Maserati Ghibli Owner's Manual page 155

• Set the desired temperature
adjusting the driver and/or passenger
temperature control buttons or soft-
keys. The system automatically work
to maintain the best comfort level
inside the passengers compartment.
• When the system is set up for your
comfort level, it is not necessary
to change the settings anymore,
simply allow the system to function
automatically.
• To provide you with maximum
comfort in the automatic mode,
during cold start-ups the blower
speed will remain low until the
engine warms up.
• AUTO mode can be deactivated by
operating any airflow or blower
controls and by pressing "AUTO",
"A/C", "MAX AC", " " or "OFF"
button or the same MIA soft-key.
Manual operation
The system allows manual selection of
blower speed, air distribution mode,
A/C status and recirculation control.
The blower fan speed can be set to
any fixed speed by using the blower
control. In this case the blower will
operate at a fixed speed until a
different speed is selected. This allows
the front occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the vehicle
exiting the automatic mode.
The user can also choose the direction
of the airflow by selecting one of
the available mode settings. A/C
operation, recirculation control and
SYNC mode can also be manually
selected.
Operating Tips
• Continuous use of the air
recirculation in winter, in rainy
weather or humid climate is not
Dashboard Instruments and Controls
recommended because it may cause
window fogging.
• Interior fogging on the windshield
can be quickly removed by fast
defrosting/demisting. The "Mix"
mode can be used to maintain a clear
windshield and provide sufficient
heating. If side window fogging
becomes a problem increase blower
speed.
NOTE:
• Recirculation mode without A/C
should not be used for long periods
of time, as fogging may occur.
• If inside the passenger compartment
there are conditions of high
temperature and humidity, when
the A/C compressor is switched on
("A/C" soft-key illuminated on MIA
display or LED on climate control
panel "A/C" button ON) there may be
some cold steam at ventilation port
outlet: this situation is normal and
does not indicate air conditioning
system malfunction.
• Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC) will automatically adjust the
climate control settings to prevent
or eliminate window fogging on the
front windshield.
• Make sure the external air intake
grille, located directly in front of the
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