FIAT SEDICI 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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MANUAL HEATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
Temperature selector (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Blower speed selector (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed by turning the selec-
tor.
Air flow selector (3)
This is used to select one of the functions
described below. SIDE OUTLET
When “Open”, air comes out regardless
of the air flow selector position.
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Heat (c)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, al-
so comes out of the windshield defroster
outlets and the side defroster outlets
slightly.Defrost (e)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets. Ventilation (a)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the center and side air outlets.
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Bi- level (b)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the center and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully
COLD position or fully HOT position,
however, the air from the floor outlets
and the air from the center and side out-
lets will be the same temperature.
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Heat & defrost (d)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windshield defroster
outlets, the side defroster outlets and the
side outlets.
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(g) (f)
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Air intake selector (4)
This selector is used to select the follow-
ing modes.
Fresh Air (f)
When this mode is selected, the indica-
tor light will go off and outside air is
used.
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During operation of the air conditioner,
you may notice slight changes in engine
speed. These changes are normal, the sys-
tem is designed so that the compressor
turns on or off to maintain the desired
temperature.
Less operation of the compressor results
in better fuel economy.
SYSTEM OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Natural ventilation
Select “VENTILATION” and “FRESH
AIR”, the temperature selector to the de-
sired temperature position, and the blow-
er speed selector to “OFF”. Fresh air will
flow through the vehicle during driving.
Forced ventilation
The control settings are the same as for
natural ventilation except you set the
blower speed selector to a position oth-
er than “OFF”.Normal heating (using outside air)
Select “HEAT” and “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position and the blower speed
selector to the desired blower speed po-
sition. Setting the blower speed selector
to a higher blower speed position in-
creases heating efficiency.
Quick heating
(using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal heating except you select “RE-
CIRCULATED AIR”. If you use this heat-
ing method for an extended period of
time, the air in the vehicle can become
contaminated and the windows can be-
come misty. Therefore, use this method
only for quick heating and change to the
normal heating method as soon as possi-
ble. Recirculated Air (g)
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light will come on, outside air is shut out
and inside air is recirculated. This mode is
suitable when driving through dusty or
polluted air such as in a tunnel, or when
attempting to quickly cool down the in-
terior.
“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”
are switched alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.
NOTE If you select “RECIRCULATED
AIR” for an extended period of time, the
air in the vehicle can become contami-
nated. Therefore, you should occasional-
ly select “FRESH AIR”.
Air conditioning switch (5)
To turn on the air conditioning system,
push in the “A/C” switch and set the blow-
er speed selector to a position other than
“OFF”. With this “A/ C” switch operation,
a indicator light will come on when the air
conditioning system is on. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push the “A/C”
switch again.
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Quick cooling
(using recirculated air)
The control settings are the same as for
normal cooling except you select “RE-
CIRCULATED AIR” and the highest blow-
er speed.
NOTE
❒If you select “RECIRCULATED AIR”
for an extended period of time, the air
in the vehicle can become contaminat-
ed. Therefore, you should occasional-
ly select “FRESH AIR”.
❒If your vehicle has been left in the sun
with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly
while you operate the air conditioner
with the air intake selector at “FRESH
AIR” and the blower at high speed.
Dehumidifying
Turn on the “A/C” switch, set the air flow
selector to a desired air flow selector po-
sition, and select “FRESH AIR”, the tem-
perature selector to the desired temper-
ature position, and the blower speed se-
lector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion.NOTE Because the air conditioner dehu-
midifies the air, turning it on will help keep
the windows clear, even when blowing
heated air using the “DEFROST” or
“HEAT & DEFROST” functions.
