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During fully automatic operation, the on-
ly manual settings required are the fol-
lowing:
❒Ωair recirculation, to keep it always
on or off;
❒-to speed up demisting/defrosting
of windscreen, side windows, rear win-
dow and door mirrors;
❒(to demist/defrost heated rear win-
dow and door mirrors;
❒πto select air distribution during ven-
tilation.
During full automatic system operation,
you can change at any time set tempera-
tures, air distribution and fan speed by us-
ing the relevant buttons or knobs: the sys-
tem will automatically change its settings
to adjust to the new requirements.Air temperature adjusting knobs
M - I
Turning the knobs clockwise or counter-
clockwise, respectively increases or de-
creases the temperature of the air required
respectively in the front left zone (knob M)
and in the right zone (knob I) f the passen-
ger compartment. Since the system controls
two zones of the passenger compartment,
it is possible to personalise required tem-
peratures (driver and passenger) with a
maximum difference of 7 °C.
The temperatures set are shown on the dis-
play near the relevant knobs. Pressing but-
ton AUTOwill activate automatic opera-
tion in order to have two separate ventila-
tion temperatures between driver and pas-
senger’s side.
With automatic operation on, pressing again
button AUTOwill align the temperature
on the passenger’s side with that on the dri-
ver’s side.
Turn the knobs fully clockwise or counter-
clockwise to engage respectively HI(max-
imum heating) or LO(maximum cooling).
To deactivate these two functions, just
turn the temperature knob and set the re-
quired temperature.Front air distribution button D
Pressing this button it is possible to
choose manually one of the seven possi-
ble air distributions to the passenger com-
partment (right or left side):
æAir flow to the windscreen and front
side window vents to demist or de-
frost them.
øAir flow at central and side dash-
board vents to ventilate the chest and
the face during the hot season.
¿Air flow towards the front and rear
lower parts of the passenger com-
partment. Due to the natural ten-
dency of heat to spread upwards, this
type of distribution allows heating of
the passenger compartment in the
shortest time, also giving a prompt
feeling of warmth.
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EMERGENCY
WHEN NEEDING TO
CHANGE A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒When a light is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing a bulb. For the location of fus-
es, refer to the paragraph “If a fuse
blows” in this section;
❒ Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation;
❒ Burnt bulbs must be replaced by oth-
ers of the same type and power;
❒ Always check the height of the head-
light beam after changing a bulb.
IMPORTANT The headlight inner surface
may be lightly misted over: this is not a
fault but a natural fact due to low tem-
perature and level of air humidity. It will
disappear as soon the headlights are
turned on. The presence of drops inside
the headlights means water infiltration,
therefore contact Fiat Dealership.
TYPES OF BULBS
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your
vehicle:
AAll glass bulbs: these are pressed on.
Pull to remove.BBayonet type bulbs: to remove this
type of bulb from its holder, press
the bulb and turn it counter-clock-
wise.
CTubular bulbs: release them from
their contacts to remove.
DHalogen bulbs: to remove the bulb,
release the clip holding the bulb in
place. Halogen bulbs must be han-
dled touching only the metal-
lic part. If the transparent bulb
is touched with the fingers, its
lighting intensity is reduced and life of
the bulb may be compromised. If
touched accidentally, rub the bulb with
a cloth moistened with alcohol and al-
low to dry.
Modifications or repairs to
the electrical system (elec-
tronic control units) carried out in-
correctly and without bearing the fea-
tures of the system in mind can cause
malfunctions with the risk of fire.
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surised gas which, if broken,
may cause small fragments of glass to
be projected outwards.
WARNING
fig. 8F0P0216m
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FRONT DIRECTION
INDICATORS fig. 10
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the bulb holder Acounterclock-
wise;
❒after removing the bulb holder, remove
the bulb pushing it gently and turning
it counterclockwise .
❒replace the bulb and refit the bulb hold-
er Aby turning it clockwise and lock-
ing it properly.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 11
The rear headlights contain the bulbs for
the position/stop, direction, reverse and
rear fog lights.SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS
fig. 12
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒work on the lens Ato compress the in-
ternal catch, then pull the unit out-
wards;
❒turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
remove the snap-fitted bulb and replace
it;
❒refit the bulb holder in the lens by turn-
ing it clockwise;
❒refit the unit making sure the catch
clicks into place.
fig. 11F0P0181m
fig. 10F0P0179mfig. 12
A
F0P0297m
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IF AN INTERIOR BULB
BURNS OUT
For the type of bulb and power rating, see
paragraph “When needing to change a
bulb”.
CEILING LIGHT
To replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒work in the points shown by the ar-
rows and remove light;
❒replace bulbs releasing them from the
side contacts; make sure that new bulbs
are correctly clamped between contacts;
❒secure the light into its housing locking
it properly.
fig. 19F0P0298m
fig. 20F0P0234m
❒rotate lamp-holder by one fourth of
revolution anticlockwise;
❒change the bulb.
Versions with hatchback fig. 18
❒working from the outside of the vehi-
cle at the point indicated by the arrow
and remove transparent group A;
❒change the bulb releasing it from the side
contacts and making sure the new bulb
is correctly fastened between the con-
tacts;
❒refit the snap-fitted lens unit.