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Instruments and Controls
• 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.
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 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 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)
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 in the front luggage
compartment, is free of obstructions
such as leaves or other objects.
Leaves collected in the air intake may
reduce airflow, and if they enter the
plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In winter make sure the air
intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
• The temperature can be displayed
in Metric or US units by selecting
the "Units" customer programmable
function. See "Functions of Settings
Menu on MIA" in this section.
• Any time you store your vehicle or
keep it stationary (i.e., during vacation)
for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for
about five minutes in the fresh air by
high blower setting. This will ensure
adequate system lubrication and
minimize the possibility of compressor
damage when the system is started
again.
A/C Filter
The climate control system filters
outside air containing dust, pollen and
some odours. Strong odours cannot
be totally removed by A/C filter at the
entrance of the air climate system.
See "Maintenance Procedures" in
section "Maintenance and Care" for filter
replacement instructions.
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