2014 FIAT 500L LIVING Owners Manual

Window demisting
In the event of considerable external humidity and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside
and outside the passenger compartment, perform
the following preventive window demisting
procedure:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button B and deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob E to
with the possibility of moving it
to position
if misting does not occur;
❒turn knob C to the 2
nd
speed (advised speed). It is
possible to select a different speed according to
your own judgement.HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button D (
) to activate/deactivate the
function.
Warning light
on the instrument panel comes on
to show that the function has been activated. The
function is automatically deactivated after 20
minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate demisting/defrosting of door
mirrors and windscreen (for versions/markets, where
provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of
the heated rear window over the heating filaments,
to avoid damage that might cause them to stop
working properly.
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INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
Press button B (
) so that the LED on the
button switches on. It is advisable to switch internal
air recirculation on while standing in traffic 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 Internal air recirculation makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling
conditions more quickly depending on the mode
selected. Do not use the internal air recirculation
function on rainy/cold days as it would considerably
increase the possibility of the windows misting.AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION
Turn knob E to manually select one of the five
possible air distribution settings in the passenger
compartment:
Air flow to the windscreen, front side window
and front/rear footwell diffusers.Air flow to the front/rear footwell diffusers. This
air distribution allows the passenger
compartment to be heated quickly.Air flow distributed between central and side
dashboard vents and front/rear footwell vents.Air flow to central/side dashboard vents
(passenger’s body).Air flow to windscreen and side windows.
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MANUAL CLIMATECONTROL SYSTEMCONTROLS
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A - Air temperature adjustment knob:
❒blue section = cold air
❒red section = hot air
B - air recirculation on/off button;
C - fan activation/adjustment knob:
❒0 = fan off
❒1-2-3-4 = fan speed
D - climate control system compressor on/off
button;
E - heated rear window on/off button;
F - air distribution knob:
air from central outlets and side ventsair from central outlets, side vents and front and
rear footwell ventsair only from front and rear footwell ventsair from front and rear footwell vents, to
windscreen and side windowsair outlet to windscreen and side windows
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (cooling)
To cool the passenger compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒press button B to enable internal air recirculation
(LED on button on);❒turn knob F to
;
❒press button D to activate climate control system
and turn knob C to at least 1 (1
stspeed). For
rapid cooling, turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan
speed).
IMPORTANT According to particular outside
environmental conditions, the climate control system
activates recirculation automatically (for versions/
markets, where additional heater provided).
Reduction in cooling
❒turn knob A clockwise to increase the
temperature;
❒press button B to deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob C to reduce the fan speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
To heat the passenger compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button B to enable internal air recirculation
(LED on button on);
❒turn knob F to
;
❒turn knob C to at least 1 (1
stspeed). For rapid
heating, turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed).
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Reduction in heating
❒turn knob A anticlockwise to decrease the
temperature;
❒press button B to deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob C to reduce the fan speed.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few
minutes to achieve optimum passenger compartment
heating.
RAPID DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
This operation allows the windscreen and front side
windows to be rapidly demisted/defrosted.
For rapid demisting/defrosting, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed);
❒turn knob F to
.
IMPORTANT In this condition, the climate control
system deactivates the recirculation function (LED
on button B off ) and activates the compressor (LED
on button D on). The purpose of this automatic
operation is to prevent the window misting up.
Window demisting
The climate control system is very useful in
preventing the windows from misting up in the event
of high levels of humidity.In the event of considerable external humidity and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside
and outside the passenger compartment, perform
the following preventive window demisting
procedure:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob F to
with the possibility of moving it
to position
if misting does not occur;
❒turn knob C to the 2
nd
speed.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button E (
) to turn the function on/off.
Warning lighton the instrument panel comes on
to show that the function has been activated. The
function is automatically deactivated after 20
minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate demisting/defrosting of door
mirrors and heated windscreen (for versions/
markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of
the heated rear window over the heating filaments,
to avoid damage that might cause them to stop
working properly.
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INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATION
Press button B (
) so that the LED on the
button switches on. It is advisable to switch internal
air recirculation on while standing in traffic 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 Internal air recirculation makes it
possible to reach the required heating or cooling
conditions more quickly depending on the mode
selected. Do not use the internal air recirculation
function on rainy/cold days as it would considerably
increase the possibility of the windows misting.AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION
Turn knob F to manually select one of the five
possible air distribution settings in the passenger
compartment:
Air flow to the windscreen, front side window
and front/rear footwell diffusers.Air flow to the front/rear footwell diffusers. This
air distribution allows the passenger
compartment to be heated quickly.Air flow distributed between central and side
dashboard diffusers and front/rear footwell
diffusers.Air flow to central/side dashboard vents
(passenger’s body).Air flow to windscreen and side windows.
Selecting the footwell/windscreen or only windscreen
distribution activates the climate control system
compressor (LED on A/C button on) and the air
recirculation is set to "outside air" (LED on button B
off ). This logic guarantees optimum visibility at the
windows. The user can always set air recirculation
and climate control system compressor.
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START&STOP
Manual climate control system
If the Start&Stop function is activated (engine off
when the car speed is zero), the system keeps the air
flow selected by the user.
In these conditions, the passenger compartment
cooling and heating cannot be guaranteed, as the
compressor stops with the engine coolant pump.
The Start&Stop function can be deactivated, to
enhance the operation of the climate control system,
by pressing the dedicated button on the dashboard.
ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The additional electric heater ensures more rapid
passenger compartment heating.
It activates in cold weather conditions, if the
following conditions are verified:
❒outside temperature low;
❒engine coolant temperature low;
❒engine on;
❒fan speed set at least to 1
stspeed;
❒knob A turned completely clockwise to red
section.The heater is switched off when at least one of the
conditions above is no longer verified.
NoteThe power of the electric heater is modulated
according to the battery voltage.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
In winter, the climate control system must be turned
on at least once a month for about 10 minutes.
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. Under no
circumstances use R12 fluid, which is
incompatible with the components of the system.
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AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
CONTROLS
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