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F0U0035mfig. 41F0U0271mfig. 43
F0U0036mfig. 42
CONTROLS fig. 44
Knob A regulates the air temperature
(mixing hot and cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air ADJUSTABLE SIDE AND
CENTRE VENTS fig. 41-42-43
A Fixed vent for side windows.
B Adjustable side vents.
C Adjustable centre vents.
Vents A are fixed.
To use vents B and C, adjust them as required.
OPENING/CLOSING THE VENTS
To open/close the air vents, move the wheel fig. 42.
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
❒turn knob C to
¶;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn knob C to the required position;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
RAPID PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATING
For the rapid heating of the passenger compartment, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation on by pressing button D (button
LED on);
❒turn knob C to
©;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).Then use the controls to keep the required comfort con-
ditions and press button D to turn air recirculation off (but-
ton LED off) and prevent misting up.
IMPORTANT With a cold engine, you have to wait for
a few minutes to let the system fluid reach optimum op-
erating temperature.
FRONT WINDOWS FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
❒turn knob C to
-;
❒rotate knob B to 4
-(max. fan speed).
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to restore
the required comfort conditions.
Window demisting
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 knob A to red section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
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Knob B activates/adjusts the fan
p0= fan off
1-2-3= fan speed
4
-= max. fan speed
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
CONTROLS fig. 46
Knob A regulates the air temperature
(mixing hot and cold air)
Red section = hot air
Blue section = cold air
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fig. 46F0M0039m
Knob C adjusts air distribution
¶to direct air to the centre and side vents;
ßto send air to the feet and direct cooler air to the
dashboard vents, in intermediate temperature con-
ditions;
©for heating when the outside temperature is very low:
to direct as much air as possible to the feet;
®to warm the feet and, at the same time, demist the
windscreen;
-for quick windscreen demisting.
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Button D turns air recirculation on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn the air internal
recirculation on.
Press the button again (button LED off) to turn the air
internal recirculation off.
Button E turns climate control system on/off
Press the button (button LED on) to turn the climate con-
trol system on.
Press the button again (button LED off) to turn the climate
control system off.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, pro-
ceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
❒turn knob C to
¶;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)
For fast cooling of the passenger compartment, proceed
as follows:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒turn air recirculation on by pressing button D (button
LED on);
❒turn knob C to
¶;
❒press button E to turn the climate control system on;
the LED on the button will come on;
❒rotate knob B to 4 -(max. fan speed).
Cooling adjustment
❒turn knob A to the right to increase the temperature;
❒turn air recirculation off by pressing button D (button
LED off);
❒turn the knob B to reduce the fan speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to red section;
❒turn knob C to the required symbol;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
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ACCESSORIES PURCHASED
BY THE OWNER
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical
accessories that require a permanent electrical supply
(sound system, satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or ones that
drain the battery, contact a Fiat Dealership, whose quali-
fied personnel, besides suggesting the most suitable de-
vices from Lineaccessori Fiat, will also check whether the
vehicle’s electrics are able to withstand the load required,
or whether they need to be integrated with a more pow-
erful battery.
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Take care when fitting additional spoilers,
alloy wheels or non-standard wheel hubs:
they could reduce the ventilation of the brakes
and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated brak-
ing or on long descents. Make sure that nothing
obstructs the pedals (mats, etc.)
WARNING
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the
car in the context of after-sales service must carry the fol-
lowing label:
F0U0110mfig. 127
SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
CAPABILITY
(for versions/markets where available)
On cars equipped with the Blue&Me
™system, there may
be (on request) capacity to install the Blue&Me
™Tom-
Tom®satellite navigation system, which is available from
Lineaccessori Fiat.
Install the navigation system by inserting the specific sup-
port bracket into the housing shown in fig. 127.
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(for versions/markets, where provided)
The display shows a specific message to indicate
the scheduled servicing deadline.
õ
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (blue)
The light comes on when the main beams are
turned on.
1
Possible presence of ice on the road
The outside temperature indicator starts flash-
ing when the outside temperature reaches or
falls below 3°C and the
❄symbol lights up on the
display to warn the driver of the possible presence of ice on
the road. The display will show the associated message.
❄
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