climate control Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2013 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
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DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions.1. Fixed vent for directing air to the side windows 2. Adjustable air vent 3. Exterior light control lever 4. Instrument panel 5. Windscreen wiper/rear
window wiper/trip computer control lever 6. Adjustable upper vents 7. Radio navigator display (for versions/markets, where provided) 8. Hazard
warning lights 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Glove compartment 11. Adjustable central air vents 12. Car radio (for versions/markets, where provided)
13. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 14. Gear lever 15. "Alfa DNA" system 16. Control buttons: fog lights/rear fog lights,
Start&Stop system (for versions/markets, where provided), door lock/unlock, AFS light on/off (for versions/markets, where provided) 17. Ignition
device 18. Driver front airbag 19. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets, where provided) 20. Headlight alignment corrector (for versions/markets,
where provided) and Set Up Menu access buttons.
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CLIMATE CONTROLSIDE AIR DIFFUSERSA - Adjustable and directable side air diffusers:
❒use device B to adjust the diffuser to the required position fig. 31;
❒turn wheel C left to adjust the air flow.
D - Fixed side air diffuser.CENTRAL AIR DIFFUSERSUse device A fig. 32 to adjust the diffusers to the desired position. Turn
wheels B downwards to adjust the air flow.
UPPER AIR DIFFUSERSA - Upper adjustable air diffusers. Turn wheels B fig. 33 right to adjust
the air flow.
C - Fixed upper air diffuser.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLCONTROLSA - Air temperature adjustment knob:
❒blue section = cold air
❒red section = 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 window on/off button;
E - air distribution knob:
❒various selections are possible
❒quick demisting of windscreen and side windows
F - air recirculation on/off buttonfig. 36
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CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)Proceed as follows to cool the passenger compartment:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒press button F to turn air recirculation on (circular LED around the
button on);
❒turn knob E to
;
❒press button B to turn the climate control system on and turn C knob
to at least 1 (1stspeed); for faster action, turn knob C to 6
(maximum fan speed).
Adjusting cooling
❒turn knob A rightwards to increase the temperature;
❒press button F to turn internal air recirculation off (circular LED
around the button off);
❒turn knob C to reduce the fan speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATINGProceed as follows to rapidly heat the passenger compartment:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button F to turn on the air recirculation system;
❒turn knob E to
;
❒turn knob C to 6 (maximum fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the desired comfort conditions and
press button F to turn air recirculation off (circular LED around the
button off) and prevent misting.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few minutes to obtain
fast heating.
AUTOMATIC DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)This function activates automatic demisting/defrosting of: front
windows (windscreen and side windows), heated nozzles, heated
exterior rear view mirrors.
To activate the function, turn knob E to the “Defrosting” symbol
identified by the
symbol.
The manual climate control system will automatically set itself to the
following configuration:
❒the demisting symbol
will turn from red to orange (to indicate
that the function has been activated);
❒the heated rear window (and all defrosting devices in the car) will
be turned on. The circular LED around the
button will light up
to indicate that the function has been activated;
❒the air flow will go to maximum speed (6);
❒air circulation will be opened, if it was closed (the circular LED
around the corresponding button will be off);
❒air mixing will go to “maximum heat”;
❒the additional electric heater (for versions/markets, where provided)
will be turned on;
❒the compressor will be activated (the circular LED will switch on to
indicate that the AC function is on).
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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
passenger compartment, proceed as follows to demist the windows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button F to turn internal air recirculation off (circular LED
around the button off);
❒turn knob E to
with the possibility of moving it to position
(B
fig. 37) if demisting does not occur;
❒turn knob C to the 2
ndspeed.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTINGPress button D (
) to turn the function on/off. The function is
automatically deactivated after 20 minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate
demisting/defrosting of exterior rear view mirrors and heated nozzles
(for versions/markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of the heated rear
window over the heating filaments, to avoid damage that might cause
them to stop working properly.
INTERNAL AIR RECIRCULATIONPress button F (
) so that the LED around the button turns on. It is
advisable to switch air recirculation on while standing in traffic or in
tunnels to prevent the introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if there are many
passengers on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT Internal air recirculation makes it possible to reach the
required heating or cooling conditions more quickly depending on the
mode selected. Do not use the air recirculation function on rainy/cold
days as it would considerably increase the possibility of the windows
misting.
SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTIONTurn knob E fig. 36 to manually select one of the four possible air
distribution settings in the passenger compartment:
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to
demist/defrost them.Air flow to the front/rear footwell diffusers. This air distribution
allows the passenger compartment to be warmed up quickly.Air flow distribution between front and rear diffusers, centre/side
dashboard diffusers, rear diffuser and windscreen and front
side window demisting/defrosting diffusers.Air flow distribution to centre/side dashboard diffusers
(passenger's body).
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There are also another 4 positions (see diagram below fig. 37):
(Position A) Air flow distribution between centre/side dashboard
vents, rear diffuser and windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting diffusers. This distribution setting ventilates
the passenger compartment well and prevents the windows
from misting up.(Position B) Air flow distributed between footwell diffusers and
windscreen and front side window defrosting/demisting diffusers.
