2007 FIAT SEDICI climate control

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HEATING AND AIR
CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
There are two types of heating and air
conditioning systems as follows:
❒manual Heating and Air Conditioning
System
❒automatic Heating and Air Condition-
ing System (Climate Control)
AIR OUTLET
1.Windshield defroster outlet
2.Side defroster outlet
3.Side outlet
4.Center outlet
5.Floor outlet
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NOTE Your vehicle uses the air condi-
tioning refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
used in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using the wrong refriger-
ant may damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or re-
place the R-134a with other refrigerants.AUTOMATIC HEATING
AND AIR
CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
(Climate Control)
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
Temperature selector/ Air
conditioning switch (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Also, this is used to turn on and off the
air conditioning system by pushing the
switch. To turn on the air conditioning
system, push in the switch and the indi-
cator light will come on. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push in the
switch again and the indicator light will
go off. MAINTENANCE
If you do not use the air conditioner for
a long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your
air conditioner, it needs to be run peri-
odically. Operate the air conditioner at
least once a month for one minute with
the engine idling. This circulates the re-
frigerant and oil and helps protect the in-
ternal components.
Your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters. Clean or replace them as specified
in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “IN-
SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion. Have this job done by your Fiat Deal-
ership as the lower glove box must be
lowered for this job.
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Blower speed selector/ Air intake
selector (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed.
If the selector is in “AUTO” position, the
blower speed will vary as the climate con-
trol system maintains the selected tem-
perature.
Also, this is used to select the following
modes by pushing the selector.FRESH AIR
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light (a) will come on and outside air is
used.
RECIRCULATED AIR
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light (b) will come on, outside air is shut
out and inside air is recirculated. This
mode is suitable when driving through the
polluted air such as a tunnel, or attempt-
ing to quickly cool down.
“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”
are switched alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.
NOTE When both the indicator light (a)
and (b) go off, this selector is controlled
automatically.
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SYSTEM OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic operation
You can let the climate control system
work automatically. To set the system in
fullyautomatic operation, follow the pro-
cedure below.
❒Set the desired temperature by turning
the temperature selector (1).
❒Turn the blower speed selector (2) to
the “AUTO” position.
❒Turn the air flow selector (3) to the
“AUTO” position.
Then the blower speed selector/ air intake
selector (2) and air flow selector (3) are
controlled automatically to maintain the
set temperature.
The air conditioning switch (1) is to be se-
lected manually according to your taste.
When you turn the air conditioning switch
off, the climate control system cannot
lower the inside temperature below out-
side temperature.
To turn the climate control system off,
turn the blower speed selector (2) to the
“OFF” position.NOTE❒To find your comfortable zone, start
with the 22°C (72°F) setting.
❒If you turn the temperature selector (1)
to the highest or lowest limit, the cli-
mate control system will operate at the
maximum cooling or heating and the
blower will run at nearly full speed.
❒To avoid blowing cold air in cold weath-
er or hot air in hot weather, the system
will delay turning on the blower until
warmed or chilled air is available.
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Defrost (g)
Temperature- controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
NOTE When the air flow selector (3) is
turned either to “Heat & defrost (f)” or
“Defrost (g)”, the air conditioning system
will come on and the “FRESH AIR” mode
will be selected automatically. But in very
cold weather, the air conditioning system
will not turn on.
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Be careful not to cover the interior tem-
perature sensor (F) between the steering
wheel and the climate control panel, or
the solar sensor (G) located at the top of
the driver’s side dashboard. These sensors
are used by the automatic system to reg-
ulate temperature.
Manual operation
You can manually control the climate con-
trol system. Set the selectors to your de-
sired position.NOTE If you need maximum defrosting:
❒set the air flow selector to “DEFROST”
(the air conditioning system will come
on and the “FRESH AIR” mode will be
selected automatically),
❒set the blower speed selector to HIGH,
❒adjust the temperature selector to the
HOT end, and
❒adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
❒If your vehicle has been left in the sun
with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly.
❒Even under the automatic operation,
you can set some of the blower speed
selector/ air intake selector (2) and air
flow selector (3) into manual mode.
Then the manually selected function is
maintained preferentially, and the oth-
er functions remain under automatic
operation.
❒To return the air intake selector (2) to
automatic operation when both the
blower speed selector (2) and the air
flow selector (3) are in the “AUTO”
position, turn either the selector (2) or
(3) to a position other than “AUTO”,
then turn to the “AUTO” position
again.
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(F)
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Thousands of km
Change engine oil and oil filter (Diesel versions - DPF)**
Check air cleaner conditions
Replace air cleaner cartridge
Change engine coolant
Change accessory drive belt conditions
Change timing belt *
Change fuel filter
Sight inspect fuel tank conditions
Check manual transaxle gear oil level
Change manual transaxle gear oil
Check transmission unit oil level (4x4 version)
Check rear differential oil level (4x4 version)
Change rear differential oil (4x4 version)
(just the first time at 15,000 km)
Check suspension operation
Check steering system (electric drive)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnostic socket)
Change brake and clutch fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every 2 years)
* Or every 4 years in the event of particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city, idling for a long time, driving on dusty
roads or covered with sand and/or salt), or in any case every 5 years regardless of the km covered.
** Actual interval to change engine oil and oil filter depends on the conditions of use of the vehicle and it is indicated by the relevant in-
strument panel warning light (see section “Warning and indicator lights”), or in any case every 2 years.
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