air conditioning Lancia Thema 2012 Owner handbook (in English)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Indus-
try Canada. Operation is subject to
the following conditions:
Changes or modifications not ex-pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired op-
eration.
VOICE COMMAND
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4
Nav The Uconnect™ Voice
Command system allows
you to control your AM, FM
radio, satellite radio, disc
player, SD Card or USB/iPod. NOTE:
Take care to speak into the Voice
Command system as calmly and
normally as possible. The ability
of the Voice Command system to
recognize user voice commands
may be negatively affected by
rapid speaking or a raised voice
level.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system
should be used only in safe driving
conditions following local laws. All
attention should be kept on the
roadway ahead. Failure to do so may
result in a collision cau sing serious
injury or death.
When you press the Uconnect™ Voice
Command
button, you will hear
a beep. The beep is your signal to give
a command.
If no command is spoken the system
will say one of two responses:
I didn't understand
I didn't get that, etc., If a command is not spoken a second
time, the system will respond with an
error and give some direction as what
can be said based on the context you
are in. After three consecutive failures
of a spoken command the VR session
with end.
Pressing the Uconnect™ Voice Com-
mand
button while the system
is speaking is known as “barging in.”
The system will be interrupted, and
after the beep, you can say a com-
mand. This will become helpful once
you start to learn the options.
NOTE:
At any time, you can say the words
“Cancel” or “Help”.
These commands are universal and
can be used from any menu. All other
commands can be used depending
upon the active application.
When using this system, you should
speak clearly and at a normal speak-
ing volume.
The system will best recognize your
speech if the windows are closed, and
the heater/air conditioning fan is set
to low.
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2. If the disc is stained, clean the sur-
face with a soft cloth, wiping from
center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the
disc; avoid scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as ben-
zene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static
sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after play-
ing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct
sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where tem-
peratures may become too high.
NOTE:
If you experience difficulty in
playing a particular disc, it may be
damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture
or dew on the disc) oversized, or
have protection encoding. Try a
known good disc before consider-
ing disc player service.RADIO OPERATION AND
MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile
phone being on in your vehicle can
cause erratic or noisy performance
from your radio. This condition may
be lessened or eliminated by relocat-
ing the mobile phone antenna. This
condition is not harmful to the radio.
If your radio performance does not
satisfactorily “clear” by the reposi-
tioning of the antenna, it is recom-
mended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile
phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating sys-
tem is designed to make you comfort-
able in all types of weather. This sys-
tem can be operated through either
the Automatic Climate Controls on
the instrument panel or through the
Uconnect Touch™ system display.
When the Uconnect Touch™ system
is in different modes (Radio, Player,
Settings, More, etc.) the driver and
passenger temperature settings will be
indicated at the top of the display.GENERAL OVERVIEW
Hard-Keys
The hard-keys are located below the
Uconnect Touch™ screen, in the cen-
ter of the instrument panel.
Soft-Keys
Soft-keys are accessible on the
Uconnect Touch™ system screen.
Automatic Climate Controls —
Hard-keysUconnect Touch™ System 8.4
Automatic Temperature Controls — Soft-keys
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Button Descriptions (Applies To
Both Hard-keys And Soft-keys)
1. A/C Button
Press and release to change the cur-
rent Air Conditioning (A/C) setting,
the indicator illuminates when A/C is
ON. Performing this function will
cause the automatic operation to
switch into manual mode and the
AUTO indicator will turn off.
2. Recirculation Button
Press and release to change the cur-
rent setting, the indicator illuminates
when ON.
3. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the
amount of air forced through the cli-
mate system. There are seven blower
speeds available. Adjusting the
blower will cause automatic mode to
switch to manual operation. The
speeds can be selected using either
hard-keys or soft-keys as follows:Hard-key
The blower speed increases as you
turn the control clockwise from the
lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the knob
counter-clockwise.
Soft-key — Uconnect Touch™
System 8.4
Use the small blower icon to reduce
the blower setting and the large
blower icon to increase the blower
setting. Blower can also be selected by
pressing the blower bar area between
the icons.
4. Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the cur-
rent airflow setting to Defrost mode.