NOTE If you need maximum defrosting:
❒select “DEFROST” and “FRESH AIR”,
❒turn on the “A/C” switch,
❒set the blower speed selector to HIGH,
❒adjust the temperature selector to the
HOT end, and
❒adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows. Head cooled/ Feet warmed heating
Select “BI-LEVEL” and “FRESH AIR”, the
temperature selector to the desired tem-
perature position, and the blower speed se-
lector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion. Unless the temperature selector is in
the fully COLD position or fully HOT po-
sition, the air that comes out of the cen-
ter and side outlets will be cooler than the
air that comes out of the floor outlets.
Normal cooling
Turn on the “A/C” switch, set the air flow
selector to “VENTILATION”, the tem-
perature selector to the desired temper-
ature position and the blower speed se-
lector to the desired blower speed posi-
tion. Setting the blower speed selector to
a higher blower speed position increases
cooling efficiency.
You can switch the air intake selector to
either “FRESH AIR” or “RECIRCULAT-
ED AIR” as you desire. Choosing “RE-
CIRCULATED AIR” increases cooling ef-
ficiency.
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NOTE Your vehicle uses the air condi-
tioning refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
used in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using the wrong refriger-
ant may damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or re-
place the R-134a with other refrigerants.AUTOMATIC HEATING
AND AIR
CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
(Climate Control)
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
Temperature selector/ Air
conditioning switch (1)
This is used to select the temperature by
turning the selector.
Also, this is used to turn on and off the
air conditioning system by pushing the
switch. To turn on the air conditioning
system, push in the switch and the indi-
cator light will come on. To turn off the
air conditioning system, push in the
switch again and the indicator light will
go off. MAINTENANCE
If you do not use the air conditioner for
a long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your
air conditioner, it needs to be run peri-
odically. Operate the air conditioner at
least once a month for one minute with
the engine idling. This circulates the re-
frigerant and oil and helps protect the in-
ternal components.
Your air conditioner is equipped with air
filters. Clean or replace them as specified
in the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “IN-
SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE” sec-
tion. Have this job done by your Fiat Deal-
ership as the lower glove box must be
lowered for this job.
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Blower speed selector/ Air intake
selector (2)
This is used to turn on the blower and to
select blower speed.
If the selector is in “AUTO” position, the
blower speed will vary as the climate con-
trol system maintains the selected tem-
perature.
Also, this is used to select the following
modes by pushing the selector.FRESH AIR
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light (a) will come on and outside air is
used.
RECIRCULATED AIR
When this mode is selected, the indicator
light (b) will come on, outside air is shut
out and inside air is recirculated. This
mode is suitable when driving through the
polluted air such as a tunnel, or attempt-
ing to quickly cool down.
“FRESH AIR” and “RECIRCULATED AIR”
are switched alternately each time the air
intake selector is pushed.
NOTE When both the indicator light (a)
and (b) go off, this selector is controlled
automatically.
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Bi-level (d)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and cooler air comes out
of the center and side outlets. When the
temperature selector (1) is in the fully
COLD position or fully HOT position,
however, the air from the floor outlets
and the air from the center and side out-
lets will be the same temperature.Heat & defrost (f)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets, the windshield defroster
outlets, the side defroster outlets and the
side outlets.
Air flow selector (3)
AUTO (h)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
various outlets automatically.
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Ventilation (c)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the center and side air outlets.
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Heat (e)
Temperature-controlled air comes out of
the floor outlets and the side outlets, al-
so comes out of the windshield defroster
outlets and the side defroster outlets
slightly.
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SYSTEM OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Automatic operation
You can let the climate control system
work automatically. To set the system in
fullyautomatic operation, follow the pro-
cedure below.
❒Set the desired temperature by turning
the temperature selector (1).
❒Turn the blower speed selector (2) to
the “AUTO” position.
❒Turn the air flow selector (3) to the
“AUTO” position.
Then the blower speed selector/ air intake
selector (2) and air flow selector (3) are
controlled automatically to maintain the
set temperature.
The air conditioning switch (1) is to be se-
lected manually according to your taste.
When you turn the air conditioning switch
off, the climate control system cannot
lower the inside temperature below out-
side temperature.
