2009 CITROEN C3 air conditioning
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FAMILIARISATION
INTERIOR FEATURES
Ambiance lighting
This subdued passenger compartment
lighting improves visibilty inside the ve-
hicle in low lighting conditions. It com-
prises 4 lamps, located in the automatic
day/night mirror support, in the footwells
and in the lower dashboard storage
compartment.
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Gear change indicator
Associated with the manual gearbox,
this system suggests when to change
up to obtain optimum fuel consumption.
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Scented air freshener
The scented air freshener diffuses the
selected fragrance throughout the pas-
senger compartment from its location in
the ventilation system.
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Automatic air conditioning
After setting the desired level of com-
fort, the system then automatically con-
trols this level according to the exterior
climatic conditions.
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Audio and communication
systems
T h i s e q u i p m e n t b e n e fi t s f r o m t h e l a t e s t
technology: MP3 compatible Audio sys-
tem, USB port, Bluetooth hands-free kit,
MyWay with 16/9 colour screen, auxilliary
inputs, Hi-Fi audio system.
MyWay
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Audio system
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FAMILIARISATION
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1. Steering wheel adjustment control.
2. Headlamp height adjustment.
3. Cruise control/speed limiter switch.
4. Lighting and direction indicators
control.
5. Microphone.
6. Central locking button.
7. Multifunction screen.
8. Hazard warning lamps switch.
9. Central adjustable air vents.
10. Sunshine sensor
HiFi audio system central speaker.
11. Passenger airbag.
12. Glove box/Passenger airbag
deactivation/Fusebox.
13. Bonnet release control.
14. 12 V accessory socket
USB port/Jack socket.
15. Upper and lower storage.
16. MyWay or Audio system.
17. Heating/air conditioning controls.
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FAMILIARISATION
VENTILATION
Advice on interior settings
Automatic air conditioning: use of the fully automatic mode by pressing the "AUTO" button is preferable.
I require
...
Heating or Manual air conditioning
Air distribution A i r fl o w
Air recirculation /
Exterior air intake
Temperature Manual A/C
HEAT
COOL
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING
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VENTILATION
System which creates and maintains
comfortable conditions in the vehicle's
passenger compartment.
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger com-
p a r t m e n t i s fi l t e r e d a n d o r i g i n a t e s e i t h e r
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 com-
partment (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 comfort required by
mixing the air of the various circuits. The air distribution control enables you
to diffuse the air in the passenger com-
partment combining several air vents.
T h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l e n a b l e s y o u t o i n -
crease or reduce the speed of the venti-
lation blower.
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped
together on control panel
A on the cen-
tre console. Depending on the model,
the functions offered are:
- level of comfort required,
- a i r fl o w ,
- air distribution,
- demisting and defrosting,
- manual or automatic air conditioning controls.
Air diffusion
1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vents.
2. Front side window demisting/de-
frosting vents.
3. Side adjustable and closing vents.
4. Central adjustable and closing vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING
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 obst ruct the exterior
air intake grilles located at the base of the windscreen, th e nozzles,
the vents and the air outlets, as well as the air extractor lo cated in the
boot.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is
used for regulation of the air conditioning system.
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, on ce or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.
E n s u r e t h a t t h e p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r i s i n g o o d c o n d i t i o n a n d h a v e
t h e fi l t e r e l e m e n t s r e p l a c e d r e g u l a r l y ( r e f e r t o t h e " C h e c k s " s e c t i o n ) .
W e r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f a c o m b i n e d p a s s e n g e r c o m p a r t m e n t fi l t e r .
T h a n k s t o i t s s p e c i a l a c t i v e a d d i t i v e , i t c o n t r i b u t e s t o t h e p u r i fi c a t i o n o f t h e a i r
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of th e passenger compart-
ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours an d greasy deposits).
To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning syste m, you are
also advised to have it checked regularly.
If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning permits the recovery of engi ne power and
therefore improvement of the towing capacity. If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature is
v e r y h i g h , fi r s t v e n t i l a t e t h e c a b i n
for a few moments.
P u t t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l a t a s e t -
ting high enough to quickly
change the air in the cabin.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger to
the ozone layer.
The condensation created by
the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the
vehicle which is perfectly normal.
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HEATING/
VENTILATION
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING The heating/ventilation or air condition-
ing systems can only operate with the
engine running.
1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your re-
quirements.
Turn the dial from posi-
tion 1 to position 5 to obtain
a c o m f o r t a b l e a i r fl o w .
I f y o u p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l
in position 0 (deactivation of
the system), the temperature
is no longer maintained at a
comfortable level. However,
a s l i g h t fl o w o f a i r , d u e t o t h e
movement of the vehicle, can
still be felt.
Manual control panel
Electric control panel
Manual control panel
Electric control panel
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HEATING/
VENTILATION
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING The heating/ventilation or air condition-
ing systems can only operate with the
engine running.
1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your re-
quirements.
Turn the dial from posi-
tion 1 to position 5 to obtain
a c o m f o r t a b l e a i r fl o w .
I f y o u p l a c e t h e a i r fl o w c o n t r o l
in position 0 (deactivation of
the system), the temperature
is no longer maintained at a
comfortable level. However,
a s l i g h t fl o w o f a i r , d u e t o t h e
movement of the vehicle, can
still be felt.
Manual control panel
Electric control panel
Manual control panel
Electric control panel
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3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air intake/Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents mist-
ing of the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air insulates
the passenger compartment from exte-
rior odours and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as
possible to prevent deterioration of the
the air quality and avoid misting. 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.
Press the button to
recirculate the interior
air. The indicator lamp
c o m e s o n t o c o n fi r m
this.
Press the button again
to permit the intake of
exterior air. The indica-
tor lamp switches off to
c o n fi r m t h i s .
Manual control panel
Electric control panel
Press the button to recir-
culate the cabin air. This is
c o n fi r m e d b y l i g h t i n g o f t h e
indicator lamp.
Press the button again to allow fresh
a i r i n t o t h e c a b i n . T h i s i s c o n fi r m e d
by the indicator lamp switching off. 5. Air conditioning On/Off
Switching off
Press the "A/C" button again, the
associated green indicator lamp
switches off. The air conditioning is de-
signed to operate effectively in
all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
- lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the de- misting in winter, above 3 °C.
Switching on
Press the "A/C" button, the associ-
ated green indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not op-
e r a t e w h e n t h e a i r fl o w a d j u s t m e n t
control 2 is in position "0".