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the possibility of the windows fogging.
When the outside temperature is low,
recirculation is forced off to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
A/C Compressor
Push the A/C buttonto activate or
deactivate the A/C compressor
(indicator illuminated when activated).
The A/C compressor will remain off
even after the engine has stopped.
When the A/C compressor is turned off,
the system deactivates air recirculation
to prevent the windows from fogging
up. If the climate control system can
maintain the temperature, with the A/C
turned off, the AUTO feature will remain
on and the AUTO button indicator light
will not switch off.
To restore automatic control of the A/C
compressor, push the A/C button
or
the AUTO button. With the A/C
compressor off, the air speed can be
set manually using the Air Speed
Adjustment Knob.
When the A/C compressor is on, and
the engine is running, air speed cannot
be lower than the minimum speed (only
one indicator light is lit).
Note: WhentheA/CisofftheClimate
Control system can not produce air that
is colder than the current outside
temperature. Under certain
environmental conditions, windows
could fog up rapidly, since the air is not
dehumidified.
Front Defroster And
MAX-DEF Function
Push the Front Defroster button(indicator illuminated) to defrost the
windshield and side windows.
While in MAX-DEF function, the air
conditioner will:
Activate the air conditioner
compressor when the weather allows
Turn air recirculation off
Set the maximum air temperature (HI)
on both the driver and passenger side
Activate a blower speed based on
the temperature of the engine coolant
Adjust the air flow towards the
windshield and front side windows
Activate the Rear Window Defroster
Display the fan speed (indicators
illuminated) and current air distribution
setting
Note: The MAX-DEF function remains
active for approximately three minutes
once the engine coolant reaches the
proper temperature.
When the function is on, AUTO mode
will deactivate. The only manual
operations possible are adjusting
blower speed and turning off the Rear
Window Defroster.
Pushing the
button switches off the
MAX-DEF function.
Rear Defroster
Push the Rear Defrosterbutton to
activate (indicators illuminated) the Rear
Defroster.
The Rear Defroster will turn off after
20 minutes or once the engine is turned
off. To reactive the Rear Defroster, push
the Rear Defroster
button.
Note: To avoid damage, do not apply
stickers over the interior heating
filaments of the Rear Defroster.
Humidity Sensor
The Humidity Sensor helps to prevent
the windows from fogging up. The
AUTO function (indicator illuminated)
must be on for the Humidity Sensor to
function.
When outside temperature is low, the
system may turn the compressor on
and turn air recirculation off for safer
driving.
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Switching Off/On The
Climate Control System
Switching Off The Climate Control
System
Rotate the Air Seed Adjustment Knob
completely to the left to turn off the
Climate Control System.
With the air conditioner off:
Air recirculation is on.
The A/C compressor is off.
Thefanisoff.
The heated rear window can be
activated/deactivated.
Note:
The climate control system stores the
previously set temperatures and
resumes operation when any button on
the system is pushed.
Switching On The Climate Control
System
To switch the climate control system on
in automatic mode, push the AUTO
button.
Stop/Start Evo
The climate control system manages
the Stop/Start Evo system. Stop/Start
Evo has the engine shut off when
vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h) to
maintain comfort within the vehicle.
Stop/Start Evo will deactivate in the
following scenarios:
The climate control system is in
AUTO mode (indicator illuminated), and
the vehicle has yet to reach the set
temperature
The LO setting is active
MAX-DEF status is active
When the Stop/Start Evo system is
active, the engine will restart if the
inside temperature changes
significantly, or if the LO setting, or
MAX-DEF setting, is activated.
With Stop/Start Evo system on, air flow
is reduced to keep the compartment
comfort conditions for longer.
Until the temperature drastically
changes within the cabin, the climate
control system will continue to maintain
the temperature while the engine is off.
By deactivating the Stop/Start Evo
system with the
button located on
the dashboard, the climate control
system will take priority over the engine
shutting off. Note:
In harsh climate conditions, limit the
use of the Stop/Start Evo system to
prevent the compressor from
continuously switching on and off. This
will cause rapid misting of the windows
and the accumulation of humidity in
the passenger compartment.
When the Stop/Start Evo system is
on, the climate control system will
always take air in from outside,
reducing the probability of the windows
fogging up.
Additional Heater —
If Equipped
Note:
The additional heater automatically
operates if the outside temperature and
engine coolant temperature are low.
The heater will not operate if battery
voltage is low.
System Maintenance
In winter, the Climate Control System
must be turned on at least once a
month for approximately 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer before the summer.
