Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA Owner's Handbook Manual page 53

START&STOP EVO
The automatic dual-zone climate control
system manages the Start&Stop Evo
(engine off when the car speed is 0 km/h)
to ensure adequate comfort inside the
car.
In particular, the climate control system
turns off the Start&Stop Evo if:
the climate control system is in AUTO
mode (LED on the button switched on)
and the temperature conditions inside
the vehicle are far from a comfort
temperature;
the climate control system is in LO
maximum cooling;
the climate control system is in the
MAX-DEF status.
When the Start&Stop is on (engine off
and car speed of 0 km/h), the climate
control system requests the engine to
be restarted if the inside temperature
conditions rapidly deteriorate (or if the
user requests maximum cooling – LO – or
quick demisting – MAX DEF).
With Start&Stop Evo on (engine off
and car speed of 0 km/h), the flow is
reduced as much as possible, to maintain
the passenger compartment comfort
conditions for longer.
The electronic climate control system
control unit attempts to manage the
decreased comfort caused by stopping
the engine as far as possible (switching
off the compressor and engine coolant
pump). However, it is possible to give
priority to the climate control system
by switching off the Start&Stop Evo by
pressing the button located on the
dashboard controls to the left of the
steering wheel.
In particularly severe climate conditions
it is recommended to limit the use
of the Start&Stop Evo to prevent the
compressor from continuously switching
on and off, with consequent rapid misting
of the windows and accumulation of
humidity with unpleasant smells in the
passenger compartment.
When the Start&Stop Evo is on (engine
off and car at a standstill), the automatic
recirculation management may be turned
off to prevent the windows misting up,
always taking air in from outside, to
reduce the probability of the windows
misting up (as the compressor is off).
ADDITIONAL HEATER
(where provided)
The additional heater activates
automatically depending on the
environmental conditions and with
engine started.
WARNING The heater only operates
if the outside temperature and engine
coolant temperature are low. The heater
will not activate if the battery voltage is
too low.
System maintenance
In winter, the climate control system
must be turned on at least once a month
for about 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at a
Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership before
the summer.
Gas identification label
(where provided)
The label fig. 62 is applied onto the front
end of the bonnet.
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IMPORTANT
2) The system uses R1234yf coolant gas,
which does not pollute the environment in
the event of accidental leakage. Under
no circumstances use R134a and R12
fluids, which are incompatible with the
components of the system.
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