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3. Adjustment of the air blower speed
The air blower operates only when
the engine is running (except when
the REST function is activated).
T o a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , p r e s s o n t h e
button:
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ,
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ( t h i s
button also has the REST
function).
T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s i n d i c a t e d o n
t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g
of the ventilator blades.
If you place the air blower on posi-
tion 0 , the system is deactivated.
The air blower display will be empty,
with the indication OFF.
Function for retaining
ventilation with the engine
switched off
The REST function is avail-
able when you switch on the igni-
tion and when you stop the engine.
This function allows you to retain
ventilation in the passenger com-
partment for a few minutes, even
with the engine stopped.
When you leave the vehicle, any
passengers present can still have
t h e b e n e fi t o f a i r c i r c u l a t i o n , e v e n
though the engine is not running.
Engine stopped, ignition switched on:
- The displays will light up, with
the air blower shown empty as
long as the function is available.
- A press on the REST button acti- vates the function for a timing of
just a few minutes. Two blades of
t h e b l o w e r w i l l fi l l t o s i g n i f y t h a t
the function is active.
- It can be deactivated and reacti- vated during the timing.
- At the end of the timing, the dis- play will go off. This button does not activate the air
conditioning, only the air blowers. In
t h e R E S T f u n c t i o n , t h e a i r fl o w a n d
distribution are controlled automati-
cally and you cannot modify them.
On stopping the engine:
- The displays remain lit up, the blower is shown empty and the
function can be activated for
30 seconds.
- A press on the REST button during the next 30 seconds ac-
tivates the function for a timing
of several minutes. The dura-
tion and availability of the func-
tion are variable according to the
state of charge of the battery (a
protection to guarantee engine
s t a r t i n g ) . T w o b l o w e r b l a d e s fi l l
up to signify that the function is
active. It remains active, even af-
ter the doors have been locked,
until the end of the timing.
- A further press before the end of t h e t i m i n g d e fi n i t i v e l y s t o p s t h e
function. 4. Adjustment of the air
distribution
Press on button 4 so that
t h e a i r fl o w s s c r o l l s u c -
cessively on the display.
The air distribution you have
c h o s e n i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e l i g h t i n g
of the corresponding warning lamps
in the display.
There are 7 possible adjustments.
5. Air recirculation
This button activates the recircula-
tion of air within the passenger com-
partment and also has an automatic
function.
Entry of air in automatic
mode (activated by default, in
automatic comfort regulation) .
According to version, the
automatic mode makes use of an
air quality sensor. This analyses the
air and isolates the passenger com-
partment from the exterior as soon
as it detects the presence of pollut-
ants. Then it automatically activates
recirculation of cabin air.
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Closing of the air inlet
Press on button 5 to
close off the entry of air
from outside.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.
Entry of air (manual mode)
Press on button 5 to activate en-
try of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
Press once on button 5 to return
to the initial status (entry of air in
automatic mode).
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located low down to one side
of the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible statuses
for this button:
Locking of the rear
passenger controls
Authorisation of
the rear passenger
controls
Closing of the air
fl o w f o r t h e r e a r
passengers
The supply of air is cut off.
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their con-
venience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode:
black panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting buttons and
screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Deicing/Demisting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.
Press on button 8 to activate/de-
activate the electric deicing of
the rear screen and, according to
version, of the exterior rear view
mirrors. The warning lamp lights
up and the symbol appears on
the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
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9. Rapid Deicing/Demisting of the front and rear windows
- Press on button 9 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function gives a rapid
deicing/demisting of the ve-
hicle simultaneously with:
- front deicing at optimum temper- ature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- deicing of the rear view mirrors and heated rear screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press again on button 9 or on AUTO
to stop the function. Deicing of the
rear view mirrors and heated rear
screen remains activated.
10. Air conditioning
Press on button 10 to activate
the air conditioning.
The A/C warning lamp lights up.
B. PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS
11. Front passenger
The front passenger can adjust his/
her temperature control independ-
ently at any time by pressing buttons
+ and - .
The front passenger controls
the adjustment of his/her
own temperature.
The temperature for the pas-
senger is indexed on that for
the driver. 12. Rear passengers
(right/left)
By default, in AUTO
position, the adjust-
m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w i s
aligned on the front
ventilation.
Rotate the button
to decrease or in-
c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w .
Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f
the driver enables you to (see but-
ton 6 of the driver’s control panel).
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RECOMMENDED INTERIOR SETTINGS
- Heating/Manual air conditioning
To make the best use of the system, we recommend:
- Automatic air conditioning
With automatic air conditioning, you are recommended to choose AUTO operation.
