FIAT Panda Classic - Manual (Page 47)

μ air flow towards the front seat feet area. Due to the
natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type
of distribution warms the passenger compartment
up as quickly as possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth.
w+μ distribution between feet area vents (warmest air)
and dashboard vents (coolest air).
¥+μ distribution between feet area vents and wind-
screen/side front window vents. This type of distri-
bution achieves an adequate warming of the pas-
senger compartment and prevents the windows
from misting up.
The set air distribution is shown by the LEDs on the
selected buttons.
To restore the automatic air distribution control, press
the AUTO button.
During automatic operation, under particular climate con-
ditions, the system can send air to the windscreen although
the relevant LED does not turn on.
Button - - L
Fast front window demisting/defrosting
Pressing the button - the system activates all the functions
required for fast demisting/defrosting, that is:
❒ compressor switching-on (if the weather conditions are
suitable);
❒ air recirculation switching-off;
❒ maximum air temperature setting (HI);
IMPORTANT If the heating fluid is not sufficiently hot, max-
imum fan speed will not be activated immediately to pre-
vent air not warm enough from entering the passenger
compartment.
LO function
This function can be switched on to cool the passenger
compartment as quickly as possible; with this function
switched on the compressor will be engaged whereas air
distribution and fan speed are controlled by the system.
To turn this function off, set the required temperature.
IMPORTANT With the function switched on, however, all
the manual settings can be made.
Buttons Х Ф – F
Fan speed adjustment
Pressing the buttons Õ or Ô respectively, the fan speed
shown on the display bars increases or decreases.
The fan can be cut off only if the compressor has been
switched off (B button).
To restore automatic fan speed control, press the
AUTO
button.
Buttons ¥ w μ – G H I
Air distribution manual selection
Pressing the buttons, one of the five possible air flow
distribution patterns can be selected:
¥ air flow to the windscreen and front side window
vents to demist or defrost them.
w air flow to the central and side dashboard vents to ven-
tilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
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