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Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will
activate the rear window washer jet.
Keep the stalk pushed for more
than half a second to activate the
rear window wiper as well.
Releasing the stalk will activate the
smart washing function, as
described for the windscreen wiper.
The function stops when the stalk
is released.
5)
HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
They are activated when the dipped
headlights are on and the
windscreen washer is activated.
IMPORTANT Check jet function and
cleanliness at regular intervals.
6)
IMPORTANT
3) Do not use the windscreen wiper
to remove layers of snow or ice
from the windscreen. In such
conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation
for a few seconds, may intervene.
If operation is not restored (even
after turning the key and
restarting the engine), contact a
Fiat Dealership.
4) Do not operate the windscreen
wiper with the blades lifted from
the windscreen.
5) Do not use the rear window wiper
to remove layers of snow or ice. In
such conditions, the wiper may
be subjected to excessive stress
and the motor protection, which
prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If
operation is not restored, contact
a Fiat Dealership.
6) The headlamp washer jet does not
function when the level of fluid in
the reservoir falls below 1.6 litres.
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DIFFUSERS
ADJUSTABLE SIDE
AND CENTRAL
DIFFUSERS
AAdjustable side diffusers.
BAir flow adjustment control.
CFixed diffusers for side windows.
DAdjustable centre diffusers.
Diffusers C are fixed.
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HEATING AND VENTILATION.
CONTROLS
A: air temperature adjustment knob (hot/cold air mixing)
B: fan activation knob
C: air distribution knob.
D: internal air recirculation on/off button
E: heated rear window on/off button (for versions/markets, where provided).
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CLIMATIC COMFORT
Dial C enables the air introduced
into the vehicle to reach all parts of
the passenger compartment
through five distribution options:
delivers air from the central and
side vents;
warms the feet and keeps the face
cool (bi-level function)
allows the passenger
compartment to be warmed more
quickly;
warms up the passenger
compartment and demists the
windscreen at the same time;
Demists and defrosts the
windscreen and front side
windows.
HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A fully to the right (to);
❒turn knob B to the required speed;
❒turn knob C to:
to warm the feet and demist the
windscreen at the same time;
to send air to the feet and
introduce fresher air from the
central and dashboard vents;
to warm up quickly.
FAST HEATING
Proceed as follows
❒close all the diffusers on the
dashboard;
❒turn knob A to
;
❒turn knob B to 4
;
❒turn knob C to
.
WINDSCREEN AND
FRONT SIDE WINDOW
FAST DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to;
❒turn knob B to 4
;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn off internal air recirculation
(button D LED off).
After demisting/defrosting, operate
the controls as normal to restore the
required comfort conditions.Window demisting
In the event of considerable external
moisture and/or rain and/or large
differences in temperature inside
and outside the passenger
compartment, perform the following
preventive window demisting
procedure:
❒turn off internal air recirculation
(button D LED off);
❒turn knob A to
;
❒turn knob B to 2;
❒turn knob C to
, with the
possibility of moving it to position
if window misting does not occur.
ADJUSTING THE FAN
SPEED
To ventilate the passenger
compartment well, proceed as
follows:
❒fully open the central air diffusers and
the side vents;
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒turn knob B to the required speed;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn off internal air recirculation
(button D LED off).
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INTERNAL AIR
RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Press button D: when the function is
on, the button LED lights up.
It is advisable to switch the internal
air recirculation on while standing
in queues or in tunnels to prevent
the introduction of polluted air.IMPORTANT The air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach
the required heating or cooling
conditions faster, depending on the
selected mode. Do not use the
internal air recirculation function on
rainy/cold days to avoid the
possibility of the windows misting.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRRORS
DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press button E
to activate this
function. The LED on the button
switches on to indicate activation.Press button E
again to disable
the function.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers
on the inside of the rear window
over the heating filaments to avoid
damage.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided).
CONTROLS
A: air temperature adjustment knob (hot/cold air mixing)
B: fan activation knob
C: air distribution knob.
D: climate control system compressor on/off button
E: internal air recirculation on/off button
F: heated rear window on/off button (for versions/markets, where provided)
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PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob B to the required speed;
❒turn knob C to:
to warm the feet and demist the
windscreen at the same time
warms the feet and keeps the face
cool (bi-level function)
to warm the feet of those in the front
and rear seats.
❒to turn off internal air recirculation
(button E LED off).
FAST FRONT WINDOW
DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING
Proceed as follows:
❒press thebutton
❒turn knob A fully to the right;
❒turn knob B to
;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒
to turn off internal air recirculation
(button E LED off).After demisting/defrosting, operate
the controls to maintain optimum
visibility conditions.
Window demisting
In the event of considerable external
moisture and/or rain and/or large
differences in temperature inside
and outside the passenger
compartment, perform the following
preventive window demisting
procedure:
❒press thebutton
❒to turn off internal air recirculation
(button E LED off);
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob B to the second speed
level;
❒turn knob C to
or toif the
windows do not show signs of
misting up deactivate the internal air
recirculation (LED on button E off)
The climate control system is very
useful for demisting the windows
more quickly: just carry out the
above procedure and activate the
system by pressing the
button.HEATED REAR WINDOW
AND DOOR MIRRORS
DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING
(for versions/markets, where
provided)
Press button F
to activate: when
this function is activated, the LED
on button F
lights up.
This function is timed and will turn
off automatically after 20 minutes.
Press button F
again to switch
the function off in advance.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers
on the inside of the rear window
over the heating filaments to avoid
damage.
ADJUSTING THE FAN
SPEED
To ventilate the passenger
compartment well, proceed as
follows:
❒fully open the central and side air
diffusers;
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒turn knob B to the required speed;
❒turn knob C to
❒to turn off internal air recirculation
(button E LED off).
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INTERNAL AIR
RECIRCULATION
ACTIVATION
Press button E: when the function is
on, the button LED lights up.
It is advisable to switch the internal
air recirculation on while standing
in queues 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 The air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach
the required heating or cooling
conditions faster, depending on the
selected mode. It is not advisable
to switch the internal air recirculation
on when it is rainy/cold or the
windows might steam up, especially
if the climate control system is not
turned on.
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (cooling)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒turn knob B to the required speed;
❒turn knob C to
;❒press the
and E buttons (button
LEDs on).
Adjusting cooling
Proceed as follows:
❒turn off internal air recirculation by
pressing button E (button LED off);
❒turn knob A rightwards to increase
the temperature;
❒turn knob B leftwards to reduce the
fan speed.
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.
The additional heater comes on
automatically when the engine
is started, if knob A is turned to the
last red sector and the fan (knob
B) is at least at the first speed level.
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.SYSTEM SERVICING
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.
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