2011.5 Citroen C4 AIRCROSS RHD air conditioning

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Manual heating / air conditioning
The system operates with the engine running.
1. Temperature setting
)
Turn the temperature control
dial to the right to raise the
temperature, and to the left to
l
ower it.
To avoid misting and deterioration of the air quality in the passenger compar tment, ensurethat an adequate air flow is maintained.


3. Air distribution setting
)
Place the dial in the desired
position, to direct air towards:
t
he centre and side vents,

The air distribution can be modulated byplacing the dial in intermediate positions.


2. Air fl ow setting
)Turn the dial to the right to
increase and to the left to reduce the air flow.
the centre, side and footwell
vents,
the
footwells,
the windscreen, side windows
and footwells,
t
he windscreen and side
windows.

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Recirculation of interior air
) Press button 4
to select the air entry mode.
This
function allows the passenger compar tment to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke.
When the warning lamp in button 4
is off, the
intake of exterior air is active.
When the warning lamp in button 4
is on, the
intake of exterior air is deactivated, and you are
in air recirculation.
Do not drive for long with interior air
recirculation, except in truly exceptional
atmospheric conditions.The air conditionin
g is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.It enables you to:
-
lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.

5. Air conditioning On / Off
Switchin
g on
Switchin
g off
) Press button 5
again, the lamp in the button goes off.Switching off may affect comfort levels(humidity, condensation).
If your vehicle is not fitted with air conditioning, the button is not active.

)
Press button 5, the lamp in thebutton comes on.

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Automatic air conditioning
1.
Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment 2.
Air flow adjustment 3.Air distribution adjustment4.
Intake of exterior air / Recirculation of interior air 5.
Air conditioning On / Off



Automatic operation
)
Set the temperature control dial 1to thetemperature required.)
Place the air flow control dial 2
in the "AUTO"
position.)
Place the air distribution adjustment dial 3in the "AUTO"position.


When the engine is cold, to avoid an excessive distribution of cold air, theventilation will reach its optimum level gradually.
On entering the vehicle, the interior temperature may be much colder (or warmer) than the temperature setting. There is no need to change thetemperature setting in order to reachthe comfor t required rapidly.
The automatic regulation of the air conditioning will operate to correct thetemperature difference as quickly aspossible. In
automatic mode:)when the temperature is set to maximum (Rapid heating), the intake of exterior air is
activated and the air conditioning stops.)when the temperature is set to minimum(Rapid cooling), air recirculation isactivated and the air conditioning operates.

The system controls the air distribution, the flow, the temperature and the air intake to ensure the level of comfort selected and
adequate air circulation in the passenger compartment. No further action on your part is
required.

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5. Air conditioning On / Off
)
Press button 5
to activate the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp comes on.Personalisation of the Air
Conditioning On / Off function
This function is controlled automatically. However, you can deactivate its automatic control if you wish to activate or deactivate theair conditioning at any time.
Changing the status
Press the Air Conditioning On / Off button for atleast 10 seconds.
When the status chan
ges from active to inactive, three bleeps are heard and theindicator lamp flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator lamp flashes three times.
Automatic control active

If the air distribution adjustment dial and the
air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUTO" position, or if the temperature control
dial is set to the minimum temperature, the air
conditioning system is controlled automatically.


Automatic control inactive

The air conditioning system is no longer controlled automatically.

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Front Demist - Defrost


Press button A, to select "exterior air intake". The lamp in the button is off.2.
Place the air distribution dial in the "windscreen, side windows and
footwells" position.
3.Select the desired level of air flow.4. Select the desired temperature. 5.
If your vehicle has air conditioning, switch it on by pressing button B.The lamp in this button comes on.


Rapid demisting
1.
Place the distribution control on the "windscreen and side window" position. 2.Select maximum air flow.3.Select maximum temperature.

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Rear screen demist - defrost


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can onlyoperate when the engine is running.
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 goes off. )
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon asappropriate, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.

The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
) Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and(depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the buttoncomes on.

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Mat

When removing the mat on the driver's side, move back the seat as far as possible and
remove the fixings.
When refitting, position the mat correctly on thepins and clip the fixings. Check that the mat issecured firmly.
To prevent any risk of jamming under thepedals:


- only use mats suited to the fixings already present in the vehicle; it is imperative that
these fixings are used.

- never fit one mat on top of another.






Sun visor










Glove box


It has dedicated locations for storing a water bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack... )
To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is illuminated when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag deactivation switch A.
If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning, it has a ventilation nozzle B
, distributing the sameconditioned air as the vents in the passenger compartment.
If your vehicle is fitted with the "Keyless Entryand Starting" system, it contains the back-upstarting unit C.
The sun visors fold for wards, and to the sidewhen they are unhooked.
They are fitted with a cour tesy mirror and a ticket holder.

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Practical information

Dashboard fuses

The fuses are located in the lower dashboardbehind the glove box.


Access to the fuses
)Open the glove box. )Push the two opening guides towards themiddle to by-pass the first catch.)Hold the glove box lid and tilt it downwards.
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
1
*30 A Cabin fan.
2 15 A
Brake lam
ps, third brake lamp.
310 A
Rear foglamps.
430 A Windscreen wiper, screenwash.
620 A
Central locking, electric door mirrors.
7 15 A
Audio equipment, telematics, USB unit, Bluetooth s
ystem.
87. 5 A
Remote control key, air conditioning control unit, instrument
panel, electric windows, rain and sunshine sensors, alarm,
switch panel, steering mounted controls.
915 A
Instrument panel and cabin lighting.
1015 A
Hazard warning lamps
1115 A Rear wiper.
12 7.5
A Instrument panel, multifunction screen, parking sensors, heated seats, heated rear screen, electric blind, automatic headlampadjustment.
1
315 A
Cigarette lighter, accessory socket.
1520 A
Electric blind.
1
610 A Door mirrors, audio equipment.