2007 FIAT MULTIPLA cooling

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROLS
A - Air temperature knob (mixing hot and cold air).
B - Switch to turn on the air recirculation, preventing outside air from
entering the passenger compartment. When the light on the switch is
on, the recirculation system is operating.
C - Fan knob.
D - On/off switch for the climate control system. Turning this switch
automatically starts the fan at the 1st speed. The light on the switch
comes on when the system is operating.
E - Air distribution knob.
CLIMATE CONTROL (COOLING)
1) Air temperature knob: pointer on blue sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer at required speed.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer to
¥.
4) Climate control: press switches
√and T.
To lessen cooling: turn the switch
Toff, increase the temperature
and lower the fan speed.
IMPORTANT For fast cooling of the car:
1) temperature knob on blue sector;
2) fan knob on speed 4;
3) air distribution knob on
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FAST DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING
Windscreen and side windows
1) Air temperature knob: pointer on red sector
(turned fully to the right).
2) Fan knob: pointer at maximum speed.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer to
-.
4) Press the air conditioner button
√.
5) Air recirculation off (switch light off).
When the windscreen and windows have been
demisted, adjust the controls to maintain the required
degree of comfort and visibility.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very
useful for faster demisting because it dries the air.
Adjust the controls for demisting as described above
and press switch
√to start the climate control (led
on).Rear window
Press button
(. The electric mirror demisting device
also comes on.
As soon as the rear window is clear, switch the device
off.
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.
When the car is fitted with climate control, it is also
fitted with pollen filter. This captures fastidious
particles and dust.
The system uses R134a cooling fluid, which if accidentally spilt, does not damage the environment.
Never use R12 fluid, which could damage the system components.

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The system uses R134a cooling fluid, which if accidentally spilt, does not damage the environment.
Never use R12 fluid, which could damage the system components.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
This is a passenger compartment temperature control system that
automatically adjusts:
❒the temperature of the air directed to the vents to reach the
temperature selected with knob (A);
❒continuous fan speed with knob (C) in
AUTOposition.
CONTROLS
A - Knob for selecting the temperature in the passenger compartment
with extreme positions for
HIand LOmaximum and minimum air
temperature) functions.
B - Switch to turn on the air recirculation, preventing outside air from
entering the passenger compartment. When the light on the switch is
on, the recirculation system is operating.
C - Knob to activate the fan: this can be used to select manual or
automatic operation.
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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
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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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D AND
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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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FOOD BOX (where prvided)
The food box fitted on Fiat Multipla has a capacity of 8 litres which means
that it can contain up to three one and a half litre bottles, equal to max.
4.5 kg distributed between the two boxes.
The box, that can be fitted either in front or rear the central seat, is
insulated and can be used to cool or warm up the food box according to
your needs. When using for cooling, a temperature difference of
approximately 20°C can be achieved between the temperature inside the
box and that of the passenger compartment after approximately one
hour of operation. The lowest possible temperature that can be reached
in any case is not lower than 8-10°C.
To prevent draining the battery charge, the system is connected to the
electrical system via the ignition key. As a result, the box will only work
when the engine is running.
You should remove perishables from the box if you leave the car parked
for longer than two hours.
Switch to position 1 = to warm; position 2 = to cool.
If another food box is fitted, you can connect it to the 12 V outlet in the
boot using the coil cable provided for the purpose. You are
recommended to connect it only if strictly necessary in order to limit
electric absorption.
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STORING THE CAR
If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month,
the following precautions should be noted:
❒Park the car in covered, dry and if possible well-
ventilated premises.
❒Engage a gear.
❒Check that the handbrake is not engaged.
❒Disconnect battery terminals (first disconnect the
negative terminal) and check the battery charge.
This check is to be repeated every month, recharge
if battery charge falls below 12.5V.
IMPORTANT Where relevant, switch off the
electronic car alarm with the remote control.❒Clean and protect the painted parts using protective
wax.
❒Clean and protect the shiny metal parts using special
compounds readily available.
❒Sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber windscreen
and rear window wiper blades and lift them off the
glass.
❒Slightly open the windows.
❒Cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body to
evaporate.
❒Inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the normal specified
pressure and check it at intervals.
❒Do not drain the engine cooling system.

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ENGINE COOLANT
The coolant level shall be checked with cold engine and shall be between
the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir.
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture of 50% water and 50% FL
Selenia PARAFLU UP through the filler neck until reaching the MAX
mark.
A 50-50 mixture of PARAFLU UP and water gives freeze protection to
–35°C.
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The engine cooling system uses PARAFLU UP fluid, top up only with fluid of the same type.
PARAFLU UP cannot be mixed with other types of fluid; if mixed, do nor start the engine and
contact Fiat Dealership immediately.
WARNINGThe cooling system is pressurised. If necessary, replace the cap only with
another genuine one, otherwise system efficiency could be compromised.
Do not remove the reservoir cap when the engine is hot: you risk scalding
yourself.