❒turn knob C to -or to position ®if the windows
do not demist;
❒turn knob B to 2nd speed.
HEATED REAR
WINDSCREEN AND WING MIRRORS
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING fig. 45
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A to activate this function; once enabled,
the light on the button comes on.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically after
20 minutes. Press button A again to switch the function off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage
that might cause it to stop working properly.INTERNAL air internal recirculation
ACTIVATION
Press
•so that the button LED is on.
It is advisable to switch the internal air internal recircula-
tion on while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent
the introduction of polluted air. Do not use the function
for a long time, particularly if there are many passengers
on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required heating or cooling conditions
faster.
Do not use the air internal recirculation function on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the pos-
sibility of the windows misting up.
fig. 45F0U0038m
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The system uses R134a refrigerant fluid
which does not harm the environment in
the event of accidental leakage. Never use
R12 fluid which is not compatible with the system
components.
HEATED REAR
WINDSCREEN AND WING MIRRORS
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING fig. 47
(for versions/markets where provided)
Press the button A to activate this function; once enabled,
the light on the button comes on.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically af-
ter 20 minutes. Press button A again to switch the func-
tion off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage
that might cause it to stop working properly.INTERNAL AIR INTERNAL RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Press
•so that the button LED is on.
It is advisable to switch the internal air internal recircula-
tion on while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent
the introduction of polluted air. Do not use the function
for a long time, particularly if there are many passengers
on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required heating or cooling conditions
faster.
Do not use the air internal recirculation function on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the pos-
sibility of the windows misting up.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Run the climate control system for at least 10 minutes
every month during the winter. Have the system inspect-
ed at a Fiat Dealership before the summer.
fig. 47F0U0040m
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CONTROLS fig. 48
A climate control compressor on/off button
B air recirculation and AQS function on/off button
C climate control system information display
D button for activating the MAX-DEF function
(fast front window defrosting/demisting);
E heated rear windscreen on/off button
F MONO function activation button (set temperature
alignment) and passenger side temperature adjustment
knob
G climate control on/off button
H fan speed increase/decrease
I air distribution selection buttons;
L AUTO function activation button
(automatic operation) and driver side temperature
adjustment knob
M interior air temperature sensorTWO-ZONE
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The car is equipped with a two-zone climate control sys-
tem which allows you to adjust separately the air tem-
perature on the driver’s and the passenger’s side. The sys-
tem has an AQS function (Air Quality System), which au-
tomatically activates internal air recirculation when the
outside air is polluted (e.g. in traffic queues and tunnels).
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These functions are:
❒climate control compressor engagement (with an out-
side temperature above 4°C);
❒switching off, if previously on, of the interior air recir-
culation (the LED on button
Tshould be off);
❒switching on of heated rear windscreen (the LED on
button
-should be on) and wing mirror heater coils;
❒setting maximum air temperature;
❒activation of air flow.
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING OF HEATED REAR
WINDSCREEN AND WING MIRRORS
Press button (to activate; when this function is on, the
button LED lights up.
This function is timed and will turn off automatically after
20 minutes. Press (again to disable the function in ad-
vance.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the
rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage
that might cause it to stop working properly.
IMPORTANT Press
Tto introduce air from the out-
side (in this case the LED on the button should be off).ACTIVATION OF INTERIOR AIR
RECIRCULATION AND ENABLEMENT
OF AQS FUNCTION (Air Quality System)
Press button
T.
Air recirculation is carried out according to three possi-
ble operating modes:
❒automatic control, signalled by the AQS sign on the dis-
play and the LED on button
Tbeing off;
❒permanently off (air recirculation always off with intro-
duction of external air), indicated by the LED on but-
ton
Tbeing off;
❒permanently on (air recirculation always on), signalled
by the LED on button
Tbeing lit up.
When OFF is pressed, the climate control system automatically
activates air recirculation (the LED on button
Tshould be
on). It is still possible to activate outside air recirculation (LED on
the button is off) and vice versa, by pressing button
T.
