Fiat 500 500X 2009-2019 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Car Owner Manuals

Climate Control System

Manual Climate Control System

A - fan activation/adjustment knob:

• 0 = fan off
• = fan speed (7 different speeds can be chosen)

B - air recirculation on/off button;

C - air temperature adjustment knob and MAX A/C function activation:

• blue section = cold air
• red section = hot air

D - climate control system compressor activation/deactivation button (not available for versions with heater only);

E - air distribution knob:

• Air flow from central and side vents;
• Air flow from central vents, side vents, and front/rear footwell vents;
• Air outlet from the front and rear footwell diffusers, and a light air flow from the side vents on the dashboard;
• Air outlet from the front and rear footwell diffusers, to the windscreen, side windows, and a light air flow from the side vents on the dashboard;
• Air outlet to the windscreen, the side windows, and a light air flow from the side vents on the dashboard.

4 further intermediate positions are also possible in the 5 main distributions described above.

F - Heated rear window on/off button;

Selecting the windscreen air distribution activates the climate control system compressor (LED on A/C button on) and the air recirculation is set to "outside air" (LED on button B off). This logic guarantees optimum visibility at the windows. The driver can always set air recirculation and climate control system compressor.

Additional Heater (where provided)

The additional heater ensures more rapid passenger compartment heating. It activates in cold weather conditions, if the following conditions are verified:

• Outside temperature low;
• Engine coolant temperature low;
• Engine started;
• Fan speed set at least to 1st speed;
• Knob C turned completely clockwise to the red section.

The heater is switched off when at least one of the conditions above is no longer verified.

Note: The power of the electric heater is modulated according to the battery voltage.

Automatic Dual Zone Climate Control System

A - driver side temperature adjustment knob;

B - internal air recirculation on/off button;

C - climate control system compressor on/off button;

D - MAX-DEF function activation button (rapid defrosting/demisting of front windows);

E - climate control on/off button;

F - fan speed adjustment knob;

G - Fan speed indicator LED;

H - air distribution selection buttons;

I - Heated rear window on/off button;

L - passenger side temperature adjustment knob;

M - SYNC function activation button (alignment of set temperatures for driver/passenger side);

N - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation).

Air Distribution Selection

• Air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to demist/defrost them.
• Air flow at central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and face during the hot season.
• Air flow to the front and rear footwell diffusers. This air distribution setting heats the passenger compartment most quickly, giving a prompt sensation of warmth.
• Air flow distributed between footwell diffusers (hotter air) and central and side dashboard vents (cooler air). This distribution setting is useful in spring and autumn on sunny days.
• Air flow distributed between footwell vents and windscreen and front side vents. This distribution setting allows the passenger compartment to be warmed up efficiently and prevents the windows from misting up.
• Air flow distributed between central and side dashboard vents and windscreen and front side window vents. This distribution allows air to be sent to the windscreen in conditions of strong sunlight.
• Air flow distribution to all diffusers on the vehicle.

In AUTO mode, the climate control system automatically manages air distribution (the LEDs on buttons H are off). When set manually, the air distribution is indicated by the LEDs on the selected buttons switching on. In combined function mode, the relevant function is enabled simultaneously with those already set by pressing the corresponding button. If a button whose function is already active is pressed, its operation is cancelled and the corresponding LED switches off. To restore automatic control of the air distribution after a manual selection, press the AUTO button.

Start&Stop

The automatic dual-zone climate control system manages the Start&Stop system (engine off when vehicle speed is 0 km/h) to ensure adequate comfort inside the vehicle. When the Start&Stop system is on (engine off and vehicle at a standstill), the automatic recirculation management is turned off, always taking air in from outside to reduce the probability of the windows misting up (as the compressor is off).