climate control Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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SAFETY:
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
SIDE AIR VENTS fig. 33
A - Adjustable side air vents:
❍use B device to adjust the vent to the required position;
❍turn C ring leftwards to adjust the air flow.
D - Fixed side air vent.
fig. 33A0K0103m
CENTRAL AIR VENTS
Use A device fig. 34 to direct the vents to the required position.
Turn B rings downwards to adjust the air flow.
fig. 34A0K0104m

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROLS fig. 38
A air temperature adjustment knob:
❍blue zone = cold air
❍red zone = hot air
B climate control compressor on/off button;
C fan activation/adjustment knob:
❍0 = fan off
❍1-2-3-4-5-6 = fan speedD heated rear windscreen on/off button;
E air distribution knob:
❍various selections are possible
❍quick demisting (windscreen and side windows)
F air recirculation on/off button
fig. 38A0K0055m

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (cooling)
Proceed as follows to cool the passenger compartment:
❍turn A knob to the blue section;
❍press F button to turn air recirculation on (the circular LED
around the button should be on);
❍turn E knob to r;
❍press B button to turn the climate control system on and turn C
knob to at least 1 (1stspeed); for faster action, turn C knob to 6
(maximum fan speed).
Adjusting cooling
❍turn A knob to right to increase the temperature;
❍press F button to turn air recirculation system off (the circular
LED around the button should be off);
❍turn C knob to reduce fan speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows to rapidly heat the passenger compartment:
❍turn A knob to the red section;
❍press F button to turn on the air recirculation system;
❍turn E knob to s;
❍turn C knob to 6 (maximum fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the required comfort conditions
and press button F to turn air recirculation off (the circular LED
around the button will be off) and prevent misting up.
IMPORTANT: When the engine is cold, it takes a few minutes to
obtain fast heating.

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AUTOMATIC DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
This function automatically demists/defrosts the following: wind-
screen and front side windows, heated spray nozzles, heater ex-
ternal rearview mirrors.
To activate the function on, turn the E knob to the “Defrosting”
symbol identified by the
-symbol. The manual climate control
system will automatically set itself to the following configuration:
❍demisting symbol -from red to orange (to indicate that the
function is on);
❍the heated rear windscreen (and all the installed defrosting
devices) will be turned on. The circular LED around the button
(will light up to indicate that the function is on;
❍the air flow will go to maximum speed (6);
❍air circulation will be opened, if it was closed (the circular LED
about the corresponding button will be off);
❍air mixing to maximum heating;
❍additional electric heater (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) will be turned on;
❍the compressor will be activated (the circular LED will stay on
to indicate that the AC function is on).
Window demisting
The climate control system is very useful in preventing the windows
from misting up in the event of high levels of humidity.
In the event of considerable outside moisture and/or rain and/or
considerable differences in temperature inside and outside the pas-
senger compartment, proceed as follows to demist the windows:
❍turn A knob to the red section;
❍press F button to disable the air recirculation system (the LED
on the button should be off);
❍turn E knob to -and move it to position u(B-fig. 38a) if
demisting does not take place;
❍turn C knob to the 2ndspeed.

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START&STOP
Manual climate control system
The system will remain set to the air flow setting made by the user
when the Start&Stop function is operated (engine off when speed
is zero). Cooling and heating in the passenger compartment is not
guaranteed in these conditions because the compressor and the
engine coolant pump are both stopped. To privilege climate con-
trol system operation, press the button on the dashboard to turn
the Start&Stop function off.
NOTAIn particularly severe climate conditions it is recommended
to limit the use of the Start&Stop function to prevent the com-
pressor from continuously switching on and off, with following fa-
st window misting and accumulation of humidity with unpleasant
smells in the passenger compartment.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Operate the climate control system for at least 10 minutes every
month during the winter. Have the system checked by Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services before the summer.
A0K0083m
Four other positions are provided (see diagram below):
v(A Position) Air flow distribution between centre/side dash-
board vents, rear vent and windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution setting ventilates
the passenger compartment and prevents the windows from
misting up.
u(B Position) Air flow distributed between foot well vents and
windscreen and front side window defrosting/demisting vents.
This distribution setting allows warms up the passenger com-
partment and prevents the windows from misting up.
w(C Position) Air flow distribution between footwell vents
(warmer air) and centre/side dashboard vents and rear vent
(cooler air).
-(D Position) Automatic demisting/defrosting activation (see
description of the previous pages).
fig. 38a

