2013 FIAT PANDA Cooling system

A Air temperature knob (red=hot/blue=cold)fig. 29
B Air recirculation knob fig. 29
internal air recirculation
air intake from outside
IMPORTANT It is advisable to switch the air
recirculation on whilst queuing or in tunnels, or
whilst driving on dusty roads, to prevent the
introduction of polluted air. However, it is better not
to use the function for long periods, particularly if
there are many people on board, to prevent the
windows from misting.
C Air distribution knob fig. 29
towards the body and the side windowstowards the body, the side windows and the feettoward the feet mainlytowards the feet and the windscreentowards the windscreen only
D Heated rear window, folding mirror/heated
windscreen (for versions/markets, where available)
activation/deactivation button fig. 29.
The LED on the button lights up to indicate
activation.
In order to maintain battery efficiency, the function is
automatically deactivated after about 20 minutes.E Fan speed and climate control system activation/
deactivation knob fig. 29 (for versions/markets,
where provided). Press the knob to activate
the climate control system; the LED on the knob
switches on. This enables rapid cooling of the
passenger compartment. .
NoteTo stop the air flow from the vents turn the
knob to 0.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger compartment well,
proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A fig. 29to the blue section;
❒Turn selector B to external air recirculation
;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob E to the desired speed.
CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling - for
versions/markets, where provided)
For fast cooling of the passenger compartment,
proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A fig. 29to the blue section;
❒turn knob B to internal air recirculation
;
❒turn knob C to
;
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❒press button E to turn the climate control system
on; the LED on the button will switch on;
❒turn knob E to the desired speed.
Cooling adjustment
❒turn knob A fig. 29 to the right to increase the
temperature;
❒turn knob B to external air recirculation
;
❒turn knob E to the desired speed;
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
For optimal heating of the passenger compartment,
proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A fig. 29to the red section;
❒turn knob C to the desired symbol;
❒turn knob E to the desired speed.
FAST PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
HEATING
For fast heating of the passenger compartment,
proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A fig. 29to the red section;
❒Turn the knob to internal air recirculation
;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob E to 4
(max. fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the required
comfort conditions and turn knob B to the outside
air intake symbol.IMPORTANT With a cold engine, you have to wait
for a few minutes to let the system fluid reach
optimum operating temperature.
Fast windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting (MAX-DEF)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob B to
;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob E to 4 (maximum fan speed).
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very
useful for speeding up demisting since it dehumidifies
the air. Adjust the controls as described above and
press knob E
to switch the climate control system
on (the LED on the knob will switch on - for
versions/markets, where provided).
Heated rear window demisting/defrosting
Press the
button to activate: when this function is
activated, the button LED switches on.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate also demisting/defrosting
of windscreen (with engine running only) and door
mirrors (for versions/markets, where provided).
This function is timed and switches off automatically
after 4 minutes for the windscreen and 20 minutes
for the rear window and door mirrors. Press the
button
again to switch the function off in advance.
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IMPORTANT It is inadvisable to use air recirculation
when the outside temperature is low, since the
windows could mist rapidly.
Button E
- Climate control on/off
Pressing thebutton switches the system on/off.
With the system off, the climate control system
conditions are as follows:
❒all LEDs are off;
❒set temperature display is off;
❒air recirculation is off;
❒compressor is off;
❒fan is off.
Button F- Heated rear window, folding
mirror/heated windscreen (for versions/
markets, where available) activation/
deactivation
Pressing thebutton switches on the LED on the
button.
Buttons G/M
/
- Fan speed adjustment
Use buttons G
or M
to increase or decrease the
air flow.
Button H (AUTO) - AUTO function activation
(automatic climate control operation)
When the AUTO button is pressed and the required
temperature is set, the system adjusts thetemperature, quantity and distribution of air entering
the passenger compartment and controls
compressor operation.
Button I - Air temperature increase
When the button is pressed, the passenger
compartment air temperature increases.
Button L - Air temperature decrease
When the button is pressed, the passenger
compartment air temperature decreases.
DESCRIPTION
The automatically controlled parameters and
functions are:
❒air temperature at the vents;
❒air distribution at the vents;
❒fan speed (continuous variation of the air flow);
❒compressor activation (for cooling/dehumidifying
the air);
❒air recirculation.
All functions may be changed manually. In other
words, you may select one or more functions and
change the parameters as required. Automatic
control of the manually changed functions will be
suspended: the system will only override your
settings for safety-related reasons (e.g. risk
of misting).
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This function is timed and switches off automatically
after 4 minutes for the windscreen and 20 minutes
for the rear window and door mirrors.
