Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Handbook Manual page 66

AUTOMATIC DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
GETTING (MAX-DEF function)
TO KNOW
This function automatically demists/defrosts the following: wind-
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screen and front side windows, heated spray nozzles, heater ex-
ternal rearview mirrors.
To activate the function on, turn the E knob to the "Defrosting"
symbol identified by the - symbol. The manual climate control
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system will automatically set itself to the following configuration:
❍ demisting symbol - from red to orange (to indicate that the
function is on);
❍ the heated rear windscreen (and all the installed defrosting
STARTING
devices) will be turned on. The circular LED around the button
AND DRIVING
( will light up to indicate that the function is on;
❍ the air flow will go to maximum speed (6);
❍ air circulation will be opened, if it was closed (the circular LED
IN AN
about the corresponding button will be off);
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❍ air mixing to maximum heating;
❍ additional electric heater (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) will be turned on;
❍ the compressor will be activated (the circular LED will stay on
SERVICING AND
to indicate that the AC function is on).
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TECHNICAL
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Window demisting
The climate control system is very useful in preventing the windows
from misting up in the event of high levels of humidity.
In the event of considerable outside moisture and/or rain and/or
considerable differences in temperature inside and outside the pas-
senger compartment, proceed as follows to demist the windows:
❍ turn A knob to the red section;
❍ press F button to disable the air recirculation system (the LED
on the button should be off);
❍ turn E knob to - and move it to position
demisting does not take place;
❍ turn C knob to the 2
nd speed.
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