2013.5 PEUGEOT 2008 air conditioning

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Air conditioning On / Off
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 comfort levels (humidity, condensation).
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment control 2is in position " 0 ".
To obtain cooled air more quickly, you can use recirculation of interior air for a few moments. Then return to fresh air intake.
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.
 Press the button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm this.
Air intake / Air recirculation
The recirculation of interior air insulates the passenger compartment 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.
 Press the button again to allow fresh air into the passenger compartment. The indicator lamp goes off to confirm this.

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Comfort
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
Automatic operation
Automatic comfort programme
Three modes are provided for the driver and for the front passenger to select their desired level
of comfort in the passenger compartment.
When the engine is cold, to prevent too great a distribution of cold air, the air flow will only reach its optimum level gradually.
In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells only.
Offers the best compromise between a comfortable temperature and quiet operation.
Provides soft and quiet operation by limiting air flow.
Provides strong and effective air flow.
 Press the "AUTO" button repeatedly. The indicator lamp comes on at the first press; the mode activated appears in the digital air conditioning screen:.
1. Automatic comfort programme. 2. Temperature adjustment on driver's side. 3. Temperature adjustment on passenger's side. 4. Automatic visibility programme. 5. Air conditioning On/Off. 6. Air distribution adjustment. 7. Air flow adjustment. 8. Air intake/ Air recirculation.
The air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.

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A setting around 21 enables you to obtain an optimum level of comfort. Depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is usual. In addition, it is recommended that you avoid a left /right setting difference of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to alter the value displayed in order to obtain the required level of comfort. The system corrects the temperature difference automatically and as quickly as possible.
Automatic visibility programme
For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment, you can exceed the minimum value of 14 or the maximum value of 28.  Push the switch 2 or 3 down until "LO" is displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
See "Front demisting-defrosting".
Depending on your requirements, you can make a different selection from that offered by the system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be controlled automatically.
Resuming manual control
The air conditioning is designed to operate efficiently in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Air conditioning On/Off
It allows you: - in summer, to lower the temperature, - in winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Switching on Press the "A/C" button, the associated indicator lamp comes on. The air conditioning cannot operate when the air flow is set to off.
Switching off Press the "A /C " button again; the associated indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may cause some problems (humidity, misting).
When you modify a setting, the indicator lamp in the "AUTO" button goes off.  Press the "AUTO" button again to return to the automatic comfort programme.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set the temperature to suit their requirements. The value indicated in the screen corresponds to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
 Press the button 2 or 3 down (blue) reduce the value or up (red) to increase it.

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 Press this button several times in succession to direct the air flow in turn towards:
 Press this button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp in the button comes on and the air recirculation symbol is displayed.
 Press the "empty fan" air flow button until the fan symbol disappears and "---" appears.
 Press this "full fan" button to increase the air flow.
 Press this "empty fan" button to reduce the air flow.
Avoid prolonged operation in interior air recirculation mode (risk of misting and of deterioration of the air quality).
Avoid driving for too long with the system switched off (risk of misting and of deterioration of the air quality). Pressing the "full fan" button reactivates the system with the settings prior to deactivation.
Air distribution adjustment
- the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells, - the windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting), - the central and side vents, - the central vents, the side vents and the footwells, - the footwells.
Air fl ow adjustment
The air flow symbol (a fan) appears in the screen. It is filled in progressively in relation to the value required.
Air intake/Air recirculation
Air recirculation prevents exterior odours and smoke from entering the passenger compartment. It is activated automatically when operating the screen wash.  As soon as possible, press this button again to permit the intake of exterior air and prevent misting. The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Switching the system off
This action switches off all of the functions of the air conditioning system. The temperature is no longer maintained at a comfortable level. However, a slight flow of air, due to the movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.

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 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.
Front demist - defrost
Rear screen
demist - defrost
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
With manual air
conditioning
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.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
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.
With dual-zone digital air
conditioning
Automatic visibility programme
 Select this programme to demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows as quickly as possible. The system automatically manages the air conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides optimum distribution towards the windscreen and side windows.  To stop the programme, press either the "visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the warning lamp on the button goes off and the warning lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on.
The system reverts to the previous settings.
 Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated marked position.  Press the "A /C " button for air conditioning; the indicator lamp in the button comes on.

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12 V accessory
socket
Glove box
Its lid has locations for a pair of glasses...  To open the glove box, raise the handle. It houses the front passenger's airbag deactivation switch A . If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning, it provides access to the ventilation nozzle B , distributing the same conditioned air as the vents in the passenger compartment. It gives access to the fusebox (see "Changing a fuse").
 To connect a 12 V accessory (maximum power: 120 Watts), lift the cover and connect a suitable adaptor.

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Visibility
Daytime running lamps
Daytime lighting, compulsory in certain countries, which comes on automatically when the engine is started making the vehicle more visible to other users.
LED lamps
They come on when the engine is started. Depending on the country of sale, they are used for: - daytime running lamps * in day mode and sidelamps in night mode (they are brighter when daytime running lamps),
or - sidelamps in day and night mode.
* Function that can be set in the vehicle configuration menu.
This function is assured: - in countries where it is imposed by regulations, by illumination of the dipped beam headlamps with the sidelamps and number plate lamps; this function cannot be deactivated. - for other countries where it is provided, by the use of dedicated lamps (LEDs); this function can be activated or deactivated via the vehicle configuration menu. The lighting control stalk must be placed in
the "0" or "AUTO" (day mode) position. Deactivation of the daytime running lamps is effective after operation of the lighting control stalk or after the next engine start; activation is effective immediately.
The instruments and controls (instrument panel, multifunction screen, air conditioning control panel, ...) are not illuminated, except in night mode with manual or automatic illumination of headlamps.

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Practical information
Fuse N°RatingFunctions
F235 A Glove box lamp, courtesy mirror, map reading lamps.
F2615 A Horn.
F2715 A Screenwash pump.
F285 A Anti-theft.
F2915 A Air conditioning compressor.
F3015 A Rear wiper.