engine FIAT 500L LIVING 2014 2.G User Guide

A - Air temperature adjustment knob:
❒blue section = cold air
❒red section = hot air
B - air recirculation on/off button;
C - fan activation/adjustment knob:
❒0 = fan off
❒1-2-3-4 = fan speed
D - heated rear window on/off button;
E - air distribution knob:
air from central outlets and side ventsair from central outlets, side vents and front and
rear footwell ventsair only from front and rear footwell ventsair from front and rear footwell vents, to
windscreen and side windowsair outlet to windscreen and side windowsPASSENGER COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION/HEATING
To heat the passenger compartment, proceed as
follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob E to
;
❒turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed).
Then operate the controls to maintain the desired
comfort conditions.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few
minutes to achieve optimum passenger compartment
heating.
RAPID DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
This procedure activates rapid demisting/defrosting
of the windscreen and front side windows.
For rapid demisting/defrosting, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button B and deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed);
❒turn knob E to.
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Reduction in heating
❒turn knob A anticlockwise to decrease the
temperature;
❒press button B to deactivate internal air
recirculation (LED on button off );
❒turn knob C to reduce the fan speed.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few
minutes to achieve optimum passenger compartment
heating.
RAPID DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
This operation allows the windscreen and front side
windows to be rapidly demisted/defrosted.
For rapid demisting/defrosting, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob C to 4 (maximum fan speed);
❒turn knob F to
.
IMPORTANT In this condition, the climate control
system deactivates the recirculation function (LED
on button B off ) and activates the compressor (LED
on button D on). The purpose of this automatic
operation is to prevent the window misting up.
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 external humidity and/or
rain and/or large differences in temperature inside
and outside the passenger compartment, perform
the following preventive window demisting
procedure:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒turn knob F to
with the possibility of moving it
to position
if misting does not occur;
❒turn knob C to the 2
nd
speed.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press button E (
) to turn the function on/off.
Warning lighton the instrument panel comes on
to show that the function has been activated. The
function is automatically deactivated after 20
minutes.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate demisting/defrosting of door
mirrors and heated windscreen (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.
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START&STOP
Manual climate control system
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 passenger 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.
ADDITIONAL ELECTRIC HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The additional electric heater ensures more rapid
passenger 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 at least to 1
stspeed;
❒knob A turned completely clockwise to red
section.The heater is switched off when at least one of the
conditions above is no longer verified.
NoteThe power of the electric heater is modulated
according to the battery voltage.
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.
The system uses R134a coolant which
does not pollute the environment in the
event of accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances use R12 fluid, which is
incompatible with the components of the system.
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
COMPRESSOR
Press button D to activate/deactivate the
compressor (activation is indicated by the LED on
the button switching on).
The system remembers that the compressor has
been switched off, even after the engine has stopped.
When the compressor is switched off the system
deactivates air recirculation to prevent the windows
from misting up. In this case, if the system is capable
of maintaining the required temperature, the AUTO
LED does not switch off.
The temperatures will instead flash for a few seconds
and the AUTO LED will switch off if the required
temperature cannot be maintained.
To restore automatic control of compressor
engagement, press button C again or press the
AUTO button.
With compressor off:
❒if the outside temperature is higher than the set
one, the climate control system will not be able
to satisfy the request. The temperature values will
then flash on the display for a few seconds to
indicate this;
❒the fan speed can be reset manually.
With the compressor on and the engine running,
manual ventilation cannot be lower than the
minimum speed (only one LED lit).IMPORTANT With the compressor off, air cannot
be introduced to the passenger compartment with a
temperature lower than the outside temperature.
Moreover, under certain environmental conditions,
windows could mist rapidly since the air is not
dehumidified.
RAPID WINDOW DEMISTING/
DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function)
Press the
button to activate (LED on button on)
the windscreen and side window demisting/
defrosting function.
The climate control system carries out the following
operations:
❒switches on the air conditioning compressor when
environmental conditions are suitable;
❒switches air recirculation off;
❒sets maximum air temperature (HI) in both zones;
❒sets fan speed according to the engine coolant
temperature;
❒directs air flow to windscreen and front side
windows diffusers;
❒activates the heated rear window;
❒activates the heated windscreen (for versions/
markets, where provided);
❒displays the fan speed (LED G lit).
IMPORTANT The MAX-DEF function remains on for
about 3 minutes from when the engine coolant
reaches the appropriate temperature.
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When the function is activated, the LED on the
AUTO button switches off. With the function
activated the only possible manual adjustments are
adjusting the fan speed and turning the heated rear
window off.
When the B, C, or AUTO buttons are pressed, the
climate control system will deactivate the MAX-DEF
function.
Selecting the footwell/windscreen or only windscreen
distribution activates the climate control system
compressor (LED on A/C button on) and the air
recirculation is set to "outside air" intake (LED on
button off ).
This logic guarantees optimum visibility at the
windows. It is, however, always possible to manage
air recirculation and the climate control system
compressor manually.
HEATED REAR WINDOW
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
Press the
button to activate heated rear window
demisting/defrosting.
The effective activation of the function is indicated by
the
warning light on the instrument panel
switching on.
This function switches off automatically after about
20 minutes or when the engine is turned off. It is not
switched on automatically the next time the engine
is started.For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate demisting/defrosting of door
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.
Heated windscreen
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press button C
to activate this function.
When the function is active, a warning light
on
the instrument panel is on.
For versions/markets where provided, press the C
button to activate also demisting/defrosting of
windscreen (with engine running only) and heated
door mirrors (for versions/markets, where provided).
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 button
C again to disable the function in advance.
