FIAT MULTIPLA 2006 1.G Workshop Manual

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DASHBOARD
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HEATING AND VENTILATION
CONTROLS
A - Air temperature knob (mixing hot and cold air).
B - Fan knob.
C - Slider for setting the air recirculation function. This prevents air from
being taken in from outside.
D - Air distribution knob.
HEATING
1) Air temperature knob: pointer on red sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer set at required speed.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer on:
≤to warm the feet and demist the windscreen at the same time;
μto warm the feet and keep the face cool (“bilevel” function);
wto generally warm the feet in the front and back.
4) Recirculation slider:
to rapidly heat the passenger compartment, move the recirculation slider
to
Tto recirculate the air already in the passenger compartment.
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FAST DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING
Windscreen and side windows
1) Air temperature knob: pointer on red sector
(turned fully to the right).
2) Fan knob: pointer at maximum speed.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer at
-.
4) Air recirculation slider on
H, outside air enters the
passenger compartment.
In brief, to demist/defrost quickly, bring all the
pointers on the symbol
-.
When the windscreen and windows have been
demisted, adjust the controls to maintain the required
degree of comfort and visibility.
Rear window
Press button
(. The electric mirror demisting device
also comes on.
As soon as the rear window is clear, switch off the
button.VENTILATION
1) Centre and side vents: fully open.
2) Air temperature knob: pointer on blue sector.
3) Fan knob: pointer on required speed.
4) Air distribution knob: pointer on
¥.
5) Air recirculation slider on
H, outside air enters the
passenger compartment.
Extra heater
For very cold climates the diesel version can be fitted
with an extra heater that is fully automatic and ensures
maximum comfort inside the passenger compartment.
RECIRCULATION
With slider on
Tonly the inside air is circulated.
IMPORTANT This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam,
tunnel, etc.) However, it is better not to use it for long
periods, especially if there are several people in the
car.
IMPORTANT Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase
the possibility of the windows misting inside.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROLS
A - Air temperature knob (mixing hot and cold air).
B - Switch to turn on the air recirculation, preventing outside air from
entering the passenger compartment. When the light on the switch is
on, the recirculation system is operating.
C - Fan knob.
D - On/off switch for the climate control system. Turning this switch
automatically starts the fan at the 1st speed. The light on the switch
comes on when the system is operating.
E - Air distribution knob.
CLIMATE CONTROL (COOLING)
1) Air temperature knob: pointer on blue sector.
2) Fan knob: pointer at required speed.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer to
¥.
4) Climate control: press switches
√and T.
To lessen cooling: turn the switch
Toff, increase the temperature
and lower the fan speed.
IMPORTANT For fast cooling of the car:
1) temperature knob on blue sector;
2) fan knob on speed 4;
3) air distribution knob on
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FAST DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING
Windscreen and side windows
1) Air temperature knob: pointer on red sector
(turned fully to the right).
2) Fan knob: pointer at maximum speed.
3) Air distribution knob: pointer to
-.
4) Press the air conditioner button
√.
5) Air recirculation off (switch light off).
When the windscreen and windows have been
demisted, adjust the controls to maintain the required
degree of comfort and visibility.
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very
useful for faster demisting because it dries the air.
Adjust the controls for demisting as described above
and press switch
√to start the climate control (led
on).Rear window
Press button
(. The electric mirror demisting device
also comes on.
As soon as the rear window is clear, switch the device
off.
RECIRCULATION
When switch
Tis pressed (led on) only internal air
circulates.
IMPORTANT When the outside temperature is very
high, switching on the recirculation system will cool
the air more quickly. Moreover it is very useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam,
tunnel, etc.). You are advised against using this facility
for long periods, especially if there are many people in
the car.
IMPORTANT Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase
the possibility of the windows misting inside.
When the car is fitted with climate control, it is also
fitted with pollen filter. This captures fastidious
particles and dust.
The system uses R134a cooling fluid, which if accidentally spilt, does not damage the environment.
Never use R12 fluid, which could damage the system components.

