2013 FIAT STRADA heating

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fig. 9F0X0009m
Adventure version fig. 9
A – Speedometer
B – Fuel level gauge with reserve
warning light
C – Engine coolant temperature
gauge with overheating warning
light
D – Rev counter
E – Display
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Operations which lead
to impacts, vibrations or
localised heating (above
100°C for a maximum of 6
hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may damage or
activate them. These devices are
not affected by vibrations
caused by uneven road surfaces
or low obstacles such as kerbs,
etc. Contact a Fiat Dealership
should intervention be
necessary.LOAD LIMITERS
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
To increase passenger safety in an
accident, the front and rear (for
versions/markets where provided)
seat belt reels contain a load limiter
which controls the force acting on
the chest and shoulders during the
restraining action of the belts in the
event of a head-on collision.
The pretensioner may
be used only once.
After it has been activated,
have it replaced at a Fiat
Dealership. Consult the plate
in the glove box to check the
status of the pretensioners.
Go to a Fiat Dealership to have
the device replaced when the
expiration date approaches.
WARNING
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IMPORTANT If the needle moves to
the beginning of the scale
(low temperature) with the
overheating warning light A on, this
indicates a fault in the system. If this
is the case, contact a Fiat Dealership
to have the system checked.
The needle may also approach the
red section when travelling too
slowly in a very hot climate. In this
case, it is best to stop for a while
and stop the engine.
Then restart and accelerate lightly.
fig. 38
F0X0302m
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
fig. 37-38
If warning light A switches on in the
instrument panel, this indicates
overheating of the engine coolant.
In normal operating conditions, the
needle may move to various
positions within the scale according
to the vehicle usage conditions and
the management of the engine
cooling system performed
automatically by the system itself.
However, it should not move to the
red danger zone.
fig. 37
F0X0301m
IMPORTANT If the indicator shows
that the tank is empty and the
reserve warning light A-fig. 35-36
flashes, this indicates a fault in the
system. On some versions, the same
fault indication is provided by scale
C, which flashes on the display. If
this is the case, contact a Fiat
Dealership to have the system
checked.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
When the key is turned to MAR, the
warning light switches on but should
switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on when
5.5 to 7.5 litres of fuel are left in the
tank.
On some versions, the
Kwarning
light flashes on the display.
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PLUG
PREHEATING/PLUG
PREHEATING
FAILURE (amber)
Plug preheating
This warning light switches on when
the key is turned to MAR. It will
switch off when the plugs have
reached a preset temperature.
Start the engine as soon as the
warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT At high ambient
temperatures, the warning light may
stay on for an extremely short time.
Plug preheating failure
The warning light flashes if there is a
fault in the plug preheating system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership as soon as
possible.
On some versions, the display shows
a dedicated message.
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BRAKE PAD WEAR
(amber)
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The warning light switches on if the
front brake pads are worn. In this
case replace them as soon as
possible.
On certain versions a dedicated
message is displayed.
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CLIMATE CONTROL/HEATING SYSTEM
1 - Diffusers for windscreen
demisting.
2 - Diffusers for front side window
demisting.
3 - Adjustable side and central
diffusers.
4 - Side vents to direct air to the
front passenger footwell.
fig. 55F0X0027m
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ADJUSTABLE DIFFUSERS
fig. 56-57
The diffusers can be rotated
upwards and downwards.
A - Air flow adjustment control:
– turned to ❏: diffuser open;
– turned to ■: diffuser closed.B - Lateral air flow adjustment
control.
The diffusers can be rotated
upwards and downwards.
C - Fixed diffusers for side windows
fig. 57.HEATING AND
VENTILATION
CONTROLS fig. 58
A - Knob to regulate the air
temperature (mixing hot and
cold air).
B - Cursor to control the
recirculation function, preventing
the entrance of air from the
outside.
C - Knob to activate the fan.
D - Air distribution knob.
fig. 56fig. 57
F0X0032m F0X0031m
fig. 58
F0X0033m
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HEATING
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on red section.
2) Fan knob C: indicator on desired
speed.
3) Air distribution knob D; indicator
on:
≤to warm the feet and, at the
same time, demist the
windscreen;
μto direct air to the feet and
receive air of a slightly lower
temperature at the central
diffusers and dashboard vents;
wfor rapid heating.
4) Recirculation cursor: to achieve
more rapid heating, move the air
recirculation cursor to vi.e.
circulation of internal air only.FAST DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING
Windscreen and side windows
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on red section (turned
to the far right).
2) Fan knob C: indicator on
maximum speed.
3) Air distribution knob D: indicator
on -.
IMPORTANT With the air
distribution knob at -air also
comes out of the central and side
diffusers. To optimise
demisting/defrosting (also on side
windows) stop the air flow at the
central diffusers (specific control
knob turned down to
O
p) and
open the side diffusers (specific
control knob turned up to
¥).4) Air recirculation cursor at
¶i.e.
air drawn in from outside.
After demisting/defrosting, operate
the controls to maintain optimum
visibility conditions.
VENTILATION
1) Central and side diffusers:
completely open.
2) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on blue section.
3) Fan knob C: indicator on desired
speed.
4) Air distribution knob D: indicator
on
¥.
5) Air recirculation cursor: at
¶i.e. air drawn in from outside.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
(COOLING)
To cool the air in the passenger
compartment quickly, the vehicle
features a climate control system.
Proceed as indicated below:
1) Air temperature knob A:
indicator on blue section (turned
to the far left).
2) Fan knob C turned to fourth
speed, indicator at 4 -.
3) Cursor B: at v
4) Air distribution knob D: indicator
at
¥; check that all diffusers are
open.
5) Climate control: press knob C.To assist the process of cooling the
air in the passenger compartment,
especially when the vehicle has been
parked in the sun, lower the
windows on the doors for a
maximum of 2 or 3 minutes, so that
air is exchanged with the outside.
To regulate cooling: move the air
recirculation cursor to
¶, increase
the temperature and decrease the
fan speed.
HEATING
For heating and ventilation functions,
do not activate climate control.
Instead, use the normal heating and
ventilation system (see previous
section).FAST DEMISTING AND/OR
DEFROSTING
The climate control system is very
useful for speeding up demisting
since it dehumidifies the air.
Simply adjust the controls as
appropriate for demisting and
activate the climate control, by
pressing knob C.
Windscreen and side windows
1) Climate control: press knob C.
2) Air temperature knob: indicator
on red section (turned to the far
right) on cold days or on blue
section (turned to the far left) on
hot days.
3) Fan cursor: indicator on
maximum speed.
4) Air distribution knob: indicator
on -.
5) Air recirculation deactivated,
cursor at ¶.
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