2013 CITROEN RELAY Handbook (in English)

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Ventilation
CORRECT USE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the windows
closed. However, if the interior temperature
remains high after a prolonged period
parked in the sun, first ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes. For even air distribution, ensure that the
exterior air intake grille located at the base
of the windscreen is not obstructed and that
the side and central vents, the air outlets on
the floor and the air extractor at the rear are
open.
The air conditioning is useful in all seasons
as it eliminates condensation and air
humidity. Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order.
Have the filter elements (air filter and
passenger compartment filter) replaced
regularly. If you drive in a dusty environment,
have them replaced twice as often.
It is normal that the condensation created by
the air conditioning system results in a flow
of water which may form a puddle under the
vehicle when parked.
If the system does not produce cold air, do
not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer.

"Leave them open"
For optimum distribution and diffusion of hot
or cool air in the passenger compartment,
there are: 4 adjustable central vents, of
which 2 can be directed sideways (right
or left) towards the top of the body and
4 side vents which can be directed towards
the passengers. The air vents directed
towards the floor of the vehicle complete the
equipment.

VENTS

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WITH MANUAL ADJUSTMENT

If your vehicle is fitted with these controls,
they are located on the dashboard on the
centre console control panel.
Temperature adjustment
Control positioned:


- in the blue zone provides cool
air,

Air flow

The force of the blown air, from
the vents, varies from 1 to the
strongest 4. Remember to adjust
this control in order to reach the
ambient air comfort level. To switch off the
blower, place the control in position 0.


Air conditioning

The air conditioning mode can only operate
with the engine running.
The air blower must be set to at
least 1.
Pressing the button triggers the
operation of the air conditioning,
the LED is on. Pressing the button again
switches the function off and the LED is
switched off.


Air distribution

The air supply distribution is directed by the
control turned towards:
the side vents and the central
vents,
the side vents, the central vents
and the footwells,
the footwells,
the windscreen, the footwells and
the side windows,
the windscreen and the side
windows.
- in the red zone provides
heating of the interior ambient
air.

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Intake of exterior air
Recommended settings for the air conditioning
For optimum operation of the system, the settings below are recommended:
Recirculation of interior air

This position should only be
temporary.
Used with the air conditioning
switched on and setting of the
force of blown air (from 1 to 4), recirculation
enables you to obtain the required ambient
air comfort level with both hot or cold
settings.
Recirculation temporarily prevents exterior
odours and smoke from entering the
passenger compartment.
If I require...
Air
distribution
Temperature
Air flow
Air
recirculation


AC

Heating











-

Cooling














Demisting
Defrosting












When your ambient air comfort level has
been reached, return to the intake of exterior
air position to permit renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and demisting. This
operating mode is preferable. This is the preferred operating
position.

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MONO-ZONE DIGITAL AIR
CONDITIONING
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the
controls are located in the middle of the
dashboard. The system can be identified by
its control screen.
AUTO mode
Switching on FULL AUTO
mode:
pressing the AUTO
control
switches on the system's functions,
confi rmed by the display of FULL
AUTO
. This is the normal operating mode for
the digital air conditioning system.
Using the moving ring surrounding the AUTO
control, set the comfort temperature to be
reached according to a setting between:


- HI (High to ≈ 32) and,

- LO (Low to ≈ 16).
The system controls the distribution,
flow and intake of air to ensure comfort
equivalent to the setting displayed and sufficient recirculation of air in the passenger
compartment.
No further adjustments are required.
Control screen for your digital air
conditioning system.
When the engine is running and the air
conditioning is on, this symbol and the
message FULL AUTO
are displayed.
The other components are displayed according to
the settings selected by the user.

AUTO mode with personalisation

Switch on in AUTO
mode, certain
settings can be modified: the
distribution, the air flow, the air
conditioning and the air intake/
recirculation.
The display changes from FULL AUTO
to
AUTO
.
To return to fully automatic operation, press
this button again. The display on the control
panel changes from AUTO
to FULL AUTO
.
If the system is not able to maintain
the setting selected following manual
adjustments, the setting flashes then AUTO
is cleared. Press the AUTO
control to return
to the automatic settings.


Switching off the air conditioning

Pressing this control switches
off the air conditioning functions.
The snowflake is cleared from the
screen.


Complete switch-off

Pressing this control switches
the system off. The LED and the
screen switch off.

