❒LO function (maximum cooling):
select by turning the temperature
knob anticlockwise beyond the
minimum value (16°C).
This function may be used to cool
down the passenger compartment
by exploiting the system's potential
to the full. In this condition, the
system stops controlling the
temperature automatically and sets
the air mixing to maximum cooling.
The air speed and distribution are
fixed. All manual settings will be
allowed when this function is on.
To switch the function off, simply
turn the temperature knob
clockwise and set the required
temperature.
Air distribution
buttons (B)
By pressing these buttons, it is
possible to set one of the 5 possible
air distributions manually:
Air flow to the windscreen and
front side window vents to demist
or defrost them.
Air flow at central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the
chest and the face during the hot
season.
Air flow to the front and rear
footwell vents. Thanks to the
natural tendency of hot air to rise,
this distribution pattern allows
the passenger compartment to
warm up as quickly as possible,
providing an immediate feeling of
warmth.
Air flow distributed between
footwell diffusers (hotter air)
and central and side
dashboard vents (cooler air).
This distribution mode is
particularly useful in spring and
autumn on sunny days.
Air flow distributed between
the footwell vents and the
windscreen and front
side window defrosting/
demisting vents. This allows an
adequate warming of the
passenger compartment and
prevents the windows from
misting up.
The distribution set is shown by the
corresponding LEDs in the selected
buttons coming on.To restore automatic control of the
air distribution after a manual
selection, press the AUTO button.
Fan speed adjustment
buttons (H)
Press the H button at its ends to
increase or to decrease the fan
speed and therefore the amount of
air sent into the passenger
compartment, though the required
temperature remains set.
The fan speed is shown by the lit
bars on the display:
❒Maximum fan speed = all the bars lit
up
❒Minimum fan speed = one bar lit up.
The fan can only be excluded if
the climate control system
compressor has been switched off
by pressing the F button fig. 69.
IMPORTANT To restore automatic
fan speed control after a manual
adjustment, press the AUTO button.
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IMPORTANT At high vehicle speeds,
the dynamic effect may increase
the flow of air into the passenger
compartment which in this case will
not directly correspond to the fan
speed bar display.
AUTO button (A)
(automatic operation)
Press AUTO to make the system
automatically adjust the quantity and
distribution of the air introduced
into the passenger compartment. All
previous manual settings will be
cancelled.
The message FULL AUTO will
appear on the front display in this
condition.
By manually adjusting at least one of
the functions automatically
managed by the system (air
recirculation, air distribution, fan
speed or switching off the
compressor), the word FULL will
disappear from the display,
indicating that the system is no
longer automatically controlling all
the functions (the temperature
will still be controlled automatically).IMPORTANT Should the system
(after manual intervention) no longer
be able to guarantee the target
temperature for the passenger
compartment, the set temperature
value will start flashing to indicate
the difficulties the system is
experiencing and then the word
AUTO will go out.
To restore system automatic control
at any time, after one or more
manual adjustments, press the
AUTO button.
Air recirculation on/off
button (G)
The air recirculation is managed
according to the following operating
logic:
❒override on (inside air recirculation
always on), indicated by the LED
on button G and the
symbol on
the display;
❒override off (air recirculation
constantly off with air intake from the
outside), signalled by the LED in
the button switching off and by the
symbol in the display
disappearing.
These operating conditions are
obtained by pressing air recirculation
button G in sequence.
IMPORTANT The engagement of
the air recirculation system makes it
possible to reach the required
heating or cooling conditions faster.
It is however inadvisable to use it
on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility
of the windows misting inside,
especially if the climate control
compressor is off.
To prevent the windows from
misting up, the recirculation is forced
off (i.e. air is drawn in from the
outside) when the outside
temperature is cold.
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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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Climate control
compressor
enablement/off button
(F)
Press button
to switch the climate
control compressor off (if on). The
icon on the display will go out.
Press the button when the LED is off
to automatically restore system
control and use of the compressor.
The icon will light up in the display in
this case.
The system will switch recirculation
off when the compressor is
switched off to prevent windows
from misting up. Although the
system is capable of maintaining the
required temperature, the word
FULL will disappear from the display.
If, on the other hand, it is no longer
capable of maintaining the
temperature, the letters flash and
the word AUTO goes out.
IMPORTANT With the compressor
off, it is not possible to introduce air
cooler than ambient temperature
into the passenger compartment.
Furthermore, in certain conditions,
the windows could mist up rapidly
because the air is not dehumidified.The system remembers that the
compressor has been switched off,
even after the engine has stopped.
