2016 FIAT FULLBACK air conditioning

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AIR CONDITIONER
(where provided)
The air conditioner can only be used while the engine is running.
Control panel
1. Temperature control switch 2. Air conditioning switch 3. MODE switch 4. Blower speed selection switch 5. Air selection
switch 6. Demister switch 7. AUTO switch 8. Rear window demister switch 9. OFF switch 10. Temperature display 11. Air
conditioning indicator 12. Mode selection display 13. Blower speed display
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1. Driver’s side temperature control switch (LHD vehicles) — Passenger’s side temperature control switch (RHD vehicles) 2. Air
conditioning switch 3. Blower speed selection switch 4. MODE switch 5. Passenger’s side temperature control switch (LHD
vehicles) — Driver’s side temperature control switch (RHD vehicles) 6. Air selection switch 7. Demister switch 8. AUTO switch
9. Rear window demister switch 10. OFF switch 11. Driver’s side temperature display (LHD vehicles) — Passenger’s side
temperature display (RHD vehicles) 12. DUAL indicator 13. Mode selection display 14. Passenger’s side temperature display
(LHD vehicles) — Driver’s side temperature display (RHD vehicles) 15. Air conditioning indicator 16. Blower speed display
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NOTE There is an interior air
temperature sensor (A) in the illustrated
position. Never place anything on top of
the sensor, since doing so will prevent it
from functioning properly.
NOTE In extreme cold, the air
conditioning control panel screen may
operate sluggishly. This does not
indicate a problem. It will disappear
when the vehicle interior temperature
rises to a normal temperature.
Blower speed selection switch
Press
of the blower speed selection
switch to increase the blower speed.
Press
of the blower speed selection
switch to decrease the blower speed.
The selected blower speed will be
shown in the display (A).1 — Increase
2 — Decrease
Temperature control switch
Pressorof the temperature
control switch to the desired
temperature.
The selected temperature will be shown
in the display (A).NOTE The temperature value of air
conditioner is switched in conjunction
with outside temperature display unit of
the multi information display. Refer to
“Changing the temperature unit”.
NOTE In petrol-powered vehicles, while
the engine coolant temperature is low,
the temperature of the air from the
heater will be cool/cold until the engine
warms up, even if you have selected
warm air with the switch. To prevent the
windscreen and windows from fogging
up, the ventilator mode will be changed
to
and the blower speed will be
reduced while the system is operating
in the AUTO mode.
NOTE When the temperature is set to
the highest or the lowest, the air
selection and the air conditioner will be
automatically changed as follows. Also,
if the air selection is operated manually
after an automatic changeover, manual
operation will be selected.
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Quick Heating(When the
temperature is set to the highest
setting): outside air will be introduced
and the air conditioner will stop.
Quick Cooling(When the
temperature is set to the lowest
setting): inside air will be recirculated
and the air conditioner will operate.
The settings described above are the
factory settings.
The air selection and air conditioning
switches can be customised (function
setting changed), and the automatic
switching of outside air and the air
conditioner according to operating
conditions can be changed as desired.
For further information, we recommend
you to consult a Fiat Dealership.
Refer to “Customising the air
conditioning switch” and to
“Customising the air selection”.Synchronized mode and dual mode
The driver’s side and the passenger’s
side temperature can be controlled
independently. At this time, the “DUAL”
indicator will be shown in the display
(A).
Synchronized mode
If the driver’s side temperature control
switch is pressed, the passenger’s side
temperature will also be controlled to
the same setting temperature as the
driver’s side.
Dual mode
If the passenger’s side temperature
control switch is pressed under
synchronized mode, the system will
switch to dual mode. In dual mode, the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side
temperature can be set separately by
using each temperature control switch.
Press the AUTO switch to return to
synchronized mode.Air selection switch
To change the air selection, simply
press the air selection switch.
Outside air(Indicator lamp (A) is
OFF): outside air is introduced into the
passenger compartment.
Recirculated air(Indicator lamp (A)
is ON): air is recirculated inside the
passenger compartment.
IMPORTANT Use of the recirculation
position for an extended time may
cause the windows to fog up.
NOTE Normally, use the outside
position to keep the windscreen and
side windows clear and quickly remove
fog or frost from the windscreen. If high
cooling performance is desired, or if the
outside air is dusty or otherwise
contaminated use the recirculation
position. Switch to the outside position
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periodically to increase ventilation so
that the windows do not become
fogged up.
NOTE When the engine coolant
temperature rises to a certain level, the
air selection is automatically switched to
the recirculation position and the
indicator lamp (A) comes on. At this
time, the system will not switch to the
outside position even if the air selection
switch is pushed.
Customising the air selection
Functions can be changed as desired,
as stated below.
Enable automatic air control When
the AUTO switch is pressed, the air
selection switch is also controlled
automatically.
Disable automatic air control Even
when the AUTO switch is pressed, the
air selection switch is not controlled
automatically.
Setting change method Hold down
the air selection switch for about
10 seconds or more.
1. When the setting is changed from
enable to disable 3 sounds are emitted
and the indicator lamp flashes 3 times.
2. When the setting is changed from
disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted
and the indicator lamp flashes 3 times.
NOTE The factory setting is “Enable
automatic air control”.NOTE When the demister switch is
pressed, in order to prevent misting of
the windows the ventilator automatically
switches to outside air even if “Disable
automatic air control” is set.
