Vent FIAT 500X 2016 2.G User Guide

mirror should be adjusted while the lever under the
mirror is set in the day position (toward the windshield).
NOTE:The mirror will automatically release in the event
of heavy contact with a passenger.Auto Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pushing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when
the dimming feature is activated. The sensor to the right
of the button does not illuminate.
Mirror Lever
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Push the driver or passenger light switch to operate the
reading lamps individually.NOTE:
•
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the interior
lights are turned off. This will prevent the battery from
discharging once the doors are closed.
• If a light is left on it will automatically be turned off
after approximately 15 minutes after the ignition is in
the STOP/OFF position.
Dome Light Timing
The Dome Light will automatically illuminate when the
doors are unlocked, the doors are opened or after the
doors are closed.
Timing Entering The Vehicle
The dome lights illuminate in the following ways:
• When the doors are unlocked, the dome light will
illuminate for approximately 27 seconds.
Overhead Console
1 — Left Courtesy/reading Light
2 — Left Light Switch
3 — Right Light Switch
4 — Right Courtesy/reading Light
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CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
“park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is
turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park”
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the windshield wiper knob to one of the two
detent positions for intermittent settings, the third detent
for low wiper operation and the fourth for high wiper
operation.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold
while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the
intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and
then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off
position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles,
then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to a collision. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
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The Manual Climate Controls consist of a series of rotary
dials with inner push buttons.
1. Blower Control
Rotate this control to regulate the amount of air forced
through the ventilation system in any mode. The blower
speed increases as you move the control clockwise from
the “0” (OFF) position.
2. Temperature Control
Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air
inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial
counter-clockwise into the blue area of the scale indicates
cooler temperatures, while rotating clockwise into the red
area indicates warmer temperatures. Rotating the Tem-
perature Control all the way counter-clockwise results in
turning on the MAX A/C feature.3. Mode Control
Rotate this control to change the system between Modes
(Panel, Bi-Level, Floor, Mix, Defrost).
•Panel
Air is directed through the outlets in the
instrument panel. These outlets can be ad-
justed to direct airflow.
NOTE: The center instrument panel outlets can be ad-
justed so that they are directed toward the rear seat
passengers for maximum airflow to the rear.
•Bi-Level
Air is directed through the panel and floor
outlets.
• Floor
Air is directed through the floor outlets with a
small amount flowing through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
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Air Recirculation
Push and release the Air Recirculation button so that the
LED is on, to enter recirculation mode. It is recommended
to turn the internal air recirculation on while standing in
traffic or in tunnels to prevent the introduction of pol-
luted air.
Do not use the function for a long period of time,
particularly if there are many passengers in the vehicle,
to prevent the windows from misting up.
NOTE:Internal air recirculation makes it possible to
reach the required heating or cooling conditions quickly
depending on the mode selected. Do not use the internal
air recirculation function on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility of the windows
misting.
System Maintenance
In Winter, the Climate Control system must be turned on
at least once a month for approximately 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at an authorized dealership
before the summer.
NOTE: The system uses R-1234yf (refrigerant) which
does not pollute the environment in the event of acciden-
tal leakage. Under no circumstances is the use of R-134a
(refrigerant) allowed.
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The automatically controlled functions are:
•Air temperature at the driver/front passenger side
vents.
• Blower speed (continuous variation of the air flow).
• Compressor engagement (for cooling/dehumidifying
the air).
• Air recirculation.
All these functions can be adjusted manually by operat-
ing the system, selecting one or more functions and
modifying their parameters.
Automatic control of the functions will be suspended: the
system will only override the settings for safety reasons.
Manual selections always take priority over automatic
ones and are stored until the AUTO button is pushed or
the system itself intervenes for specific safety reasons. The amount of air introduced into the passenger com-
partment is not affected by car speed; it is regulated by
the fan, which is controlled electronically.
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/passenger side air temperature
• Blower speed (continuous variation)
• Air distribution to seven positions
• Compressor activation
• Rapid defrosting/demisting function
• Air recirculation
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Push the SYNC button to align the air temperature
between the two zones.
