Fiat New 500, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 52 / 320

KNOWING YOUR CAR
50
Description of the
controls
Air temperature
adjustment
Press the (A) fig. 48button:
press downwards: decrease
temperature;
press upwards: temperature rise.
By repeatedly pressing the (A) button
upwards or downwards the HI
(maximum air temperature) and LO
(minimum air temperature) functions are
switched on respectively. To turn these
functions off, ask for a numerical air
temperature.
Air distribution selection
You can manually set one of the
following air distributions by pressing
the (C), (D), (E), (F) fig. 48 buttons on
the dashboard or the graphic buttons
located on the Uconnect™ system
display:
Airflow at central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the chest
during the hot season.
Airflow to the front and rear footwell
vents. This air distribution setting heats
the passenger compartment most
quickly, giving a prompt sensation of
warmth.
Air flow towards windscreen.
Maximum windscreen defrosting.
You can select the combination of
several modes by pressing the buttons
in sequence.
Fan speed adjustment
Press button (I) to increase/decrease
the fan speed:
press downwards: decrease speed;
press upwards: increase speed.
The speed is displayed on the A/C
screen of the Uconnect™ system. A
specific fan level can be selected by
pressing the button
:
maximum fan speed : all bars are lit
up;
minimum fan speed : one bar is lit
up.
Air recirculation
The air recirculation can be switched
on/off by pressing the button (H)
fig. 48.
WARNING The engagement of the
recirculation system makes it possible
to reach the required heating/cooling
conditions faster. It is, however,
inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days,
or with low external temperatures, as
it would considerably increase the
possibility of the windows misting up
inside rapidly (especially if the climate
control system is off).
When the outside temperature is low,
recirculation could be switched off (air
drawn from the outside) to prevent the
windows misting up.
To guarantee good air quality inside
the passenger compartment, every 15
minutes of recirculation, the system
takes in air from outside for 1 minute
and then returns to recirculation.
Climate control
compressor
Press button (B) fig. 48 to
activate/deactivate the compressor.
Switching off the compressor remains
stored even after the ignition device has
been turned to the STOP position.
WARNING With the compressor off, air
cannot be introduced to the passenger
compartment with a temperature
lower than the external temperature.
Moreover, under certain environmental
conditions, windows could mist up
rapidly since the air is not dehumidified.
Heated rear window
demisting/defrosting
Press button (G) fig. 48 to
activate heated rear window
demisting/defrosting.
Whenever the ignition device switches
to the START position, the function
switches off automatically after approx.