Action
To have
Cold
or
Max. cold
to start with,
then personal
adjustments
Max. to start
with, then personal
adjustments
ON
ON to start
with, then OFF
Hot
or
Max. hot to
start with,
then personal adjustments
Max. to start
with, then personal
adjustments
ON to start
with, then OFF
Demisting
De-icing
Max. hot OFF
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Closing of the air inlet
Press on button 5 to
close off the entry of air
from outside.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this position enables the
driver at any time to exclude any dis-
agreeable odours or fumes coming
from outside the vehicle. It should
be cancelled as soon as possible to
permit renewal of cabin air and to
prevent misting.
Entry of air (manual mode)
Press on button 5 to activate en-
try of air from the outside. The
warning lamp goes out.
Press once on button 5 to return
to the initial status (entry of air in
automatic mode).
The air recirculation can also be ac-
cessed by means of a press on the
control, located low down to one side
of the steering wheel (see "§ Fixed
centred controls steering wheel"). 6. Adjustment mode for the
rear passengers
This button decides whether
or not the rear passengers
may use their adjustment
controls.
There are three possible statuses
for this button:
Locking of the rear
passenger controls
Authorisation of
the rear passenger
controls
Closing of the air
fl o w f o r t h e r e a r
passengers
The supply of air is cut off.
With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents).
The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their con-
venience.
The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated. 7. Panel display mode:
black panel function
This function turns the dis-
plays and panel backlighting
on or off.
- Function activated, a press on any button will light up the screen
temporarily.
- press on button 7 deactivates
the function, lighting buttons and
screen is again permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.
8. Deicing/Demisting of the rear screen
This can only operate when the en-
gine is running.
Press on button 8 to activate/de-
activate the electric deicing of
the rear screen and, according to
version, of the exterior rear view
mirrors. The warning lamp lights
up and the symbol appears on
the display.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.
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9. Rapid Deicing/Demisting of the front and rear windows
- Press on button 9 . The warning
lamp lights up.
This function gives a rapid
deicing/demisting of the ve-
hicle simultaneously with:
- front deicing at optimum temper- ature,
- o p t i m u m a i r fl o w ,
- recirculation prohibition,
- deicing of the rear view mirrors and heated rear screen,
- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press again on button 9 or on AUTO
to stop the function. Deicing of the
rear view mirrors and heated rear
screen remains activated.
10. Air conditioning
Press on button 10 to activate
the air conditioning.
The A/C warning lamp lights up.
B. PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS
11. Front passenger
The front passenger can adjust his/
her temperature control independ-
ently at any time by pressing buttons
+ and - .
The front passenger controls
the adjustment of his/her
own temperature.
The temperature for the pas-
senger is indexed on that for
the driver. 12. Rear passengers
(right/left)
By default, in AUTO
position, the adjust-
m e n t o f t h e a i r fl o w i s
aligned on the front
ventilation.
Rotate the button
to decrease or in-
c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w .
Y o u c a n a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f
the driver enables you to (see but-
ton 6 of the driver’s control panel).
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RECOMMENDED INTERIOR SETTINGS
- Heating/Manual air conditioning
To make the best use of the system, we recommend:
- Automatic air conditioning
With automatic air conditioning, you are recommended to choose AUTO operation.
Action
To have
Cold
or
Max. cold
to start with,
then personal
adjustments
Max. to start
with, then personal
adjustments
ON
ON to start
with, then OFF
Hot
or
Max. hot to
start with,
then personal adjustments
Max. to start
with, then personal
adjustments
ON to start
with, then OFF
Demisting
De-icing
Max. hot OFF
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ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING
Additional air conditioning allows you
to optimise comfort levels in warm
weather conditions. It produces ad-
ditional fresh air which is supplied
using the rear air vents. The supply
of warm air via the rear air vents is
not possible using this system.
C. REAR PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS (RIGHT/LEFT)
13. Adjustment of temperature
The rear passengers can adjust their
temperature controls independently
via buttons + and - .
Their preference cannot be greater
than that of the driver by more than
2. The reaching of this maximum
p r e f e r e n c e i s c o n fi r m e d b y t h e fl a s h -
ing of its display.
14. Adjustment of air blower speed
The air blower operates only when
the engine is running.
T o a d j u s t t h e fl o w o f a i r , p r e s s o n
button:
t o i n c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w ,
t o d e c r e a s e t h e a i r fl o w . T h e l e v e l o f a i r fl o w i s i n d i c a t e d o n
t h e d i s p l a y b y t h e p r o g r e s s i v e fi l l i n g
of the ventilator blades.
B y r e d u c i n g t h e fl o w t o m i n i m u m ,
you deactivate the air conditioning
system (OFF).
You can adjust the temperature and
t h e a i r fl o w o n l y i f t h e d r i v e r e n a b l e s
you to (see button
6 of the driver’s
control panel).
T h i s w a r n i n g l a m p s i g n i fi e s
that the passenger controls
are locked, you can adjust
neither the temperature nor
t h e a i r fl o w , w h i c h r e m a i n a l i g n e d o n
the preferences of the driver.
This warning lamp indi-
cates that the supply of air
is cut off .
This position is recommended in
cold weather conditions, as the air
vents do not supply warm air.