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VENTILATION
A. Sunshine sensor.
B. Air diffusion grille.
The air diffusion grille located in the centre of the dashboard pro-
vides optimum distribution of the
air for the front seats.
This system eliminates unpleas- ant air currents while maintain-
ing an optimum temperature in
the passenger compartment.
To open the air diffusion grille, turn the dial upwards.
To close the air diffusion grille, turn the dial fully downwards.
In very hot weather, to obtain more satisfactory central and side
ventilation, it is advisable to close
the diffused air conditioning.
C. Cooled glove box.
D. Rear passenger vents.
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Air conditioning
We recommend use of the automatic
regulation of the air conditioning.
It permits automatic and optimised
control of all of the following func-
t i o n s : a i r fl o w , t e m p e r a t u r e i n t h e
passenger compartment and air
distribution, by means of various
sensors (exterior temperature, sun-
shine). This eliminates any need for
you to change your settings other
than the value displayed.
Please do not block the sunshine
sensor A .
If you select the automatic mode
(by pressing the "AUTO" control)
and leave all of the vents open, opti-
mum comfort will be maintained and
humidity and condensation will be
removed regardless of the exterior
climatic conditions.
The temperature in the passenger
compartment cannot be lower than
the exterior temperature if the air
conditioning is not on.
VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING RECOMMENDATIONS
In order to be effective, the air con-
ditioning must be used with the win-
dows closed. If the vehicle has been
parked in the sun for a long period
and the interior temperature is very
high, ventilate the passenger com-
partment with the windows open for
a few minutes, then close the win-
dows.
To keep the air conditioning system
in good working order it is essential
that it is operated at least once a
month.
The air conditioning uses the en-
gine power during its operation. As a
result, the fuel consumption of the
vehicle increases.
In certain cases of particularly ardu-
ous use (e.g. towing the maximum
load on a steep gradient in high tem-
peratures), switching off the air condi-
tioning permits the recovery of engine
power and therefore increases the
towing capacity.
Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the air
inlet, at the bottom of the windscreen,
is clean and free of dead leaves,
snow, etc.
When washing the vehicle using a high
pressure nozzle, avoid spraying at the
air inlet. Air circulation
Maximum comfort is obtained by
means of a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
To obtain a uniform distribution of
air, take care not to block the ex-
terior air intake grille located at the
base of the windscreen, the vents,
the air outlets under the front seats
and the air extractor located behind
t h e fl a p s i n t h e b o o t .
T h e f r o n t a n d r e a r v e n t s a r e fi t t e d
with thumbwheels to adjust the air
fl o w a n d d i r e c t i o n . W e r e c o m m e n d
that you leave all of the vents open.
Dust filter/Odour filter
(active carbon)
T h e r e i s a fi l t e r f o r e x c l u d i n g o d o u r s
and dust.
T h i s fi l t e r h a s t o b e c h a n g e d i n a c -
cordance with the vehicle mainte-
nance schedule (see: "Maintenance
and Warranty Guide").
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5 . A i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
Press the control:
- to increase the air fl o w ,
- to reduce the air fl o w .
T h e a i r fl o w l e v e l i s i n d i c a t e d b y t h e
progressive lighting of the fan blade
indicator lights.
R e d u c i n g t h e fl o w t o m i n i m u m
switches the air conditioning
OFF.
To prevent condensation and dete-
rioration of the quality of the air in
the passenger compartment, ensure
t h a t a n a d e q u a t e fl o w o f a i r i s m a i n -
tained.
6. Air conditioning
The air conditioning will
only operate when the
engine is running. The air
b l o w e r c o n t r o l ( a i r fl o w a d -
justment) must be active in
order to obtain air conditioning.
Press control 6 . The indicator
light comes on.
In order to be effective, the air con-
ditioning must be used with the win-
dows closed. 7. Air recirculation - intake of
exterior air
This function enables you
to isolate the passenger
compartment from exte-
rior fumes and odours.
Intake of air in automatic
anti-pollution mode
This is activated by de-
fault in automatic comfort
regulation mode.
The automatic mode has an air qual-
ity sensor. It analyses the air and
isolates the passenger compart-
ment from the outside if it detects
the presence of pollutants. In this
case, it automatically activates the
recirculation of the passenger com-
partment air.
This function does not detect un-
pleasant odours and therefore does
not prevent them from entering the
passenger compartment. It is not
active when the exterior tempera-
ture is below +5 °C to avoid the risk
of condensation forming inside the
vehicle.
Closing the air intake
Press control 7 to
close the exterior air
intake.
It must be cancelled as soon as pos-
sible to permit renewal of the air in
the passenger compartment and de-
misting.
Intake of exterior air
Press control 7 once
to open the exterior air
intake.
While retaining the other settings,
this position allows the driver to iso-
late himself from unpleasant exterior
odours and fumes at any time.
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Precautions in use:
The alarm volumetric movement
sensor may be disturbed by the air-
fl o w f r o m t h e p r o g r a m m a b l e h e a t i n g
while in operation.
To avoid a false alarm while using the
programmable heating, it is recom-
mended to deactivate the volumetric
protection. Always switch off the program-
mable heating while refuelling in
o r d e r t o a v o i d t h e r i s k o f fi r e o r
explosion.