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POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
The power window switches work with
the ignition in the ON position and for
three minutes after the ignition has
been placed in the STOP position.
When one of the front doors is opened,
this operation is disabled.
Driver Side Front Door Controls
The switches are located on the door
panel trim. All windows can be
controlled from the driver side door
panel.Window Opening
Briefly push the window switch once to
move the window downward.
Push the switch a second time to
activate the automatic operation.
Pushing the switch a third time will stop
the window in the desired position.
Window Closing
Pull the window switch up to move the
window upward. Hold the switch for at
least half of a second and the window
will go up automatically.
To stop the window during Auto-Up
operation, push or pull the window
switch again.
Passenger Side Front Door/Rear
Door Controls
There are single window controls on the
passenger and rear door trim panels
which operate the door windows.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection — If Equipped
The vehicle is equipped with an
anti-pinch safety device for closing the
windows.
If the safety system senses any
obstacle while the window is closing, it
will stop the window’s movement and
reverse it, depending on its position.
This device is also useful if the windows
are activated accidentally by children on
board the vehicle.The anti-pinch safety function is
activated both during the manual and
the automatic operation of the window.
When the anti-pinch system is
activated, the window closing is
immediately interrupted. Then the
window closing is automatically
reversed and the window lowers by
about eight inches (20 cm) in relation to
the first stop position. The window
cannot be operated during this time.
Note:
In the event of an error, or if the
anti-pinch protection is activated three
consecutive times, the automatic
closing operation of the window will be
deactivated. In order to restore the
correct operation of the system, the
window must be lowered.
Power Window System Initialization
If power supply is interrupted, the
electric window automatic operation
must be initialized once more.
The initialization procedure described
below must be carried out for each
door (with the doors closed):
1. Fully close the window to be
initialized, with manual operation.
2. After the window has been closed,
hold the up switch for at least three
seconds.
GUID-04166S0001EMPower Window Switches
1 — Front Left
Window Switch
4 — Window
Lockout Switch
2 — Front Right
Window Switch 5 — Rear Left
Window Switch
3 — Rear Right
Window Switch
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Warning!
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. Do not leave the key fob
in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. Occupants,
particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the windows while
operating the power window switches.
Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
POWER SUNROOF —
IF EQUIPPED
Power Sunroof
The power sunroof consists of two
glass panels (the front one is mobile
and the rear one fixed) and is fitted with
two power operated sun shades.
Operation of the sunroof is only
possible with the ignition at AVV. Refer
to “Ignition” in this chapter for further
information.
Warning!
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. Do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with keyless ignition in the
AVV or ON mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become
entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof. You could also be seriously injured
or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are
also properly secured.
Do not allow small children to operate
the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other
body parts, or any object, to project
through the sunroof opening. Injury may
result.
Opening
To open the sunroof, push the
open/close button toward the rear of
the vehicle to open the roof completely.
The automatic motion can be
interrupted in any position by pushing
the open/close button again.
GUID-04186S0001EMSunroof And Power Shade Buttons
1 — Open/Close Button
2 — Vent Open/Close
3 — Power Shade Open/Close
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Caution!
Do not open the sun roof if a roof rack or
crossbars are fitted. Do not open the sun
roof if there is snow or ice on it: you may
damage it.
Closing
From the complete open position, push
the open/close button toward the front
of the vehicle. The roof will close
completely.
The automatic motion can be
interrupted in any position by pushing
the open/close button again.
Vent Opening
To bring the roof into vent position,
push and release the vent button.
This type of vent opening can be
activated regardless of the position of
the sunroof. When starting with the roof
in closed position, pushing the button
automatically causes its vent-opening.
If the roof is already open, the button
must be held until the roof reaches the
vent-opening position.
Pushing vent button again during
automatic movement of the roof will
stop it.
Sun Shade Movement
The sun shades are power operated.
Push the Power Shade open/close
button toward the rear of the vehicle to
open the sun shade.
Push the Power Shade open/close
button toward the front of the vehicle to
close the sun shades.
The automatic motion can be
interrupted in any position by pushing
the Power Shade on/off button again.
Pinch Protect Feature
The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety
system capable of detecting the
presence of an obstacle during the
closing movement. If an obstacle is
detected, the system intervenes and
the movement of the sunroof is
immediately reversed into opening.
Initialization Procedure
Automatic operation of the sunroof
must be initialized again in case of faulty
sunroof operation.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the open/close button to bring
the roof into the completely closed
position.2. Turn the ignition to the STOP
position and wait at least ten seconds.
