2007 FIAT MULTIPLA Owners Manual

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SAFETY
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CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
D AND
CONTROLS
FAST DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING
1) Air distribution knob, pointer to
MAX/DEF.
The system is set for rapid demisting/defrosting of the
windscreen and side windows by activating the
following functions automatically:
❒max temperature
❒high air flow
The system limits the fan speed until the fluid reaches
the temperature required to prevent cool air entering
the passenger compartment.
❒air recirculation off (led off) so that outside air is
directed into the passenger compartment;
❒compressor on (led on);
❒air distribution to windscreen.
When the windscreen and windows have been
demisted/defrosted, adjust the air distribution knob to
restore the required conditions.IMPORTANT An important characteristic of the
climate control system is the de-humidification of the
air. We recommend that you always engage the
compressor by pressing button
√(led on) to prevent
misting.
IMPORTANT When outside humidity is high or when
it is raining or when there is a big difference in
temperature between temperature inside the
passenger compartment and the outside air, you can
prevent the windows misting up by proceeding as
follows:
❒air recirculation off (led off);
❒air temperature knob to
HI;
❒fan speed to 2
ndspeed at least;
❒air distribution knob to
-with possibility of
changing to
≤if the windows do not begin to steam
up;
❒engage the compressor by pressing switch
√(led
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COOLING
1) Central air vents and side vents fully open.
2) Air temperature knob to the required temperature.
3) Fan knob:
❒pointer to the required speed;
❒pointer to auto, for automatic operation of the
fan.
4) Air distribution knob: pointer on
¥.
5) Compressor switch
√pressed (led on).
6) Recirculation switch
Tpressed (led on) to speed
up cooling.
To moderate cooling: turn switch
Toff, select a
higher temperature and reduce fan speed.RECIRCULATION
When switch
Tis pressed (led on) only internal air
circulates.
IMPORTANT When the outside temperature is very
high, switching on the recirculation system will cool
the air more quickly. Moreover it is very useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam,
tunnel, etc.). You are advised against using this facility
for long periods, especially if there are many people in
the car.
IMPORTANT Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase
the possibility of the windows misting inside.

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TECHNICAL
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INDEX
D AND
CONTROLS
If there is a fault
If an anomaly affecting the automatic system is
detected the words “AIR-COND FAULTY” will be
displayed.
The automatic system will continue to work for as
long as possible.If the fault involves the fan control (C) and the fan still
works, it will automatically operate at 1st speed.
If the fault involves an air temperature sensor, the
required air temperature control (A) will work as a
manual air temperature mixing control.
Climate control functions in automatic mode
Reason
To reach the required
temperature as soon as possible
after you get into the car
To reach the new temperature
required as quickly as possible
To prevent the entry of harmful
gas; to prevent the windows
steaming up; to speed up air
cooling
Fast window
demisting/defrosting Automatically enabled
function
Compressor on if the required
temperature is lower than or the
same as that outside
Compressor on if the required
temperature is lower than or the
same as that outside
Compressor on
Compressor on - Maximum air
flow/temperature - Air
recirculation off - Air distribution
to windows Signal to
user
Button √led on
Button √led on
Buttons √
and Tled on
Button √led on
Button Tled off Action performedby the user
Car start-up
(key to MAR)
Required
temperature
variation
Recirculation Ton
MAX/DEF
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INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
LEFT-HAND STALK
This stalk groups together the external lights and the direction indicators.
The external lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at
MAR.
When the external lights are turned on: the instrument panel and the
symbols of the various controls located on the dashboard will turn on.
Side and taillights
These come on when you turn the knurled switch from O to
6.
Instrument panel indicator light
3comes on.
Dipped beams
These come on when you turn the knurled switch from
6to 2.
Main beams
These come on when, with knurled knob at
2, you push the stalk
forward towards the dashboard.
Instrument panel indicator
1comes on.
To switch them off, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel.
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To flash the lights
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position).
Direction indicators
Move the stalk:
up - to switch on the right-hand direction indicator
down - to switch on the left-hand direction indicator.
Instrument panel warning light
ywill flash.
Indicators are switched off automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
If you want the indicator to flash briefly to show that you are about to
change lane, move the stalk up or down without clicking into position.
When released the stalk will return to its home position.
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Never use the window wiper to remove ice or snow from the windscreen. In these conditions, the
wiper is submitted to excessive effort that results in motor protection cutting in and wiper
operation inhibition for few seconds as a consequence. If operation is not restored contact Fiat
Dealership.
WINDOW CLEANING
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This device can only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
A - Windscreen wiper off.
B - Flick wipe.
C - Slow continuous wipe.
D - Fast continuous wipe.
E - Temporary fast continuous wipe (unstable position): when the stalk is
released, it returns to position (A) automatically stopping the wiper.
When the stalk is pulled towards the steering wheel, the windscreen and
headlight washer jets starts operating (where fitted) providing the dipped
beam headlights are switched on.
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Never use the rear window wiper to remove ice or snow from the rear window. In these conditions,
the wiper is submitted to excessive effort that results in motor protection cutting in and wiper
operation inhibition for few seconds as a consequence. If operation is not restored contact Fiat
Dealership.REAR WINDOW WASHER/WIPER
This device can only work when the ignition key is on MAR.
Controls:
1) turn the knurled ring (A) from åto': continuous wipe;
2) push the stalk forwards (unstable position) to operate the rear
window washer/wiper jets; release the stalk to stop.
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CEILING LIGHT
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch (A) turns the ceiling lights on/off.
Switch (B) controls the spot light.
According to the position, you can have the following conditions:
❒with switch (A) in centre position, ceiling lights (C) and (D) will turn
on when front doors are opened;
❒with switch (A) moved to the left, ceiling lights (C) and (D) are off and
will not turn on when opening or unlocking the doors;
❒with switch (A) moved to the right, ceiling lights (C) and (D) remain
on.
Switch (B) turns the following lights on separately:
❒map light (C) if moved to the left;
❒map light (D) if moved to the right.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both switches
are in centre position; ceiling lights will turn off when doors are closed,
saving the battery.
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