To avoid any risk of intoxication or
asphyxiation, the additional heat-
ing must not be used, even for
short periods, in an enclosed area
such as a garage or workshop not
equipped with a system for the
extraction of exhaust gases.
Do not park the vehicle over in-
fl a m m a b l e m a t e r i a l s ( e . g . d r y
grass, dead leaves or paper) as
t h i s c o u l d p r e s e n t a fi r e r i s k .
The programmable heating sys-
tem is supplied by the vehicle’s
fuel tank. Before use, ensure that
t h e r e m a i n i n g f u e l l e v e l i s s u f fi -
cient. If you are using the reserve
fuel tank, we strongly advise you
not to use the programmable
heating system.
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C. fog lamps selection ring.
The fog lamps operate with the side
lights and the dipped and main beam
headlamps.
- 1 st turn forwards: lighting of rear foglamps.
- 1 st turn rearwards: extinction of rear foglamps. - 1 st turn forwards: lighting of front
foglamps.
- 2 nd turn forwards: lighting of rear foglamps.
- 1 st turn rearwards: extinction of rear foglamps.
- 2 nd turn rearwards: extinction of front foglamps.
Model with rear foglamps
only
Model with front and rear
foglamps In good or rainy weather, both day
and night, the front fog lamps and
the rear fog lamps are prohibited.
In these situations, the power of
their beams may dazzle other driv-
ers. They should only be used in
fog or snow.
In these weather conditions, it is
your responsibility to switch on the
fog lamps and dipped headlamps
manually as the brightness sensor
m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Do not forget to switch off the front
fog lamps and the rear fog lamps
when they are no longer neces-
sary.
Lights on buzzer
The triggering of an audible signal
when a front door is opened warns
the driver that he has forgotten to
switch off his vehicle's lights, with
the ignition off and in manual lights
mode.
In this case, switching off the lights
stops the audible signal.
With the ignition off, if the dipped
headlamps remain on, they will
switch off automatically after thirty
minutes to prevent discharging of
the battery.
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Linked with the automatic
"Guide-me-home" lighting
Link with the automatic lighting pro-
vides the "guide-me-home" lighting
with the following additional options:
- selection of the duration of main-taining of the lighting for 15, 30 or
60 seconds in the vehicle para-
meters on the multifunction display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u ,
- automatic activation of "guide-me- home" lighting when automatic
lighting is in operation.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
brightness sensor, the lights come
on and a message appears on the
multifunction display, accompanied
by an audible signal.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. In fog or snow, the brightness
s e n s o r m a y d e t e c t s u f fi c i e n t l i g h t .
Therefore, the lights will not come
on automatically.
Do not cover the brightness sensor,
linked with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror;
the associated functions would no
longer be controlled. MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS
To avoid dazzling other road users,
the height of the halogen bulb head-
lamps must be adjusted according
to the load in the vehicle.
0.
1 or 2 people in the front seats.
-.
3 people.
1.
5 people.
-.
Intermediate setting.
2.
5 people + maximum authorised
loads.
-.
Intermediate setting.
3. Driver + maximum authorised
loads.
Initial setting is position "0".
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE DIRECTIONAL HEADLAMPS
Do not touch the xenon headlamps.
Consult a CITROËN dealer. If a malfunction oc-
curs, this warning
light is displayed on
the instrument panel,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message on the multi-
function display.
The system then places your head-
lamps in the lowest position.
In order to avoid causing a nuisance
to other road users, this system cor-
rects the height of the xenon head-
lamps beam automatically and when
stationary, in relation to the load in
the vehicle.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivat-
ed via the instrument panel display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on ,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing lever
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel display. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving lever
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel display.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
lever A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.
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Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the
rear wiper will come into operation if
the windscreen wipers are operating.
Programming
The function is activated or deactivat-
ed via the instrument panel display
c o n fi g u r a t i o n m e n u .
This function is activated by default.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk
towards you. The windscreen
wash then the windscreen wipers
o p e r a t e f o r a fi x e d p e r i o d .
If the dipped headlamps are on ,
the headlamp washers operate at
the same time. Automatic windscreen wiping
The windscreen wipers operate auto-
matically, without any action on the
part of the driver, if rain is detected
( s e n s o r b e h i n d t h e i n t e r i o r m i r r o r ) ,
adapting their speed to the intensity
of the rainfall.
Activation
This is controlled manually by the
driver by pushing lever
A to the
"AUTO" position.
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel display. Switching off
This is controlled manually by the
driver by moving lever
A upwards
and returning it to position "0" .
It is accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel display.
The automatic wiping must be reac-
tivated if the ignition has been off for
more than one minute, by pushing
lever A downwards.
Operating fault
If an automatic wiping malfunction
occurs, the wipers will operate in in-
termittent mode.
Have it checked by a CITROËN
dealer.
Do not cover the rain sensor, linked
with the brightness sensor and
located in the centre of the wind-
screen behind the interior mirror.
Switch off the automatic wiping
when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until
the windscreen is completely clear
of ice before activating the auto-
matic wiping.