Ventilation
VENTILATION
DE-ICING AND DEMISTING
Manual mode
Direct the control to this air
distribution setting.
For faster and more effective
de-icing and demisting of the
windscreen: De-icing the rear screen and mirrors
Only operates when the engine
is running. Pressing this button
activates the rapid demisting-
de-icing of the rear screen and
mirrors.
This function switches off automatically to
prevent excessive energy consumption. It
stops when the engine is switched off but
resumes when the engine is started again.
Pressing this button switches the function off.
- increase the air flow setting,
- move the exterior air intake control temporarily to air
recirculation.
Returning to the exterior air
intake position permits renewal
of the air in the passenger
compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
The ventilation outlets located at the base
of the windscreen and the side vents for the
side windows increase the effectiveness of
the de-icing and demisting. Do not obstruct
these air outlets.
The pollen filter permits continuous and
effective filtering of dust.
The air recirculation (which can be activated
by the driver or the passenger) isolates the
passenger compartment from the exterior
atmosphere. However, this position should
only be used temporarily, the norm is to
drive with the control positioned with the
exterior air intake open.
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CORRECT USE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the windows
closed. However, if the interior temperature
remains high after a prolonged period parked
in the sun, do not hesitate to ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes. For even air distribution, ensure that the
exterior air intake grille located at the base
of the windscreen is not obstructed and that
the side and central vents, the air outlets on
the floor and the air extractor at the rear are
open.
The air conditioning is useful in all seasons
as it eliminates condensation and air
humidity. Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in perfect working order.
Have the filter elements (air filter and
passenger compartment filter) replaced
regularly. If you drive in a dusty environment,
have them replaced twice as often.
It is normal that the condensation created by
the air conditioning system results in a flow
of water which may form a puddle under the
vehicle when parked.
If the system does not produce cold air, do
not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer.
"Leave them open"
For optimum distribution and diffusion of hot
or cool air in the passenger compartment,
there are: 4 adjustable central vents, of
which 2 can be directed sideways (right
or left) towards the top of the body and
4 side vents which can be directed towards
the passengers. The air vents directed
towards the floor of the vehicle complete the
equipment.
VENTS
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Intake of exterior air
Recommended settings for the air conditioning
For optimum operation of the system, the settings below are recommended:
Recirculation of interior air
This position should only be
temporary.
Used with the air conditioning
switched on and setting of the
force of blown air (from 1 to 4), recirculation
enables you to obtain the required ambient
air comfort level with both hot or cold
settings.
Recirculation temporarily prevents exterior
odours and smoke from entering the
passenger compartment. If I require...
Air
distribution Temperature Air flow Air
recirculation AC
Heating
-
Cooling
Deicing
Demisting
When your ambient air comfort level has
been reached, return to the intake of exterior
air position to permit renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and demisting. This
operating mode is preferable. This is the preferred operating
position.
Ventilation
WITH AUTOMATIC REGULATION - MONO ZONE
If your vehicle is fitted with these controls,
they are located on the fascia panel on the
centre console control panel. This can be
distinguished by its checking display. AUTO mode
Switching on FULL AUTO
mode: pressing the AUTO
control switches on the system’s
functions, confirmed by the
displaying of FULL AUTO . This is
the normal operating mode for the automatic
air conditioning system.
Using the moving ring surrounding the AUTO
control, set the comfort temperature to be
reached according to a graduation between:
- H I ( H i g h t o ≈ 3 2 ) a n d ,
- L O ( L o w t o ≈ 1 6 ) .
T h e s y s t e m c o n t r o l s t h e d i s t r i b u t i o n , fl o w a n d
intake of air to ensure comfort equivalent to the g r a d u a t i o n d i s p l a y e d a n d s u f fi c i e n t r e c i r c u l a t i o n
of air in the passenger compartment.
No further adjustments are required.
Display for checking the status of your
automatic air conditioning function. When the engine is running and the air
conditioning is on, this symbol and the
message FULL AUTO are displayed.
The other components are displayed according
to the settings selected by the user.
AUTO mode with personalisation
Switch on in AUTO mode, certain
settings can be modified: the
distribution, the air flow, the air
conditioning and the air intake/
recirculation.
The display changes from FULL AUTO to
AUTO .
To return to fully automatic operation, press
this button again. The display on the control
panel changes from AUTO to FULL AUTO .
If the system is not able to maintain the
graduation selected following manual
adjustments, the graduation flashes then
AUTO is cleared. Press the AUTO control to
return to the automatic settings.
Switching off the air conditioning
Pressing this control switches
off the air conditioning functions.
The snowflake is cleared from the
display.
Complete switch-off Pressing this control switches
the system off. The diode and the
display switch off.
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Comfort value adjustment ring
The graduation ranges between:
- increasing of the interior ambient air temperature HI (High) which heats to a
maximum graduation of 32,
- cooling of the interior ambient air temperature LO (Low) which cools to a
graduation of 16. i n c r e a s e ( + ) o r r e d u c e ( - ) t h e f o r c e o f t h e
interior air flow.
Air distribution
Pressing lights the diode on the buttons
which distribute the air flow towards: the windscreen and front side
window vents (demisting/de-icing
of the windows),
the central and side vents (chest
and face),
the vents in the front and rear
areas (feet).
The combination of buttons permits
improvement of air distribution. Air flow
Successive presses of this button Intake of exterior air/
recirculation of interior air
When the diode is lit, the air
recirculates inside the passenger
compartment to prevent the entry of exterior
odours and smoke. This position should be
temporary.
When the ambient air comfort level has been
reached, pressing the button switches the
diode off and reopens the exterior air intake.
Pressing the AUTO button also restores
the intake of exterior air. Returning to this
position permits renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing the AUTO button again restores
the FULL AUTO function.
Rapid demisting/de-icing
Pressing this control permits
rapid clearing of the windows.
The diode is lit.
The system manages the air conditioning,
the flow and intake of air, the de-icing of
the rear screen and provides optimum
distribution of the air to the windscreen and
front side windows.
If your vehicle is fitted with additional
heating, please switch it off to guarantee
rapid and effective demisting/de-icing.