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Fan speed adjusting
buttons (H)
Press button Hends to
increase or to decrease the fan speed and
therefore the amount of air admitted into
the passenger compartment, the system
will however keep the required
temperature.
The fan speed is shown by the lit bars on
the display
❒Max fan speed = all bars lit
❒Min fan speed = one bar lit.
The fan can be cut off only if the climate
control compressor has been switched off
pressing button F-fig. 51.
IMPORTANT To restore automatic fan
speed control after a manual adjustment,
press button AUTO.
IMPORTANT At high vehicle speed, the
dynamic effect increases the air flow inside
the passenger compartment that will not
be directly correlated with the lit fan
speed bars.AUTO button (A)
(automatic
operation)
Pressing the AUTO
button the system automatically adjusts
the amount and distribution of the air
admitted to the passenger compartment,
cancelling all the previous manual
adjustments.
This condition is indicated by the message
FULL AUTO on the front display.
Manual operation of at least one automatic
function (air recirculation, air distribution,
fan speed or climate control compressor off)
will cause FULL message going off the dis-
play. This means that automatic control is
not complete (except temperature control
which is always automatic).
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IMPORTANT If it is no longer possible to
reach and maintain the required passen-
ger compartment temperature due to
manual function operation, the set tem-
perature flashes to indicate that the sys-
tem is experiencing difficulties and the AU-
TO message then goes off.
To restore system automatic control at
any time, after one or more manual ad-
justments, press button AUTO.Air recirculation
on/off button (G)
Air recirculation works
according to the following operating
logics:
❒forced switching on (inside air recir-
culation always on), indicated by the
turning on of the led on the button G
and by symbol íon the display;
❒forced switching off (air recirculation
always off with air inlet from the out-
side), indicated by the turning off of
the led on the button and by symbol
êon the display.
The above operating conditions are ob-
tained by pressing in sequence the air re-
circulation button G.
IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the re-
quired heating or cooling conditions faster.
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It is however inadvisable to use it on
rainy/cold days as it would considerably
increase the possibility of the windows
misting inside, especially if the climate con-
trol system is off.
With low outdoor temperatures, recir-
culation is turned off (with air intake from
outside) to prevent possible misting.
It is inadvisable to use the inside air re-
circulation function with low outside tem-
perature as windows may mist over quick-
ly.Climate control
compressor on/off
button (F)
Press pushbutton √to
turn off the climate control system
compressor if it was on previously and
the logo on the display is turned off.
When the pushbutton is pressed with
the led off, control of compressor
activation is restored to automatic
control by the system. This condition is
indicated by the logo lighting up on the
display.
When turning the compressor off, the sys-
tem will deactivate air recirculation to pre-
vent window misting up. Although the sys-
tem is able to keep the required tempera-
ture, the wording FULL will disappear from
the display. If the system is no longer able
to keep the required temperature, tem-
perature figures will flash and the wording
AUTO will disappear from the display.IMPORTANT With the climate control
compressor off, it is not possible to admit
air to the passenger compartment with a
temperature below the outside tempera-
ture; moreover, under certain environ-
mental conditions, windows could mist up
fastly since air is not dehumidified.
The switching off of the climate control
compressor remains in storage even when
the engine has been stopped.
To restore automatic control for switch-
ing on the climate control compressor,
press again button √(in this event the sys-
tem will just work as heater) or press but-
ton AUTO.
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With the compressor off, if the outside
temperature is higher than set, the system
is not able to meet the request. This is in-
dicated by the temperature setting flash-
ing, after which the AUTO message is
turned off.
With the compressor disabled, it is pos-
sible to zero the fan speed manually (no
bars displayed).
With the compressor enabled and the en-
gine started, the fan speed may only drop
to minimum (one bar displayed).Fast window
demisting/defrosting
button (D)
Press this button: the
climate control system will automatically
switch on all the functions required for
fast windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting, that is:
❒switches on climate control compres-
sor when climatic conditions are suit-
able;
❒air recirculation off;
❒maximum air temperature HI on both
areas;
❒activates proper fan speed according
to engine coolant temperature to lim-
it the flow into the passenger com-
partment of air not warm enough to
demist the windows;
❒directs air flow to windscreen and
front side windows vents;
❒turns heated rear window on
IMPORTANT Fast demisting/defrosting
function stays on for about 3 minutes,
since engine coolant temperature reach-
es a temperature suitable for fast window
demisting.
When the max. demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the button led and the heated
rear window button led will turn on; FULL
AUTO wording on the display will turn
off.
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When the max. demisting/defrosting func-
tion is on, the only manual operations pos-
sible are manual adjustment of the fan
speed and switching heated rear window
off.
To restore the operating conditions of the
system prior to function activation, just
press one of the following buttons: button
B, air recirculation button G, compressor
button For button AUTO A.
fig. 52F0N0185m
Switching the
system OFF (E)
Press button Eto turn
the system off, also the display will turn
off.
When turned off the system conditions are
the following:
❒display off;
❒air recirculation on, the passenger's
compartment is isolated from the out-
side (recirulation led on);
❒conditioner compressor off;
❒fan off.
IMPORTANT to guarantee fast demist-
ing/defrosting if the additional heater/ con-
ditioner (under the rear seat for Panora-
ma and Combi versions) is on, turn it off
by pressing button F(led off) located on
the control panel fig. 52.
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SUPPLEMENTARY REAR AIR
CONDITIONER
(where provided for Panorama and
Combi versions)
Panorama and Combi versions are pro-
vided with main plus (optional) supple-
mentary heater/air conditioner with con-
trol located on the headlining above the
second seat row fig. 60.
For turning on, press button F-fig. 61
on the control panel, the supplementary
air conditioner works only if the main one
is on.❒Turn knob Dto position “all cold”
(ring to blue sector) to make cold air
flow out from the vents located on the
roof.
