2011 CITROEN C4 PICASSO Vent

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RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR VENTILATION, HEATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING
Air intake

Check that the exterior grille for the
air intake at the bottom of the wind-
screen, is clean and free of dead
leaves, snow, etc.


Air distribution



1.
Windscreen demisting/defrosting
vents.

2.
Front quarter light window demi-
sting/defrosting vents.

3.
Front side window demisting/
defrosting vents.
Adjustable side air vents.

4.
Adjustable central air vents.

5.
Front passenger footwell air out-
lets.

6.
Adjustable 2nd row side air
vents, with air fl ow and tempera-
ture adjustment.

7.
Rear passenger footwell air out-
lets.

8.
Adjustable 3rd row side air vents.
The side air vents 8
apply only to the
7-seater versions.

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Air conditioning

To ensure that your system operates
correctly, it is recommended that you
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 preserve the sealing of the air
conditioning compressor, operate
the air conditioning at least once a
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 win-
dows closed.
If after a lengthy stop in bright sunlight
the interior temperature is excessive,
air the passenger compartment by
opening the windows for a few mo-
ments, 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)
There is a fi lter for excluding odours
and dust.
This fi lter has to be changed in ac-
cordance with the vehicle's servicing
schedule (see the servicing booklet).


Air circulation

Air vents on the fl oor underneath the
front seats provide enhanced heat-
ing for the rear seat positions; take
care not to obstruct them.


Air vents

The air vents to the face have grilles
and thumb wheels to adjust the air
fl ow and direction (up-down, right-
left).
The automatic regulation of the air
conditioning in the passenger com-
partment uses a number of sensors
(sunshine sensor, ambient tempera-
ture sensor...) that relieve you of the
need to make frequent adjustments to
the displayed temperature.
Take care not to obstruct the sun-
shine sensor, located on the dash-
board behind the instrument panel.


Sensors

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6. Demisting/defrosting the
rear screen
This function operates only if the en-
gine is running.


)
Press button 6
to activate/de-
activate the electric demisting/
defrosting of the rear screen and
door mirrors. The warning lamp
comes on.


7. Rapid demisting/defrosting
of front and rear windows
and door mirrors


)
Press button 7
. The warning
lamp comes on.
This function simultaneously acti-
vates:


- front demisting/defrosting,

- optimum fl ow of air,

- intake of exterior air,

- demisting/defrosting of door mir-
rors and heated rear screen,

- air conditioning, if necessary.
To stop the function, press button 7

again.


8. Adjustment of the fan air
temperature
This control is for adjusting the tem-
perature of the air in the passenger
compartment. It can be used in cold
weather as well as in hot weather,
provided the air conditioning is ac-
tive.
The adjustment of the temperature
is continuous and progressive start-
ing from left to right.


Adjustment of temperature



)
Press button 9
to take control of
the temperature. The warning
lamp comes on.

)
Rotate button 10
to adjust your
temperature.
The adjustment of the temperature
is continuous and progressive start-
ing from left to right. The demisting/defrosting
switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power.

B. PASSENGER'S CONTROL
PA N E L

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DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING
The air conditioning system operates
with the engine running.

1. Automatic comfort
regulation
A press on this button,
confi rmed by the display of
the A/C
warning lamp and
of AUTO
on the screen, pro-
vides automatic control, at the tem-
perature selected, of all the following
5 functions:


- air fl ow,

- passenger compartment tem-
perature, left and right,

- air distribution,

- air conditioning,

- automatic air recirculation.

For this facility to operate, it is recom-
mended that all air vents are kept
open.
Using the AUTO
mode will prevent
the formation of mist inside the ve-
hicle in cold or humid weather.
When starting from cold, in order to
avoid a rush of cold air, the air fan
attains its optimum level progres-
sively.

2. Adjustment of temperature

To display the desired temperature,
press button:


- -
to decrease the temperature,

- +
to increase the temperature.
A setting around 21 will provide
an agreeable temperature level.
However, depending on your prefer-
ence, anything between 18 and 24
is quite normal.
For optimum comfort, it is recom-
mended to avoid a difference of set-
tings of more than than 3 between
right and left.
Actual temperatures experienced in
the passenger compartment are de-
pendent on external factors and for
this reason might not be identical to
those displayed.
On entering the vehicle, the inside
temperature may be much colder (or
hotter) than would be comfortable. It
serves no purpose to alter the tem-
perature displayed in an attempt to
attain your preference more rapidly.
The system operates automatically
to correct the difference in tempera-
ture as soon as possible.
Manual resumption of one or
more functions

It is possible to adjust each of the
functions 3, 4
, 6
and 10
manually.
The display of the "AUTO"
function
will then go off.

Resumption by the driver of the
adjustment of passenger compart-
ment temperatures
(for the front and
rear passengers)

A long press on the "AUTO" but-
ton cancels all personal settings,
including the passenger's tem-
perature, and returns the system
to automatic operation



A. DRIVER'S CONTROL
PANEL

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3. Adjustment of air fan
speed/Activation of the
"REST" function
to increase the air fl ow,
to decrease the air fl ow (this
button also has the REST
function).
The level of air fl ow is indicated on
the display by the progressive fi lling
of the fan blades.
If you place the air fan on position 0
,
the system is deactivated. The air
fan display will be empty, with the in-
dication OFF.
To allow a degree of comfort
in the passenger compart-
ment while the engine is off,
you can operate the ven-
tilation for a few minutes using the
"REST" function.
When you leave the vehicle, any
passengers present can still have
the benefi t of air circulation, even
though the engine is not running.
This function is available when
you switch on the ignition as well
as when you stop the engine.

