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QAir flow distribution between the footwell
Zvents and the windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution
setting allows the passenger compartment to
warm up efficiently and prevents the windows
from misting up.
ZEAir flow distribution between footwell vents
(hotter air) and centre/side dashboard vents and
rear vent (cooler air).
EQAir flow distribution between centre/side
dashboard vents, rear vent and windscreen and
front side window demisting/defrosting vents.
This distribution setting ventilates the passenger
compartment well and prevents the windows
from misting up.
IMPORTANT For the climate control system to
function, at least one of the following buttons must be
on: Q/E/Z. The system does not allow all the buttons
Q/E/Zto be switched off.
IMPORTANT Push the OFF button to turn the climate
control system back on: in this way, all operating
conditions saved before switching off are restored.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution
after a manual selection, press the AUTO button.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.
In these conditions, the device comes on automatically
when the engine is started and the fan is on.
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.
SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Press the OFF button.
The following information is shown on the display:
❒the word OFF;
❒outside temperature reading;
❒indication that air recirculation is switched on (LED
on button
Ton).
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F0U038Abfig. 38
WINDOW WASHING
The right-hand lever fig. 38 controls windscreen
wiper/washer and heated rear window wiper/washer
operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The twist switch on the right stalk can be moved to four
different positions:
Owindscreen wiper off;
≤intermittent operation;
≥slow operation;
¥fast operation.
Move the stalk to position A (unstable) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held in this
position. When the stalk is moved, the light
3on the
instrument panel will light up and the corresponding
message will appear in the display (see “Warning lights
and messages”) as long as the function is on. The
warning light comes on when the lever is operated and
stays on until the function is automatically deactivated.
Each movement of the lever only increases the amount
of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the lever pulled towards the steering wheel for
more than 2 seconds.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS WITH CORNERING
LIGHTS FUNCTION
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is
below 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotation angle is
large or the direction indicators are on, a light
(incorporated in the fog light) will come on on the
relevant side to improve visibility at nightime. This
function can be activated/deactivated via the display
menu (see “Display functions” in this section).
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Do not use the rear window wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice. In such
conditions, the rear window wiper may be
subjected to excessive stress, prompting
intervention from the motor protection which
prevents operation for a few seconds. If
operation is not restored, even after turning the
key and restarting the engine, go to an Abarth
Dealership.
Deactivation
Move the stalk twist switch away from the position
≤fig. 38 or turn the ignition key to STOP. When the
engine is next started (key at MAR), the sensor will not
be reactivated even if the twist switch is still at
≤fig.
38. To activate the rain sensor, you have to move the
twist switch from
≤to another position and then back
to
≤. Rain sensor activation will be indicated by at
least one wiper “stroke” even if the windscreen is dry.
REAR WINDOW WASHER/ WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The function stops when the stalk is released. Turning
the twist switch from Oto
'will operate the rear
window wiper as follows:
❒in intermittent mode if the windscreen wiper is off;
❒synchronised operation (but with half-stroke
frequency) when the windscreen wiper is on;
❒continuous operation with reverse engaged and
function on.The rear window wiper will operate in continuous
mode when the windscreen wiper is on and reverse
gear is engaged.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard (unstable
position) the rear window washer jet will activate.
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.
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F0U046Abfig. 46
F0U045Abfig. 45
DOOR LOCK fig. 47
To lock all doors at the same time, press button A,
located on the centre console control panel, regardless
of the position of the ignition key. REAR FOG LIGHT fig. 45
These lights come on, with the dipped headlights on or
with the side lights and fog lights on (for versions/
markets where provided) by pressing the button 4.
The warning light 4in the instrument panel will come on.
Press the button again to turn the lights off, or turn off
the dipped beams and/or the front fog lights (where
provided).
The use of rear fog lamps is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
HEATED REAR WINDOW fig. 46
Press button A to turn this function on.
With the heated rear windscreen on, this function will
turn off automatically after about 20 minutes.
F0U047Abfig. 47
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IMPORTANT With central locking on, pulling the
internal handle of one of the front doors will unlock that
door. Individual doors can be unlocked by pulling the
opening handle of one of the rear doors.
If a power supply is not present (blown fuse, battery
disconnected, etc.) it is, however, possible to lock the
doors manually.
After exceeding 20 km/h, all the doors will be locked
automatically if the setup menu function has been
selected (see “Reconfigurable multifunction display”
paragraph in this section).
Once the dead lock system is engaged, it
is impossible to open the doors from
inside the vehicle. Before getting out of the car,
please therefore check that there is no-one left
inside. If the remote control battery is flat, the
system can only be disengaged by using the key
metal insert in either of the door locks.
WARNING
DEAD LOCK
(for versions/markets where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of:
❒internal handles;
❒locking/unlocking button A-fig. 69;
thereby preventing the opening of the doors from inside
the passenger compartment if there has been a break-in
attempt (e.g. a window has been broken).
The dead lock device therefore offers the best possible
protection against break in attempts. We recommend
engaging it whenever the vehicle is parked and left
unattended.
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Device activation
The dead lock device is automatically activated on every
door when pressing the remote control button Ábriefly
twice, fig. 67.
Device activation is indicated by 3 flashes of the
direction indicators and the flashing of the LED in
button A – fig. 69 located in the dashboard controls.
If one or both doors are not closed correctly, the dead
lock device will not activate, thus preventing a person
from getting stuck inside the passenger compartment by
entering the car through, and then closing, the open
door.
Device deactivation
The system is disabled automatically on every door
when:
❒opening the driver’s door using the mechanical key;
❒unlocking doors using the remote control;
❒turning the ignition key to the MAR position.
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fig. 70
POWER WINDOWS
Two switches fig. 70 on the inner armrest of the
driver’s door control the following with the ignition key
in the MAR position:
A opening/closing the left front window
B right front window opening/closing
Continuous automatic operation
The driver’s front window is equipped with an
automatic device for winding the window up and down.
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fig. 71
Keep the button pressed for longer than half a
secondto operate the automatic continuous winding of
the window. The window will stop when it is fully
opened or closed, or when the button is pressed again.
IMPORTANT With the ignition key at STOP or
removed, the electric windows remain activated for
about two minutes and are deactivated as soon as a
door is opened.
Passenger side door
The front passenger door armrest features switch A-
fig. 71 for controlling the corresponding window.
Incorrect use of the power windows may
be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that no-one is exposed
to the risk of being injured either directly by the
moving window or through objects getting
caught or by being hit. When leaving the
vehicle, always remove the key from the ignition
to avoid the risk of injury to anyone remaining
in the car due to accidental operation of the
electric windows.
WARNING
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fig. 87
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK
The front hooks are located at points A-fig. 87.
The rear hooks are located at points B marked by the
(
O) symbols on the rear side windows.
IMPORTANT Follow the instructions contained in the
assembly kit carefully. Assembly must be performed by
qualified personnel.After travelling a short distance, check
that the attachment fixing screws are
tight.
WARNING
Distribute the load evenly and when
driving, bear the increased sensitivity of
the car to side wind in mind.
WARNING
Strictly comply with current legal
regulations concerning maximum overall
dimensions.
Never exceed the permitted weight (see
section “Technical specifications”).
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