Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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HEATED REAR WINDOW CLIMATE CONTROL Temperature detection (compressor off
and outside temperature higher than set
AND DOOR MIRROR COMPRESSOR ON/OFF
temperature) is activated each time the
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
v
Press button to turn the compressor
electronic key is fitted into the ignition
on: when climate control compressor is
Press button ( to activate the demist-
device.
on the circular led around the button will
ing/defrosting function: when this func-
turn on. Compressor will stay on also af-
tion is on, the circular led around the but-
ter turning the engine off.
ton will turn on.
WARNI NG
To turn the compressor off press again
On certain versions, turning this function
Operation of the cli-
v
button .
on will also activate windscreen de-
mate control compres-
frosting in the windscreen wiper area.
sor is necessary for cooling
With compressor off, the system will
and dehumidifying the air; it is
check whether outside temperature is
This function is timed and switches off
advisable to keep this function
higher or lower/same as the set one:
automatically after few minutes, or by
always on, to prevent window
pressing again the button or by turning
if outside temperature is lower than
misting problems.
the engine off. It will not be switched
the set one, the system will operate
on automatically when restarting the en-
regularly also with compressor off;
gine.
if outside temperature is higher than
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on
the set one, the system will not be
the inside of the rear window over the
able to keep the required condition,
heating filaments to avoid damage that
the set temperature values will then
might cause it to stop working properly.
start to flash on the display.
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