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Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compar tment
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.
System which creates and maintains good
conditions of comfor t and visibility in the
vehicle's passenger compar tment.
The heating and ventilation can be used as
soon as the "Ready" lamp is on.
Controls
The incoming air follows various routes
depending on the controls selected.
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
select the air vents used in the passenger
compartment.
The air flow control enables you to increase or
reduce the speed of the ventilation fan.
These controls are grouped together on control
panel A
on the centre console.
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.
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
)
If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in
the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few
minutes by opening the windows.
Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in
the passenger compar tment.
)
Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under
the vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal.
)
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.
)
Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may
cause misting of the windows and side windows.
)
Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it
in good working order.
)
Ensure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to "Checks").
)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, 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 or
a qualified workshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
The heating and air conditioning use
energy from the main battery. Their use
increases electrical consumption and
reduces the range of the vehicle.
Remember to switch off the heating
or air conditioning as soon as it is no
longer needed.
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Air conditioning
The air conditioning can be used as soon as the "Ready" lamp is on.
1. Temperature adjustment
)
Turn the dial from blue
(cold) to red (hot) to adjust
the temperature to your
requirements.
2. Air fl ow adjustment
)
Turn the dial to the right to
increase air flow and to the left
to reduce it.
3. Air distribution adjustment
Place the dial in the desired
position to distribute air to:
central and side vents,
central, side and footwell vents,
footwells,
windscreen, side windows and
footwells, Adjustments can be made manually or
automatically.
1.
Te m p e r a t u r e
2.
Air flow
3.
Air distribution
4.
Exterior air intake/Interior air recirculation
5.
Air conditioning On/Off
6.
"Max" button
When the dial is placed on "●", the fan
air will be at ambient temperature.
If you move the dial to "●" while using
the heating or air conditioning, these
will stop immediately.
With the dial in the " AUTO
" position,
the air flow is adjusted automatically,
according to the interior temperature. windscreen and side windows.
The air distribution can be adapted by placing
the dial in an intermediate position.
With the dial in the " AUTO
" position, air
distribution is adjusted automatically,
according to the temperature selected.
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4. Air intake/Air recirculation
5. Air conditioning On/Off
Switching on
)
Press the "A /C "
button, the associated
indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching off
)
Press the "A /C "
button again, the
associated indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off may result in some discomfor t
(humidity, misting).
6. "MAX" button
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compar tment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air quality
and the formation of mist.
)
Press this button to recirculate
the interior air. The indicator
lamp comes on to confirm this.
)
Press the button again to
permit the intake of exterior air.
The indicator lamp switches off
to confirm this.
The air conditioning 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.
This button allows the passenger compar tment
to be quickly heated or cooled. It only works
when the air flow control is not in the " OFF
"
position.
Press this button. The corresponding
indicator lamp comes on.
The place the temperature control in
the desired position:
- on "●" for maximum ventilation,
- between "●" and "H" for maximum heating,
- between "C" and "●" for maximum air
conditioning.
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Ancillaries battery
All of the electrical components of your vehicle
(other than the electric motor, the heating and
the air conditioning) are powered by this 12 V
ancillaries battery.
It is located in the front compar tment and is
recharged by the main battery, during phases
of operation ("Ready" lamp on in the instrument
panel) and charging.
If the ancillaries battery is discharged,
it will not be possible to star t the
motor and the main battery cannot be
charged.
)
Open the front bonnet using the interior
release lever, then the exterior safety catch.
)
Secure the bonnet stay.
)
Slacken nut 1
.
)
Remove the battery protective cover for
access to the two terminals.
Access to the battery
Disconnecting the battery is not
recommended.
However, if the vehicle is not to be
used for a prolonged period of more
than a month, it may be necessary to
disconnect and store it to avoid the
electrolyte freezing.
After prolonged disconnection of the
battery, you must contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have
the electronic control unit reinitialised.
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Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
14
15 A
Rear wiper.
15
7.5 A
Instrument panel.
16
7.5 A
Heating.
17
20 A
Heated seat.
18
10 A
Option.
19
7.5 A
Door mirror heating.
20
20 A
Windscreen wiper.
21
7.5 A
Airbags.
22
30 A
Heated rear screen.
23
30 A
Heating.
24
-
Non used.
25
10 A
Radio.
26
15 A
Passenger compartment fuse.
Access to the fuses
See "Access to tools".
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Fuse N°
Rating
Functions
1
-
Not used.
2
30 A
Internal fuse.
3
40 A
Electric motor.
4
40 A
Radiator fan.
5
40 A
Electric windows.
6
30 A
Vacuum pump.
7
15 A
Main batter y ECU.
8
15 A
Third brake lamp.
9
15 A
Front foglamps.
10
15 A
Water pump.
Front compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the front compar tment
under the heating system reser voir. Only these
fuses can be replaced.
The replacement of fuses for other units
(vacuum pump and battery accessories)
requires the involvement of a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
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Checking levels
Check all of these levels regularly and top them up if necessary, unless other wise indicated.
If a level drops significantly, have the corresponding system checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Never do anything in the compar tments
when the "Ready" lamp is on or when
your vehicle is being charged.
Take care when carrying out checks
in the front and rear compar tments as
some par ts of the compar tments can be
very hot (risk of burns): wait at least one
hour after stopping the motor or the end
of the charging procedure before
carrying out any work.
Brake fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the "MIN" and "MA X"
marks. If it is not, check the brake
pad wear.
Changing the fl uid
Refer to the servicing booklet for details of
the interval for this operation.
Fluid specifi cation
The brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations and meet
the DOT4 standard.
Front compartment
Heating system fluid level
Changing the fl uid
The fluid does not have to be changed.
Fluid specifi cation
The fluid must conform to the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The level of this fluid should be between the "L"
MIN and "F" MA X marks.
Screenwash fluid level
Top up the level when necessary.
Fluid specifi cation
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up or replaced
with plain water.