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AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
A0K0056mfig. 39
CONTROLS fig. 39
A driver’s side temperature adjustment knob
B internal air recirculation on/off button
C climate control compressor on/off button
D heated rear windscreen on/off button
E climate control system on/off button
F fan speed knob
G fan speed indicator LED;H air distribution selection buttons
I MAX-DEF function button (fast front window defrosting/ demist-
ing), heated rear windscreen and heated exterior mirrors (for
versions/markets where provided);
L Passenger’s side temperature adjustment knob
M MONO function button (set temperature alignment) driver/
passenger side
N AUTO function activation button (automatic operation)

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You can adjust one function automatically and have the automat-
ic system control all the others. The amount of air introduced into
the passenger compartment is not affected by vehicle speed; it is
electronically controlled by a fan. The air temperature is always au-
tomatically controlled according to the temperature shown on the
display (except for when the system is off or in certain conditions
when the compressor is not running).
The system can manually programme and adjuste:
❍air temperature on driver’s/passenger’s side;
❍fan speed (continuous variation);
❍air distribution to 7 positions;
❍climate control compressor enabled;
❍fast demisting/defrosting function;
❍air recirculation;
❍heated rear windscreen;
❍turning the system off.
DESCRIPTION
The automatic dual zone climate control system regulates the tem-
perature in the passenger compartment in two areas. The system
keeps the comfort in the passenger compartment constant and
compensates for variable external conditions.
NOTEThe reference temperature is 22°C for optimal comfort man-
agement.
The automatically controlled parameters and functions are:
❍air temperature delivered to driver/front passenger vents;
❍air distribution to driver/front passenger vents;
❍fan speed (continuous air flow variation);
❍switching the compressor fan on (for cooling/dehumidifying
the air);
❍air recirculation.
All these functions can be manually adjusted by operating the sys-
tem and selecting one or more functions and modifying their pa-
rameters. Automatic control of the manually changed functions will
be suspended: the system will only override your settings for safe-
ty reasons.
Manual selections will always have higher priority over automatic
settings and will be stored until the AUTO button is pressed, except
for the cases in which the system will intervene for particular, safe-
ty-related reasons.
The climate control system uses an average radi-
ating temperature sensor installed under a cover
below the inner rearview mirror. To ensure opti-
mal operation of the climate control system, do not ob-
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ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE
Turn A or L knob to right or left to adjust the air temperature: A
knob for the front left-hand area, L knob for the front right-hand
area of the passenger compartment. The set temperatures are
shown on the display.
Press the MONO button to align the air temperature between the
two zones.
Turn L knob to go back to the separate management of air tem-
peratures in the two zones.
Turn the knobs fully clockwise or anti-clockwise to engage respec-
tively HI (maximum heating) or LO (maximum cooling). To de-
activate these functions, rotate the temperature knob to the de-
sired temperature.
SWITCHING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ON
The system can be turned on in different ways: you are recom-
mended to press the AUTO button and turn the knobs to set the re-
quired temperatures.
In this way the system operates completely automatically to ad-
just the temperature, quantity and distribution of the air introduced
into the passenger compartment. It also manages the air recircu-
lation system and the enablement of the air conditioning com-
pressor.
During fully automatic system operation, you can change at any
time the set temperatures, air distribution and fan speed by using
the relevant buttons or knobs: the system will automatically change
its settings to adjust to the new requirements.
During fully automatic operation (AUTO), the word AUTO will dis-
appear if the air distribution and/or flow rate and/or engagement
of the compressor and/or recirculation settings are changed.
In this way the climate control system will continue to automati-
cally manage all functions except for those that have been manu-
ally adjusted. There is only one fan speed in all the areas of the
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In AUTO mode, the climate control system automatically manage
air distribution settings; the LED on H buttons are off.
When set manually, the set distribution is shown by the LEDs on
the selected buttons.
In combined function mode the relevant function is enabled si-
multaneously with those already set by pressing the correspond-
ing button. If a button whose function is active yet is pressed, the
operation is cancelled and the corresponding LED goes off. To re-
store automatic control of the air distribution after a manual se-
lection, press the AUTO button.SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
Press H (//) buttons to manually select one of the sev-
en possible air distribution settings:
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to
demist/defrost them.
Air flow from central and side dashboard vents to ventilate
the chest and the face during the hot season.
Air flow to the front and rear footwell vents. This air distribu-
tion setting heats the passenger compartment most quickly,
giving a prompt sensation of warmth.

Air flow distribution between footwell vents (hotter air) and
centre and side dashboard vents (cooler air). This distribution
setting is useful in spring and autumn on a sunny day.

Air flow distributed between foot well vents and windscreen
and front side window defrosting/demisting vents. This distri-
bution setting allows to warm up the passenger compartment
and prevents the windows from misting up.

Air flow distribution between windscreen demisting/defrosting
vents and side and central dashboard vents. This setting allows
air to be sent to the windscreen in conditions of strong sunlight.


Air flow distribution to all vents in the car.