Get KNOWING YOUR CAR -> CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Guide for Fiat 500 SUV Second Generation (2020-2025)

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

(where provided)

CONTROLS ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL FRONT PANEL

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

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F0S1218

A. introduced air temperature up/down button B. climate control compressor on/off button C. air to feet button D. air to body

button E. window demisting/defrosting button F. rapid window defrosting/demisting on/off button G. heated rear window on/off

button H. internal air recirculation on/off button I. fan speed adjusting button

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CONTROLS ON Uconnect™ 10.25" SYSTEM DISPLAY

(where provided)

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F0S1219

There are graphic buttons on the Uconnect™ system that let you turn on the functions described in this paragraph.

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Description of the

controls

You can select the combination of

several modes by pressing the buttons

in sequence.

When the outside temperature is low,

recirculation could be switched off (air

drawn from the outside) to prevent the

windows misting up.

Air temperature

adjustment

Fan speed adjustment

Press button (I) to increase/decrease

the fan speed:

Press the (A) fig. 48button:

press downwards: decrease

temperature;

To guarantee good air quality inside

the passenger compartment, every 15

minutes of recirculation, the system

takes in air from outside for 1 minute

and then returns to recirculation.

press downwards: decrease speed;

press upwards: increase speed.

The speed is displayed on the A/C

screen of the Uconnect™ system. A

specific fan level can be selected by

press upwards: temperature rise.

By repeatedly pressing the (A) button

upwards or downwards the HI

(maximum air temperature) and LO

(minimum air temperature) functions are

switched on respectively. To turn these

functions off, ask for a numerical air

temperature.

Climate control

compressor

Press button (B) fig. 48 to

activate/deactivate the compressor.

Switching off the compressor remains

stored even after the ignition device has

been turned to the STOP position.

pressing the button

maximum fan speed: all bars are lit

up;

minimum fan speed: one bar is lit

up.

:

Air distribution selection

You can manually set one of the

following air distributions by pressing

the (C), (D), (E), (F) fig. 48 buttons on

the dashboard or the graphic buttons

located on the Uconnect™ system

display:

Air recirculation

The air recirculation can be switched

on/off by pressing the button (H)

fig. 48.

WARNING With the compressor off, air

cannot be introduced to the passenger

compartment with a temperature

lower than the external temperature.

Moreover, under certain environmental

conditions, windows could mist up

rapidly since the air is not dehumidified.

WARNING The engagement of the

recirculation system makes it possible

to reach the required heating/cooling

conditions faster. It is, however,

inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days,

or with low external temperatures, as

it would considerably increase the

possibility of the windows misting up

inside rapidly (especially if the climate

control system is off).

Airflow at central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate the chest

during the hot season.

Airflow to the front and rear footwell

vents. This air distribution setting heats

the passenger compartment most

quickly, giving a prompt sensation of

warmth.

Heated rear window

demisting/defrosting

Press button (G) fig. 48 to

activate heated rear window

demisting/defrosting.

Air flow towards windscreen.

Whenever the ignition device switches

to the START position, the function

switches off automatically after approx.

Maximum windscreen defrosting.

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10 minutes the first time it is activated.

The following activations have a

duration of 5 minutes.

HEATER

automatically (but can be reactivated

manually, if necessary).

The heater activates automatically

depending on the environmental

conditions and with ignition device in

the START position.

NOTE Some climate control system

functions may be unavailable in “Turtle”

mode, in which case the LEDs on the

buttons of the climate control system

controls will flash.

If this function is provided, pressing

the button

also activates

demisting/defrosting of door mirrors

and heated vents (where provided).

System maintenance

4)

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once a

month for about 10 minutes.

WARNING Do not apply stickers to the

inside of the heated rear window over

the heating filaments, to avoid damage

that might cause them to stop working

properly.

WARNING

Before summer, have the system

checked at a Fiat Dealership.

4) The system uses R1234yf coolant,

which does not pollute the environment

in the event of accidental leakage. Under

no circumstances use R134a and R12

fluids, which are incompatible with the

components of the system.

OPERATING

LIMITATIONS

SWITCHING THE

CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM OFF/BACK ON

Switching off the climate control

system

With the car in "SHERPA" or "TURTLE"

mode, climate control limitations are

automatically introduced to preserve

the range.

