2011 Citroen DS3 air condition

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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very
high, first ventilate the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
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 dashboard; 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 compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment 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 compartment (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 Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

)
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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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Manual air conditioning


Manual control panel Electric control panel

The heating/ventilation or air conditioning systems operates with the engine running, as well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.


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 from position 1

to position 5
to obtain a
comfortable air flow.

)
If you place the air flow control
in position 0
(deactivation of the
system), the temperature is no
longer maintained at a comfor table
level. However, a slight flow of air,
due to the movement of the vehicle,
can still be felt.



3. Air distribution adjustment

Windscreen and side windows.
Windscreen, side windows and
footwells.
Footwells.
Central and side vents.
The air distribution can be
adapted by placing the dial
in an intermediate position.


4. Air intake/Air recirculation

The intake of exterior air avoids the formation of
mist on the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air insulates the
passenger compar tment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the air quality and
the formation of mist.

Manual control panel



)
Move the manual control to
the left to be in the "recycling
interior air" position.

)
Move the manual control to the
right to return to the "fresh air
intake" position.

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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.


Switching on



)
Press the "A /C "
button, the button’s
indicator lamp comes on.


Switching off



)
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 2

is in position " 0
".

Front demist - defrost


With the heating/ventilation
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.


With the manual air
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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Digital air conditioning
The air conditioning operates when the engine is running, as well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.


Automatic operation


1. Automatic "comfort"
programme
Press the "AU TO "
button. The
"AU TO "
symbol is displayed.
We recommend that you use
this mode. It provides optimised
automatic control of all of the following
functions: passenger compar tment
temperature, air flow, air distribution and air
intake, in accordance with the comfort value
that you have chosen.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed. For your comfor t, when the engine is
switched off, the settings are retained
until the engine is switched on again.
To prevent too great a distribution of
cold air when the engine is cold, the air
flow will only reach its optimum level
gradually.


2. Temperature adjustment

The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. On entering the vehicle, if the interior
is very cold or hot, there is no need to
change the value displayed in order
to reach the required level of comfor t.
The system corrects the temperature
difference automatically and as quickly
as possible.
Press the "



"
and "



"
buttons to
change this value. A setting around
the value 21
enables optimum
comfor t to be obtained. However,
depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.

3. Automatic "visibility"
programme

The automatic comfor t programme
may not be sufficient for rapid
demisting or defrosting of the
windscreen and side windows
(humidity, several passengers, ice, etc.).
In this case, select the automatic visibility
programme. The button 3
indicator lamp
comes on.
The system automatically controls the air
conditioning and the flow of air and provides
optimum air distribution to the windscreen and
side windows. It deactivates air recirculation 5
.
To exit this programme, press button 3
again or
"AU TO "
, the indicator lamp on the button goes
off and "AU TO "
is displayed.







With Stop & Star t, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.

It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
The "AU TO "
symbol switches off.
To return to automatic mode, press the "AU TO "

button.

Manual override


4. Air conditioning on/off

For maximum cooling or heating of the
cabin, it is possible to go beyond the
minimum 14 or maximum 28 values.


)
Press the blue button 2
until "LO"

is displayed or the red button 2
until
"HI"
is displayed. Press this button to switch off the air
conditioning.
Stopping the air conditioning may cause
some problems (humidity, misting).
Automatic operation of the air conditioning is
resumed when the button is pressed again. The
symbol "A /C "
is displayed.


5. Air intake/Air recirculation

Press this button for recirculation of
the interior air. The air recirculation
symbol 5
is displayed.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compar tment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
Press this button again or press the "AU TO "

button to resume automatic management of
the intake of air. The air recirculation symbol 5

goes off.
Avoid prolonged recirculation of interior
air (risk of condensation or deterioration
of the air quality). Switching to manual mode may not be
suitable (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and does not provide
optimum comfort.

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6. Air distribution adjustment

Pressing this button several times in
succession enables the air flow to be
directed in turn towards:


- the windscreen and the side windows
(demisting or defrosting),

- the windscreen, side windows and air
vents,

- the windscreen, the side windows, the air
vents and the footwells,

- the windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,

- the footwells,

- the air vents and the footwells,

- the air vents.

Avoid driving for long periods with the
air conditioning switched off (risk of
misting and reduction of the air quality
in the cabin). Press the "full fan"
button to
increase the air flow.

7. Air fl ow adjustment

The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
according to the value requested.
Press the "empty fan"
button to
decrease the air flow.


Switching the system off

Press the air flow "empty fan"

button 7
until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the air conditioning system.
Thermal comfort is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air resulting from the movement
of the vehicle, remains perceptible however.
Pressing the air flow "full fan"
button 7
or on
"AU TO "
reactivates the system with the values
set before it was switched off.