FIAT Punto Classic - Manual (Page 70)

SAFETY DEVICES
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
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QUICK HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒ close all dashboard vents;
❒ turn knob (A) to
- ;
❒ turn knob (C) to 4 - ;
❒ turn knob (D) to μ .
QUICK WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE
WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
Proceed as follows:
❒ turn knob (A) to
- ;
❒ turn knob (C) to 4 - ;
❒ turn knob (D) to Z ;
❒ slider (B) at Y .
After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls to
restore the required comfort.
IMPORTANT Climate control system is very useful to
speed up demisting since it dehumidifies the air. Set
controls to demisting function as described previously
and switch on the climate control system by pressing
knob (C).
Preventive demisting procedure
In the event of considerable outside moisture and/or
rain and/or considerable differences in temperature
inside and outside the passenger compartment,
perform the following preventive demisting procedure:
❒ slider (B) at
Y ;
❒ turn knob (A) to - ;
❒ turn knob (C) to 2;
❒ turn knob (D) to
Z or to ≤ if the windows do not
mist up.
REAR WINDOW AND DOOR MIRROR
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (where required)
Press ( to turn this function on.
Activation is indicated by the turning on of the warning
light
( on the instrument panel.
This function is timed and switches off automatically
after 30 minutes. To cut out this function press again
button
( .
IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of
the rear window over the heating filaments to avoid
damage that might cause it to stop working properly.