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F0U018Abfig. 19
New mission
This begins after a reset:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the
relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the distance travelled
reaches 99,999.9 km or when the journey time reaches
99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes);
– disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip A”
details are being displayed resets the information
associated with this function only.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip B”
details are being displayed resets the information
associated with this function only.
Start of journey procedure
With the ignition key in the MAR position, reset by
pressing the TRIP button and keeping it pressed for
more than 2 seconds.
Exit Trip
To exit from the Trip function: keep MENU ESC
pressed for over 2 seconds. Trip time
Time elapsed since the start of the new journey.
IMPORTANT In the absence of information, Trip
Computer values are displayed with “----”. When
normal operating condition is restored, calculation of
different units will restart regularly. No values displayed
before the failure will be reset nor will a new mission
be started.
TRIP control button fig. 19
The TRIP button is located on the right hand lever.
With the ignition key turned to MAR, this button allows
you to view the previously described parameters and
reset them to begin a new mission:
– short press to display the different values;
– long press to reset and start a new mission.
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E heated rear window 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 temperature sensor
SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
The system can be activated by pressing any of the
buttons; it is, however, advisable to set the desired
temperatures on the display, then press the AUTO
button.
The climate control system allows you to customise the
temperatures requested (driver side and passenger side)
with a maximum difference of 7°C.
The climate control system compressor works only
with the engine running and with an outside
temperature of above 4°C.TWO-ZONE AUTOMATIC
CLIMATE CONTROL
(for versions/markets where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The car is equipped with a two-zone climate control
system which allows you to adjust the air temperature
on the driver’s and the passenger’s side separately.
CONTROLS fig. 35
A climate control compressor on/off button
B internal air recirculation on/off button
C climate control system information display
D button for activating the MAX-DEF function
(fast front window defrosting/demisting)
fig. 35F0U035Ab

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AUTOMATIC FUNCTION OF THE
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(AUTO function)
Press the AUTO button; the system will automatically
adjust:
❒the amount of air introduced into the passenger
compartment;
❒the distribution of air inside the passenger
compartment;
cancelling any previous manual settings.
During climate control system automatic operation, the
words FULL AUTO appear on the display.
During automatic operation it is still possible to adjust
the temperatures set and carry out the following
operations manually:
❒fan speed adjustment;
❒air distribution selection;
❒switching internal air recirculation on/off;
❒switching on the climate control system compressor.ADJUSTING THE FAN SPEED
Press button
pto increase/decrease the fan speed.
The 12 possible speeds are indicated by bars lighting up
on the display:
❒max fan speed = all bars lit
❒min. fan speed = one bar lit.
The fan can be disabled (no bars lit) only if the climate
control compressor has been switched off by pressing
button
❄.
To restore automatic fan speed control after a manual
adjustment, press AUTO.
RAPID FRONT WINDOWS DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function)
Press button
-to automatically activate the timed
operation of all the functions required to rapidly
demist/defrost the windscreen and front side windows.
It is advisable not to use the air
recirculation function when the outside
temperature is low to prevent the windows from
rapidly misting up.
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SET TEMPERATURE ALIGNMENT
(MONO function)
Press the MONO button to align the temperature
between the driver side and passenger side.
Then turn the AUTO or MONO knob to
increase/decrease the temperature between the two
areas by the same amount.
Press MONO again to deactivate the function.
CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
Press button òto switch on the climate control system
compressor.
Compressor engagement
❒the LED on button òis lit up;
❒symbol òis shown on the display.
Compressor off
❒the LED on button òis off;
❒symbol òdisappears from the display;
❒internal air recirculation excluded.
With the climate control compressor switched off, air
cannot be introduced into the passenger compartment
that has a lower temperature than the outside air; in
this case the òsymbol in the display will flash.The deactivation of the climate control compressor is
memorised even after the engine has stopped. To turn the
climate control compressor back on, press button òagain
or press AUTO: if you press AUTO, the other manual
settings will be cancelled.
SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
Press one or more of buttons Q/E/Zto manually
select one of the 7 possible air distribution settings for
the passenger compartment:
QAir flow to the windscreen and front side
window vents to demist/defrost them.
ZAir flow to the front and rear footwell vents. This
air distribution allows the passenger
compartment to be warmed up quickly.
Q
ZEAir flow distribution between front and rear
vents, centre/side dashboard vents, rear vent and
windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents.
EAir flow distribution to centre/side dashboard
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QAir flow distribution between the footwell
Zvents and the windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution
setting allows the passenger compartment to
warm up efficiently and prevents the windows
from misting up.
