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F0Z0148m
fig. 19
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE fig. 19
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and
starts working when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50 °C.
Under normal conditions, the needle should hover
around the middle of the scale depending on the working
conditions.
C Low engine coolant temperature
H High engine coolant temperature.
The warning light B may light up (with a message on
the reconfigurable multifunction display for some versions)
to indicate that the coolant temperature is too high; in this
case, stop the engine and contact a Fiat Dealership. FUEL LEVEL GAUGE fig. 19
The needle shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
E tank empty.
F tank full (see the instructions provided in paragraph
“At the filling station”).
The reserve warning light A turns on to indicate that
approximately 5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: the gaps
in fuel delivery could damage the catalytic converter.
IMPORTANT The needle sets to E with the warning light
A flashing to indicate that the system is failing. If this is
the case, contact a Fiat Dealership to have the system
checked.
If the needle reaches the red area, stop the
engine immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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F0Z0185m
fig. 22
F0Z0016m
fig. 23
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY STANDARD SCREEN fig. 23
The standard screen shows the following information:
A Headlight aiming position (only with dipped beam head-
lights on).
B Clock.
C Odometer (display of covered km or miles).
NOTE With key removed (when opening at least one of
the front doors) the display turns on and shows the time
and covered km or miles, for a few seconds. WARNING LIGHT TEST fig. 22
The following warning lights are tested:
❒
engaged handbrake/low brake fluid level;
❒
ABS and EBD system (where provided);
❒
ESP system (where provided);
❒
“Dualdrive” electrical power steering failure (where
provided).
The diagnosis is automatically run when the ignition key
is turned to MAR and during standard operation when
a fault is signalled. At the end of the initial warning light
check, the message “LEd Error” will flash on the display
for about 10 seconds if a faulty warning light is found.
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F0I0142m
fig. 24
F0Z0152m
fig. 25
WARNING LIGHT TEST fig. 25
The following warning lights are tested:❒
engaged handbrake/low brake fluid level;
❒
ABS and EBD system (for versions/markets where
provided);
❒
ESP system (for versions/markets where provided);
❒
“Dualdrive” electrical power steering failure.
The diagnosis is automatically run when the key is turned
to MAR and during standard operation when a fault is sig-
nalled. At the end of the initial warning light check, the
message “LEd Error” will flash on the display for about
10 seconds if a faulty warning light is found. SETTING THE CLOCK fig. 24
To adjust the time, press button A to increase minutes, but-
ton B to decrease minutes. Every pressing on the button
moves the clock forward by one unit. Keeping the button
pressed for some seconds obtains automatic fast increase.
When you are close to the required time, release the but-
ton and complete the adjustment by single presses.
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Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and turn the knob C to
U
.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach the operating
temperature.
FRONT WINDOW FAST DEMISTING
AND/OR DEFROSTING
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to keep
the required comfort conditions. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒
fully open the central and side air vents;
❒
turn the knob A to blue sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
¥;
❒
turn the knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob D to the required symbol;
❒
turn the knob B to the required speed.
FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
T
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
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Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and turn the knob
Cto
U
.
IMPORTANT With cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach the operating
temperature.
WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW
FAST DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to keep
the required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very useful to
speed up demisting since it dehumidifies the air. Adjust the
controls as described above and press knob B to switch
the climate control system on: the LED on the knob will
light up. PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒
fully open the central and side air vents;
❒
turn the knob A to blue sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
¥;
❒
turn the knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob D to the required symbol;
❒
turn the knob B to the required speed.
FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
T
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
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Preventive window demisting procedure
In the event of considerable external moisture and/or rain
and/or large differences in temperature inside and outside
the passenger compartment, perform the following pre-
ventive window demisting procedure:❒
turn the knob A to the red sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob D to
-
with the possibility of passing to
position ≤if the windows do not mist up;
❒
turn knob B to 2
ndspeed.
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (cooling)
For fast cooling of the passenger compartment, proceed
as follows:
❒
turn the knob A to blue sector;
❒
turn the knob C to
T
;
❒
turn the knob D to
¥;
❒
press the knob B to turn the climate control system on;
the LED on the knob will come on;
❒
turn the knob B to
-
(maximum fan speed).