This distribution setting allows the passenger compartment to
warm up efficiently and prevents the windows from misting up.(Position C) Air flow distribution between footwell diffusers (hotter
air) and centre/side dashboard diffusers and rear diffuser
(cooler air).(Position D) Automatic demisting/defrosting activation (see
description in previous pages).
START&STOPManual climate control
If the Start&Stop function is activated (engine off when the car speed is
zero), the system keeps the air flow selected by the user.
In these conditions, the compartment cooling and heating cannot be
guaranteed, as the compressor stops with the engine coolant pump.
The Start&Stop function can be deactivated to enhance the operation
of the climate control system by pressing the dedicated button on
the dashboard.
NoteIn winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least
once a month for about 10 minutes. Have the system checked by
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before summer.SERVICING MAINTENANCEIn winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least once a
month for about 10 minutes.
Have the system checked by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before
summer.
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AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL(for versions/markets, where provided)CONTROLSA - driver side temperature adjustment knob;
B - internal air recirculation on/off button;
C - climate control system compressor on/off button;
D - heated rear window on/off button;
E - climate control on/off button;
F - fan speed adjustment knob;
G - Fan speed indicator LED;
H - air distribution selection buttons;I - MAX-DEF function (rapid defrosting/demisting of front windows),
heated rear window and heated exterior mirrors (for versions/markets,
where provided) activation button;
L - passenger side temperature adjustment knob;
M - MONO function activation button (alignment of set temperatures)
driver/passenger side;
N - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation).fig. 38
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DESCRIPTIONThe automatic dual zone climate control system regulates the air
temperatures in the passenger compartment in two areas: driver side
and passenger side.
The system maintains comfort inside the passenger compartment and
compensates for possible variations in external climate conditions.
NoteThe reference temperature is 22°C for optimal comfort
management.
The automatically controlled parameters and functions are:
❒air temperature at the driver's/front passenger side vents;
❒air distribution at the driver's/front passenger side vents;
❒fan speed (continuous variation of the air flow);
❒compressor engagement (for cooling/dehumidifying the air);
❒air recirculation.
All these functions can be adjusted manually by operating the system
and selecting one or more functions and modifying their parameters.
Automatic control of the manually changed functions will be
suspended: the system will only override the settings for safety reasons.
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.
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 vehicle speed; it is electronically
controlled by a fan.
The air temperature 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:
❒driver's/passenger side air temperature;
❒fan speed (continuous variation);
❒air distribution pattern with 7 positions;
❒compressor enabling;
❒rapid defrosting/demisting function;
❒air recirculation;
❒heated rear window;
❒system deactivation.
The climate control system detects the passenger
compartment temperature through a mean radiant
temperature sensor installed in a cover under the rear view
mirror; if the cone of this sensor is obstructed by any object, the system
may not work correctly.
SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEMThe climate control system can be switched on in different ways: we
recommend pressing the AUTO button and turning the knobs to set the
desired temperatures.
In this way the system operates completely automatically to adjust the
temperature, quantity and distribution of the air introduced into the
passenger compartment. It also manages the air recirculation system
and the activation of the air conditioning compressor.
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During automatic operation, you can change the set temperatures, air
distribution and fan speed at any time by using the relevant buttons
or knobs: the system will automatically change the settings to adjust to
the new requirements.
During fully automatic operation (AUTO), the word AUTO will
disappear if the air distribution and/or flow rate and/or engagement
of the compressor and/or recirculation settings are changed.
During fully automatic operation (FULL AUTO), the word FULL will
disappear if the air distribution and/or flow rate and/or activation of
the compressor and/or recirculation settings are changed.
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.ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURETurn the A or L knob 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 displays.
Press the MONO button to align the air temperature between the two
areas:
Turn the L knob to return to the separate management of air
temperatures in the two zones.
Turn the knobs fully right or left to engage HI (maximum heating) or LO
(maximum cooling) respectively. To deactivate these functions, turn
the temperature knob to the desired temperature.
SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTIONBy pressing the buttons (
/
/
), it is possible to set one of the
7 possible air distributions manually:
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to
demist/defrost them.Air flow at central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest
and the face during the hot season.Air flow to the front and rear footwell diffusers. This air
distribution setting heats the passenger compartment most
quickly, giving a prompt sensation of warmth.
Air flow distributed between footwell vents (hotter air) and
central and side dashboard vents (cooler air). This
distribution setting is useful in spring and autumn on sunny
days.Air flow distributed between footwell diffusers and
windscreen and front side window defrosting/demisting
diffusers. This distribution setting allows the passenger
compartment to warm up efficiently and prevents the
windows from misting up.Air flow distribution between windscreen demisting/
defrosting diffusers and side and central dashboard vents.
This allows air to be sent to the windscreen in conditions
of strong sunlight.
Air flow distribution to all vents on the car.
In AUTO mode, the climate control system automatically manages air
distribution (the LEDs on buttons H are off). When set manually, the air
distribution is shown by the LEDs on the selected buttons.
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