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 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 main-
tenance 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, the n ozzles, 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 dashboard ; this is used 
for regulation of the air conditioning system. 
  
     Operate  the  air  conditioning  system  for  at  least  5  to  10  mi nutes,  once  or 
twice a month to keep it in good 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    t r e a t m e n t ,    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  
the  air  breathed  by  the  occupants  and  the  cleanness  of  the  p assenger 
compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy de- 
posits). 
  
     To  ensure  correct  operation  of  the  air  conditioning  system,  you   are  also 
advised to have it checked as recommended in the Warranty and Main te-
nance Record. 
  
     If  the  system  does  not  produce  cold  air,  deactivate  it  and  contact  a 
PEUGEOT dealer.  
   I n   t h e   " c a b r i o l e t "   c o n fi   g u r a t i o n ,   t h e   p e r f o r m a n c e   o f   t h e   a i r    c o n d i t i o n i n g   s y s t e m  
may be reduced. However, installing the windstop improves comfo rt. 
 When  towing  the  maximum  load  on  a  steep  gradient  in  high   temperatures, 
switching off the air conditioning increases the available e ngine power and so 
improves towing performance.  
   I f   a f t e r   a   p r o l o n g e d   s t o p   i n   s u n s h i n e   t h e   i n t e r i o r   t e m p e r a t  u r e   i s   h i g h ,   fi   r s t   v e n -
tilate the passenger compartment for a few moments. 
 Set the air blower control fast enough to quickly  change the air in the passenger 
compartment. 
 The  condensation  created  by  the  air  conditioning  results  in  a  discharge  of 
water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.