2009.5 Citroen DS3 DAG air conditioning

Interior features
Interior mood lighting
This subdued passenger compar tment lighting improves visibilty inside the vehicle in low lighting conditions. It comprises several
lamps, located in the footwells and in the lower dashboard storage compar tment.
Gear change indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox, this system suggests when to change up to obtain optimum fuel consumption.
Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the selected fragrance throughout the passenger compar tment from its location in the ventilation system.
Digital air conditioning
After setting the desired level of comfor t, the system then automatically controls this level according to the exterior climatic conditions.
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Audio and communication systems
These systems benefit from the latest technology: MP3 compatible Audio system, Bluetooth system and USB Box, MyWay with 16/9 colour screen, auxiliary inputs, Hi-Fi audio system. MyWay
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Audio system

Instruments and controls
1. Steering lock and ignition. 2. Audio equipment steering wheel controls. 3. Wipers/wash-wipe/trip computer stalk. 4. Scented air freshener. 5. Central locking button. 6. Multifunction screen. 7. Hazard warning lamp switch. 8. Central adjustable air vents. 9. Sunshine sensor Hi-Fi audio system central speaker. 10. Passenger's airbag. 11. Side adjustable air vent. 12. Glove box /Passenger airbag deactivation. 13. Parking brake. 14. Central armrest with storage. 15. Upper and lower storage. 16. MyWay or Audio system. 17. Heating/air conditioning controls.

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Ventilation
Advice on interior settings
I require...
Heating or Manual air conditioning
Air distributionAir flowAir recirculation/ Exterior air intakeTemperatureManual A /C
HEAT
COOL
DEMISTING DEFROSTING
Digital air conditioning: use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button is preferable.

Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes depending on the controls selected by the driver: - direct arrival in the passenger compar tment (air intake), - passage through a heating circuit (heating), - passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning). The temperature control enables you to obtain the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of the various circuits. The air distribution control enables you to diffuse the air in the passenger compar tment combining several air vents. The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation blower.
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped together on control panel A on the centre console. Depending on the model, the functions offered are: - the level of comfor t required, - air flow, - air distribution, - demisting-defrosting, - manual or digital air conditioning controls.
Air distribution
1. Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents. 2. Front side window demisting-defrosting vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents. 4. Central adjustable air vents. 5. Air outlets to the front footwells. 6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.

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Recommendations for ventilation and air co nditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very high, first ventilate the cabin for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compar tment. The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below:  To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor located in the boot.  Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the d ashboard; this is used for regulation of the air conditioning system.  Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in per fect working order.  Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in g ood condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" secti on). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compa r tment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compar t ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).  To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the Maint enance and Warranty Guide.
 If the system does not produce cold air, deactivate it and contact a CITROËN dealer. When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.

Comfort
5. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Electric control panel
 Press the button to recirculate the interior air. This is confirmed by lighting of the indicator lamp.
 Press the button again to allow fresh air into the passenger compartment. This is confirmed by the indicator lamp switching off.
It enables you to: - lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3 °C.
Switching on
 Press the "A /C" button, the associated green indicator lamp comes on. The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment control 2 is in position "0".
Switching off
 Press the "A/C" button again, the associated green indicator lamp switches off.

Front demist - defrost
With the heating/ventilation
system
 Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.  Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off).  Put the air distribution control to the " Windscreen" position.
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With the manual air
conditioning system
 Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.  Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off).  Put the air distribution control to the " Windscreen" position.  Switch on the air conditioning by pressing the "A /C" button; the associated green
warning lamp comes on.

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Manual air conditioning
Manual control panel Electric control panel