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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 passenger compar tment 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 digital 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 ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenanc e 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.
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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. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm this.
Press the button again to allow fresh air into the passenger compar tment. The indicator lamp goes off to confirm this.
It enables you to: - lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3 °C.
S w i t c h i n g o n
Press the "A /C" button, the button’s indicator lamp comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Press the "A /C" button again, the button’s indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may affect comfor t levels (humidity, condensation).
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment control 2is in position " 0 ".
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Front demist - defrost
W i t h t h e h e a t i n g / v e n t i l a t i o n
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.
W i t h t h e m a n u a l a i r
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.
With Stop & Star t, when the demisting, air conditioning and air flow functions are activated, STOP mode is not available.
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Manual air conditioning
Manual control panel Electric control panel
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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. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm this.
Press the button again to allow fresh air into the passenger compar tment. The indicator lamp goes off to confirm this.
It enables you to: - lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3 °C.
S w i t c h i n g o n
Press the "A /C" button, the button’s indicator lamp comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Press the "A /C" button again, the button’s indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may affect comfor t levels (humidity, condensation).
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment control 2is in position " 0 ".
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Front demist - defrost
W i t h t h e h e a t i n g / v e n t i l a t i o n
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.
W i t h t h e m a n u a l a i r
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.
With Stop & Star t, when the demisting, air conditioning and air flow functions are activated, STOP mode is not available.
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Front demist - defrost
W i t h t h e h e a t i n g / v e n t i l a t i o n
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.
W i t h t h e m a n u a l a i r
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.
With Stop & Star t, when the demisting, air conditioning and air flow functions are activated, STOP mode is not available.
