Fiat Panda Owner's Handbook Manual page 41

Fast windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting (MAX-DEF)
Proceed as follows:
❒ turn knob A to the red section;
❒ turn knob B to
❒ turn knob C to
;
❒ turn knob E to 4 (maximum fan speed).
IMPORTANT The climate control system is very
useful for speeding up demisting since it dehumidifies
the air. Adjust the controls as described above and
press knob E to switch the climate control system
on (the LED on the knob will switch on - for
versions/markets, where provided).
Heated rear window demisting/defrosting
Press the button to activate: when this function is
activated, the button LED switches on.
For versions/markets where provided, press the
button to activate also demisting/defrosting
of windscreen (with engine running only) and door
mirrors (for versions/markets, where provided).
This function is timed and switches off automatically
after 4 minutes for the windscreen and 20 minutes
for the rear window and door mirrors. Press the
button again to switch the function off in advance.
;
To activate the heated windscreen again press the
button :
❒ twice with LED on the button still on;
❒ once with LED on the button off.
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of
the rear window over the heating filaments to avoid
damage.
ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This allows the passenger compartment to be heated
more quickly in cold weather conditions. The heater
switches on automatically according to the
environmental conditions and with engine started
when the temperature of the engine coolant is low.
The additional heater turns off automatically after
the required comfort conditions are achieved.
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 Fiat Dealership
before the summer.
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