To restore automatic compressor
control, press thebutton again (in
this case, the system will only work
as a heater) or press the AUTO
button.
With the compressor switched off, if
the outside temperature is higher
than the one set, the system is not
capable of satisfying this request
and signals it by the digits for the
temperature setting flashing after
which the word AUTO goes out.
With the climate control compressor
off, the fan speed can be set to
zero manually (no bar shown).
With the compressor enabled and
the engine started, the fan speed
may be reduced to the minimum
setting (only one bar shown).Button for rapid
window demisting/
defrosting (D)
Pressing this button, the climate
control system will automatically
switch on all the functions required
for fast windscreen and front side
window demisting/defrosting:
❒switches on climate control
compressor when climatic conditions
are suitable;
❒sets air recirculation off;
❒sets maximum air temperature HI in
both areas;
❒sets the fan speed according to the
engine coolant temperature to limit
the flow of air that is not sufficiently
warm to demist the windows;
❒directs air flow to windscreen and
front side windows vents;
❒sets heated rear window on.
IMPORTANT The rapid demisting/
defrosting function for the windows
remains on for about 3 minutes from
when the engine coolant reaches
the appropriate temperature for
a rapid demisting of the windows.
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When this function is active, the LED
on the corresponding button and
the one on the heated rear window
button switch on. The message
FULL AUTO goes off on the display.
You can only adjust the fan speed
and switch off the heated rear
window manually when this function
is active.
To restore the previous operating
conditions, simply press button B,
air recirculation button G,
compressor button F or AUTO
button A.
Heated rear window
and door mirrors
electric control
demisting/defrosting
button (L)
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Push this button to activate the
demisting/defrosting of the heated
rear window and electric door
mirrors
When this function is active, the
button LED is on.This function switches off
automatically after about 20 minutes
or when you push the button again,
or when the engine is turned off. It
will not be switched on automatically
when the engine is restarted.
IMPORTANT Do not affix decals to
the inside of the heated rear window
over the heating filaments, to avoid
damage that might cause them
to stop working properly.
Switching the system
OFF (E)
Press button E to switch the climate
control system off. The display will
go out.
With the system off, the climate
control system conditions are as
follows: display off, temperature
setting not display, air recirculation
on thereby insulating the passenger
compartment from the outside
(recirculation LED on), climate
control compressor off, fan off.
Press the AUTO button to switch
the climate control system back on
in full automatic mode.ELECTRIC WINDOWS
FRONT ELECTRIC
WINDOWS
There are buttons on the driver side
door panel which control the
following functions, with the ignition
key turned to MAR:
A: Opening/closing left window
B: Opening/closing right window
Push button A or B to open/close
the appropriate window.
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KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
SPEEDOMETER
This shows the speed at which the
vehicle is travelling.
REV COUNTER
The rev counter shows the engine
rpm.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off
the flow of fuel when the engine
is “over-revving” resulting in a
gradual loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev
counter may indicate a gradual
or sudden increase of the speed.
This behaviour is standard as it
takes place during the activation of
the climate control system or the
fan. It should not be considered as a
fault. In such cases, a slight
increase in engine idle speed helps
to sustain the battery charge.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in
the fuel tank.
E tank empty.F tank full (see the instructions
provided in the “Vehicle refuelling”
paragraph).
The warning light on the gauge
comes on to indicate that
approximately 8-10 litres of fuel are
left in the tank.
Do not travel with the fuel tank
almost empty: any gaps in
fuel supply could damage the
catalytic converter.
IMPORTANT The needle will point to
E and warning light A will flash to
indicate a fault in the system.
Contact a Fiat Dealership to have
the system checked.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
This shows the temperature of the
engine coolant fluid and starts
working when the fluid temperature
exceeds approx. 50°C.
In normal usage, the needle should
hover around the middle of the
scale.
C Low engine coolant temperature.
H High engine coolant temperature.The warning light on the gauge may
light up (and a message on the
multifunction display may appear on
certain versions) to indicate that
the coolant fluid temperature is too
high; in this case, stop the engine
and contact a Fiat Dealership.
10)
IMPORTANT
10) If the needle for the engine
coolant temperature reaches the
red area, stop the engine
immediately and contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
❒SPEED
❒HOUR
❒UNIT
❒BUZZ
❒BAG P
❒DRL
Selecting a menu option
– briefly press theMENU
button to select the menu
option to set;
– press buttons
and(with
single presses) to select the new
setting;
– press briefly theMENU
button to store the new setting
and go back to the previous menu
option.