The indicator illuminates when this
feature is ON. Performing this func-
tion will cause the ATC to switch into
manual mode. The blower speed may
increase when Defrost mode is se-
lected. If the front defrost mode is
turned off the climate system will re-
turn the previous setting.5. Rear Defrost Button
Press and release this button to turn
on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (for versions/
markets, where provided). An indica-
tor will illuminate when the rear win-
dow defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after
10 minutes.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can
cause damage to the heating ele-
ments:
Use care when washing the inside
of the rear window. Do not use
abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
Use a soft cloth and a mild wash-
ing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be
peeled off after soaking with
warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instru-
ments, or abrasive window clean-
ers on the interior surface of the
window.
Keep all objects a safe distance
from the window.
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Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument
panel outlets and floor outlets. A
slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window
demister outlets.
NOTE:
BI-LEVEL mode is designed under
comfort conditions to provide
cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor out-
lets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets.
A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor, defrost
and side window demist outlets.
This mode works best in cold or
snowy conditions.
Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield
and side window demist out-
lets. Use Defrost mode with
maximum temperature settings for
best windshield and side window de-
frosting and defogging. When the de-
frost mode is selected, the blower level
may increase.
13. SYNC
Press the Sync soft-key to toggle the
Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indi-
cator is illuminated when this feature
is enabled. Sync is used to synchro-
nize the passenger temperature set-
ting with the driver temperature set-
ting. Changing the passenger
temperature setting while in Sync will
automatically exit this feature.
CLIMATE CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button
allows the operator to manually acti-
vate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When the air conditioning
system is turned on, cool dehumidi-
fied air will flow through the outlets into the cabin. For improved fuel
economy, press the A/C button to turn
off the air conditioning and manually
adjust the blower and airflow mode
settings.
NOTE:
If fog or mist appears on the
windshield or side glass, select
Defrost mode and increase
blower speed.
If your air conditioning perfor- mance seems lower than ex-
pected, check the front of the
A/C condenser (located in front
of the radiator), for an accumu-
lation of dirt or insects. Clean
with a gentle water spray from
behind the radiator and through
the condenser. Fabric front fas-
cia protectors may reduce air-
flow to the condenser, reducing
air conditioning performance.
Recirculation When outside air contains
smoke, odors, or high hu-
midity, or if rapid cooling is
desired, you may wish to
recirculate interior air by pressing the
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eration and Recirculation control can
also be manually selected in Manual
operation.
OPERATING TIPS
NOTE:
Refer to the chart at the end of this
section for suggested control set-
tings for various weather condi-
tions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system in air-
conditioned vehicles must be pro-
tected with a high-quality antifreeze
coolant to provide proper corrosion
protection and to protect against en-
gine overheating. A solution of 50%
ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant and
50% water is recommended. Refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for proper cool-
ant selection.
Winter Operation
Use of the air Recirculation mode dur-
ing Winter months is not recom-
mended because it may cause window
fogging.Vacation Storage
Any time you store your vehicle or
keep it out of service (i.e., vacation)
for two weeks or more, run the air
conditioning system at idle for about
five minutes in the fresh air and high
blower setting. This will ensure ad-
equate system lubrication to minimize
the possibility of compressor damage
when the system is started again.
Window Fogging
Interior fogging on the windshield can
be quickly removed by turning the
mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/
Floor mode can be used to maintain a
clear windshield and provide suffi-
cient heating. If side window fogging
becomes a problem increase blower
speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on
the inside in mild but rainy or humid
weather.
NOTE:
Recirculate without A/C should
not be used for long periods, as
fogging may occur. Automatic Temperature Con-
trols (ATC) will automatically
adjust the climate control set-
tings to reduce or eliminate win-
dow fogging on the front wind-
shield.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located di-
rectly in front of the windshield, is
free of obstructions such as leaves.
Leaves collected in the air intake may
reduce airflow, and if they enter the
plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months, make sure
the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and
snow.
A/C Air Filter
The climate control system filters out-
side air containing dust, pollen and
some odors. Strong odors cannot be
totally filtered out. Refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for filter replacement
instructions.
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