To turn the climate control system off,
turn the blower speed selector (2) to the
“OFF” position.NOTE❒To find your comfortable zone, start
with the 22°C (72°F) setting.
❒If you turn the temperature selector (1)
to the highest or lowest limit, the cli-
mate control system will operate at the
maximum cooling or heating and the
blower will run at nearly full speed.
❒To avoid blowing cold air in cold weath-
er or hot air in hot weather, the system
will delay turning on the blower until
warmed or chilled air is available.
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Defrost (g)
Temperature- controlled air comes out of
the windshield defroster outlets, the side
defroster outlets and the side outlets.
NOTE When the air flow selector (3) is
turned either to “Heat & defrost (f)” or
“Defrost (g)”, the air conditioning system
will come on and the “FRESH AIR” mode
will be selected automatically. But in very
cold weather, the air conditioning system
will not turn on.
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Be careful not to cover the interior tem-
perature sensor (F) between the steering
wheel and the climate control panel, or
the solar sensor (G) located at the top of
the driver’s side dashboard. These sensors
are used by the automatic system to reg-
ulate temperature.
Manual operation
You can manually control the climate con-
trol system. Set the selectors to your de-
sired position.NOTE If you need maximum defrosting:
❒set the air flow selector to “DEFROST”
(the air conditioning system will come
on and the “FRESH AIR” mode will be
selected automatically),
❒set the blower speed selector to HIGH,
❒adjust the temperature selector to the
HOT end, and
❒adjust the side outlets so the air blows
on the side windows.
❒If your vehicle has been left in the sun
with the windows closed, it will cool
faster if you open the windows briefly.
❒Even under the automatic operation,
you can set some of the blower speed
selector/ air intake selector (2) and air
flow selector (3) into manual mode.
Then the manually selected function is
maintained preferentially, and the oth-
er functions remain under automatic
operation.
❒To return the air intake selector (2) to
automatic operation when both the
blower speed selector (2) and the air
flow selector (3) are in the “AUTO”
position, turn either the selector (2) or
(3) to a position other than “AUTO”,
then turn to the “AUTO” position
again.
(G)
(F)
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
❒Driving on extremely bumpy roads
which cause severe vibrations may
cause sound to skip.
❒This unit uses a precision mechanism.
Even in the event that trouble arises,
never open the case, disassemble the
unit, or lubricate the rotating parts.
Please bring the unit to an authorized
Fiat Dealership. MAINTENANCE
If you do not use the air conditioner for
a long period, such as during winter, it may
not give the best performance when you
start using it again. To help maintain op-
timum performance and durability of your
air conditioner, it needs to be run peri-
odically. Operate the air conditioner at
least once a month for one minute with
the engine idling. This circulates the re-
frigerant and oil and helps protect the in-
ternal components.
NOTE Your vehicle uses the air condi-
tioning refrigerant HFC-134a, commonly
called “R-134a”. R-134a replaced R-12
around 1993 for automotive applications.
Other refrigerants are available, including
recycled R-12, but only R-134a should be
used in your vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using the wrong refriger-
ant may damage your air conditioning sys-
tem. Use R-134a only. Do not mix or re-
place the R-134a with other refrigerants.
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Too high a volume when dri-
ving can put the driver’s life
at risk and that of other people.
Therefore the volume should always
be adjusted in such a way that it is al-
ways possible to hear the noises of
the surrounding environment (e.g.:
horns, ambulance, police sirens, etc.).
WARNING
FM/MW/LW CD PLAYER WITH
CD CHANGER CONTROL
PRECAUTIONS
❒When the inside of the vehicle is very
cold and the player is used soon after
switching on the heater, moisture may
form on the disc or the optical parts
of the player and proper playback may
not be possible. If moisture forms on
the disc, wipe it off with a soft cloth. If
moisture forms on the optical parts of
the player, do not use the player for
about one hour, this will allow the con-
densation to disappear normally.
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