❒Turn knob Dto position “all warm”
(ring to red sector) to make warm air
(with stabilised engine rpm) flow out
from rear lower vents (located under
the 2
nd-3rdrow seats for Panorama ver-
sions and from the grille on left wheel-
house side for Combi versions).
❒Turning knob Dto intermediate posi-
tions will distribute air flow between
roof vents and lower vents, changing
air temperature.IMPORTANT Turning the main condi-
tioner compressor on (pressing button E),
although the supplementary conditioner
fan is at 0, will automatically activate the
1st speed to prevent the formation of ice
and damages to the component as a con-
sequence.
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RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may
help you to keep the running costs of your
vehicle down and lower the amount of
toxic emissions released into the atmos-
phere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Vehicle maintenance
Carry out the checks and adjustments/reg-
ulations specified in the “Service Sched-
ule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routine-
ly at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:
if the pressure is too low, consumption
levels increase as resistance to rolling is
higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the ve-
hicle (especially when driving in town) and
its trim greatly affects consumption and
stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from
the roof as soon as they are no longer
used. These accessories lower air pene-
tration and adversely affect consumption
levels. When needing to carry particular-
ly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount
of time needed. Rear heated window, ad-
ditional headlights, windscreen wipers and
heater fan need a considerable amount of
energy, therefore increasing the require-
ment of current increases fuel consump-
tion (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load
which greatly affects the engine leading to
higher consumption (on average up to
+20%). When the temperature outside
the vehicle permits it, use the air vents
where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.
Observe the enforced rules if
you need to carry a spare
can of petrol. Only use a homologat-
ed can and secure it to the load an-
choring eyebolts. Even given these
precautions, the risk of fire in the
event of an accident is increased.
WARNING
In addition to these general precautions,
some simple measures could enhance dri-
ving safety, comfort and the length of the
vehicle’s life:
❒distribute the load evenly over the
load floor: if you need to concentrate
it all in one point choose the part be-
tween the axles;
❒remember that the lower the load is,
the lower the vehicle’s centre of grav-
ity will be, contributing to a safe drive;
you should therefore always position
the heavier goods at the bottom;
❒finally, remember that the way in
which the vehicle moves is influenced
by the weight being carried. In partic-
ular, stopping distance lengthens par-
ticularly at high speed.
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AIR BAG FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly if there is a failure in the air bag system.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
¬If when turning the ignition
key to MAR, the warning
light ¬does not turn on or stays on
when travelling there could be a fail-
ure in safety systems; in this event air
bags or pretensioners could not trig-
ger in case of impact or, in a minor
number of cases, they could trigger
accidentally. Contact Fiat Dealership
immediately to have the system
checked.
WARNING
The failure of the warning
light ¬(warning light off) is
also indicated by the flashing for
more than the normal 4 seconds of
the passenger’s front air bag deacti-
vated warning light F.
WARNING
HIGH TEMPERATURE
ENGINE COOLANT
FLUID (red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the en-
gine is overheated.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as
follows:
❒normal driving conditions: stop
the vehicle, switch off the engine and
check whether the water level in the
reservoir is not below the MIN mark.
Otherwise wait for few seconds to al-
low the engine cooling, then open
slowly and carefully the cap, top up
coolant and check whether its level is
falling between MIN and MAX marks
in the reservoir. Check visually any
leak. If, when restarting, the warning
light comes on again, contact a Fiat
Dealership.
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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when about
10/12 litres fuel (according to versions) are
left in the tank.
IMPORTANT The warning light flashes to
indicate a failure, contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible to have the system
checked. INJECTION SYSTEM
FAILURE
(amber)
Under normal conditions, turning
the ignition key to MAR, the warning light
turns on but it should go off after engine
starting.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling, means a fault in the sup-
ply/ignition system which could cause high
emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of
performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
In these conditions it is possible to con-
tinue driving without however requiring
heavy effort or high speed from the en-
gine. In any case, contact Fiat Dealership
as soon as possible.
U
INEFFICIENT ABS
SYSTEM (amber)
Turning the ignition key to
MARthe warning light turns on, but it
should go off after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the sys-
tem is inefficient or unavailable. In this case
the braking system keeps its effectiveness
unchanged, but without the potential of-
fered by the ABS system. Caution is ad-
visable and it is necessary to contact Fiat
Dealership.
On certain versions the dedicated message
is displayed.
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FRONT PASSENGER’S
AIR BAG
DEACTIVATED
(amber)
(where provided)
Warning light Fcomes on when front
passenger’s air bag is deactivated.
With front passenger’s air bag on, turn-
ing the ignition key to MAR, warning light
Fcomes on steadily for about 4 sec-
onds, it flashes for other 4 seconds and
then it shall go off.
Warning light Findicates
also warning light ¬failures.
This is indicated by intermittent flash-
ing, over 4 seconds, of warning light
F. In this event warning light ¬
indicates that there could be a failure
in safety systems. Contact Fiat Deal-
ership immediately to have the sys-
tem checked.
WARNING
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Thousands of km
Replace air cleaner cartridge (▼)
Check and top up fluids, if required
(engine coolant - brakes - power steering - windscreen washer - etc.)
Change accessory drive belt
Check engine control system operation (through diagnosis socket)
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change pollen filter (or every 2 years)
Should prevailing use of the vehicle be under one of the following specially heavy conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km) repeated and with external temperatures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long distance low speed driving (e.g. door-to-door deliveries) or in case of a long term inactivity;
❒driving in the city;
servicing operations shall be carried out every 30,000 km
(▼) If the vehicle is equipped with a specific air filter for dusty areas:
- Every 20,000 Km check-up and filter cleaning;
- Every 40,000 Km substitution of filter.
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