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KNOWING
YOUR
• Use only refrigerants and compressor
VEHICLE
lubricants approved by the manufac-
turer for your air conditioning system. Some un-
approved refrigerants are flammable and can
SAFETY
explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrig-
erants or lubricants can cause the system to fail,
STARTING
requiring costly repairs.
AND
• The air conditioning system contains refriger-
DRIVING
ant under high pressure.To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refriger-
WARNING
LIGHTS
ant or any repair requiring lines to be discon-
AND
nected should be done by an experienced techni-
MESSAGES
cian.
IN AN
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
EMERGENCY
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
SERVICING
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product.
AND
However, the manufacturer recommends that air con-
CARE
ditioning service be performed by authorized dealer
or other service facilities using recovery and recycling
TECHNICAL
equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, com-
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pressor oil, and refrigerants.
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WARNING!
A/C AIR FILTER
Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Car maintenance should be done at a
FIAT Dealership. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you wish to
carry out yourself, we do recommend you have
the proper equipment, genuine FIAT spare parts
and the necessary fluids;do not however carry out
these operations if you have no experience.
WARNING!
Do not remove the A/C air filter while
the blower is operating or personal in-
jury may result.
The A/C air filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind
the glove box. Perform the following steps to replace
the filter:
1. Open the glove box and remove all contents.
2. Push the retaining tab on each side of the glove box
inward while gently pulling the glove box door
outward until both tabs clear the door opening in
the instrument panel. (fig. 177)
3. Pivot the glove box downward.
4. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the
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