2011 Citroen DS3 air vent
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65Comfort
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).
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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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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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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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71Comfort
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.
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73Comfort
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.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning system control panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
)
Press this button to demist /defrost the rear
screen and (depending on version) the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with
the button comes on.
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 switches off.
)
Switch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
If the engine is switched off before the
demisting/defrosting is switched off
automatically, demisting/defrosting
will resume next time the engine is
switched on.
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75Comfort
Scented air freshener
System permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compar tment in accordance with your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial
and the various fragrance car tridges available.
This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion
of the fragrance.
)
Turn the dial to the right to permit diffusion
of the fragrance.
)
Turn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of
the fragrance.
Adjustment dial
This car tridge can be removed easily. The
first time it is used, replace the plug with a real
cartridge.
You can change it at any time and store it in the
sealed case which keeps it closed once it has
been opened.
You can obtain different fragrance car tridges
from a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Leave the central vents open.
The intensity of diffusion of the
fragrance may depend on the
ventilation or air conditioning settings.
Fragrance cartridge
Do not discard the original car tridge
as this ser ves as a plug when no
fragrance car tridge is in use.
In order to preser ve the ser vice life
of the car tridge, turn the dial fully to
the left when you no longer wish to
diffuse the fragrance in the passenger
compartment.
As a safety precaution, do not carry
out any action on the car tridge while
driving.
Do not dismantle the car tridges.
Do not attempt to refill the fragrance
diffuser or the car tridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children and
animals.
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121Fittings
Component which protects against sunlight
from the front or the side, also equipped with an
illuminated cour tesy mirror.
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With the ignition on, raise the concealing
flap; the mirror is lit automatically.
This sun visor is also equipped with a ticket
holder.
Sun visor
Illuminated glove
box
This can be used to hold a water bottle.
Its lid has a location for storing the vehicle's
handbook pack.
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To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is lit when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger's airbag
deactivation switch A
.
It provides access to the ventilation nozzle B
,
distributing the same air as the vents in the
passenger compartment.
Centre armrest
Storage
)
For access to the closed storage box, lift
the lever to open the lid.
)
For access to the open storage box below
the armrest, lift the complete armrest
towards the rear.
These can be used for por table devices (mobile
phone, MP3 player...) which can be connected
to the USB port /auxiliary socket or charged
from the 12 V socket in the centre console. Comfor t and storage system for the driver and
front passenger.