With the OFF button pressed (LED on the button is lit
up), it is not possible to enable the AQS (Air Quality Sys-
tem) function.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it pos-
sible to reach the required heating or cooling conditions
faster. It is not advisable to switch the air recirculation
on when it is rainy/cold or the windows might mist up, es-
pecially if the climate control is not turned on. It is advis-
able to switch the internal air internal recirculation on
while standing in queues or in tunnels to prevent the in-
troduction of polluted air. Do not use the function for
a long time, particularly if there are many passengers on
board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
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F0U0044mfig. 51
FRONT FOG LIGHTS WITH CORNERING
LIGHTS FUNCTION
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is be-
low 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotation angle is large
or the direction indicators are on, a light (incorporated
in the fog light) will come on on the relevant side to im-
prove visibility at nightime. This function can be activat-
ed/deactivated via the display menu (see “Display” in this
section).WINDOW CLEANING
The right-hand lever fig. 51 controls windscreen wiper/
washer and heated rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
This operates only with the ignition turned to MAR.
The twist switch on the right stalk can be moved to four
different positions:
Owindscreen wiper off;
≤intermittent operation;
≥continuous slow operation;
¥continuous fast operation.
Move the stalk to position A (temporary) to limit operation
to the time for which the stalk is held in this position.
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F0U0038mfig. 6272
F0U0056mfig. 60
F0U0057mfig. 61
The use of rear fog lamps is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Keep to the rules.
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
SYSTEM fig. 61
Press button A to activate the “CITY” function (see the
“Electric power steering system” paragraph in this sec-
tion). When the function is active, the word CITY is lit
up on the instrument panel. Press the button again to de-
activate the function.
HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 62
Press button A to turn this function on. It will turn off
automatically after about 20 minutes. REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 60
Press button 4to turn these lights on with the dipped
beam headlights or the front fog lights (where provided)
switched on.
The 4light on the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off, or turn off the
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SAVING FUEL
Here are some suggestions which may help you to save fu-
el and reduce the amount of toxic emissions released in-
to the atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance
with the “Scheduled Servicing Plan”.
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once every 4 weeks: if
the pressure is too low, consumption levels increase as re-
sistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of
the car (especially when driving in town) and its arrange-
ment greatly affect fuel consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or ski rack from the roof after use.
These accessories decrease aerodynamic penetration and
have a negative effect on fuel consumption. It is better to
use a trailer to transport particularly bulky objects.Electrical devices
Use electrical devices only for the amount of time need-
ed. The heated rear window, auxiliary headlights, wind-
screen wipers and fan heater use up a considerable amount
of current, causing increased fuel consumption (up to
+25% in the urban cycle).
Air conditioning
Air conditioning leads to higher fuel consumption (on av-
erage up to +20%). If the temperature outside is not too
extreme, try and use the air vents.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified spoilers may adversely affect aero-
dynamics and fuel consumption.
DRIVING STYLE
Starting
Do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when the
vehicle is stationary; this causes the engine to warm up more
slowly, thereby increasing fuel consumption and emissions.
It is advisable to set off immediately and slowly, avoiding high
revs: this allows the engine to warm up more quickly.
Unnecessary actions
Avoid revving up when stationary at traffic lights or before
stopping the engine. The latter action, like double de-
clutching, is entirely unnecessary and causes increased fu-
el consumption and pollution.
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Engine compartment fuse box fig. 192
DEVICESFUSE AMPS
Hi-Fi sound system with control unit and subwoofer
Single tone horn
Left main beam headlight, right main beam headlight
Additional heater PTC1
Air conditioning compressor
Heated rear window
Fuel pump on tank
Left fog light, right fog light
CNG methane system management solenoid valves
Socket (ready for use)
Passenger compartment socket, cigarette lighter
Battery charge status sensor
De-mister on driver-side wing mirror, de-mister on passenger-side wing mirror
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