The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid
which does not pollute the environment in
the event of accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances should R12 fluid be used as it is in-
compatible with the system components.
Cooling adjustment❒
turn the knob A to the right to increase the
temperature;
❒
turn the knob C to
U
;
❒
turn the knob B to reduce the fan speed.
SYSTEM SERVICING
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about 10 minutes. Before sum-
mer, have the system checked at a Fiat Dealership.
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air flow towards the front seat feet area. Due to the
natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type
of distribution warms the passenger compartment
up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth.
w+μ
distribution between feet area vents (warmest air)
and dashboard vents (coolest air).
¥+μ
distribution between feet area vents and wind-
screen/side front window vents. This type of distri-
bution achieves an adequate warming of the pas-
senger compartment and prevents the windows
from misting up.
The set air distribution is shown by the LEDs on the
selected buttons.
To restore the automatic air distribution control, press
the AUTO button.
During automatic operation, under particular climate con-
ditions, the system can send air to the windscreen although
the relevant LED does not turn on.
Button
-
- L
Fast front window demisting/defrosting
Pressing the button
-
the system activates all the functions
required for fast demisting/defrosting, that is:
❒
compressor switching-on (if the weather conditions are
suitable);
❒
air recirculation switching-off;
❒
maximum air temperature setting (HI); IMPORTANT If the heating fluid is not sufficiently hot, max-
imum fan speed will not be activated immediately to pre-
vent air not warm enough from entering the passenger
compartment.
LO function
This function can be switched on to cool the passenger
compartment as quickly as possible; with this function
switched on the compressor will be engaged whereas air
distribution and fan speed are controlled by the system.
To turn this function off, set the required temperature.
IMPORTANT With the function switched on, however, all
the manual settings can be made.
Buttons
ÕÔ
– F
Fan speed adjustment
Pressing the buttons
Õ
or
Ôrespectively, the fan speed
shown on the display bars increases or decreases.
The fan can be cut off only if the compressor has been
switched off (B button).
To restore automatic fan speed control, press the
AUTO
button.
Buttons
¥wμ
– G H I
Air distribution manual selection
Pressing the buttons, one of the five possible air flow
distribution patterns can be selected:
¥
air flow to the windscreen and front side window
vents to demist or defrost them.
w
air flow to the central and side dashboard vents to ven-
tilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
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❒
fan speed enabling depending on the coolant
temperature;
❒
air flow conveying to the windscreen and front side win-
dows;
❒
heated rear window switching-on.
IMPORTANT This function stays on for about 3 minutes,
since engine coolant temperature exceeds 50 °C (petrol
versions) or 35 °C (Diesel versions).
When the function is on, the LEDs on button
-
and those
on the heated rear window button
(
turn on, whereas
the AUTO button LED will turn off; when this function is
on, the only operations possible are fan speed adjustment
and heated rear window switching-off.
To turn the function off, press the button
-
again or
the AUTO button.
USING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM The system can be turned on in different ways, it is how-
ever advisable to set the required temperature and then
to press the AUTO button. In this way, the system starts
to work fully automatically to reach the required com-
fort conditions as soon as possible.
During automatic operation it is possible:❒
to select the required temperature (buttons
ÔÕ
– E);
❒
to activate or deactivate air recirculation
(button
T
– D);
❒
to activate fast window demisting/defrosting
(button
-
– L);
❒
to select air distribution (buttons
¥wμ
– G H I);
❒
to select the fan speed (buttons
ÕÔ
– F).
The system will automatically modify its settings accord-
ing to set changes and the button LED will turn off.
To restore automatic operation press again the
AUTO
button.
SYSTEM SERVICING
In winter, the climate control system must be turned on
at least once a month for about 10 minutes.
Before summer, have the system inspected at a Fiat
Dealership.
The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid
which does not pollute the environment in
the event of accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances should R12 fluid be used as it is in-
compatible with the system components.
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