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The system uses R134a cooling fluid, which if accidentally spilt, does not damage the environment.
Never use R12 fluid, which could damage the system components.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
This is a passenger compartment temperature control system that
automatically adjusts:
❒the temperature of the air directed to the vents to reach the
temperature selected with knob (A);
❒continuous fan speed with knob (C) in
AUTOposition.
CONTROLS
A - Knob for selecting the temperature in the passenger compartment
with extreme positions for
HIand LOmaximum and minimum air
temperature) functions.
B - Switch to turn on the air recirculation, preventing outside air from
entering the passenger compartment. When the light on the switch is
on, the recirculation system is operating.
C - Knob to activate the fan: this can be used to select manual or
automatic operation.
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D - Switch to turn the compressor on and off. When
this switch is pressed it automatically starts the fan
at the first speed if knob (C) is at p. When the
compressor is on the led on the switch lights up.
E - Knob for manual air distribution selection.
If this knob is positioned to max/def, it sets the system
for defrosting/demisting.
The system is fitted with a pollen filter to clean the
incoming air. To replace this filter, refer to section
“Service schedule”
HEATING
1) Air temperature knob: pointer to the required
temperature.
2) Fan knob:
– pointer to the speed required;
– pointer to
AUTOfor automatic operation of the
fan.
The system limits the fan speed until the fluid reaches
the temperature required to prevent cool air entering
the passenger compartment.3) Air distribution knob, pointer to:
≤to warm the feet and demist the windscreen at
the same time;
μto warm the feet and keep the face cool
(“bilevel” function);
wto generally warm the feet in the front and back.
4) Recirculation switch:
to rapidly warm the passenger compartment, press the
switch
T(led on) to recirculate the air already in
the passenger compartment.
IMPORTANT For maximum heating:
❒turn knob (A) to
HI;
❒turn knob (C) to 4.
DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING
Air distribution knob, pointer to:
-to demist windscreen and front side windows.

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D AND
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FAST DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING
1) Air distribution knob, pointer to
MAX/DEF.
The system is set for rapid demisting/defrosting of the
windscreen and side windows by activating the
following functions automatically:
❒max temperature
❒high air flow
The system limits the fan speed until the fluid reaches
the temperature required to prevent cool air entering
the passenger compartment.
❒air recirculation off (led off) so that outside air is
directed into the passenger compartment;
❒compressor on (led on);
❒air distribution to windscreen.
When the windscreen and windows have been
demisted/defrosted, adjust the air distribution knob to
restore the required conditions.IMPORTANT An important characteristic of the
climate control system is the de-humidification of the
air. We recommend that you always engage the
compressor by pressing button
√(led on) to prevent
misting.
IMPORTANT When outside humidity is high or when
it is raining or when there is a big difference in
temperature between temperature inside the
passenger compartment and the outside air, you can
prevent the windows misting up by proceeding as
follows:
❒air recirculation off (led off);
❒air temperature knob to
HI;
❒fan speed to 2
ndspeed at least;
❒air distribution knob to
-with possibility of
changing to
≤if the windows do not begin to steam
up;
❒engage the compressor by pressing switch
√(led
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COOLING
1) Central air vents and side vents fully open.
2) Air temperature knob to the required temperature.
3) Fan knob:
❒pointer to the required speed;
❒pointer to auto, for automatic operation of the
fan.
4) Air distribution knob: pointer on
¥.
5) Compressor switch
√pressed (led on).
6) Recirculation switch
Tpressed (led on) to speed
up cooling.
To moderate cooling: turn switch
Toff, select a
higher temperature and reduce fan speed.RECIRCULATION
When switch
Tis pressed (led on) only internal air
circulates.
IMPORTANT When the outside temperature is very
high, switching on the recirculation system will cool
the air more quickly. Moreover it is very useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam,
tunnel, etc.). You are advised against using this facility
for long periods, especially if there are many people in
the car.
IMPORTANT Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase
the possibility of the windows misting inside.

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D AND
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If there is a fault
If an anomaly affecting the automatic system is
detected the words “AIR-COND FAULTY” will be
displayed.
The automatic system will continue to work for as
long as possible.If the fault involves the fan control (C) and the fan still
works, it will automatically operate at 1st speed.
If the fault involves an air temperature sensor, the
required air temperature control (A) will work as a
manual air temperature mixing control.
Climate control functions in automatic mode
Reason
To reach the required
temperature as soon as possible
after you get into the car
To reach the new temperature
required as quickly as possible
To prevent the entry of harmful
gas; to prevent the windows
steaming up; to speed up air
cooling
Fast window
demisting/defrosting Automatically enabled
function
Compressor on if the required
temperature is lower than or the
same as that outside
Compressor on if the required
temperature is lower than or the
same as that outside
Compressor on
Compressor on - Maximum air
flow/temperature - Air
recirculation off - Air distribution
to windows Signal to
user
Button √led on
Button √led on
Buttons √
and Tled on
Button √led on
Button Tled off Action performedby the user
Car start-up
(key to MAR)
Required
temperature
variation
Recirculation Ton
MAX/DEF
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EXTERNAL LIGHTS
LEFT-HAND STALK
This stalk groups together the external lights and the direction indicators.
The external lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at
MAR.
When the external lights are turned on: the instrument panel and the
symbols of the various controls located on the dashboard will turn on.
Side and taillights
These come on when you turn the knurled switch from O to
6.
Instrument panel indicator light
3comes on.
Dipped beams
These come on when you turn the knurled switch from
6to 2.
Main beams
These come on when, with knurled knob at
2, you push the stalk
forward towards the dashboard.
Instrument panel indicator
1comes on.
To switch them off, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel.
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