AUTO switch
When the AUTO switch is pressed, the
indicator lamp (A) comes on and the
mode selection, blower speed
adjustment, recirculated/outside air
selection, temperature adjustment, and
air conditioner ON/OFF status are all
controlled automatically.
Air conditioning switch
Push the switch to turn the air
conditioner on, the
indicator will be
shown in the display (A).Push the switch again to switch it off.
IMPORTANT When using the air
conditioner, the idling speed may
slightly increase as the air conditioning
compressor is switched on/off
automatically. While the vehicle with an
A/T is stationary, fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.
IMPORTANT If a problem is detected in
the air conditioning system, the
indicator blinks. Press the air
conditioning switch once to turn it off,
then once more to turn it back on. If the
indicator does not blink for a while,
there is nothing wrong. If it starts to
blink again, we recommend you to have
it checked.
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Customising the air conditioning
switch
Functions can be changed as desired,
as stated below.
Enable automatic air conditioning
control When the AUTO switch is
pressed, or the temperature control
switch is set to the minimum
temperature, the air conditioning switch
is controlled automatically.
Disable automatic air conditioning
control The air conditioning switch is
not controlled automatically as long as
the air conditioning switch is not
operated.
Setting change method Hold down
the air conditioning switch for about
10 seconds or more.
1. When the setting is changed from
enable to disable 3 sounds are emitted
and the
indicator flashes 3 times.
2. When the setting is changed from
disable to enable 2 sounds are emitted
and the
indicator flashes 3 times.
NOTE The factory setting is “Enable
automatic air conditioning control”.
NOTE When the demister switch is
pressed, in order to prevent misting of
the windows the air conditioner
operates automatically even if “Disable
automatic air conditioning control” is
set.OFF switch
Push the switch to turn off the air
conditioning system.
MODE switch
Each time the MODE switch is pressed,
the mode changes to the next one in
the following sequence:
>>>>. The selected mode is shown
in the display (A) (refer to “Mode
selection”).Demister switch
When this switch is pressed, the mode
changes to the
mode. The
indicator lamp (A) will come on. The
selected mode is shown in the display
(B) (refer to “Mode selection").
NOTE When the demister switch is
pressed, the air conditioning system
automatically operates and outside air
(as opposed to recirculated air) is
selected. This automatic switching
control is carried out to prevent misting
of the windows even if “Disable
automatic air conditioning control” or
“Disable automatic air control” is set
(refer to “Customising the air
conditioning switch” and “Customising
the air selection”).
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Operating the system in automatic
mode
In normal conditions, use the system in
the AUTO mode and follow these
procedures:
1. Push the AUTO switch.
2. Set the temperature control switch to
the desired temperature.
The mode selection, blower speed
adjustment, recirculated/outside air
selection, temperature adjustment, and
air conditioner ON/OFF status are all
controlled automatically.
IMPORTANT When using the air
conditioner, the idling speed may
slightly increase as the air conditioning
compressor is switched on/off
automatically. While the vehicle with an
A/T is stationary, fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from
creeping.NOTE If the blower speed selection
switch, air conditioning switch, Mode
switch, or air selection switch is
operated while the system is operating
in the AUTO mode, the activated
function overrides the corresponding
function of automatic control. All other
functions remain under automatic
control.
Operating the system in manual
mode
Blower speed and ventilator mode may
be controlled manually by setting the
blower speed selection switch and the
MODE switch to the desired positions.
To return to automatic operation, press
the AUTO switch.Demisting of the windscreen and
door windows
IMPORTANT For safety, make sure you
have a clear view through all the
windows.
For ordinary demisting
1. Set the air selection switch to the
outside position.
2. Set the MODE switch to the
position.
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3. Select your desired blower speed by
pressing the blower speed selection
switch.
4. Select your desired temperature by
pressing the temperature control
switch.
5. Push the air conditioning switch.
For quick demisting1. Push the demister switch to change
to theposition.
2. Set the blower to the maximum
speed.
3. Set the temperature to the highest
position.
NOTE To demist effectively, direct the
air flow from the side ventilators
towards the door windows.
NOTE Do not set the temperature to
the max. cool position. Cool air will
blow against the window glasses and
prevent demisting.
IMPORTANT OPERATION
TIPS FOR THE AIR
CONDITIONING
Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the
vehicle inside extremely hot, and it will
require more time to cool the interior. If
it is necessary to park in the sun, open
the windows for the first few minutes of
air conditioning operation to expel the
hot air.
Close the windows when the air
conditioning is in use. The entry of
outside air through open windows will
reduce the cooling efficiency.
Too much cooling is not good for the
health. The inside air temperature
should only be 5 to 6 °C below the
outside air temperature.
When operating the system, make
sure the air intake, which is located infront of the windscreen, is free of
obstructions such as leaves and snow.
Leaves collected in the air-intake
plenum may reduce air flow and plug
the plenum water drains.
Air conditioning system refrigerant
recommendations
If the air conditioning seems less
effective than usual, the cause might be
a refrigerant leak. We recommend you
to have the system inspected.
The air conditioning system in your
vehicle must be charged with the
refrigerant HFC-134a (R134a).
Use of any other refrigerant or lubricant
will cause severe damage which will
result in the need to replace your
vehicle’s entire air conditioning system.
The release of refrigerant into the
atmosphere should be prevented.
It is recommended that the refrigerant
be recovered and recycled for further
use.
During a long period of disuse
The air conditioning should be operated
for at least five minutes each week,
even in cold weather. This is to prevent
poor lubrication of the compressor
internal parts and to maintain the air
conditioning in the best operating
condition.
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