The air conditioning control screens
come on and the symbol represent-
ing the air fan is displayed while the
function is available. This button does not activate the air
conditioning, only the air fans. While
the REST function is active, the air
fl ow and distribution cannot be modi-
fi ed.


On switching on the ignition:


- A press on the REST button ac-
tivates the function for a period
of a few minutes. Two blades of
the fan will fi ll to indicate that the
function is active.

- The function can be deactivated
and reactivated during the timed
period.

- At the end of the timed period,
the screen will go off.


4. Adjustment of air
distribution


)
Press button 4
to scroll
through the air distribution
settings on the screen.
Adjustment of air fl ow
To adjust the fl ow of air, press the
button:

"REST" function: activation of
ventilation, engine off
On switching off the engine:


- The function can be activated
during a period of 30 seconds.

- A press on the REST button ac-
tivates the function for period of
several minutes. The duration
and availability of the function
depends on the state of charge
of the battery. Locking the vehi-
cle has no effect on the function.

- A further press before the end of
the period of operation stops the
function defi nitively. The air distribution you have chosen
is confi rmed by the corresponding
indicators in the screen.
There are 7 possible adjustments.

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5. Air recirculation



)
Press button 5
to cut off the in-
take of air from outside and to
activate recycling of the air in
the passenger compartment. the
warning lamp comes on.
Whilst retaining the other adjust-
ments, this function prevents un-
pleasant odours or fumes entering
the vehicle. Avoid extended use of
air recirculation (risk of deterioration
of air quality and misting).


)
Press button 5
again to allow entry
of air from the outside. The warn-
ing lamp goes off.

Air recirculation can also be controlled by
pressing the switch located on the lower
left of the steering wheel (see "Fixed
centred controls steering wheel").


6. Activation/deactivation of
rear passenger controls
This button allows you to
permit or not the rear pas-
sengers to use their adjust-
ment controls.
There are three possible states for
this button:

Locking of the rear
passenger controls


Authorisation of
the rear passenger
controls


Reduction of the
air fl ow for the rear
passengers

With additional air conditioning, in
cold weather you are advised to
close the supply of air to the rear
passengers (no hot air distribution
possible via these air vents). The rear passengers can use their
adjustment controls at their conve-
nience. The driver imposes his adjustment
on the rear passengers. In this case,
the rear passenger controls are de-
activated.

7. Panel display mode: black
panel function
This function turns the
screen and switch backlight-
ing on or off.


- Function activated, pressing any
button will illuminate the screen
temporarily.

- pressing button 7
deactivates
the function, the illumination of
of buttons and screen is again
permanent.
This function optimises notably the
visual comfort for driving at night.


8. Demisting/defrosting the
rear screen
This function is active only when the
engine is running.


)
Press on button 8
to activate/
deactivate the electric demist-
ing/defrosting of the rear screen
and, according to version, of the
door mirrors. The warning lamp
comes on and the symbol ap-
pears in the screen.
It switches off automatically
to prevent excessive con-
sumption of power. This button activates the recir-
culation of air within the pas-
senger compartment and also
has an automatic function.

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9. Rapid demisting/defrosting
of the front and rear
windows


- Press button 9
. The warning
lamp comes on.
This function gives a rapid
demisting/defrosting of the
vehicle simultaneously with:


- front demisting/defrosting at op-
timum temperature,

- optimum air fl ow,

- intake of exterior air,

- demisting/defrosting of the door
mirrors and rear screen,

- air conditioning, if necessary.
Press button 9
again or " AUTO"

to stop the function. Demisting/
defrosting of the door mirrors and
rear screen remains activated.


10. Air conditioning



)
Press button 10
to activate the
air conditioning.
The A/C
warning lamp comes on.
B. PASSENGER CONTROL PANELS

11. Front passenger

The front passenger can adjust their
temperature control independently
at any time by pressing buttons +

and -
.
The front passenger con-
trols the adjustment of their
own temperature.
The temperature setting for
the passenger is aligned
with that for the driver.


12. Rear passengers (right/left)

By default, in AUTO

position, the adjust-
ment of the air fl ow is
aligned on the front
ventilation.


)
Rotate the button
to decrease or in-
crease the air fl ow.

You can adjust the air fl ow only if this
is enabled by the driver (see button 6

of the driver’s control panel).







With Stop & Start, when demist-
ing has been activated, the STOP
mode is not available.

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ADDITIONAL AIR
CONDITIONING
Additional air conditioning allows you
to optimise comfort levels in warm
weather conditions. It produces ad-
ditional fresh air which is supplied
using the rear air vents. The supply
of warm air via the rear air vents is
not possible using this system.
C. REAR PASSENGER
CONTROL PANELS
(RIGHT/LEFT)

13. Adjustment of
temperature
The rear passengers can adjust their
temperature controls independently
via buttons +
and -
.
Their setting cannot be greater than
that of the driver by more than 2.
Attainment of this maximum setting
is confi rmed by the fl ashing of its
display.


14. Adjustment of air fan
speed
The air fan operates only when the
engine is running.
To adjust the fl ow of air, press on
button:
to increase the air fl ow,
to decrease the air fl ow. The level of air fl ow is indicated on
the display by the progressive fi lling
of the fan blades.
By reducing the fl ow to minimum,
you switch off the air conditioning
system (OFF).
You can adjust the temperature and
the air fl ow only if the driver enables
you to (see button 6
of the driver’s
control panel).
This warning lamp signifi es
that the passenger controls
are locked, you can adjust
neither the temperature nor
the air fl ow, which remain aligned on
the preferences of the driver.
This warning lamp indi-
cates that the supply of air
is cut off
.
This position is recommended in
cold weather conditions, as the air
vents do not supply warm air.