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N° Symbol Function
1Te mperature adjustment
2Demisting the rearscreen
3Air intake control
4Setting the air distribution
5Air flow adjustment
6Air conditioning control
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N° Symbol Function1 Temperature
adjustment
. . 2 Automatic visibility
programme
3 Automatic comfort
programme
4 Demisting the rear
screen
5 Setting the air
distribution
6 Air conditioning
control
7 Air flow
adjustment
8 Air flow control
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Press the switch. The indicator light comes on when the air conditioningstarts.
1 - Air conditioning control
The air conditioning is intended to operate in all seasons. In summer itallows the temperature to be reduced
and in winter, above 0°C, it increases
the effectiveness of the demisting.
2 - Temperature adjustment
To be adjusted according to your requirements: from blue (cold whenthe air conditioning is on) to red(hot).
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Please note that for optimum operation of the air condition-ing, the recommended air flowsetting is with knob 4 turned toits second position.
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3 - Setting the air distribution
Windscreen and side windows (de- icing/demisting).
To quickly de-ice or demist the wind- screen and the side windows:
–set the temperature and air flow controls to maximum,
–close the central vents,
–press the A/C button.
Windscreen and side win- dows, central and side ventsand footwells. Central and side vents and footwells.
These settings are recommended forcold climates.
Central and side vents.
This setting is recommended for hotclimates. 4 - Air flow adjustment
Turn the knob to obtain sufficient
flow.
5 - Air intake control
Recirculation of the interior air (indi-cator light on). This position prevents the entry of unpleasant odours or fumes fromoutside and increases the speed ofheating. Used simultaneously with the air conditioning, recirculation improvesthe performance of the system whenset to hot as well as to cold. Used in humid conditions, recircula- tion risks misting up the windows. As soon as possible, place the control in the outside air position. 6 - Demisting the rear
screen
With the engine running, pressingthe switch demists the rear screenand the mirrors.
It switches off automatically after approximately fifteen minutes. Press again to resume demisting. It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat-
ically, by pressing the switch again. Important precaution Operate the air conditioning for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order. If the system does not produce cold
air, do not use it and contact your
PEUGEOT dealer. Note: The condensation created by
the air conditioning causes a normal flow of water under the vehicle when
stationary.
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Automatic operation1 - Temperature adjustment The value requested is displayed (from 15 to 30: comfortable tempera- ture = 22). Press the up and down arrows to adjust. 2 - Automatic
comfort programme
Press the " AUTO" button. The sys-
tem automatically adjusts the tem-perature to that selected, by starting
the air conditioning if necessary. It also manages the air flow and
intake, to provide sufficient air circu-lation inside the vehicle. Adjusting the air distribution must be carried out manually when yourequire it.
3 - Automatic visibility programme
In certain cases, the automaticcomfort programme can prove inad-equate to de-ice or demist the win-
dows (humidity, many passengers,ice). In such cases, select the auto-
matic visibility programme to
rapidly clear the windows. The system automatically manages the air conditioning, the air flow andthe air intake, distributing the air tothe windscreen and side windows.
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4 - Setting the air distribution
Successive presses on the top or bottom part of thisbutton allow the air to bedirected to:
-the windscreen (de-icing or demist- ing),
-the windscreen and footwells,
-the central and side vents,
-the central and side vents and footwells,
-the footwells.
Press the top or bottom part of the button to select the previous or nextsetting from the above list. Manual operation
You may, if you wish, make a differ-
ent choice from that offered by thesystem, by changing one of the set-tings. Press the "
AUTO" button to return to
automatic operation.
5 - Air conditioning
Pressing this button stops the air condi-
tioning. Pressing again returns theair conditioning to automatic opera-
tion. The symbol " A/C" is displayed.
6 - Air flow
The air flow may beincreased or reducedby pressing the "+'' or
" – '' button respectively. 7 - Air intake
This button ispressed for recircula-
tion of the interior air.
Recirculation, shown on the display,prevents the entry of unpleasantodours or fumes into the passengercompartment from outside.
Avoid prolonged operation of the
recirculation of interior air. A secondpress returns the system to automat-
ic intake of air. Used in humid conditions, recircula- tion risks misting up the windows.
8 - Demisting therear screen
With the engine run-ning, pressing the
switch demists the rear screen andthe mirrors.
It switches off automatically after approximately fifteen minutes. Press again to resume demisting. It is possible to stop the demisting
operation before it goes off automat-
ically, by pressing the switch again. Note: The condensation created by
air conditioning causes a normal flow of water under the vehicle when sta-
tionary.
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CHANGING A FUSE The fuse boxes are under the fascia and in the engine compartment. Fascia fuse box
Turn the three screws a quarter turn with a coin.Pull at Aand tilt the cover to access
the fuses. Removing and changing a fuse Before changing a fuse you must find out the cause of the fault and have it put
right. The fuse numbers are indicated on the fuse box. Use the special pliers
Aattached to the box.
Always change a faulty fuse for one of the same rating.
Correct Incorrect Pliers A
Remove the fascia panel lower trim to access the built-in systems interface. Fuse no. Rating Functions
A 20 A Locking/Unlocking.
B 10 A Rear fog lamps.
C 40 A Demisting the mirrors.
D 15 A Rear screen wiper.
E 30 A Electric windows.
F 15 A Supply to instrument panel
- Display - Audio equipment- Satellite navigation system
- Air conditioning
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Engine compartment fuses Fuse box
To access the fuse box in the engine compartment (beside the battery),
unclip the cover. Carefully close the cover when you have finished.The electrical system ofyour vehicle is designedto operate with standardor optional equipment.
Before installing other electricalequipment or accessories on yourvehicle, contact a PEUGEOT
dealer. Some electrical accessories or the way in which they are fittedcan have damaging effects on theoperation of your vehicle; theelectronic control circuits, theaudio circuit and the battery char-ging circuit. PEUGEOT will not accept respon- sibility for the cost incurred inrepairing your vehicle or for recti-fying the malfunctions resultingfrom the installation of accesso-ries not supplied and not recom-mended by PEUGEOT and notinstalled in accordance with itsinstructions, in particular wherethe equipment in questionconsumes more than 10 milliam-peres. * The maxi-fuses provide additio- nal protection for the electrical
systems. All work must be carried
out by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Fuse N° Rating Functions
1* 10 A Reversing lights– Double injection relay - Engine oil temperature– Oil level -
Air conditioning compressor.
2* 15 A Fuel pump, canister solenoid valve.
3* 10 AControl unit.
4* 10 AEngine control unit and automatic gearbox.
5 10 A Particulate Emission Filter control unit –
Rear windscreen relay.
6 15 AFront fog lamps.
7 20 AHeadlamp wash.
8* 20 A Direct petrol injection engine control unit - Clutch pedal.
9* 15 A Left–hand dipped beam lights.
10* 15 A Right–hand dipped beam lights.
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