Air Recirculation - Fiat 500 Hybrid 2020 Owner's Handbook Manual

A - fan knob and climate control
system compressor button.
B - recirculation control / air intake from
outside knob.
C - air distribution knob:
air flow to central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the chest
and the face in warm weather;
distribution between feet area
diffusers (warmest air) and dashboard
diffusers (coolest air);
towards the footwell vents.
Due to the natural tendency of
heat to spread upwards, this type
of distribution warms the passenger
compartment up as quickly as
possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth;
distribution between footwell
vents and windscreen/front side
window vents. This type of distribution
achieves effective heating of the
passenger compartment and prevents
the windows from misting up;
air flow to the windscreen and
front side window vents to demist or
defrost them.
D - heated rear windscreen button.
E - temperature adjustment knob.
Press the knob (A) fig. 27 to turn the
climate control system on and off.
NOTE Optimal cooling/heating of the
passenger compartment may not be
guaranteed together with Start&Stop.
To prioritise the operation of the
climate control system, deactivate the
Start&Stop function.
NOTE To stop the air flow from the
vents, turn the knob to 0.
WARNING It is advisable to switch the
air recirculation on whilst queueing or
in tunnels to prevent the introduction
of polluted air. However, it is better not
to use the function for long periods,
particularly if there are many people on
board, to prevent the windows from
misting.

AIR RECIRCULATION

internal air recirculation
air intake from outside
To enable recirculation, turn the knob
(B) fig. 27 to the left, and turn the knob
fully to the right to disable it.
Use air recirculation for maximum
climate control performance. To demist
the windows, set the recirculation
control to .
WARNING In warm-humid weather
conditions, using cold air on the
windscreen may cause external
condensation, which could limit
visibility.
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