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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM / HEATER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Controls

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(A) - Air temperature adjustment knob (red-hot / blue-cold).

(B) - Air recirculation knob:

internal air recirculation.

air intake from outside.

WARNING It is advisable to switch the air recirculation on whilst queuing or in tunnels, or whilst driving on dusty roads, to

prevent the introduction of polluted air. However, it is better not to use the function for long periods, particularly if there are

many people on board, to prevent the windows from misting.

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(C) - Air distribution knob:

air flow to central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during the hot season.

distribution between feet area vents (warmest air) and dashboard vents (coolest air).

towards the footwell vents. Due to the natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type of distribution warms the

passenger compartment up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate feeling of warmth.

distribution between footwell vents and windscreen/front side window vents. This type of distribution achieves effective

heating of the passenger compartment and prevents the windows from misting up.

air flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to demist or defrost them.

(D) - Heated rear window, folding mirror/heated windscreen (for versions/markets, where available) activation/deactivation

button. The LED on the button switches on to indicate activation. In order to maintain conventional battery efficiency, the

function is automatically deactivated after about 20 minutes.

(E) - Fan speed and climate control system activation/deactivation knob (for versions/markets, where available).

WARNING In warm-humid weather conditions, using cold air on the windscreen may cause external condensation, which could

limit visibility.

NOTE To stop the air flow from the vents, position the knob (B) at 0 and put knob internal air recirculation.

WARNING

21) It is advisable not to use the internal air recirculation function when the outside temperature is low, because the windows could mist

rapidly.

IMPORTANT

2) The system uses a coolant that is compatible with the laws in force in countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a or R1234yf. When

charging, only use the gas indicated on the dedicated plate in the engine compartment . The use of other coolants affects the efficiency

and condition of the system. The lubricant used for the compressor is also strictly linked to the type of cooling gas, please refer to a Fiat

Dealership.

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WARNING In warm-humid weather

conditions, using cold air on the

windscreen may cause external

condensation, which could limit

visibility.

turn knob (B) to

turn knob (C) to

turn knob (E) to (4) (fan maximum

speed).

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

VENTILATION

To ventilate the passenger

compartment well, proceed as follows:

turn knob (A) fig. 30 to the blue

section;

;

WARNING The climate control

turn selector (B) to external air

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FAST PASSENGER

system is very useful for speeding up

demisting since it dehumidifies the

air. Adjust the controls as described

above and press knob (E) to switch

the climate control system on (the

LED on the knob will switch on - for

versions/markets, where provided).

recirculation

turn knob (C) to

COMPARTMENT HEATING

For the fast heating of the passenger

compartment, proceed as follows:

turn knob (A) fig. 30 to the red

section;

;

turn knob (E) to the required speed.

CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling - for

versions/markets, where provided)

For fast cooling of the passenger

compartment, proceed as follows:

turn knob (A) fig. 30 to the blue

section;

turn the knob to internal air

;

recirculation

turn knob (C) to

;

Heated rear window

demisting/defrosting

turn knob (E) to (4)

speed).

Then use the controls to maintain the

required comfort conditions and turn

knob (B) the outside air intake symbol

.

(fan maximum

turn knob (B) to internal air

;

Press button

to activate: when this

recirculation

turn knob (C) to

function is activated, the button LED

switches on.

For versions/markets where provided,

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press button (E) to turn the climate

control system on; the button LED will

come on;

turn knob (E) to the required speed.

Then use the controls to maintain the

required comfort conditions and turn

knob (B) the outside air intake symbol

.

press button

to activate also

demisting/defrosting of windscreen

(with engine running only) and heated

door mirrors (for versions/markets,

where provided).

WARNING With a cold engine, you

have to wait for a few minutes to let the

system fluid reach optimum operating

temperature.

This function is timed and switches off

automatically after 4 minutes for the

windscreen and 20 minutes for the rear

window and door mirrors. Press the

Cooling adjustment

Fast windscreen and front side

window demisting/defrosting

(MAX-DEF)

Proceed as follows:

turn knob (A) to the red section;

turn knob (A) fig. 30 to the right to

increase the temperature;

turn knob (E) to the required speed.

button again to switch the function

off in advance.

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To activate the heated windscreen

again press button

:

twice with the button LED still on;

once with the button LED off.

WARNING Do not apply stickers on

the inside of the rear window over the

heating filaments to avoid damage.

ADDITIONAL HEATER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This device speeds up passenger

compartment warming when it is

very cold. The heater switches on

automatically according to the

environmental conditions, with engine

started and when the temperature

of the engine coolant is low. The

additional heater turns off automatically

after the required comfort conditions

are achieved.