In "SHERPA" mode, the climate control

system and the mirror and seat heater

are deactivated (but can be manually

reactivated, if necessary).

Press the A/C button (B) fig. 48.

With climate control system off:

air recirculation is on, thus isolating

the passenger compartment from the

outside;

The "TURTLE" mode:

Range from 8 to 24 km: The heated

rear window, mirrors, windscreen and

seats are deactivated automatically

(but can be reactivated manually, if

necessary).

Range lower than 8 km: The climate

control system is deactivated, the fan

and quick defrosting may be activated.

The heated rear window, mirrors,

windscreen and seats are deactivated

the compressor is off;

the fan is off;

the heated rear window can be

activated/deactivated.

Switching on the climate control

system

To turn the climate control system back

on press the A/C button (B) fig. 48.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

CONTROLS ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL FRONT PANEL

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A. temperature up/down button B. AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) C. climate control compressor on/off

button D. air to feet button E. air to body button F. window demisting/defrosting button G. rapid window defrosting/demisting

on/off button H. heated rear window on/off button I. internal air recirculation on/off button L. climate control system on/off

button M. fan speed adjusting button

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CONTROLS ON Uconnect™ 10.25" SYSTEM DISPLAY

(where provided)

N

Comfort

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F0S1127

There are graphic buttons on the Uconnect™ system that let you turn on the functions described in this paragraph.

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of the air introduced into the passenger

compartment. It also manages the air

recirculation system and the enabling

the air conditioning compressor.

Description of the

controls

compressor on/off, compatibly with

environmental conditions;

variation of set temperature;

heated rear window

The automatic climate control system

maintains comfort inside the passenger

compartment and compensates for

possible variations in outside weather

conditions.

activation/deactivation.

During automatic operation, you

The amount of air introduced into the

passenger compartment is not affected

by car speed; it is electronically

controlled by a fan.

can change the set temperatures,

activate/deactivate the rear window,

activate/deactivate the compressor and

the recirculation at any time by using

the relevant buttons; the system will

automatically change the settings to

adjust to the new requirements.

The reference temperature is 22°C for

optimal comfort management.

The automatically controlled

parameters and functions are:

air temperature at the driver/front

passenger side vents;

air distribution at the driver/front

passenger side vents;

fan speed (continuous variation of the

air flow);

The temperature of the air sent is

always automatically controlled

according to the temperature set on

the display (except for when the system

is off or in certain conditions when the

compressor is not running).

The system allows the following to be

set or adjusted manually:

In this way the climate control system

will continue to automatically manage

all functions except for those that have

been manually adjusted. The fan speed

is the same in all the zones of the

passenger compartment.

compressor engagement (for

cooling/dehumidifying the air);

air recirculation.

air temperature;

fan speed has 7 positions;

air distribution;

compressor enabling;

rapid defrosting/ demisting function;

air recirculation;

heated rear window;

Air temperature

adjustment

All these functions can be adjusted

manually by operating the system and

selecting one or more functions and

modifying their parameters.

Manual selections always have higher

priority than automatic settings and

are stored until the AUTO button is

pressed, except for cases in which the

system intervenes for safety reasons.

The following operations do not

deactivate the AUTO function:

recirculation on/off;

Press the (A) fig. 50button:

press downwards: decrease

temperature;

press upwards: temperature rise.

By repeatedly pressing the (A) button

upwards or downwards the HI

(maximum air temperature) and LO

(minimum air temperature) functions are

switched on respectively. To turn these

functions off, ask for a numerical air

temperature.

system deactivation.

Operating Mode

The climate control system can

be activated in different ways: it is

advisable to press the AUTO button

and press the button (A) fig. 50 to set

the desired temperatures.

In this way the system operates

completely automatically to adjust the

temperature, quantity and distribution

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specific fan level can be selected by

pressing the button

maximum fan speed: all bars are lit

up;

minimum fan speed: one bar is lit

up.

Air distribution selection

You can manually set one of the

following air distributions by pressing

the (D), (E), (F), (G) fig. 50 buttons on

the dashboard or the graphic buttons

located on the Uconnect™ system

display:

Air recirculation

The air recirculation can be switched

on/off by pressing the button (I) fig. 50.

