Fiat 500L 2012, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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The amount of air introduced into the passenger
compartment is not affected by car speed; it is
regulated by the fan, which is controlled
electronically.
The air temperature is always automatically
controlled according to the temperature set on the
display (except for when the system is off or in
certain conditions when the compressor is
not running).
The system allows the following to be set or adjusted
manually:
❒
driver/passenger side air temperature;
❒
fan speed (continuous variation);
❒
air distribution to 7 positions;
❒
compressor enablement;
❒
rapid defrosting/demisting function;
❒
air recirculation;
❒
heated rear window;
❒
system deactivation.
The climate control system detects the
passenger compartment temperature
using a mean radiant temperature sensor
located in the interior rear view mirror and
protected by a specific cover. Obstructing the
field of view of this sensor with any object could
cause the climate control system to operate
with less than optimal efficiency.
SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
The climate control system can be switched on in
different ways: it is advisable to press the AUTO
button and turn the knobs to set the desired
temperatures.
In this way the system operates completely
automatically to adjust the temperature, quantity and
distribution of the air introduced into the passenger
compartment. It also manages the air recirculation
function and the activation of the air conditioning
compressor.
During automatic operation, you can change the set
temperatures, air distribution and fan speed at any
time by using the relevant buttons or knobs: the
system will automatically change the settings to
adjust to the new requirements.
During completely automatic operation (AUTO),
varying the air flow and/or distribution (which are
not displayed) causes the AUTO function LED
to disappear and the system to operate in MANUAL
mode (displaying both the flow and distribution
requested).
When the compressor is deactivated, the AUTO
operation remains active only if the system can
guarantee in-car comfort. Otherwise, the system
switches to MANUAL mode (the set temperatures
will flash on the display). The fan speed is the same in
all the zones of the passenger compartment.
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GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
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TECHNICAL
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