.
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Air recirculation is controlled
according to the following operating
logics:
❒forced switching on (air recirculation
always on), indicated by the turning
on of the led on button (C) and
symbol íon the display;
❒forced switching off (air recirculation always off
with air inlet from the outside), indicated by the
turning off of the button led and êon the
display. AUTO buttons
(H-N)
(automatic
operation)
Pressing the AUTO
button (on driver and/or front passenger side) the
system automatically adjusts the amount and
distribution of the air admitted to the passenger
compartment, cancelling all the previous manual
adjustments.
This condition is indicated by the message FULL
AUTO on the front system display.
Manual operation of at least one automatic function
(air recirculation, air distribution, fan speed or climate
control compressor off) will cause FULL message
going off the display. This means that automatic
control is not complete (except temperature control
which is always automatic).
IMPORTANT Should the system (after manual
settings) be no longer able to guarantee the required
temperature set in the passenger compartment, the
set temperature value will start flashing to indicate this
condition, after one minute the AUTO message will
turn off.
To restore automatic system control after one or
more manual selections, press button AUTO.MONO button (A) (alignment of
set temperatures and air
distribution)
Pressing button MONO automatically
aligns the temperature on the front
passenger’s side with that on the driver’s side. It is
therefore possible to set the same temperature and air
distribution between the two zones simply turning the
knob on the driver’s side. This function is provided to
simplify temperature adjustment of the whole
passenger compartment when only the driver is on
board. Separate operation of the set temperatures and
air distribution is automatically restored by turning
knob (H) or pressing button MONO (A) again when
the button led is on.
Air recirculation on/off button (C)
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Button for demisting/defrosting
the heated rear window and door
mirrors (G)
Press this button to switch on the
heated rear window
demisting/defrosting function. The led on the button
will come on.
This function will be automatically switched off after
the preset time, or pressing the button again or when
stopping the engine. It will not start up automatically
when the engine is started again.
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.❒climate control system compressor off;
❒fan off.
The heated rear window can be switched on and off
normally when the system is off by pressing button
(G).
IMPORTANT The climate control system electronic
unit stores the system settings made before the
system was switched off and restores them as soon as
a button is pressed (with the exception of the heated
rear window button). The function which the button
corresponds to will be switched on, if it was off when
the system was switched off. It will be kept if, on the
other hand, it was on when the system was switched
off.
Press the AUTO button to switch the climate control
system back on.
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OFF button (E) (system off)
To switch the climate control system
off, press button (E), also the display
will go off.
The climate control system conditions
when the system is off are the following:
❒Every led off;
❒set temperatures not displayed;
❒air recirculation on, thus isolating the passenger
compartment;