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the first speed, causes the A/C system
shutdown (OFF condition).
On the MIA display, touch the number
corresponding to the blower speed
you want to set.
When the MIA is displayed in any
category other than "Climate", the
blower speed is indicated by the
number in the "Comfort" soft key of
the main category bar.
7-8. AUTO
This function automatically controls
the interior temperature by adjusting
the air flow rate and the air
distribution respectively on the driver
and on the passenger zone. Press
"AUTO" to switch the ATC between
manual and automatic mode. The LED
on the button and the "AUTO" soft-
key illuminates when the automatic
function is activated. See "Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC)" in this
chapter for more information.
9. MAX defrosting/demisting
Press the button or the MIA
soft-key to switch the airflow setting
to the windshield and the front side
windows to get quick defrosting/
defogging. The LED on the button
and the MIA soft-key illuminates
when this function is activated.
Operating this function will cause
the ATC to switch into manual mode:
so the "AUTO" LED on the button
and the MIA soft-key will turn off.
With engine off, the blower will run
at minimum speed (level 1) and can
be increased manually: with engine
on, the blower speed will gradually
increase to the higher speed (level 8).
MAX defrosting/demisting shall also
involve REAR defrosting/demisting
function. If this function is turned off
the climate system will return to the
previous setting, switching on the A/C
("A/C" LED on the button and the MIA
soft-key illuminated).
10. REAR defrosting/demisting
Press the button or the MIA
soft-key to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside
mirrors. The LED on the button and
the MIA soft-key will illuminate when
the rear window defroster and the
heated external mirrors are on. The
rear window defroster and the heated
external mirrors automatically turn off
after 10 minutes.
For any subsequent request after the
first one (in the current ignition cycle),
the system activates the function
for 5 minutes. The timing described
above is automatically reset and
the defrost/demisting function is
deactivated at each key-off.
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
CAUTION!
Failure to observe the following
cautions may cause damage to the rear
windows defroster:
•
Use care when washing the inside of
the rear window. Do not use abrasive
window cleaners on the interior
surface of the window. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution,
wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•
Do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•
Keep all objects inside the vehicle at
a safe distance from the window.
11. MAX A/C
By pressing the "MAX A/C" button
or the MIA soft-key, the system
automatically switches to get the
maximum cold air flow in both zones.
12-13 Air flow distribution modes
The airflow distribution mode,
respectively on the driver and on the
passenger zone, can be adjusted so
air comes from the dashboard vents,
vents under the dashboard in direction
of the floor, demist/defrost vents
and vents under the front seats and
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