Automatic Climate Control System - Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Handbook Manual

START&STOP

Automatic climate control system

The automatic climate control system manages the Start&Stop
function (engine off when speed is zero) to ensure adequate com-
fort inside the passenger compartment.
Specifically, the Start&Stop function is turned off when the weath-
er is particularly hot or cold to guarantee an adequate level of com-
fort inside the passenger compartment; therefore, the engine will
not be stopped during these transient conditions, even if the speed
is zero.
When the Start&Stop is on and the engine is off at zero speed,
the climate control system will turn the engine back on if the in-
side temperature conditions should rapidly deteriorate (or if the
user asks for maximum cooling – LO – or quick demisting –
MAX-DEF).
With the Start&Stop function on and engine off at zero speed,
air flow is reduced to the minimum to main comfort conditions in-
side the passenger compartment as long as possible when the sys-
tem is in AUTO mod (LED N on).
The climate control system attempts to manage the discomfort
caused by the engine stopping (compressor and engine coolant
pump off) but operation of the climate control system can be priv-
ileged by turning the Start&Stop off by pressing the button on
the dashboard.
NOTE In particularly severe climate conditions it is recommen-
ded to limit the use of the Start&Stop function to prevent the com-
pressor from continuously switching on and off, with following fa-
st window misting and accumulation of humidity with unpleasant
smells in the passenger compartment.
NOTE When the Start&Stop function is active (engine off and
vehicle speed zero), the automatic recirculation management is
turned off always taking air in from outside, to reduce the proba-
bility of window misting up (as the compressor is off).
SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTRIC HEATER
(for versions/markets where provided)
This device speeds up passenger compartment warming when it is
very cold. The additional heater turns off automatically after reach-
ing the required comfort conditions.
Automatic dual zone climate control system
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The supplementary electric heater is operated automatically ac-
cording to environmental conditions and when the engine is run-
ning.
Manual climate control system
The supplementary heater is activated automatically by turning A
knob to the end of the red section and setting the fan (knob B)
to at least the 1 st speed.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The heater only works if the outside temperature and engine coolant
temperature are low.
The heater will not activate if the battery voltage is too low.
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