FIAT Punto Classic User Manual

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SAFETY DEVICES

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

CAR

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD

AND

CONTROLS

FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT

Proceed as follows:
❒ open completely central vents and side outlets;
❒ turn knob (A) to the blue sector;
❒ slider (B) at

;

❒ turn knob (C) to the required speed;
❒ turn knob (D) to

;

RECIRCULATION

Move slider (B) to

This function is particularly useful when the outside air
is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tunnel, etc.).
However, it is better not to use it for long periods,
especially if there are several people in the car.

IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system
makes it possible to reach the required “heating” or
“cooling” conditions faster. Do not use the air
recirculation function on rainy/cold days as it would
considerably increase the possibility of the windows
misting inside.

CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)

Proceed as follows:
❒ turn knob (A) to the blue sector;
❒ turn knob (C) to 4

;

❒ slider (B) at

;

❒ turn knob (D) to

;

❒ press knob (C).

Cooling adjustment

Proceed as follows:
❒ slider (B) at

;

❒ Turn knob (A) to the right to raise temperature;
❒ Turn knob (C) to the left to reduce the fan speed.

LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

During the winter, the climate control system must be
turned on at least once a month for about ten
minutes. Before summer, have the system checked at a
Fiat Dealership.