climate control FIAT MULTIPLA 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLSDASHBOARD ...................................................................... 5
SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 6
THE FIAT CODE SYSTEM ................................................ 6
THE KEYS .............................................................................. 8
ELECTRONIC ALARM ....................................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH ........................................................... 15
INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 17
INSTRUMENTS .................................................................... 18
RICONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ..... 22
SEATS ..................................................................................... 41
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................................................... 44
STEERING WHEEL ............................................................. 45
REARVIEW MIRRORS ........................................................ 46
HEATING/AND CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ....... 48
HEATING AND VENTILATION ..................................... 50
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 52
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............. 54
EXTERNAL LIGHTS ........................................................... 59
WINDOW CLEANING ..................................................... 61
CEILING LIGHT ................................................................... 63
CONTROLS .......................................................................... 65INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ................................................... 67
ELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED
DOUBLE SUNROOF ........................................................... 72
DOORS .................................................................................. 74
ELECTRIC WINDOWS ..................................................... 76
BOOT ..................................................................................... 78
BONNET ............................................................................... 85
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ................................................... 87
HEADLIGHTS ....................................................................... 88
ABS SYSTEM .......................................................................... 90
ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 92
EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 96
PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 97
MULTIPLA VAN ................................................................... 99
SOUND SYSTEM ................................................................. 102
AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 107
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................... 109
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RICONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
The configurable multifunction display shows useful
information necessary when driving and a Menu to be
used for the following settings:
❒TIME;
❒KILOMETRE COUNTER;
❒OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE (If the car is fitted with
climate control with automatic temperature control,
the kilometre counter on the instrument panel,
which in standard version displays the total km and
the digital clock, will also display the outside
temperature);
❒VEHICLE INFORMATION:
❒Trip computer;
❒Instrument panel and display dimmer;
❒Failure messages, when the respective warning light
appears on the instrument panel;
❒Event messages.Configurable multifunction display menu
TRIP B: to switch the respective function on and off
(ON/OFF).
TIME: to set the time (hours and minutes).
DAYL. SAV.: to switch daylight saving time on and off.
CLOCKMODE 12/24: to select the clock mode, 12
hour or 24 hour.
LANGUAGE: to set the language of the messages on
the display.
UNIT: to select the following units of measure: km, mi,
°C, °F, km/l, l/100km, mpg, km/h, mph.
BUZZER: to adjust the buzzer volume.
SERVICE: to display information concerning correct
car maintenance operations, strictly following the
Service Schedule.
MENU OFF: to quit the menu.

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HEATING AND CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
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1 Windscreen defrosting/demisting vents - 2 Front side window defrosting/demisting vents - 3 Upper vent to send
air over the heads of the front seat passengers - 4 Directional and adjustable outlets - 5 Vents sending air to feet of
front seat passengers - 6 Directional and adjustable centre vents.

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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 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
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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
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CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS
Here are some suggestions which may help you to
keep the running costs of your car down and lower
the amount of toxic emissions released into the
atmosphere.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in
accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely 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 car (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 penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When needing to carry
particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a
trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time
needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable
amount of energy, therefore increasing the
requirement of current increases fuel consumption (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.
Aerodynamic accessories
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may
adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.