(for versions/markets, where provided) According to the temperature set by the user, the automatic climate control sys-tem automatically adjusts:
❒ the temperature of the air sent to the passenger compartment;
❒ fan speed (continuous air flow varia-tion);
❒ the distribution of air inside the pas-senger compartment;
❒ compressor activation/deactivation (to cool/dehumidify air);
❒ air recycle activation/deactivation;
All functions can be manually changed. In other words, you may operate the system selecting one or more functions. The man-ual setting of a function does not impair the automatic control of the other func-tions even if the led of the knob AUTO is off.
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CONTROLS fig. 29 Button AUTO - A
Activation of the automatic function of the climate control system
Pressing the button AUTO and setting the temperature, the system adjusts the temperature, the quantity and distribution of the air into the passenger compartment and controls the activation of the
com-Button √ - B
Climate control compressor on/off Pressing the button, with led on, the com-pressor and the led switch off.
When the compressor is off:
❒ the system deactivates air recycle to avoid window misting;
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❒ it is not possible to supply into the pas-senger compartment air with a perature lower than external air tem-perature (the temtem-perature indicated on the display blinks when the system does not ensure the achievement of the re-quired comfort conditions);
❒ it is possible to manually reset the fan speed (with compressor enabled, ven-tilation cannot go below a bar shown on the display).
Button OFF - C System switch off
Pressing the button OFF the system is switched off.
The following climate control conditions will be established when the system is off:
❒ all LEDs off;
❒ set temperature display off;
❒ air recycle off;
❒ compressor off;
❒ fan off.
Button …- D
Air recycle on/off button
It is advisable to activate air recycle in queues or in tunnels to prevent the in-troduction of polluted air.
Led on button ON = recycle ON.
Led on button OFF = recycle OFF.
For low temperatures or if the compres-sor is off, the recycle is forced to off to avoid misting.
IMPORTANT It is advisable not to use the air recycle function when the outside tem-perature is low, to prevent the windows from rapidly misting up.
Buttons Õ Ô- E Temperature setting
Pressing the button Õthe temperature in the passenger compartment rises until the value HI is reached (maximum heat-ing).
Pressing the button Ôthe temperature in the passenger compartment decreases
Buttons Õ Ô- F Fan speed setting
Pressing the buttons Õor Ô respective-ly, the fan speed displayed on the display bars increases or decreases.
The fan can be cut off only if the com-pressor has been switched off (button B).
To restore automatic fan speed control, press button AUTO.
Buttons ´ μ ∂ - G H I Manual selection of air distribution
Pressing the buttons, it is possible to set one of 5 different air flow options:
´ to the windscreen and front side win-dow vents to demist or defrost them.
μ to central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
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∂ to the vents in the feet area (front seats). The natural tendency of hot air to spread upwards, allows to warm the passenger compartment up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate feeling of warmth.
∂+μ distribution between feet area vents (warmer air) and dashboard vents (cooler air).
∂+´ distribution between feet area vents and windscreen and front side window vents). This distribu-tion allows an adequate warming of the passenger compartment and prevents the windows from mist-ing up.
The set distribution is shown by the LEDs on the selected buttons.
To restore automatic air distribution con-trol, press button AUTO.
Button - - L Front window fast
demisting/defrosting button Pressing the button - the system acti-vates all the functions required for fast demisting/defrosting:
❒ compressor switch on (if climatic con-ditions are suitable);
❒ air recycle off;
❒ fan speed selection depending on coolant temperature;
❒ air flow toward the windshield and the front side windows;
❒ heated rear window on.
IMPORTANT The function remains active for about 3 minutes since the engine coolant temperature exceeds 50°C (for petrol versions) or 35°C (for Diesel ver-sions).
LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM Run the climate control system for at least 10 minutes every month during the win-ter.
Have the system inspected at a Abarth Dealership before the summer.
The system uses R134a coolant which, in the event of accidental leaks, is not dan-gerous for the environment.
Do not use R12 coolant, not suitable for the components of the system.
HEATED REAR WINDOW DEMISTER/DEFROSTER
Press the button M to activate this func-tion; its activation is shown by a warning light on the instrument panel.
The function is automatically deactivated after about 20 minutes. To turn off the function beforehand, press again the but-ton (.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the internal side of the rear window over the filaments of the heated rear window, to avoid damaging it.
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LOW BEAMS SIDE/TAILLIGHTS fig. 30
With the key on MAR turn the knurled ring to 2. If low beams are activated, day-light day-lights are deactivated and tailday-lights and low beams are activated. The warning light 3on the instrument panel will come on at the same time. With ignition key on STOP or removed, rotate the knurled ring from position O to position 2. The light 3on the instrument panel turns on and all taillights and number plate lights turn on.
MAIN BEAMS fig. 30
The warning light 1on the instrument panel will come on at the same time.
DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 31 Move the stalk to (steady) position:
up (position a): right-hand indicator down (position b): left-hand indicator Warning light ¥ or Î will blink on the in-strument panel. Direction indicator auto-matically turn off, when the car travels again in a straight direction.
Lane change function