The heater only operates if the outside

temperature and engine coolant

temperature are low. The heater will

not activate if the conventional battery

voltage is too low.

SYSTEM SERVICING

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once a

month for about 10 minutes. Have the

system inspected at a Fiat Dealership

before the summer.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Controls

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with an outside temperature of above

0°C.

compressor activation (for

cooling/dehumidifying the air);

air recirculation.

Button (A) (AUTO) - AUTO function

activation (automatic climate

control operation)

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE

CONTROL SYSTEM

OPERATION

All functions may be changed manually.

In other words, you may select one

or more functions and change the

parameters as required. Automatic

control of the manually changed

functions will be suspended: the

system will override your settings only

for safety-related reasons (e.g. risk of

misting).

When the AUTO button is pressed

and the required temperature is set,

the system adjusts air temperature,

quantity and distribution into the

passenger compartment and controls

the compressor operation.

Button (B) - Air temperature

increase

When the button is pressed,

the passenger compartment air

temperature increases.

Button (C) - Air temperature

decrease

Press the AUTO button; the system will

automatically adjust:

the amount of air introduced into the

passenger compartment;

the distribution of the air in the

passenger compartment;

cancelling any previous manual

settings.

Manual selections always have higher

priority over automatic settings and

are stored until the user switches the

system back to automatic control

except for cases in which the system

intervenes for particular safety-related

reasons. You can adjust one function

manually without affecting the

automatic control of the others.

The amount of air introduced into the

passenger compartment is not affected

by car speed; it is electronically

controlled by a fan.

The LED on the AUTO button comes

on during automatic climate control

operation.

When the button is pressed,

the passenger compartment air

temperature decreases.

During automatic operation it is still

possible to adjust the temperatures

set and carry out one of the following

operations manually:

SWITCHING ON THE

CLIMATE CONTROL

SYSTEM

fan speed adjustment;

air distribution selection;

internal air recirculation on/off button;

climate control compressor

activation.

The system can be switched on in

various ways; it is however advisable

to press the AUTO button and set the

desired temperature on the display.

The climate control system allows

you to customise the temperatures

requested.

The temperature of the air supplied

is always controlled automatically,

depending on the temperature set on

the driver’s display (except when the

system is off or in certain conditions

when the compressor is switched off).

The system allows the following to be

set or adjusted manually:

DESCRIPTION

The automatically controlled

parameters and functions are:

air temperature at the vents;

air distribution at the vents;

fan speed (continuous variation of the

air flow);

The climate control system compressor

works only with the engine running and

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button LED off: compressor off.

When the compressor is off:

the system will deactivate air

recirculation to prevent the windows

from misting up;

it is not possible to convey air to

the passenger compartment with

a temperature below the outside

temperature (the displayed temperature

value will flash when the system

cannot guarantee the required comfort

conditions);

distribution achieves effective heating

of the passenger compartment and

prevents the windows from misting up.

air temperature;

fan speed (continuous variation);

air distribution to 5 positions;

compressor enabling;

rapid defrosting/ demisting function;

air recirculation;

heated rear window, folding

mirror/heated windscreen (for

versions/markets, where available);

system deactivation.

WARNING In warm-humid weather

conditions, using cold air on the

windscreen may cause external

condensation, which could limit

visibility.

Buttons (D) - Manual air distribution

selection

Button (E)

activation

- MAX-DEF function

is pressed the

the fan speed can be reset manually

(with compressor enabled, ventilation

cannot go below a bar shown on the

display).

By pressing the buttons, one of the five

possible air flow distribution patterns

can be selected:

When the button

system activates all the functions

required for fast demisting/defrosting:

compressor on (if the weather

conditions are suitable);

sets air recirculation off;

maximum air temperature setting

(HI);

fan speed determined according to

the coolant temperature;

air flow conveyed to the windscreen

and front side windows;

air flow to the windscreen and

front side window vents to demist or

defrost them.

Button (G)

- Internal air

recirculation on/off button

Air recirculation is carried out according

to two possible operating modes:

forced deactivation (air recirculation

always deactivated, air taken from the

outside);

forced activation (internal air

circulation always activated).

To activate internal air recirculation,

press button (G):

air flow to central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate the chest

and the face during the hot season.

towards the footwell vents.

Due to the natural tendency of

heat to spread upwards, this type

of distribution warms the passenger

compartment up as quickly as

possible, providing an immediate

feeling of warmth.

activation of heated rear window

(button LED on) and door mirror heater

coils (for versions/markets, where

provided)

button LED on: internal air

recirculation on;

button LED off: internal air

recirculation off, air taken from outside.