Selecting “Set Clock”
– briefly press buttonMENU
to
select the first value to change
(hours);
– press buttons
and(with
single presses) to select the new
setting;– briefly press theMENU
button to store the new setting
and go to the next setup menu
option (minutes);
– after setting the values with the
same procedure, go back to the
previous menu item.
Hold down theMENU
button
– to quit the setup menu if you are in
the menu;
– to quit to the menu if you are
setting an option;
– to save only the settings already
stored (and confirmed by pressing
theMENU
button).
The environment of the Set Up
menu is timed; when the menu is
exited due to expiry of the time
allowed, only the changes already
stored by the user (confirmed
beforehand by a brief press of the
MENU
button) will be saved.Adjusting the vehicle
interior lighting (ILLU)
This function is available, with the
dipped headlamps on and at night,
to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel, buttons, sound
system display and automatic
climate control display.
During the daytime, and with the
dipped headlamps on, the
instrument panel, buttons and
sound system and automatic
climate control displays are set to
maximum brightness.
❒press theMENUbutton briefly:
the display will show the wording
ILLU;
❒press button
andto set the
required brightness level;
❒press theMENU
button briefly
to return to the menu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
SET-UP MENU
The menu comprises a series of
functions arranged in a circular way,
which can be selected through the
andbuttons to access the
different selection operations and
settings (setup) given in the following
paragraphs. A submenu is provided
for some items (Clock and Unit of
measurement).
The setup menu is activated by
pressing briefly theMENU
button. Single presses on the
andbuttons will scroll through
the setup menu options. Operating
modes are different according to the
characteristics of the option
selected.
The menu includes the following
functions:
❒LIGHTING
❒SPEED BUZZER
❒TRIP B DATA
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒SEE RADIO (if present)
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒MEASUREMENT UNIT❒LANGUAGE
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒SEAT BELT BUZZER (only if
previously disabled)
❒SERVICE
❒PASSENGER AIRBAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒EXIT MENU
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
– briefly press theMENU
button to select the main menu
option to be set;
– press the
orbuttons (with
single presses) to select the new
setting;
– briefly press theMENU
button to store the new setting
and to go back to the same main
menu option selected previously.Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
– briefly press theMENU
button to display the first
submenu option;
– press buttons
or(with single
presses) to scroll through all the
submenu options;
– briefly press theMENU
button to select the displayed
submenu option and to open the
relevant setup menu;
– press buttons
or(with single
presses) to select the new setting
for this submenu option;
– briefly press theMENU
button to store the new setting
and to go back to the same
submenu option selected previously.
Adjusting the vehicle
interior lighting
This function is available, with the
dipped headlamps on and at night,
to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel, buttons, sound
system display and automatic
climate control display.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
During the daytime, and with the
dipped headlamps on, the
instrument panel, buttons and
sound system and automatic
climate control displays are set to
maximum brightness.
Proceed as follows to adjust the
brightness:
– press theMENU
button
briefly to make the display flash the
previously stored level;
– press button
andto set the
required brightness level;
– press theMENU
button
briefly to return to the menu screen
or hold the button down to return
to the standard screen without
storing.
Speed warning
(Speed limit)
This function enables setting of the
vehicle speed limit (km/h or mph).
When this limit is exceeded the
driver is immediately alerted (see
section “Warning lights and
messages”).
To set the desired speed limit,
proceed as follows:– briefly press theMENU
button: the display will show the
words (Speed Beep);
– press the
orbutton to select
speed limit activation (On) or
deactivation (Off);
– if the function is on, press the
or
buttons to select the required
speed limit and then pressMENU
to confirm;
NOTE The speed may be set
anywhere between 30 and 200
km/h or 20 and 125 mph,
depending on the previously chosen
unit (see “Setting the unit of
measurement (Unit)”). The setting
will increase/decrease by 5 units
each time button
/is pressed.
Hold down the
/button to
automatically increase/decrease the
setting rapidly. Complete the
adjustment with single presses of
the button when you approach the
desired value.
– press theMENU
button
briefly to return to the menu screen
or hold the button down to return
to the standard screen without
storing.To cancel the setting, proceed as
follows:
– briefly press buttonMENU
,
(On) will flash on the display;
– press button
, (Off) will flash on
the display;
– press buttonMENU
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold
the button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
Trip B data (Activating
Trip B)
This function can be used to
activate (On) or deactivate (Off) the
Trip B display (partial trip).
For more information see the "Trip
computer" section.
Proceed as follows to switch the
function on/off:
– press theMENU
button
briefly to make the display flash On
or Off according to the previous
setting;
– press the
orbutton to select;
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