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With the heating /
ventilation system
F Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.
F

P
ut the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(

manual control to the right or electric
control with indicator lamp off).
F

P
ut the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
Front demist - defrost
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
F Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position.
F

P
ut the air intake control to the "Exterior air
intake" position
(

manual control to the right or electric
control with indicator lamp off).
F

P
ut the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position.
F

S
witch on the air conditioning by pressing
the "A /C " button; the associated green
warning lamp comes on.
With Stop & Start, when the demisting,
air conditioning and air flow functions
are activated, ST
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ode 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 "AUTO" button.
The "AUTO" symbol is displayed.
We recommend that you use this mode.
It provides optimised automatic control of
all of the following functions: passenger
compartment 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.
2. Temperature adjustment
The value indicated on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. Press the " 5" and " 6" buttons to
change this value.
a setting around
the value 21 enables optimum
comfort to be obtained. However,
depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
3. Automatic "visibility" programme
The automatic comfort programme may
not be sufficient for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and side
windows (humidity, several passengers,
i c e , e t c .) .
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
"AUTO" , the indicator lamp on the button goes
off and "AUTO" is displayed.
Manual override
It is possible to adjust one or more functions
manually while leaving the other functions in
automatic mode.
The "AUTO" symbol switches off.
To return to automatic mode, press the
"AUTO"


button.
For your comfort, 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.
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ntering 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 comfort.
The system corrects the temperature
difference automatically and as quickly
as possible. Switching to manual mode may not be
suitable (temperature, humidity, odour,
condensation) and does not provide
optimum comfort.
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4. Air conditioning on/off
Press this button to switch off the air
conditioning.
Stopping the air conditioning may cause some
problems (humidity, misting).
au

tomatic 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 compartment
to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke.
6. Air distribution adjustment
Pressing this button several times in
succession enables the air flow to be
directed in turn towards:
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t

he windscreen and the side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
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t

he windscreen, side windows and air
vents,
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t

he windscreen, the side windows, the air
vents and the footwells,
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t

he windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,
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t

he footwells,
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t

he air vents and the footwells,
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t

he air vents.
7. Air flow adjustment
Press the "full fan" button to
increase the air flow.
The air flow symbol, the fan, fills progressively
according to the value requested.
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
"AUTO" reactivates the system with the values
set before it was switched off. Press the "empty fan"
button to
decrease the air flow.
Press this button again or press the "AUTO"

button to resume automatic management of
the intake of air. The air recirculation symbol 5
goes off.
Avoid driving for long periods with the air
conditioning switched off (risk of misting
and reduction of the air quality in the cabin).
For maximum cooling or heating of the
cabin, it is possible to go beyond the
minimum 14 or maximum 28 values.
F

P
ress the blue button 2 until "LO"
is displayed or the red button 2
until
"HI" is displayed.
av

oid prolonged recirculation of interior
air (risk of condensation or deterioration
of the air quality).
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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
F
P
ress 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.
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I
t 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.
The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning system control panel.
F
S
witch off the demisting/defrosting
of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the ST
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ode is not
available.
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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Scented air freshenerSystem permitting the diffusion of a fragrance in the passenger compartment in accordance with
your requirements, by means of the adjustment dial and the various fragrance cartridges available.
This dial is located on the dashboard.
It allows you to adjust the intensity of diffusion
of the fragrance.
F
T
urn the dial to the right to permit diffusion
of the fragrance.
F

T
urn the dial to the left to stop diffusion of
the fragrance.
Leave the central vents open.
Fragrance cartridge
Removing the cartridge
F Press the dial and turn it a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise.
F

R
emove the cartridge.
F

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efit its sealing case.
Fitting the cartridge
F Remove the cartridge from the sealing case.
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nstall the cartridge (flower at top left).
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ress the dial and turn it a quarter of a turn
clockwise.
as a s

afety precaution, do not carry
out any action on the cartridge while
driving.do n
ot dismantle the cartridges.do n
ot attempt to refill the fragrance
diffuser or the cartridges.
Avoid all contact with the skin and eyes.
ke

ep out of reach of children and
animals.
do n

ot discard the original cartridge as
this serves as a plug when no fragrance
cartridge is in use.
In order to preserve the service life of
the cartridge, turn the dial fully to the left
when you no longer wish to diffuse the
fragrance in the passenger compartment.
The intensity of diffusion of the
fragrance may depend on the
ventilation or air conditioning settings.
Adjustment dial
This cartridge 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 cartridges
from a CITR
oËn

dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Tyre under-inflation detection
System which automatically checks the pressure of the tyres while driving.
The system monitors the pressures on the four
tyres, once the vehicle is moving.
It compares the information given by the four
wheel speed sensors with reference values,
which must be reinitialised ever y time the
tyre pressures are adjusted or a wheel
changed.
The system triggers an alert as soon as it
detects a drop in the inflation pressure of one
or more tyres. The under-inflation detection system
does not replace the vigilance or the
responsibility of the driver.
This system does not avoid the need to
check the tyre pressures (including the
spare wheel) every month as well as
before a long journey.
Driving with under-inflated tyres impairs
road holding, extends braking distances
and causes premature tyre wear,
particularly under arduous condition
(high loading, high speed, long journey).The inflation pressures defined for
your vehicle can be found on the tyre
pressure label.
See the "Identification markings"
section.
Tyre pressures should be checked
when the tyres are "cold" (vehicle
stopped for 1 hour or after a journey of
less than 6 miles (10 km) at moderate
speeds).
Other wise (when hot), add 0.3 bar to
the pressures shown on the label.
Driving with under-inflated tyres
increases fuel consumption.
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Trajectory control systems
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
and dynamic stability
control (DSC)
The anti-slip regulation (also known as traction
control) optimises traction to prevent skidding
of the wheels, by acting on the brakes of the
driving wheels and on the engine.
The electronic stability control acts on the brake
of one or more wheels and on the engine to
keep the vehicle on the trajectory required by
the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.
Activation
These systems are activated automatically
each time the vehicle is started.
They come into operation in the event of a grip
or trajectory problem.This is indicated by flashing of this
warning lamp in the instrument panel.
Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle
which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft
ground...), if you are unable to make progress,
it may be advisable to temporarily deactivate
these systems, so that the wheels can spin
freely and allow the vehicle to move.
F

P
ress the "ESP OFF" button, located near
the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel
and the indicator lamp in the button comes on, this
indicates that these systems are deactivated.
It is recommended that the systems be
reactivated as soon as possible.
Reactivation
These systems are reactivated automatically
each time the ignition is switched back on or
from 30 mph (50 km/h).
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P
ress the "ESP OFF" button again to
reactivate them manually.
Operating fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a message in the screen, this
indicates a fault with these systems.
Have it checked by a CITR
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dealer or a qualified workshop.
The trajectory control systems offer
increased safety in normal driving, but
this should not encourage the driver to
take extra risks or drive at high speed.
The correct functioning of these
systems is assured provided that
manufacturer's recommendations are
observed on:
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heels (tyres and rims),
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raking components,
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ectronic components,
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ssembly and repair procedures.
af

ter an impact, have these systems
checked by a CITR
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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airbags
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
Front airbags
Deployment
The airbags are deployed, except the
passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated, in the
event of a serious front impact applied to all or
part of the front impact zone A , in the longitudinal
centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the front to the rear of the vehicle.
The front airbag inflates between the head-thorax
of the front occupant of the vehicle and the
dashboard to cushion their for ward movement.
System designed to contribute towards
improving the safety of the occupants (with
the exception of the rear centre passenger)
in the event of violent collisions. The airbags
supplement the action of the force-limiting
seat belts (with the exception of the centre rear
passenger).
If a collision occurs, the electronic detectors
record and analyse the front and side impacts
sustained in the impact detection zones:
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n the case of a serious impact, the airbags
are deployed instantly and contribute
towards better protection of the occupants
of the vehicle (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger); immediately after
the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so
that they do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,
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n the case of a minor or rear impact or in
certain roll-over conditions, the airbags
may not be deployed; the seat belt
alone contributes towards ensuring your
protection in these situations.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
de

ployment of one or more of the
airbags is accompanied by a slight
emission of smoke and a noise, due
to the activation of the pyrotechnic
cartridge incorporated in the system.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience slight
irritation.
The noise of detonation related to the
deployment of one or more airbags may
result in a slight loss of hearing for a
short time. System which protects the driver and front
passenger in the event of a serious front impact
in order to limit the risk of injury to the head and
chest.
The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the
steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is
fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.
This equipment will only deploy once.
If a second impact occurs (during the
same or a subsequent accident), the
airbag will not be deployed again.
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