climate control Abarth 500 2016 Owner handbook (in English)

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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS
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AIR VENTS
❒Climate comfort .................................. 21
LEFT STALK
❒External lights ..................................... 30
TURBO PRESSURE GAUGE
❒Operation ........................................... 79
INSTRUMENT PANEL
❒Control panel and on-board
instruments ......................................... 78
❒Warning lights ..................................... 83
RIGHT STALK
❒Window cleaning ................................ 32
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
❒Operation ...........................................115
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
❒Opening .............................................. 37
ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS
❒Operation ........................................... 44
STEERING WHEEL
❒Adjustment ......................................... 18
❒Driver's side front airbag .....................114
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RADIO
❒System ............................................... 60
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
❒Operation ........................................... 35
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
❒Manual climate control ........................ 24
❒Automatic climate control .................... 26
MANUAL GEARBOX
❒Using the gearbox ..............................124
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GRAPHICAL INDEX

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle
starts here.
The handbook that you are reading
simply and directly explains how it
is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
FIAT CODE SYSTEM ....................... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 17
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 18
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 19
CLIMATIC COMFORT ..................... 21
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 22
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 24
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM ......................................... 26
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 30
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 32
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 33
CONTROLS .................................... 34
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 36
FIXED GLASS ROOF ....................... 40
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF .................... 40
DOORS ........................................... 42
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 44
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 45
BONNET ......................................... 48
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................. 50
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 51ESC SYSTEM ................................. 52
ITPMS (INDIRECT TYRE
PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM) ........................................ 56
EOBD SYSTEM............................... 59
DUALDRIVE ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING ...................................... 59
RADIO SYSTEM .............................. 60
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER................................... 60
PARKING SENSORS....................... 62
REFUELLING THE CAR .................. 64
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 65
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided).
CONTROLS
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

AAir temperature knob (red = hot,
blue = cold) fig. 25
BFan speed and climate control
system activation/deactivation knob
fig. 25. Press the knob to activate the
climate control system; the LED on
the knob switches on. This enables
rapid cooling of the passenger
compartment.
NoteTo stop the air flow from the
vents, turn the knob to 0.
CAir recirculation knob fig. 25
internal air recirculation
air intake from outside
IMPORTANT It is advisable to switch
the air recirculation on whilst queuing or
in tunnels 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.
DAir distribution knob fig. 25
towards the body and the side
windows
towards the body, the side
windows and the feet
towards the feet only
towards the feet and the
windscreen
towards the windscreen only
E
Heated rear window activation/
deactivation button fig. 25.
The LED on the button switches on to
indicate activation.
In order to maintain battery efficiency,
the function is automatically deactivated
after about 20 minutes.
Fast windscreen and
front side window
demisting/defrosting
(MAX-DEF)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to
;
❒turn knob D to
;
❒turn knob B to 4
(maximum fan
speed).
IMPORTANT The climate control
system is very useful for speeding up
demisting since it dehumidifies the
air. Adjust the controls as described
above and press knob B to switch the
climate control system on: the LED
on the knob will light up.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 an Abarth
Dealership before the summer.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided).
CONTROLS
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

According to the temperature set by the
user, the automatic climate control
system fig. 26 automatically adjusts:
❒the temperature of the air sent into
the passenger compartment;
❒the speed of the fan (continuous
variation of the air flow rate);
❒the distribution of the air in the
passenger compartment;
❒compressor engagement/
disengagement (for cooling/
dehumidifying the air);
❒interior air recirculation on/off.
All the above functions can be changed
manually by selecting the required
function(s).
Manual setting of a function does not
impair the automatic control of the
other functions even if the AUTO button
LED is off.AUTO button (automatic
climate control function
on)
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
(climate
control system
compressor on/off)
Pressing the button, with LED on, the
compressor and the LED switch 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);
❒the fan speed can be manually reset
(with compressor enabled, ventilation
cannot go below a bar shown on
the display).OFF button (climate
control system off)
Pressing the OFF button the climate
control system is turned off.
With climate control system off:
❒all LEDs are off;
❒set temperature display is off;
❒air recirculation is off;
❒the compressor is off;
❒the fan is off.
In this condition, air recirculation can be
turned on or off without activating the
climate control system.
Button
(internal air
recirculation on/off)
It is advisable to switch the internal air
recirculation on whilst queuing or in
tunnels to prevent the introduction of
polluted air.
LED on button ON = recirculation ON.
LED on button OFF = recirculation OFF.
At low temperatures or if the
compressor is off, the recirculation is
forced to off to avoid misting.
IMPORTANT It is inadvisable to use air
recirculation when the outside
temperature is low, since the windows
could mist rapidly.
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Button(front window
fast demisting/
defrosting)
When button
is pressed, the
climate control system activates all the
functions required for fast demisting/
defrosting:
❒compressor on (if the weather
conditions are suitable);
❒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;
❒heated rear window on.
IMPORTANT The function remains
active for approximately 3 minutes after
the coolant temperature exceeds 50°C.
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 an
Abarth Dealership before the summer.
2)
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button
to activate: when this
function is activated, the button LED
switches on.
This function is timed and it will turn off
automatically after about 20 minutes.
Press the
button again to switch
the function off in advance.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the inside of the rear window over
the heating filaments to avoid damage.
IMPORTANT
2) The system uses R134a coolant
which does not pollute the
environment in the event of
accidental leakage. Never use R12
fluid which is not compatible
with the system components.
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❒press buttons+or–(with single
presses) to select the new setting for
this submenu option;
❒briefly press the MENU button
to
store the new setting and to go back
to the same submenu option
selected previously.
MENU ITEMS
Menu
This option allows you to access the
Setup menu.
Press the+or–button to select the
various Menu items.
Hold down the MENU button
to
return to the standard screen.
Lighting (Car interior
lighting adjustment)
On some versions, the instrument panel
is provided with a light sensor capable
of detecting environmental light
conditions and adjusting the brightness
of the panel accordingly.
The brightness of the instrument panel
may therefore change while travelling
following an event causing a switch
from "day" to "night" conditions (or vice
versa) in the passenger compartment
(e.g. in a tunnel, on avenues in
shadows, under flyovers, etc.). The
lighting can be adjusted in night mode
only with dipped headlights on. If the
headlights are not on, it can be
adjusted in day mode.This function is available, with the
dipped headlights on and in night-time
conditions, to adjust the brightness
of the instrument panel, control
buttons, radio and automatic climate
control displays.
On some versions, during the daytime
and with dipped headlights on, the
instrument panel, control buttons, radio
and automatic climate control displays
are set to maximum brightness.
To adjust the brightness, proceed as
follows:
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
make the display flash the previously
stored level;
❒press button+or–to adjust the
brightness level;
❒press the MENU button
briefly to
return to the menu screen or hold the
button down to return to the
standard screen without storing.
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