It’s likely the summer, you’ve just bought a new vehicle and you want to use one of the handiest capabilities of your Fiat Panda 2, air conditioning!
On most motor vehicles, switching on the air conditioning is not a tough thing to accomplish, but in this article we’re going to look into this manipulation, which, whilst simple, can be a bit triky for beginners. So we will see how to turn on the air conditioning on a Fiat Panda 2? First, we will see how it works, then how to turn on the air conditioning on your Fiat Panda 2 and at last we will give you some recommendations on how to use it.

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How does the air conditioning work on Fiat Panda 2?

The air conditioning of your Fiat Panda 2 works in a very similar way to that of your fridge, in reality, it functions with a compressor and refrigerant gas system which, dependant on its state (liquid or gas) will release cold. This system works in a closed circuit. Here are the main parts that will make sure that the air conditioning of your Fiat Panda 2 operates correctly:

  • The compressor: It is the essential element of your air conditioning unit, it handles the pressure in your circuit and it will manage the circulation of fluids in the circuit.
  • The condenser: this small coil has as purpose, like a radiator, to let the gas to decrease in temperature and come back to a liquid state (55 degrees).
  • The air blower and the evaporator: The heating blower will subject the pressurized liquid to a high temperature which will make it turn straight to gas and during this changeover will create cold which will be sent into the passenger compartment by the evaporator.

In practice, this system works in a closed circuit, and by causing variations in temperature and pressure, the refrigerant gas will be allowed to modify state, resulting in the production of heat or cold. You now know how the air conditioning of your Fiat Panda 2 works.

How do you turn on the air conditioning on Fiat Panda 2?

Now let’s move on to the part that interests you the most, how to switch on the air conditioning on Fiat Panda 2? Although this manipulation is not so difficult for most of you, it would be a pity not to take advantage of it because you don’t know how to turn it on.

Turn on the air conditioning manually on Fiat Panda 2

There are two types of air conditioning on Fiat Panda 2, the manual air conditioning and the automatic air conditioning, we will commence with the most common of the two, the manual air conditioning, this kind of the air conditioning on Fiat Panda 2 is what we could call the basic level. In fact, it won’t give you access to a lot of settings, but you’ll already have the possibility to refresh the air inside your car. You can simply select the ventilation power and the temperature of the air your system blows. To switch on the air conditioning of your Fiat Panda 2, you will need to turn on the A/C button of your Fiat Panda 2, then set the ventilation and temperature of your Fiat Panda 2.

Turn on the automatic climate control on a Fiat Panda 2

At last, we will look at how to turn on the automatic air conditioning on Fiat Panda 2. Although the method is very close to manual air conditioning, there are some supplemental options that will let you appreciate fresh air with a lot more comfort. In contrast to manual air conditioning, automatic air conditioning permits you to select the temperature you want to have in the cabin and the system will self-regulate to reach it. Moreover to the automatic climate control, you often have the choice of using the “Bi-Zone” feature, which provides you with the chances of selecting different temperatures according to the zones of your Fiat Panda 2. To switch on the automatic air conditioning on your Fiat Panda 2, you will just need to turn on the A/C button of your ventilation system, then select the temperature you want to reach and let the air conditioning on your Fiat Panda 2.

Some advices on how to use the air-conditioning of your Fiat Panda 2

Finally, last part of our document, now that you understand how to turn on the air conditioning on your Fiat Panda 2, we will tell you some practical recommendations to optimize the use of your air conditioning and maintain it:

    • When you arrive in your Fiat Panda 2 which has been left in the sun, first open your windows while doing so as the air conditioning to gets rid of the excess of hot air before closing them once again to let your air conditioning work.
    • In winter, you can use your air conditioner to remove the mist from the tiles, thanks to its air dehumidifier, it will be more effective than your heating system.
    • Turn off the air conditioning in your Fiat Panda 2 5 minutes before turning off the engine to maintain your air conditioning compressor and avoid moisture smells in the passenger compartment. In the event that you have found any unpleasant odours coming from the air conditioning in your Fiat Panda 2, don’t be reluctant to read our document on this subject

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  • Switch on the air conditioning of your Fiat Panda 2 on a regular basis, even in winter, to maintain it working properly.
  • Don’t set your air conditioning to a temperature too different from the outside temperature or you may get sick. As well, don’t project the airflow directly onto your face, but rather onto your arms or chest.

If you need more guides on the Fiat Panda 2, go to our Fiat Panda 2 category.