2009 FIAT SEDICI Owners Manual

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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)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
1.Temperature selector
2.Blower speed selector
3.Air intake selector
4.Air flow selector
5.Defrost switch
6.“OFF” switch
7.Air conditioning switch
8.“AUTO” switch
9.LCD display 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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Temperature selector (1)
Turn the temperature selector (1) to ad-
just the temperature.
Air conditioning switch (7)
The air conditioning switch (7) is used to
turn on and off the air conditioning sys-
tem.
To turn on the air conditioning system,
push in the switch and “A/C ON” will ap-
pear on the LCD display. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push in the switch
again and “A/C ON” will go off.
(1)
(7)
79JF013
(1)(9)(2)
(7)(3)(5)(4) (6) (8)
79JF008
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(2)
80JM047
(3)
(a)
(b)
79JF009
Blower speed selector (2)
The blower speed selector (2) is used to
turn on the blower and to select blower
speed.
If the “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the
blower speed will vary automatically as the
climate control system maintains the se-
lected temperature.Air intake selector (3)
Push the air intake selector (3) to change
between the following modes.
If the “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the
air intake will vary automatically as the cli-
mate control system maintains the se-
lected temperature.RECIRCULATED AIR (a)
When this mode is selected, outside air is
shut off and inside air is recirculated. This
mode is suitable when driving through an
area with polluted air such as a tunnel, or
when attempting to quickly cool down the
vehicle.
FRESH AIR (b)
When this mode is selected, outside air is
introduced.
“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”
are selected alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.
NOTE If you select “RECIRCULATED
AIR” for an extended period of time, the
air in the vehicle can become contami-
nated. Therefore, you should occasional-
ly select “FRESH AIR”.
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(4) (c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
80JM049
79J06579J067
Air flow selector (4)
Push the air flow selector (4) to change
among the following functions. The indi-
cation of the selected mode appears on
the LCD display.
If the “AUTO” switch (8) is pushed, the
air flow will vary automatically as the cli-
mate control system maintains the se-
lected temperature.Ventilation (c)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the center and side air outlets.Heat (e)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, a
small amount of air comes out of the
windshield defroster outlets and also
comes slightly out of the side defroster
outlets.
79J066
79J068
Bi-level (d)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the center and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully
COLD position or fully HOT position,
however, the air from the floor outlets
and the air from the center and side out-
lets will be the same temperature.Heat & defrost (f)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windshield defroster
outlets, the side defroster outlets and the
side outlets.
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(5)
80JM050
(7)(6)
(8)(1)
80JM126
80JM051
Defrost switch (5)
Push the defrost switch (5) to turn on the
defroster.Defrost
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
NOTE When the defrost switch (5) is
pushed to turn on the defroster, the air
conditioning system will come on and the
“FRESH AIR” mode will be selected au-
tomatically. In very cold weather, howev-
er, the air conditioning system will not
turn on.SYSTEM OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic operation
You can let the climate control system
work automatically. To set the system for
fully-automatic operation, follow the pro-
cedure below.
❒Start the engine.
❒Push the “AUTO” switch (8).
❒Set the desired temperature by turn-
ing the temperature selector (1).
The blower speed, air intake and air flow
are controlled automatically to maintain
the set temperature.
You can use the air conditioning switch (7)
to manually turn the air conditioner on or
off according to your preference. When
you turn the air conditioning switch off,
the climate control system cannot lower
the inside temperature below outside
temperature.
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(11)
(10)
80JM12779J070
To turn the climate control system off,
push the “OFF” switch (6).
NOTE If the “AUTO” on the LCD display
blinks, there is a problem in the heating
system and/or air conditioning system.
You should have the system inspected by
an authorized FIAT Dealership.
NOTE
❒To find the temperature at which you
are most comfortable, start with the
22°C (72°F) setting.
❒If you turn the temperature selector
(1) until “HI” or “LO” appears on the
LCD display, the climate control sys-
tem will operate at the maximum
cooling or heating and the blower will
run at full speed.
❒To avoid blowing cold air in cold
weather or hot air in hot weather, the
system will delay turning on the blow-
er until warmed or chilled air is avail-
able.
❒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 individual selectors to the
manual mode. The manually selected
functions are maintained, and the oth-
er functions remain under automatic
operation.
❒To return the blower speed selector
(2), air intake selector (3), and air flow
selector (4) to automatic operation,
push the “AUTO” switch (8).Be careful not to cover the interior tem-
perature sensor (10) located between the
steering wheel and the climate control
panel, or the solar sensor (11) located at
the top of the driver’s side dashboard.
These sensors are used by the automatic
system to regulate temperature.Manual operation
You can manually control the climate con-
trol system. Set the selectors to the de-
sired positions.
NOTE
If you need maximum defrosting:
❒push the defrost switch (5) to turn on
the defroster (the air conditioning sys-
tem will come on and the “FRESH
AIR” mode will be selected automat-
ically),
❒set the blower speed selector to
HIGH,
❒adjust the temperature selector to the
“HI” indication on the LCD display,
and
❒adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
❒Driving on extremely bumpy roads
which cause severe vibrations may
cause sound to skip.
❒This unit uses a precision mechanism.
Even in the event that trouble arises,
never open the case, disassemble the
unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.
Please bring the unit to an authorized
Fiat Dealership. 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.
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.
79J188
Too high a volume when dri-
ving can put the driver’s life
at risk and that of other people.
Therefore the volume should always
be adjusted in such a way that it is al-
ways possible to hear the noises of
the surrounding environment (e.g.:
horns, ambulance, police sirens, etc.).
WARNING
FM/MW/LW CD PLAYER WITH
CD CHANGER CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
❒When the inside of the vehicle is very
cold and the player is used soon after
switching on the heater, moisture may
form on the disc or the optical parts
of the player and proper playback may
not be possible. If moisture forms on
the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If
moisture forms on the optical parts of
the player, do not use the player for
about one hour, this will allow the con-
densation to disappear normally.
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New discs may have some roughness
around the edges. The unit may not work
or the sound may skip if such discs are
used. Use a ball-point pen (B), etc. to re-
move the roughness (C) from edges of the
disc before insertion inside the unit. To remove the compact disc from its stor-
age case, press down on the center of the
case and lift the disc out, holding it care-
fully by the edges.
Always handle the compact disc by the
edges.
Never touch the surface.
52D275
Removing the discProper way to hold the
compact disc
52D347
To remove fingermarks and dust, use a
soft cloth, and wipe in a straight line from
the center of the compact disc to the cir-
cumference.
(B)
(B)
(C)
52D277
52D348
Never stick labels on the surface of the
compact disc or mark the surface with a
pencil or pen. CAUTIONS ON HANDLING
This unit has been designed specifically for
playback of compact discs bearing the
mark (A).
No other discs can be played.
(A)
52D274
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