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RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR THE VENTILATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the
air inlet, at the bottom of the wind-
screen, is clean and free of dead
leaves, snow, etc.
Air distribution
- Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
- Front side windows demisting/ defrosting vents.
- Adjustable and closing side air vents.
- Adjustable and closing central air vents.
- Front occupant footwell air outlets.
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Air conditioning
To ensure that your system operates
correctly, it is recommended to have
it checked regularly.
Water arising from condensation
in the air conditioning drains away
through a hole provided for this pur-
pose. A pool of water may thus form
under the vehicle when stationary.
To keep the air conditioning com-
pressor well sealed, it is essential to
operate the air conditioning at least
once in every month.
Regardless of the season, the air
conditioning is useful, since it re-
moves humidity and condensation.
To be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the windows
closed.
If after a lengthy stop in bright sunlight
the interior temperature is excessive,
ventilate the passenger compartment
by opening the windows for a few
moments, then close them again.
The air conditioning operates by using
power from the engine. This results in
a slight increase in fuel consumption.
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 servicing
schedule (see "Maintenance and
Warranty Guide").
Air circulation
Maximum comfort is obtained when
there is a good distribution of air in
the passenger compartment, both in
the front and in the rear.
F o r o p t i m u m o p e r a t i n g e f fi c i e n c y ,
take care not to obstruct the air out-
lets under the front seats.
Air vents
The face-level air vents have grilles
a n d t h u m b w h e e l s t o a d j u s t t h e a i r fl o w
and direction (up-down, right-left).
The automatic regulation of the air
conditioning, inside the cabin, uses
the sunlight sensor located on the
dashboard behind the instrument
panel.
Be careful not to obstruct it.
Sensor
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REMOTE CONTROL KEY
System which permits central unlocking
or locking of the vehicle using the lock
or remotely. It is also used to locate
the vehicle, activate the guide-me-
home lighting and start the engine, as
well as providing protection against
theft.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
Unfolding the key
First press button A to unfold the
key.
Press the open padlock
to unlock the vehicle. Complete unlocking using the key Turn the key to the left in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle.
U n l o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y r a p i d fl a s h i n g o f t h e d i r e c t i o n i n d i c a t o r s a n d switching on of the courtesy lamp for approximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors unfold at the same time.
L o c k i n g i s c o n fi r m e d b y fi x e d l i g h t -
ing of the direction indicators for ap-
proximately two seconds.
According to version, the exterior
mirrors fold at the same time.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
Press the closed pad-
lock to lock the vehicle
completely.
Press the closed padlock for more
than two seconds to close the
windows in addition to locking.
If one of the doors or the boot is
still open, the central locking does
not take place.
When the vehicle is locked, if it is
unlocked inadvertently, it will relock
automatically after thirty seconds
unless a door is opened.
The folding and unfolding of the
exterior mirrors using the remote
control can be deactivated by a
CITROËN dealer.
Normal locking using the key
Turn the key to the right in the
driver’s door lock to lock the ve-
hicle completely.
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