2017 FIAT SPIDER ABARTH window

Ventilation
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Mode Selector Knob to the
position.
2. Set the Air Recirculation Button to
the outside air position.
3. Set the Temperature Control Knob
to the desired position.
4. Set the Blower Control Knob to the
desired speed.
Windshield Defrosting
And Defogging
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Mode Selector Knob to the
Front Defrost
position.
2. Set the Temperature Control Knob to
the desired position.
3. Set the Blower Control Knob to the
desired speed.
4. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn on the air conditioner. Warning!Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (Front
Defrost position). Using the Front Defrost
position with the temperature control set to
the cold position is dangerous as it will
cause the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
Note:
For maximum defrosting, turn on
the air conditioner, set the Temperature
Control Knob to the extreme hot
position, and turn the Blower Control
Knob fully clockwise.
If warm air is desired from the floor
vents, set the Mode Selector Knob to
the position.
If equipped with MAX A/C, the
Recirculation Button can be set to the
Recirculated Air position, when the
Blower Control Knob is ON, and the
Mode Selector Knob is set to the Front
Defrost position. Dehumidifying (With Air
Conditioner)
Operate the air conditioner in cool or
cold weather to help defog the
windshield and side windows.
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the Mode Selector Knob to the
desired position.
2. Set the Air Recirculation Knob to the
outside air position.
3. Set the Temperature Control Knob
to the desired position.
4. Set the Blower Control Knob to the
desired speed.
5. Turn on the air conditioner by
pressing the A/C Button.
Note: One of the functions of the air
conditioner is dehumidifying the air. To
use this function, the temperature does
not have to be set to cold. Set the
Temperature Control Knob to the
desired position (hot or cold), and turn
on the air conditioner to dehumidify the
cabin air.
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Automatic Climate Control System 06010900-122-999
Automatic Climate Controls — Type A
1 — Temperature Control Knob 4 — Rear Window Defrost Button
2 — Blower Control Knob 5 — Air Recirculation Button
3 — Mode Selector Knob 6 — A/C Button
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Automatic Climate Controls — Type B
1 — Temperature Control Knob 4 — Rear Window Defrost Button
2 — Blower Control Knob 5 — Air Recirculation Button
3 — Mode Selector Knob 6 — A/C Button
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Controls
1 – Temperature Control Knob
This knob controls internal temperature
of the vehicle. Turn it clockwise for
hotter temperatures and
counterclockwise for colder
temperatures.
2 – Blower Control Knob
The fan has seven speeds. Turn the
clockwise to increase blower speed or
counterclockwise to decrease blower
speed/enter Auto mode.
AUTO Position : The blower speed is
automatically controlled by the system
based upon the set temperature.
0 Position : To turn off the system, set
the dial to 0 position.
3 – Mode Selector Knob
Turn the Mode Selector Knob to select
the air flow mode.
AUTO Position : The air flow
automatically adjusts based upon the
selected temperature. Note:
With the air flow mode set to the
position, and the Temperature
Control Knob is set to a medium
temperature, the floor vents will blow
warmer air, and the center and side air
vents will blow cooler air.
When the Blower Control Knob is
on, and the Mode Selector Knob is in
the
position, the air conditioner is
automatically turned on, and the Air
Recirculation Button is automatically
set to the outside air position for
windshield defrosting.
4 – Rear Window Defrost Button
The Rear Window Defroster clears fog
and frost from the rear window. The
ignition must be switched ON to use
the defroster.
Push the button to turn on the Rear
Window Defroster.
The Rear Window Defroster operates
for about 15 minutes, and then turns off
automatically.
The button LED will illuminate when the
defroster is operating.
To turn off the Rear Window Defroster
before the end of 15 minutes, push the
switch again. Caution!Failure to follow these cautions can cause
damage to the heating elements:
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure the Rear Window Defrost Button
is turned OFF. Otherwise, the heat
generated from the defroster could
damage the convertible top and the internal
material.
Use care when washing the inside of the
rear window. Do not use abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window. Use a soft cloth and a mild
washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments,
or abrasive window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window.
Keep all objects a safe distance from the
window.
Note: This defroster is not designed for
melting snow. If there is an
accumulation of snow on the rear
window, remove it before using the
defroster.
Mirror Defroster — If Equipped :To
turn on the mirror defroster, switch the
ignition on and push the Rear Window
Defroster Button.
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5 – Air Recirculation Button
Press the Air Recirculation Button to
select between outside air and
recirculated air positions.
Recirculated Air Position : (LED On)
Outside air is shut off when this position
has been activated. Use this position
when going through tunnels, driving in
congested traffic (high engine exhaust
areas), or when quick cooling of the
vehicle is desired.
Outside Air Position : (LED Off)
Outside air is allowed to enter the
cabin. Use this mode for ventilation or
windshield defrosting.
Note: Do not use the Recirculated Air
Position in cold or rainy weather. Using
the Recirculated Air Position in cold or
rainy weather is dangerous as it will
cause the windows to fog up. Your
vision will be hampered, which could
lead to a serious accident.
6 – A/C Button
Push the A/C Button to turn on the air
conditioner.
The LED on the switch will illuminate
when the Blower Control Knob is in any
position except the off position.
Push the button again to turn off the air
conditioner.
Note: The air conditioner may not
function when the outside temperature
approaches 32 ° F(0°C). Operation Of Automatic
Air Conditioning
Proceed as follows:
1. Set the mode selector knob to the
AUTO position.
2. Set the Air Recirculation Button to
the outside air position (indicator light
turned off).
