Looking after the system

During the winter, the climate control system must be turned on at least once a month for about ten minutes.

Have the system efficiency checked before the summer at a Fiat Dealership.

The system is filled with R134a refrigerant which will not pollute the environment

The system is filled with R134a refrigerant which will not pollute the environment in the event of leakage.

Under no circumstances should R12 fluid be used as it is incompatible with the system components and contains CFC.

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