Turn the Passenger Temperature Control knob to return
to the separate management of air temperatures in the
two zones.
Turning the control knobs completely in one direction or
the other activates theHI(maximum heating) or LO
(maximum cooling) functions respectively.
To deactivate these functions, turn the temperature knob
to the desired temperature.
Air Distribution Selection
By pushing the Mode Control buttons (Defrost/Panel/
Floor buttons), it is possible to set one of the seven
possible air distributions manually by activating one or
more mode buttons: •
Defrost Mode – Air flow to the windshield and front
side window diffusers to defrost them. Use Defrost
mode with maximum temperature settings for best
windshield and side window defrosting.
• Panel Mode – Air flow is distributed between the
central and side instrument panel vents.
• Floor Mode – Air flow is directed from the front and
rear footwell diffusers.
• Floor and Panel Modes – Air flow is distributed
between the footwell diffusers and the central and side
instrument panel vents.
• Floor and Defrost Modes – Air flow distributed be-
tween footwell diffusers and windshield and front side
window defrosting diffusers. This distribution setting
allows the passenger compartment to be warmed
effectively and prevents the windows from misting.
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•Defrost and Panel Modes – Air flow distribution
between windshield defrosting diffusers and side and
central instrument panel vents.
• Defrost, Panel and Floor Modes – Air flow distribution
to all the diffusers.
NOTE: Air always flows from the side instrument panel
diffusers: it is, however, possible to interrupt the air flow
by operating the wheel located near the corresponding
vents.
In AUTO mode, the climate control system automatically
manages air distribution (LEDs on the Mode Control
buttons are off).
When set manually, the air distribution is indicated by
the LEDs on the selected buttons turning on.
In combined function mode, functions are enabled to-
gether with those already set when the relevant button is pushed. If a button whose function is already active is
pushed, the operation is cancelled and the corresponding
LED turns off.
To restore automatic control of the air distribution after a
manual selection, push the AUTO button.
Adjusting The Fan Speed
Rotate the Blower Control knob to increase/decrease the
fan speed.
The speed is indicated by the eight Blower Control
Indicator LEDs, located above the Blower Control knob,
turning on.
•
Maximum blower speed = all LEDs illuminated
• Minimum blower speed = one LED illuminated
The blower can only be turned off if the A/C compressor
has been turned off by pushing the A/C Control button.
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Turn the Passenger Temperature Control knob to set the
passenger side temperature and return to separate air
temperature management.
Air Recirculation
The Air Recirculation is managed by the following:
•Forced activation (air recirculation always on): indi-
cated by the LED on the Recirculation Control button.
• Forced deactivation (air recirculation always off, air
intake from the outside), signalled by the LED on the
Recirculation Control button switching off.
Forced activation/deactivation can be selected by push-
ing the Recirculation Control button.
When the On/Off button is pushed, the Climate Control
system automatically activates internal air recirculation
(LED on Recirculation Control button on). In automatic operation, recirculation is managed auto-
matically by the system according to outside environ-
mental conditions.
NOTE:
•
Use of the recirculation system makes it possible to
reach the required heating/cooling conditions faster. It
is not recommended to use it on rainy/cold days as it
would considerably increase the possibility of the
windows misting up inside (especially if the Climate
Control system is off). When the outside temperature
is low, recirculation is forced off (air drawn in from the
outside) to prevent the windows from misting up.
• It is not recommended to use internal air recirculation
when the outside temperature is low, since the win-
dows could mist up rapidly.
• When defrost mode is selected recirculation is turned
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NOTE:The system uses R-1234yf (refrigerant) which
does not pollute the environment in the event of acciden-
tal leakage. Under no circumstances is the use of R-134a
(refrigerant) allowed.
WINDOWS
Driver’s Door Controls
The power window switch is located on the driver ’s door
panel. The driver ’s power window switch controls the
operation of all the windows.
Power Window Switches
1 — Opening/Closing Left Front Window
2 — Opening/Closing Right Front Window
3 — Opening/Closing Right Rear Window
4 — Window Lockout Switch (Rear Doors)
5 — Opening/Closing Left Rear Window
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