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Press button C to activate the heated windscreen
again:
❒pressing the button once the
warning light
switches on in the instrument panel;
❒pressing the button twice thewarning light
switches on in the instrument panel (the heated
rear window warning light stays on);
❒pressing the button a third time the warning lights
e
switch off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of
the rear window over the heating filaments to avoid
damage.
SWITCHING OFF THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
Press button
.
With climate control system off:
❒air recirculation is on, thus isolating the passenger
compartment from the outside;
❒the compressor is off;
❒the fan is off;
❒the heated rear window can be activated/
deactivated.IMPORTANT The climate control system control
unit stores the temperatures set before the system
was switched off and restores them when any button
of the system is pressed (except for button D).
To restart the climate control system in fully
automatic mode press the AUTO button.
START&STOP
Automatic dual zone climate control system
The automatic dual zone climate control system
manages the Start&Stop function (engine off when
car speed is zero) to ensure adequate comfort inside
the car.
The Start&Stop function is disabled until a suitable
comfort level in the passenger compartment is
ensured; thus the engine does not turn off during
these temporary stages, even if 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
maximum cooling ("LO") or quick demisting
(MAX-DEF) are requested.
With the Start&Stop function active (engine off at
zero car speed), air flow is reduced in order to
maintain comfort conditions inside the passenger
compartment as long as possible when the system is
in AUTO mode (LED on button on).
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When a low air flow is selected, the climate control
system control unit always activates the Start&Stop
function.
The climate control system control unit attempts to
manage the "discomfort" caused by the engine
stopping (deactivation of compressor and engine
coolant pump) as best it can but the operation of the
climate control system can be enhanced through
the deactivation of the Start&Stop function by
pressing the
button on the dashboard control trim
(see contents of "Start&Stop system" paragraph in
this chapter).
NoteIn 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.
NoteWhen the Start&Stop function is on (engine
off and vehicle speed zero), the automatic
recirculation management is turned off always taking
air in from outside, to reduce the probability of
window misting up (as the compressor is off ).ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This allows the passenger compartment to be heated
more quickly in cold weather conditions.
The heater switches off automatically when the
required comfort conditions are achieved.
The additional heater activates automatically
depending on the environmental conditions and with
engine started.
IMPORTANT The heater only operates if the outside
temperature and engine coolant temperature are
low. The heater will not activate if the battery
voltage is too low.
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FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position) regardless of the position of
ring nut A.
The
warning light switches on in the instrument
panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards:right-hand direction indicator activation;
downwards:left-hand direction indicator activation.
Theor
warning light will flash on the
instrument panel.
Direction indicators are switched off automatically
when the steering wheel is straightened.
Lane change function
If you wish to signal a lane change, put the left stalk
in the unstable position for less than half a second.
The direction indicator on the side selected will
be activated for 5 flashes and then go out
automatically.
“Cornering lights”
When the dipped headlamps are on and the speed is
below 40 km/h, if the steering wheel rotation angle
is large or the direction indicators are on, a light
(incorporated in the fog light) will switch on on the
relevant side to improve visibility at nighttime.“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This allows the space in front of the car to be lit up
for a certain period of time.
Activation: with the ignition key turned to STOP or
removed, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights stay on for
an extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds; then the lights are switched off
automatically.
Also, each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light on the instrument panel switches
on. The display shows a message and the time set for
the function.
The
warning light switches on when the stalk is
first moved and stays on until the function is
automatically deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk only increases the amount of time the lights
stay on.
Deactivation: keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than two seconds.
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WINDOW CLEANINGThe right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer
and heated rear window wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER
They can be operated only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
The ring nut A fig. 46 can be moved to four different
positions:
windscreen wiper off.intermittent operation.continuous slow operation.continuous fast operation.Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to limit
operation to the time for which the stalk is held
in this position. When released, the stalk will return
to its default position and the wiper will be
automatically stopped.
With the ring nut A fig. 46 in position
, the
windscreen wiper will automatically adapt operating
speed to the speed of the car.
With the windscreen wipers operational, if reverse
gear is engaged, the rear window wiper is
automatically activated.
Do not use the windscreen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor cut-out switch, which
prevents operation for a few seconds, may
intervene. If operation is not restored (even after
turning the key and restarting the car engine),
contact a Fiat Dealership.Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
fig. 46
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Deactivation
Move the stalk ring nut away from the position
or turn the ignition key to STOP.
If the ignition key is turned to the STOP position
leaving the ring nut A in position
, no wiping
cycle is performed at the next startup (ignition key
to the MAR-ON position) even in case of rain.
This prevents unwanted activation of the rain sensor
when the engine is started (i.e. when the windscreen
is being washed by hand or the wipers are stuck to
the windscreen by ice).
To restore automatic operation of the rain sensor,
turn ring nut A from
position to
position and
then turn the ring nut back to theposition.
When the rain sensor is reactivated using any of the
manoeuvres described above, reactivation is
indicated by a single stroke of the windscreen wipers,
regardless of the condition of the windscreen.
In the event of malfunction of the rain sensor whilst
it is active, the windscreen wiper operates
intermittently at a speed consistent with the
sensitivity setting of the rain sensor, regardless of
whether there is rain on the glass (on some versions
sensor failure is indicated on the display).
The sensor continues to operate and it is possible to
set the windscreen wiper to continuous mode (1
st
or 2
nd
speed). The failure indication remains for
as long as the sensor is active.The rain sensor is able to recognise, and
automatically adjust itself in the presence of the
following conditions:
❒presence of dirt on the controlled surface (salt,
dirt, etc.);
❒presence of streaks of water caused by the worn
window wiper blades;
❒difference between day and night.
Do not activate the rain sensor when
washing the car in an automatic car wash.Make sure the device is switched off if
there is ice on the windscreen.
WARNING
Make sure the device is switched off
whenever the windscreen must be
cleaned.
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