:

WARNING The engagement of the

recirculation system makes it possible

to reach the required heating/cooling

conditions faster. It is, however,

inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days,

or with low external temperatures, as

it would considerably increase the

possibility of the windows misting up

inside rapidly (especially if the climate

control system is off).

Airflow at central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate the chest

during the hot season.

WARNING To restore automatic

control of the fan speed after a manual

adjustment, press the AUTO button.

Airflow to the front and rear footwell

vents. This air distribution setting heats

the passenger compartment most

quickly, giving a prompt sensation of

warmth.

AUTO button

When the AUTO button is pressed the

climate control system is automatically

adjusted in the corresponding zones:

quantity and distribution of the

air introduced into the passenger

compartment;

climate control compressor;

air recirculation;

cancelling any previous manual

settings.

Air flow towards windscreen.

When the outside temperature is low,

recirculation could be switched off (air

drawn from the outside) to prevent the

windows misting up.

Maximum windscreen defrosting.

You can select the combination of

several modes by pressing the buttons

in sequence.

In automatic operation inside air

recirculation will be controlled

automatically by the system according

to outside environmental conditions.

In AUTO mode, the climate control

system automatically manages the

air distribution. The air distribution,

when manually set, is displayed on the

Uconnect™ system A/C screen.

If a manual intervention is made on

the air distribution or on the fan speed

the climate control system is no longer

controlling all functions automatically.

To restore automatic system control

after one or more manual adjustments,

press the AUTO button.

Climate control

compressor

Press button (C) fig. 50 to

activate/deactivate the compressor.

Switching off the compressor remains

stored even after the ignition device has

been turned to the STOP position.

To restore automatic control of

compressor engagement, press again

Fan speed adjustment

Press button (M) to increase/decrease

the fan speed:

press downwards: decrease speed;

press upwards: increase speed.

The speed is displayed on the A/C

screen of the Uconnect™ system. A

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button (C) or the AUTO button (B)

fig. 50.

SWITCHING THE

CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM OFF/BACK ON

Switching off the climate control

system

System maintenance

5)

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once a

month for about 10 minutes.

WARNING With the compressor off, air

cannot be introduced to the passenger

compartment with a temperature

lower than the external temperature.

Moreover, under certain environmental

conditions, windows could mist up

rapidly since the air is not dehumidified.

Press the OFF button (L) fig. 50.

With climate control system off:

air recirculation is on, thus isolating

the passenger compartment from the

outside;

the compressor is off;

the fan is off;

the heated rear window can be

activated/deactivated.

Before summer, have the system

checked at a Fiat Dealership.

OPERATING

LIMITATIONS

With the car in "SHERPA" or "TURTLE"

mode, climate control limitations are

automatically introduced to preserve

the range.

Heated rear window

demisting/defrosting

Press button (H) fig. 50 to

activate heated rear window

demisting/defrosting.

In "SHERPA" mode, the climate control

system and the mirror and seat heater

are deactivated (but can be manually

reactivated, if necessary).

The climate control system control unit

stores the temperatures set before the

system was switched off and restores

them when any button of the system is

pressed.

Whenever the ignition device switches

to the START position, the function

switches off automatically after approx.

10 minutes the first time it is activated.

The following activations have a

duration of 5 minutes.

The "TURTLE" mode:

Range from 24 to 8 km: The heated

rear window, mirrors, windscreen and

seats are deactivated automatically

(but can be reactivated manually, if

necessary).

Range lower than 8 km: The climate

control system is deactivated, the fan

and quick defrosting may be activated.

The mirror, windscreen and seat heater

are deactivated (but can be manually

reactivated, if necessary).

Switching on the climate control

system

To switch on the climate control

system in fully automatic mode press

the AUTO button (B) fig. 50.

If this function is provided, pressing

also activates

the button

demisting/defrosting of door mirrors

and heated vents (where provided).

HEATER

The heater activates automatically

depending on the environmental

conditions and with ignition device in

the START position.

WARNING Do not apply stickers to the

inside of the heated rear window over

the heating filaments, to avoid damage

that might cause them to stop working

properly.

NOTE Some climate control system

functions may be unavailable in “Turtle”

mode, in which case the LEDs on the

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