Press the
button again to switch the function off
in advance.
To activate the heated windscreen again press the
button
:
❒twice with LED on the button still on;
❒once with LED on the button off.
When the button
is pressed, the heated
windscreen activates if it has not been activated
already by button.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of
the rear window over the heating filaments to avoid
damage.
IMPORTANT To draw in air from the outside, press
the
button. The LED next to the button
switches off.
INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Air recirculation is carried out according to two
possible operating modes:
❒forced deactivation (air recirculation always
deactivated, air taken from the outside);
❒forced activation (internal air circulation always
activated).
To activate internal air recirculation, press button D
.❒LED on button on: internal air recirculation on;
❒LED on button off: internal air recirculation off, air
drawn in from outside.
When the
button is pressed, the climate control
system automatically activates internal air
recirculation. External air recirculation can always be
activated by pressing the
button (LED off )
and vice versa.
Automatic recirculation operation is activated by
pressing the AUTO button.
IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling
conditions more quickly depending on the mode
selected. It is not advisable to switch the air
recirculation on when it is rainy/cold to prevent the
windows from misting up, especially if the climate
control is not turned on. It is advisable to switch the
internal air recirculation on whilst queuing or in
tunnels, or whilst driving on dusty roads, to prevent
the introduction of polluted air. Do not use the
function for a long time, particularly if there are
several passengers on board, to prevent the windows
from misting up.
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Have the system inspected at a Fiat Dealership
before the summer.
The system uses R134a coolant which
does not pollute the environment in the
event of accidental leakage. Never use
R12 fluid, which is not compatible with the
system components.
ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This allows the passenger compartment to be heated
more quickly in cold weather conditions. The heater
switches on automatically according to the
environmental conditions and with engine started
when the temperature of the engine coolant is low.
The additional heater turns off automatically after
the required comfort conditions are achieved.
The heater only operates if the outside temperature
and engine coolant temperature are low. The heater
will not activate if the battery voltage is too low.
Interaction of Automatic Climate Control
with START&STOP
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control manages the
Start&Stop function (engine off when the car speed
is zero) to guarantee adequate comfort inside the
passenger compartment.In particular, when the weather is extremely hot or
cold, the Start&Stop function is deactivated until
adequate passenger compartment comfort is
ensured. During these transitory stages the engine is
not stopped, even if the car speed is zero.
When the Start&Stop function is active (engine off at
zero car speed), the climate control system will
request the reactivation of the engine if the inside
temperature conditions rapidly deteriorate (or if the
user requests maximum cooling – LO – or quick
demisting – MAX DEF).
With Start&Stop function active (engine off at zero
car speed), the air flow rate (if managed
automatically) is reduced in order to maintain the
passenger compartment comfort conditions for
as long as possible.
The climate control system control unit manages the
decreased comfort caused by stopping the engine,
and consequently the compressor, as far as possible.
The operation of the climate control system can in
any case be favoured by deactivating the Start&Stop
function using the dedicated button on the
dashboard.
NOTE In particularly severe climate conditions it is
recommended to limit the use of the Start&Stop
function to prevent the compressor from
continuously switching on and off, with consequent
rapid misting of the windows and accumulation of
humidity with unpleasant smells in the passenger
compartment.
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STORING THE CARIf the car is to be left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should be taken:
❒park the car in covered, dry and if possible
well-ventilated premises and slightly open
the windows;
❒engage a gear and check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
❒disconnect the negative battery terminal (for
versions with Start&Stop system refer to the
paragraph "Start&Stop system" in the chapter
"Knowing your car"); If the battery is not
disconnected from the electrical system, check its
charge every thirty days;
❒clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
❒clean and protect the shiny metal parts using
special compounds available commercially;❒sprinkle talcum powder on the windscreen and
rear window wiper rubber blades and lift them
off the glass;
❒cover the car with a cloth or perforated plastic
sheet. Do not use sheets of non-perforated plastic
as they do not allow moisture on the car body
to evaporate;
❒inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the standard
specified pressure and check it at intervals;
❒do not drain the engine cooling system.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLANPETROL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 30,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of km 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months 24 48 72 96 120 144
Check battery charge status and recharge if necessary●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check/adjust clutch pedal travel●●●●●●
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DIESEL VERSIONS
Services must be performed every 35,000 km or 24 months.Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of km 35 70 105 140 175
Months 24 48 72 96 120
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, glove
compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary.●●●●●
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and tailgate locks and cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.)●●●●●
Check front disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●
Check rear drum brake lining condition and wear●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic clutch/
brakes, windscreen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check exhaust gas emissions/smokiness●●●●●
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