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Comfort value adjustment ring
The settings range between:


- increasing the interior ambient air
temperature HI (High) which goes up to
to a maximum setting of 32,

- cooling the interior ambient air
temperature LO (Low) which goes down
to a setting of 16.

Air distribution

A press illuminates the LED on the buttons
which distribute the air flow towards:
the windscreen and front side
window vents (demisting/
defrosting the windows),
the central and side vents (chest
and face),
the vents in the front and rear
areas (feet).
The combination of buttons permits
improvement of air distribution.
Air flow

Successive presses of this button
increase (+) or reduce (-) the
force of the air flow to the interior.


Intake of exterior air/
recirculation of interior air
When the LED is on, the air
recirculates inside the passenger
compartment to prevent the entry of exterior
odours and smoke. This position should be
temporary.
When the ambient air comfort level has been
reached, pressing the button switches the
LED off and reopens the exterior air intake.
Pressing the AUTO
button also restores
the intake of exterior air. Returning to this
position permits renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing the AUTO
button again restores
the FULL AUTO
function.


Rapid demisting/defrosting

Pressing this control permits
rapid clearing of the windows.
The LED is on.
The system manages the air conditioning,
the flow and intake of air, the defrosting
of the rear screen and provides optimum
distribution of the air to the windscreen and
front side windows.
If your vehicle is fitted with additional
heating, switch it off to ensure rapid and
effective demisting/defrosting.
ADDITIONAL REAR VENTILATION


The controls for this system,
additional to the standard cabin
ventilation system, are on the
lower dashboard, to the right of
the steering wheel.

Air outlet
A press on this control activates
the extraction of air to the
outside; the LED comes on.
Press again to switch off.

Air inlet
A press on this control activates
the entry of air into the cabin; the
LED comes on. Press again to
switch off.

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ADDITIONAL HEATING SYSTEMS
Supplementar
y heating
On the 2-3 seats version, this is located
under the seat on the driver's side with air
diffusion directed forwards.
REAR HEATING AND/OR AIR
CONDITIONING
If your vehicle is fitted with an
additional air conditioning unit,
located in the rear of the vehicle:
the distribution duct located in
the roof and the individual diffusion vents
provide a perfect diffusion of cold air.
The warm air diffused at the floor, from the
front air conditioning unit, is distributed at
the feet of the rear passengers of rows 2
and 3.
A warm air diffusion vent, located on the rear
left wheelarch, may complete the assembly
for the feet of the rear passengers of row 3.

Additional heating

This is passenger compartment heating,
additional to the standard equipment.
It can operate independently of the engine.


Additional heater or programmable
additional heating
This is an additional, programmable and
separate system which heats the Diesel
engine hot coolant loop to make starting
easier.
It improves the demisting and defrosting
performance and that of the heated seats, if
fitted to the vehicle.
The passenger compartment heating is
brought up to temperature more rapidly.
This system must be programmed to start up
before you enter the vehicle. On the 5-9 seats version, it is
located at the rear. Depending
on the model version, the air
diffusion is either direct from the
rear or comes from the rail located under
each of the two rows of seats.
Press this control to activate/
deactivate the heating. The LED
is on if the heating is activated.
When rapid demisting and
defrosting is required, switch off the control.

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Activation/Deactivation
This control, located on the
control panel at the right-hand
end of the dashboard, enables
you to activate/deactivate the
operation of the rear controls from the
driver's seat.
The first press activates (LED on).
A second press deactivates (LED off). To deactivate the blower, place the control in
position 0. However, a safety device will ventilate the
rear circuit automatically, even if the control
is in position 0, to prevent the formation of
condensation.
Air flow

The force of the blown air, via
the vents, varies from 1 to the
strongest 4.
To obtain a comfortable level of
ambient air, remember to adjust this control.

Comfort value adjustment



- on the blue, produces cool air,

- on the red, produces
heating of the ambient air.
The OFF control on the "Mono-zone" central
control panel switches the function off. Control positioned:

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PROGRAMMABLE ADDITIONAL
HEATING
If your vehicle is fitted with separate
programmable heating: it gradually brings
the engine up to a good temperature to
facilitate starting. An integrated clock permits programming of
its start time. The passenger compartment
will be heated more quickly. Heating cycle indicator lamp
Digital programming control

The programmable heating system control
panel is located at the bottom right of the
dashboard. Display on
Displaying the programme
number selected
Time display button
Time setting buttons
Selection of the stored
programme
Button for immediate switching
on of the heating
Time setting and reading
indicator lamp