climate control FIAT 500L 2014 2.G Owners Manual

open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the central locking button
located on the instrument panel below the radio.
To open the liftgate, press the liftgate electronic release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
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•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
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eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is
set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located with the
climate controls on the instrument panel. Press this
button to turn on the rear window defroster. An indicator in
the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is
on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after
approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut the defroster
off, push the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
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•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK-IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 110 lbs (50 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
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▫Radio Operation ..................... .185
▫ Player Operation ..................... .185
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........185
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .186 
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................186
▫ Manual Climate Control System ...........186
▫ Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System (If
Equipped) .......................... .192
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent7 — Fixed Upper Air Vent13 — Climate Controls
2 — Radio Controls Behind The Steering Wheel 8 — Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag 14 — USB Port/SD Card/AUX Socket
3 — Multifunction Lever – Light Control 9 — Upper Glove Compartment 15 — Uconnect® Audio System
4 — Instrument Cluster And Warning Lights 10 — Storage Compartment 16 — Ignition Switch
5 — Windshield Wiper, Washer, Trip Computer 11 — Lower Glove Compartment 17 — Driver Advanced Front Air Bag / Horn
6 — Central Air Vents 12 — Upper Switch Bank18 — Electronic Cruise Control Located
On Steering Wheel
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NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particular
disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective coating
removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc) oversized,
or have protection encoding. Try a known good disc
before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Climate Control System
Controls
The Manual Climate controls consist of a series of rotary
dials, an inner push knob and two push buttons.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC)
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Air flow to windshield and side windows.
Selecting the footwell/windshield or only windshield
distribution activates the climate control system com-
pressor (LED on A/C button on) and the air recirculation
is set to outside air (LED on Recirculation Control
button off ). This logic guarantees optimum visibility at
the windows. The user can always set air recirculation
and climate control system compressor.Additional Electric Heater (If Equipped)
The additional electric heater ensures more rapid passen-
ger compartment heating.
It activates in cold weather conditions, if the following
conditions are verified:
• outside temperature low;
• engine coolant temperature low;
• engine on;
• fan speed set to 1st speed;
• Temperature Control knob turned completely clock-
wise to red section.
The heater is switched off when at least one of the
conditions above is no longer verified.
NOTE: The power of the electric heater is modulated
according to the battery voltage.
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System Maintenance
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.
NOTE:The system uses R134a coolant which does not
pollute the environment in the event of accidental leak-
age. Under no circumstances use R12 fluid which is
incompatible with the components of the system.
Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System (If
Equipped)
Controls
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC)
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1. Driver Temperature Control
Provides the driver with independent temperature con-
trol. Rotate adjustment knob to set desired temperature.
NOTE:
In Sync mode, this button will also automatically
adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same time.
2. Recirculation Control
Press and release to change the current setting. The
indicator illuminates when ON.
NOTE:
•When in Defrost mode, the Recirculation button will
flash if pressed. This indicates that you can not
proceed to this mode due to fogging risk.
• When the Auto indicator is ON and the Recirculation
indicator is OFF, the Recirculation is in AUTO mode.
If the Recirculation indicator is ON, the Recirculation
setting is manual and Recirculation is ON. 3. Rear Defrost Control
Press and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn
ON the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when
the rear window defroster is ON. The rear window
defroster automatically turns OFF after 20 minutes.
4. A/C Control
Press and release the A/C Control Button to change the
current setting. The indicator illuminates when A/C is
ON. Performing this function again will cause the A/C
operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C
indicator will turn OFF.
5. ON/OFF Control
Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control
ON/OFF.4
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6. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. Adjusting the blower
will cause automatic mode to switch to manual opera-
tion. The speeds can be selected by rotating the Blower
Control adjustment knob.
7. Blower Control Indicator LEDs
LEDs illuminate to visually indicate blower speed.
8. Mode Control
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
demist outlets and defrost outlets.
9. Front Defrost Control
Press and release the Front Defrost Control button to
change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. Theindicator illuminates when this feature is ON. Perform-
ing this function will cause the ATC to switch into
manual mode. The blower speed may increase when
Defrost mode is selected. If the front defrost mode is
turned OFF, the climate system will return to the previ-
ous setting.
10. Passenger Temperature Control
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Rotate adjustment knob to set desired tempera-
ture.
NOTE:
Rotating the Passenger Temperature Control
knob while in Sync mode will automatically exit Sync.
11. SYNC Button
Press the Sync button to toggle the Sync feature ON/OFF.
The Sync indicator is illuminated when this feature is
enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger
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