When the keyless entry system or
the keyless operation system is
operated.
When all doors are closed.
C — OFF
The lamp goes off regardless of
whether a door is open or closed.
NOTE When the key was used to start
the engine, if the key is removed while
the doors are closed, the lamp is
illuminated and after a few seconds it
goes off.
NOTE When the keyless operation
function was used to start the engine, if
the operation mode is put in OFF while
the door are closed, the lamp
illuminates and after about 15 seconds
it goes off (if so equipped).
NOTE The time until the lamp goes off
(delayed off) can be adjusted. For
details, please consult a Fiat Dealership.
NOTE The auto cut-out function
cannot be operated when the room
lamp switch is in the “ON” position (1).
Also, this function can be deactivated.
For details, please consult a Fiat
Dealership.Map lamps (where provided)
Push the switch (A) to turn on the lamp.
Push it again to turn it off.
WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
The windscreen wipers and washer can
be operated with the ignition switch or
the operation mode in ON or ACC. If
the blades are frozen to the
windscreen, do not operate the wipers
until the ice has melted and the blades
are freed, otherwise the wiper motor
may be damaged.
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Windscreen wipers
(Except for vehicles equipped with rain
sensor)
MIST— Misting function. The wipers
will operate once
OFF—Off
INT— Intermittent (Speed sensitive)
LO— Slow
HI— Fast
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Heater/Manual air
conditioning
(where provided)
The heater/air conditioning can only be
used while the engine is running.
2)
22)
Control panel
1. Mode selection dial 2. Rear window
demister switch 3. Blower speed
selection dial 4. Air conditioning switch
5. Temperature control dial 6. Air
selection lever
Blower speed selection dial
Select the blower speed by turning the
blower speed selection dial clockwise
or anticlockwise.
The blower speed will gradually
increase as the dial is turned to the
right.Temperature control dial
Turn the temperature control dial
clockwise to make the air warmer. Turn
it anticlockwise to make the air cooler.
NOTE 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 dial.Mode selection dial
To change the position of air flowing
from the ventilators, turn the mode
selection dial (refer to “Mode selection”).
24)
NOTE With the mode selection dial
between theandpositions, air
flows mainly to the upper part of the
passenger compartment. With the
mode selection dial between the
andpositions, air flows mainly to
the leg area.
NOTE With the mode selection dial
between the
andpositions, air
flows mainly to the leg area. With the
mode selection dial between the
andpositions, air flows mainly to the
windscreen and door windows.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL AIR CONDITIONER
(where provided)
The air conditioner can only be used while the engine is running.
22)
Automatic climate control system
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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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).Air conditioning control panel —
Standard mode
Air conditioning control panel —
Dual zone
1 — Increase
2 — DecreaseTemperature control switch
Press
orof 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 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.
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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.
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.
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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
periodically to increase ventilation so
that the windows do not become
fogged up.
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 pressed.
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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
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For ordinary demisting1. Set the air selection switch to the
outside position.
2. Set the MODE switch to the
position.
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. Press the air conditioning switch.
For quick demisting1. Press the demister switch to change
to the
position.
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.
Do not set the temperature to the max.
cool position. Cool air will blow against
the window glasses and prevent
demisting.
For vehicles with the Start&Stop
system, if the demister switch is
pressed, the Start&Stop system will not
operate and the engine will not stop
automatically even if the vehicle is
stopped. This is to ensure that good
visibility is maintained.
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
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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 in
front 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 preventpoor lubrication of the compressor
internal parts and to maintain the air
conditioning in the best operating
condition.PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT AIR
CLEANER / POLLEN
FILTER
An air filter has been incorporated into
this air conditioner so that dirt and dust
are cleaned from the air.
Replace the air filter periodically as its
ability to clean the air will be reduced as
it collects pollen and dirt.
NOTE Operation in certain conditions
such as driving on a dusty road and
frequent use of the air conditioner can
lead to reduction of service life of the
filter. When you feel that the airflow is
lower than normal or when the
windscreen or windows start to fog up
easily, replace the air filter. We
recommend you to have it checked.
REAR WINDOW
DEMISTER SWITCH
(where provided)
The rear window demister switch can
be operated when the engine is
running. Push the switch to turn on the
rear window demister. It will be turned
off automatically in about 20 minutes.
To turn off the demister within about
20 minutes, push the switch again. The
indicator lamp (A) will illuminate while
the demister is on.Manual type
Automatic type
NOTE On vehicles equipped with
heated mirrors, when the rear window
demister switch is pressed, the outside
rear-view mirrors are defogged or
defrosted. Refer to “Heated mirror”.
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NOTE The demister switch is not to
melt snow but to clear mist. Remove
snow before use of the demister switch.
NOTE To avoid unnecessary discharge
of the battery, do not use the rear
window demister during starting of the
engine or when the engine is not
running. Turn the demister off
immediately after the window is clear.
NOTE When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, use a soft cloth and wipe
gently along the heater wires, being
careful not to damage the wires.
NOTE Do not allow objects to touch
the inside of the rear window glass,
damaged or broken wires may result.
Customizing the automatic rear
window demister (for vehicles
equipped with the rear window
demister switch - Automatic type)
Function can be changed as desired,
as stated below.
Enable automatic rear window
demister — If the outside air
temperature drops below approx. 3 °C
(37 °F), the rear window demister
operates once automatically after the
engine starts. The heated mirrors will
also operate once automatically at the
same time.
Disable automatic rear window
demister — The rear window demister
does not operate automatically. The
heated mirrors will not operateautomatically as well.
Setting change method — Hold
down the rear window demister switch
for about 10 seconds or more. When
the setting is changed from enable to
disable 3 sounds are emitted and the
indicator lamp flashes 3 times. 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 “Disable
automatic rear window demister”.
WARNING
67)For safety, make sure you have a clear
view through all windows.
68)Use of the recirculation position for an
extended time may cause the windows to
fog up.
IMPORTANT
22)The engine speed may increase when
the air conditioning is operating. With an
increased engine speed, an A/T vehicle will
creep to a greater degree than with a lower
engine speed. Fully depress the brake
pedal to prevent the vehicle from creeping.23)When using the air conditioning, the
idling speed may slightly increase as the air
conditioning compressor is switched on/off
automatically. While the vehicle with an
automatic transmission is stationary, fully
depress the brake pedal to prevent the
vehicle from creeping.
24)When using the mode selection dial
between the
andpositions, prevent
fogging by moving the air selection lever to
select outside air (refer to “Air selection
lever”).
25)Use of the
(recirculation) position
for extended time may cause the windows
to fog up.
26)If the outside air is dusty or otherwise
contaminated, or if high cooling
performance is desired, set air selection
lever to the
(recirculation) position
and the temperature control dial all the way
to the right. Switch to the
(outside)
position periodically to increase ventilation
so that the windows do not become
fogged up.
IMPORTANT
2)The system uses a coolant that is
compatible with the laws in force in the
countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a
(indicated on a specific plate in the engine
compartment). The use of other coolants
affects the efficiency and condition of the
system. Also the compressor coolants
used must be compatible with the
indicated coolant.
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