Fiat 500 Owner's Handbook Manual page 34

function does not impair the automatic control of
the other functions even if the AUTO button LED is
off.
CONTROLS
A button fig. 30 AUTO - Automatic climate
control function engagement
When the AUTO button is pressed and the required
temperature is set, the system adjusts air
temperature, quantity and distribution into the
passenger compartment and controls the
compressor operation.
B button fig. 30 - Compressor engagement/
disengagement
Pressing the button, with LED on, the compressor
and the LED switch off.
When the compressor is off:
❒ the system will deactivate air recirculation to
prevent the window from misting up;
❒ it is not possible to convey air to the passenger
compartment with a temperature below the
outside temperature (the displayed temperature
value will flash when the system cannot guarantee
the required comfort conditions);
❒ the fan speed can be manually reset (with
compressor enabled, ventilation cannot go below a
bar shown on the display).
C button fig. 30 OFF - Switching off the
system
When the OFF button is pressed the system is
switched off.
With the system off, the climate control system
conditions are as follows:
❒ all LEDs off;
❒ set temperature display off;
❒ air recirculation off;
❒ compressor off;
❒ the fan is off.
In this condition, air recirculation can be turned on
or off without activating the system.
D button fig. 30 - Air recirculation on/off
It is advisable to switch the internal air recirculation
on while in queues or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air.
LED on button ON = recirculation ON.
LED on button OFF = recirculation OFF.
At low temperatures or if the compressor is off, the
recirculation is forced to off to avoid misting.
IMPORTANT It is inadvisable to use air recirculation
on cold days as it would considerably increase the
possibility of windows misting up inside.
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