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distribution between feet

Button (F)

- Climate control

area vents (warmest air) and dashboard

vents (coolest air).

compressor F - on/off button

Pressing button (C)

activates/deactivates climate control:

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distribution between the

footwell vents and the windscreen and

front side window vents. This type of

button LED on: compressor on;

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When the (H) button is pressed, the

climate control system automatically

activates internal air recirculation.

the compressor is off;

the fan is off.

Buttons L/M

adjustment

Press button L

/

- Fan speed

or M to

Button I

- Heated rear window,

External air recirculation can always be

button

increase/decrease the fan speed.

The possible speeds are displayed

through a progression of individual bars

which comprise the symbol:

maximum fan speed = all bars lit

minimum fan speed = half a bar lit.

The fan can be disabled (no bars lit)

only if the climate control compressor

has been switched off by pressing the

button.

heated mirror/windscreen on/off

button (for versions/markets,

where available)

activated by pressing the

with LED off and vice versa.

Automatic recirculation operation is

requested by pressing the AUTO

button.

Press button

to activate: when this

function is activated, the button LED

switches on.

It is advisable to switch the internal air

recirculation on whilst queuing or in

tunnels to prevent the introduction of

polluted air.

For versions/markets where provided,

press button

to activate also

demisting/defrosting of windscreen

(with engine running only) and heated

door mirrors (for versions/markets,

where provided).

At low temperatures or if the

compressor is off, the recirculation is

forced to off to avoid misting.

To restore automatic fan speed control

after a manual adjustment, press

AUTO.

This function is timed and switches off

automatically after 4 minutes for the

windscreen and 20 minutes for the rear

window and door mirrors. Press the

SYSTEM SERVICING

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once a

month for about 10 minutes.

WARNING It is inadvisable to use

air recirculation when the outside

temperature is low, since the windows

could mist rapidly.

button again to switch the function

off in advance.

Before summer, have the system

checked at a Fiat Dealership.

To activate the heated windscreen

again press button

Button H - Climate control

system on/off

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ADDITIONAL HEATER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

This device speeds up passenger

compartment warming when it is

very cold. The heater switches on

automatically according to the

environmental conditions, with engine

started and when the temperature

of the engine coolant is low. The

additional heater turns off automatically

Pressing the button switches the

system on/off.

twice with the button LED still on

once with the button LED off

With the system off, the climate control

system conditions are as follows:

all LEDs are off except for button (G);

set temperature display is off;

air recirculation is off;

WARNING Do not apply stickers on

the inside of the rear window over the

heating filaments to avoid damage.

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after the required comfort conditions

are achieved.

With Start&Stop function active (engine

off at zero car speed), the air flow rate

(if managed automatically) is reduced

in order to maintain the passenger

compartment comfort conditions for as

long as possible.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

ELECTRIC FRONT

WINDOWS

The heater only operates if the outside

temperature and engine coolant

temperature are low. The heater will

not activate if the conventional battery

voltage is too low.

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These operate when the ignition key

is turned to MAR and for about three

minutes after turning the ignition key to

STOP or removing it.

The climate control system control

unit manages the decreased comfort

caused by stopping the engine, and

consequently the compressor, as far as

possible.

INTERACTION OF

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE

CONTROL WITH

START&STOP

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The electric window control buttons

are fig. 32 located beside the gear lever

and activate:

The operation of the climate control

system can in any case be favoured by

deactivating the Start&Stop function

using the dedicated button on the

dashboard.

(A) Opening/closing of the left window.

(B) Opening/closing of the right

window.

Automatic climate control system

The automatic climate control manages

the Start&Stop function (engine off

when the vehicle speed is zero) to

guarantee adequate comfort inside the

passenger compartment.

With the ignition key at MAR, a long

press activates the automatic operation

of the window: raising/lowering on the

driver's side and lowering only on the

passenger side.

NOTE In particularly severe climate

conditions it is recommended to limit

the use of the Start&Stop function

to prevent the compressor from

continuously switching on and off,

with consequent rapid misting of

the windows and accumulation of

humidity with unpleasant smells in the

passenger compartment.

In particular, when the weather is

extremely hot or cold, the Start&Stop

function is deactivated until adequate

passenger compartment comfort is

ensured. During these transitory stages

the engine is not stopped, even if the

car speed is zero.

When the Start&Stop function is active

(engine off at zero car speed), the

climate control system will request

the reactivation of the engine if the

inside temperature conditions rapidly

deteriorate (or if the user requests

maximum cooling - LO - or quick

demisting - MAX DEF).

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