Note: If the recirculated air position is
used for long periods in cold weather or
high humidity, the windshield may fog
up more easily.
3. Set the Blower Control Knob to the
AUTO position.
4. Push the A/C button to operate the
air conditioning (indicator light on).
5. Set the Temperature Control Knob
to the desired position.
6. To turn off the system, set the
blower control knob to the 0 position.
Setting the temperature to maximum
hot or cold will not provide the desired
temperature at a faster rate.
When selecting heat, the system will
restrict air flow until it has warmed to
prevent cold air from blowing out of the
vents.
For an optimal cabin temperature, set
the temperature close to 77º. Adjust to
the desired temperature if necessary. Windshield Defrosting
And Defogging
Set the mode selector knob to the
position and turn the blower control
knob to the desired speed.
In this position, the outside air position
is automatically selected, and when the
blower control knob is on, the air
conditioner automatically turns on. The
air conditioner will directly dehumidify
the air to the front windshield and side
windows. Air flow amount will be
increased.
Use the temperature control knob to
increase the air flow temperature and
defog the windshield more quickly.
Warning!Set the temperature control to the hot or
warm position when defogging (Front
Defrost position). Using the Front Defrost
position with the temperature control set to
the cold position is dangerous as it will
cause the outside of the windshield to fog
up. Your vision will be hampered, which
could lead to a serious accident.
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Sunlight/Temperature
Sensor
The air conditioning system measures
inside and outside temperatures, and
sunlight.
It then sets temperatures inside the
cabin accordingly.
Note: Do not obstruct either sensor.
Otherwise, the air-conditioning system
will not operate properly. POWER WINDOWS Power Window Controls
The ignition must be placed in the ON
position for the power windows to
operate.
A power window may no longer
open/close if you continue to push the
switch after opening/closing the power
window.
If the power window does not
open/close, wait a moment and then
operate the switch again.
Note: To prevent burning out the fuse
and damaging the power window
system, do not open or close both
windows at once.
The passenger window can be
operated with each door switch when
the power window lock switch on the
driver's door is in the unlocked position.
Passenger Control Switches
The passenger window can also be
operated using the master control
switches on the driver's door.06010904333003
Exterior Sensor
1 — Sunlight Sensor 06010904-121-002AB
Interior Sensor
2 — Interior Temperature Sensor
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Auto-Opening Power Windows
To fully open the window automatically
push the switch completely down. To
stop the window partway pull or push
the switch in the opposite direction and
then release it. The power window
cannot be fully closed while the door is
open.
Power Window System Initialization
Procedure
If the battery was disconnected during
vehicle maintenance, or for other
reasons (such as a switch continues to
be operated after the window is
open/closed), the window will not fully
open automatically.
Resetting of the automatic function can
be performed using the master control
switches or each passenger door
switch.
The power window auto function reset
procedure can be done on both door
switches. The power window auto
function will only resume on the power
window that has been reset:
1. Close the doors and the convertible
top.
2. Place the ignition in the ON position.
3. Make sure that the power window
lock switch located on the driver's door
is not depressed.
4. Push the switch and fully open the
window. 5. Pull up the switch to fully close the
window and continue holding the
switch for about two seconds after the
window fully closed.
6. Repeat steps four and five for the
passenger power window while seated
in the passenger seat.
7. Make sure that the power windows
operate correctly using the door
switches.
After the system has been re-initialized,
passenger window can be fully opened
automatically using the master control
switches. If the automatic power
window operation does not operate
normally while the doors or convertible
top are opened/closed, reset it using
the above procedures.
Engine-Off Power Window
Operation
The power window can be operated for
about 40 seconds after the ignition has
been cycled from ON to the OFF
position with both doors closed. If any
door is opened, the power window will
stop operating.
For engine-off operation of the power
window, the switch must be held up
firmly throughout window closure
because the auto-closing function will
be inoperable.04070103-LN2-002
Power Window Switches
1 — Driver's Window
2 — Passenger's Window 04070103-L12-001
Power Window Switch Function
1 — Closing-Lightly Pull The Switch Up
2 — Opening-Lightly Hold The Switch
Down
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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, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with the
Keyless Entry System in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. 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 Window Lock
Switch
This feature prevents the passengers
power window from operating. Keep
this switch in the locked position while
children are in the vehicle.
1. Locked Position (Button
Pushed) : only the driver's power
window can be operated.
2. Unlocked Position (Button Not
Pushed) : both power windows on
each door can be operated. Note: When the power window lock
switch is in the locked position, the light
on the passenger power window switch
turns off. The light may be difficult to
see depending on the surrounding
brightness. HOMELINK — IF
EQUIPPED General Information
The HomeLink system replaces up to
three hand-held transmitters with a single
built-in component in the auto-dimming
mirror. Pushing the HomeLink button on
the auto-dimming mirror activates garage
doors, gates and other devices
surrounding your home.
Note: HomeLink and HomeLink house
icon are registered trademarks of
Gentex Corporation.
Warning! Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run
your vehicle in the garage while
programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas
can cause serious injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the universal
transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if
people, pets or other objects are in the path of
the door or gate. Only use this transceiver
with a garage door opener that has a “stop
and reverse” feature as required by Federal
safety standards. This includes most garage
door opener models manufactured after 1982.
Do not use a garage door opener without
these safety features. Call toll-free
1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
HomeLink.com
for safety information or
assistance. 04070104-L12-001
Power Window Lockout Switch
1 — Locked Position
2 — Unlocked Position
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