2009.5 Citroen DS3 Owner's Manual

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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating or air c onditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.  It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.  Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.

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Manual air conditioning
Manual control panel Electric control panel

1. Temperature adjustment
 Turn the dial from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the temperature to your requirements.
2. Air fl ow adjustment
 Turn the dial from position 1to position 5 to obtain a comfor table air flow.
 If you place the air flow control in position 0 (deactivation of the
system), the temperature is no longer maintained at a comfor table level. However, a slight flow of air, due to the movement of the vehicle,
can still be felt.
3. Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and footwells.
Footwells.
Central and side vents.
The air distribution can be adapted by placing the dial in an intermediate position.
4. Air intake/Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air avoids the formation of mist on the windscreen and side windows. The recirculation of interior air insulates the passenger compar tment from exterior odours and smoke. Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible to prevent deterioration of the air quality and the formation of mist.
Manual control panel
 Press the button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm this.
 Press the button again to permit the intake of exterior air. The indicator lamp switches off to confirm this.

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.

65Comfort
Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating or air c onditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.  It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.  Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.

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.

65Comfort
Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating or air c onditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.  Press this button to demist /defrost the rear screen and (depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the button comes on.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.  It is possible to stop the demisting/defrosting operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button switches off.  Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon as appropriate as lower current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
If the engine is switched off before the demisting/defrosting is switched off automatically, demisting/defrosting will resume next time the engine is switched on.