2016 FIAT 500L Owners Manual

MAX A/C
For maximum cooling, use the A/C and recirculation
modes at the same time.
ECONOMY MODE
If economy mode is desired, push the A/C button to turn
OFF the indicator light and the A/C compressor. Then,
move the temperature control to the desired temperature.
5. Rear Defrost Control
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn
ON the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when
the rear window defroster is ON. The rear window
defroster automatically turns OFF after 20 minutes.
6. Mode Control
Rotate this control to change the system between Modes
(Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix, Defrost).•
Panel
Air is directed through the outlets in the
instrument panel. These outlets can be ad-
justed to direct airflow.
NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be aimed
so that they are directed toward the rear seat passengers
for maximum airflow to the rear.
•Bi-Level
Air is directed through the panel and floor
outlets.
• Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount flowing through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
• Mix
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and
side window demister outlets. This setting
works best in cold or snowy conditions that
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require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is
good for maintaining comfort while reducing mois-
ture on the windshield.
•Defrost
Air is directed through the windshield and
side window demister outlets. Use this mode
with maximum blower and temperature settings for
best windshield and side window defrosting.
NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in Mix
or Defrost, even if the Air Conditioning (A/C) button is
not pushed. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the
windshield. To improve fuel economy, use these modes
only when necessary.
Rear Window Defrosting
Push and release the rear window defrost button to turn
the function on/off. The activation of the function is indicated by the rear
defrost warning light on the instrument panel switching
on. The function is automatically deactivated after 20
minutes.
If equipped, push the rear defrost button to activate
defrosting of door mirrors and heated rear window.
NOTE:
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.
Air Recirculation
Push and release the Air Recirculation button, so that the
LED on the button switch is on, to enter recirculation
mode. It is advisable to switch internal air recirculation
on while standing in traffic or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air.
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Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if
there are many passengers on board, to prevent the
windows from misting up.
NOTE: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 win-
dows misting.
Air Distribution Selection
Rotate the Mode Control knob to manually select one of
the five possible air distribution settings in the passenger
compartment:
Air flow to the front windshield, front side win-
dow and front/rear footwell diffusers. Air flow to the front/rear footwell diffusers. This
air distribution allows the passenger compart-
ment 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 (passen-
ger ’s body).
Air flow to windshield and side windows.
Selecting the footwell/windshield or only windshield
distribution activates the climate control system com-
pressor (LED on A/C button on) and the air recirculation
is set to outside air (LED on Recirculation Control
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button off ). This logic guarantees optimum visibility at
the windows. The user can always set air recirculation
and climate control system compressor.
Additional Electric Heater (If Equipped)
The additional electric heater ensures more rapid passen-
ger 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 to 1st speed;
• Temperature Control knob turned completely clock-
wise to red section. The heater is switched off when at least one of the
conditions above is no longer verified.
NOTE:
The 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 an authorized dealership
before the summer.
NOTE: The system uses R-1234yf coolant which does not
pollute the environment in the event of accidental leak-
age. Under no circumstances is the use of R-134a allowed.
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Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System (If
Equipped)
Controls1. Driver Temperature Control
Provides the driver with independent temperature con-
trol. Rotate adjustment knob to set desired temperature.
NOTE:In Sync mode, this button will also automatically
adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same
time.
2. Recirculation Control
Push and release to change the current setting. The
indicator illuminates when ON.
NOTE:
•When in Defrost mode, the Recirculation button will
flash if pushed. This indicates that you can not
proceed to this mode due to fogging risk.
• When the Auto indicator is ON and the Recirculation
indicator is OFF, the Recirculation is in AUTO mode.
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC)
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If the Recirculation indicator is ON, the Recirculation
setting is manual and Recirculation is ON.
3. Rear Defrost Control
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn
ON the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when
the rear window defroster is ON. The rear window
defroster automatically turns OFF after 20 minutes.
4. A/C Control
Push and release the A/C Control Button to change the
current setting. The indicator illuminates when A/C is
ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C
operation to switch into AUTO mode and the A/C
indicator will turn OFF.
5. ON/OFF Control
Push and release this button to turn the Climate Control
ON/OFF. 6. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. Adjusting the blower
will cause automatic mode to switch to manual opera-
tion. The speeds can be selected by rotating the Blower
Control adjustment knob.
7. Blower Control Indicator LEDs
LEDs illuminate to visually indicate blower speed.
8. Mode Control
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
demist outlets and defrost outlets.
9. Front Defrost Control
Push and release the Front Defrost Control button to
change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The
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indicator illuminates when this feature is ON. Perform-
ing this function will cause the ATC to switch into
manual mode. The blower speed may increase when
Defrost mode is selected, the air conditioning compressor
is switched ON (LED on button ON) and the air recircu-
lation is switched OFF (LED on button OFF). If the front
defrost mode is turned OFF, the climate system will
return to the previous setting.
10. Passenger Temperature Control
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Rotate adjustment knob to set desired tempera-
ture.
NOTE:Rotating the Passenger Temperature Control
knob while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync.
11. SYNC Button
Push the Sync button to toggle the Sync feature ON/OFF.
The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger
temperature setting with the driver temperature setting.
Changing the passenger temperature setting while in
Sync will automatically exit this feature.
12. AUTO Button
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by
adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Performing
this function will cause the ATC to switch between
manual mode and automatic modes.
Description
The automatic dual zone climate control system regulates
the air temperatures in the passenger compartment in
two zones: driver side and passenger side.
The system maintains comfort inside the passenger com-
partment and compensates for possible variations in
external climate conditions.
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The climate control system can recognize extremely cold
(or extremely hot) conditions in the passenger compart-
ment and consequently provide optimal management of
the system’s capabilities.
NOTE:The reference temperature is 72° F (22° C) for
optimal comfort management.
The automatically controlled parameters and functions
are:
• air temperature at the driver/front passenger side
vents
• fan speed (continuous variation of the air flow)
• compressor engagement (for cooling/dehumidifying
the air)
• air recirculation All these functions can be adjusted manually by operat-
ing the system, selecting one or more functions and
modifying their parameters.
Automatic control of the functions will be suspended: the
system will only override the settings for safety reasons.
Manual selections always take priority over automatic
ones and are stored until the AUTO button is pushed or
the system itself intervenes for specific safety reasons.
The amount of air introduced into the passenger com-
partment is not affected by car speed; it is regulated by
the fan, which is controlled electronically.
The air temperature is always automatically controlled
according to the temperature set on the display (except
for when the system is off or in certain conditions when
the compressor is not running).
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