3. Turn the ignition to the AVV position.
Refer to “Ignition” in this chapter for
further information.
4. Hold the open/close button down
for at least ten seconds. You should
then hear the mechanical stop of the
roof motor.
5. Within five seconds, hold the
open/close button down. The roof will
perform a complete automatic opening
and closing cycle (to indicate that the
initialization procedure has been
successful). If this does not occur, the
procedure must be restarted from the
beginning.
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HOOD
Opening
To open the hood, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the release lever located on the
driver’s side kick panel.
2. Go to the outside of the vehicle and
position yourself in front of the grille.
3. Lift the hood slightly.
4. From right to left, move the
under-hood latch to release the hood.5. Raise the hood completely. The
operation is assisted by the addition of
two gas props which hold it in the open
position.
Note:
Do not tamper with the props and
assist the hood while lifting it.
Use both hands to lift the hood.
Before lifting, check that the windshield
wiper arms are not raised from the
windshield or in operation, that the
vehicle is stationary and that the
electric park brake is engaged.
Closing
As the hood is extremely light, to close
the hood, lower it to approximately
16 inches (40 cm) from the engine
compartment then apply a slight
pressure downward and drop the hood.
Make sure that the hood is completely
closed and fully latched. If it is not
perfectly closed, do not try to push the
hood down but open it and repeat the
procedure
Note: Always check that the hood is
closed correctly to prevent it from
opening while the vehicle is travelling.
Since the hood is equipped with a
double locking system, one for each
side, you must check that it is closed
on both its side ends.
Warning!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is
in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
GUID-04196S0001EMHood Release Lever
GUID-04196S0002EMLift Under Hood Latch Up Then Left
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TRUNK
The trunk unlocking is electrically
operated and is deactivated when the
car is in motion.
Opening
Opening From The Outside
When unlocked, the trunk lid can be
opened from outside the vehicle using
the external trunk lid release button
located between the plate lights. Push
the button until you hear a “click.” The
trunk lid can also be opened by quickly
pushing the external trunk lid release
button on the key fob twice.The turn signal indicators will blink and
the internal lights will switch on when
the trunk lid is opened. They switch off
automatically when the trunk lid is
closed.
The lights switch off automatically after
a few minutes if the trunk lid is left
open.
Opening From The Inside
When unlocked, the trunk lid can be
opened from inside the vehicle using
the internal trunk lid release button,
located under the dashboard near the
engine hood opening lever. Push the
trunk lid release button until you hear a
“click.”Trunk Lid Emergency Opening
A lever can be found in the trunk lid
over the lock to allow opening from the
inside.
Pull the lever in the direction indicated
by the arrow to open the trunk lid.
The lever can be seen in the dark.
GUID-04056S0005EMExternal Trunk Lid Release ButtonGUID-04206S0002EMInternal Trunk Lid Release Button
GUID-04206S0006EMEmergency Release Button
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Closing
Grip one of the handles and lower the
trunk lid until it clicks.
Note:
It will not be possible to open the
trunk lid with a key or by pushing the
button in the passenger compartment
when the battery is disconnected. So,
always position the manual trunk lid
opening strap on the trunk lid lock
before disconnecting the battery. Refer
to “Storing The Vehicle” in “Servicing
And Maintenance” for the procedure.
Trunk Initialization
Note:
If the battery is disconnected or the
protection fuse blows, the trunk lid
opening/closing mechanism must be
re-initialized as follows:
1. Close all the doors and the trunk lid.
2. Push the lock button on the remote
control.
3. Push the unlock button on the
remote control.
Luggage Compartment
Specifications
Access To The Tire Repair Kit
To access the Tire Repair Kit, lift the
carpet in the luggage compartment.
For its use, refer to ”Tire Repair Kit” in
“In Case Of Emergency” for further
information. Rear Cargo Tie–Downs — If
Equipped
There are four hooks inside the luggage
compartment for attaching the cargo
net or cables which can secure the
cargo be carried.
Note:
Do not apply a load greater than 22 lbs
(10 kg) on a single hook.
Cargo Net — If Equipped
This is useful for correctly arranging the
cargo and/or for transporting light
materials.
The cargo net is available from an
authorized dealer.
GUID-04206S0003EMTrunk Lid Internal Handles
GUID-04206S0004EMCargo Area
GUID-04206S0005EMRear Cargo Tie-Downs
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