ZEAir flow distribution between footwell vents
(hotter air) and centre/side dashboard vents and
rear vent (cooler air).
EQAir flow distribution between centre/side
dashboard vents, rear vent and windscreen and
front side window demisting/defrosting vents.
This distribution setting ventilates the passenger
compartment well and prevents the windows
from misting up.
IMPORTANT For the climate control system to
function, at least one of the following buttons must be
on: Q/E/Z. The system does not allow all the buttons
Q/E/Zto be switched off.
IMPORTANT Push the OFF button to turn the climate
control system back on: in this way, all operating
conditions saved before switching off are restored.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution
after a manual selection, press the AUTO button.ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets where provided)
This device warms up the passenger compartment more
quickly when it is very cold and the engine coolant
temperature is low.
In these conditions, the device comes on automatically
when the engine is started and the fan is on.
The additional heater turns off automatically after
reaching the required comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT The heater will not turn on if the battery
voltage is too low.
SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Press the OFF button.
The following information is shown on the display:
❒the word OFF;
❒outside temperature reading;
❒indication that air recirculation is switched on (LED
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F0U036Abfig. 36
The daytime lights are an alternative to
dipped beam headlights for driving
during the daytime. They are compliant in
countries where is it obligatory to have lights on
during the day and permitted in those where it is
not obligatory. Daytime running lights cannot
replace dipped headlights when driving at night
or through tunnels. The use of daytime running
lights is governed by the highway code of the
country in which you are driving. Comply with
legal requirements.
WARNING
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights.
The ignition key has to be in the MAR position for the
exterior lights to come on. The instrument panel and
the various dashboard controls will come on with the
external lights.
The twist switch positions are shown in fig. 36:
ODay lights (D.R.L.)
6Day lights (D.R.L.) and side lights
2Side lights and dipped headlamps
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) fig. 36
(for versions/markets where provided)
With the ignition key turned to MAR and the twist
switch turned to position
Othe daytime running lights
are automatically activated; the other lights and interior
lighting remain off.
DIPPED HEADLAMPS/SIDE LIGHTS fig. 36
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn the twist
switch to
2. If dipped beams are activated, the daytime
running lights go out and the side lights and dipped
headlights come on. The warning light
3on the
instrument panel comes on. When the ignition key is
turned to STOP or removed and the twist switch is
turned from
Oto 2, all the side lights and number
plate lights come on. The warning light
3
on the
instrument panel comes on. The automatic operation of the daytime running lights
can be activated/deactivated via the display menu (see
“Reconfigurable multifunction display” paragraph in this
section). If the daytime running lights are deactivated, no
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F0U038Abfig. 38
WINDOW WASHING
The right-hand lever fig. 38 controls windscreen
wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer
operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The twist switch on the right stalk can be moved to four
different positions:
Owindscreen wiper off;
≤intermittent operation;
≥slow operation;
¥fast operation.
Move the stalk to position A (unstable) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held in this
position. When the stalk is moved, the light
3on the
instrument panel will light up and the corresponding
message will appear in the display (see “Warning lights
and messages”) as long as the function is on. The
warning light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically deactivated.
Each movement of the lever only increases the amount
of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the lever pulled towards the steering wheel for
more than 2 seconds.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS WITH CORNERING
LIGHTS FUNCTION
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is
below 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 improve visibility at nightime. This
function can be activated/deactivated via the display
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This intervenes in the case of an impact causing:
❒cutting off fuel supply with resultant engine
switching-off;
❒automatically unlocking the doors;
❒switching on of all interior lights.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message
shown on the display. Carefully check the car for fuel
leaks, for instance in the engine compartment, under the
car or near the tank area. After an impact, turn the
ignition key to STOP to avoid draining the battery.
If, after an impact, you smell fuel or
notice leaks from the fuel system, do not
reactivate the system to avoid the risk of fire.
WARNING
Door unlocking in the event of an accident
If the fuel cut-off system activates following an accident,
the doors will be automatically unlocked to allow access
to the passenger compartment from the outside and the
ceiling lights will be switched on at the same time. The
doors can always be opened from the inside of the car
by using the appropriate controls.
Restoring the fuel cut-off system
If no fuel leaks are detected after the collision and the
car is able to start again, restore the operation of the
cut-off system as described below.
The following procedure should be carried out to
restore the correct operation of the vehicle:
❒turn the ignition key to MAR;
❒activate the right indicator;
❒deactivate the right indicator;
❒activate the left indicator;
❒deactivate the left indicator;
❒activate the right indicator;
❒deactivate the right indicator;
❒activate the left indicator;
❒deactivate the left indicator;
❒turn the key to STOP.