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Heating and
Ventilation
System which creates and maintains good conditions of comfort and visibility in the vehicle's passenger compartment.
Controls
The incoming air follows various routes depending on the controls selected by the driver, the front passenger and rear passengers, according to the level of equipment. The temperature control enables you to obtain the level of comfort required by mixing the air of
the various circuits. The air distribution control enables you to select the air vents used in the passenger compartment by the combined use of the associated buttons.
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Air distribution
1.Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents. 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents. 4. Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells. 6. Adjustable air vents for the rear passengers. 7. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation fan. These controls are grouped together on control panel A on the centre console.
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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: If the interior temperature remains very high after the vehicle has been parked in the sun for a considerable time, first ventilate the passenger compartment for a few minutes. Place the air flow control at a sufficient level to provide an adequate renewal of air in the passenger compartment. 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. Use in preference the intake of exterior air as prolonged use of the air recirculation may cause misting of the windows and side windows. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the automatic air conditioning system. Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month to keep it in good 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 second special active filter, 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).
The air conditioning uses power from the engine while operating. This results in an increase in the vehicle's fuel consumption. When towing at or near maximum capacity or on steep slopes in high ambient temperatures, switching off the air conditioning saves engine power and so improves towing capacity. Condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle when stationary, which is per fectly normal. To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly. If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop.
The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.
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2. Air fl ow adjustment
Turn the dial from position 1to position 5 to obtain a comfortable air flow.
Windscreen, side windows and front-rear footwells.
Footwells, front-rear (closing the vents increases the flow to the footwells).
Central, side and rear vents.
Turn the dial from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the temperature to your requirements.
Windscreen and side windows.
1. Temperature adjustment
The air distribution can be adapted by placing the dial in an intermediate position.
The air conditioning can only operate with the engine running.
4. Air intake / Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air limits misting of the
windscreen and side windows. 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 demisting performance. 3. Air distribution adjustment
Press the button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm this.
Press the button again to permit the intake of exterior air. The indicator lamp goes off to confirm this.
Manual air conditioning
If you place the air flow control in position 0 (deactivation of the 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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Demisting/defrosting
5. Air conditioning On / Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to: - lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3 °C.
Switching off
Press the "A /C " button again, the button's indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may affect comfort levels (humidity, condensation).
Switching on
Press the "A /C " button, the button's indicator lamp comes on. The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment control 2 is 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.
The marking on the control panel indicates the position of the controls to quickly demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows:
place the air intake control 4 in the "Exterior air intake" position (indicator lamp off), place the air distribution dial 3 in the "Windscreen position", place the air flow dial 2 in position 5 (maximum), place the temperature dial 1 in the red position (hot).
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
The rear screen demist - defrost can only operate when the engine is running.
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The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching on
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 demist /defrost switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current. It is possible to stop the demist /defrost operation before it is switched off automatically by pressing the button again. The indicator lamp associated with the button goes off.
Switch off the demist /defrost of the rear screen and door mirrors as
soon as it is no longer needed as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.
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The air conditioning can only operate with the engine running. The driver and front passenger can each adjust the temperature to their requirements.
Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right respectively to decrease or increase this value. A setting around the value 21 provides optimum comfort. However, depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is normal. You are advised to avoid a left / right setting difference of more than 3.
4. Automatic visibility programme
The automatic comfort programme may not be sufficient to quickly demist or defrost the windscreen and side windows (humidity, several passengers, ice, etc.).
In this case, select the automatic visibility programme. The system automatically controls the air conditioning, the air flow and the air intake and provides optimum distribution of the ventilation to the windscreen and side windows. To switch it off, press the "visibility"button again or press the "AUTO" button, the indicator lamp in the button goes off or the indicator lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on.
Automatic operation
Press the "AUTO" button. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
2-3. Driver-passenger side adjustment
Dual-zone digital air conditioning
We recommend the use of this mode: it permits automatic and optimised adjustment of all of the functions, passenger compartment temperature, air flow, air distribution and air recirculation, in accordance with the comfort value that you have chosen. This system is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
The value indicated in the screen corresponds to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
1. Automatic comfort programme
To prevent too great a distribution of cold air when the engine is cold, the air flow will reach its optimum level gradually. In cold weather, it favours the distribution of warm air to the windscreen, side windows and footwells o n l y.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior temperature is much colder or warmer than the comfort value, there is no need to change the value displayed in order to obtain the comfort required more quickly. The system corrects the difference in temperature automatically and as quickly as possible.
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Manual operation
Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
6. Air distribution adjustment
Press one or more buttons to direct the air flow towards:
7. Air fl ow adjustment
Turn this control to the left to decrease the air flow or to the right to increase the air flow.
5. Air conditioning On / Off
- the windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting), - the windscreen, the side windows and the vents, - the windscreen, the side windows, the vents and the footwells, - the vents and the footwells, - the vents, - the footwells, - the windscreen, the side windows and the footwells.
The air flow indicator lamps, between the two fans, come on progressively in relation to the value requested.
Switching the system off could result in some discomfort (humidity, condensation). Press this button again to return to automatic operation of the air conditioning. The indicator lamp in the "A /C " button comes on.
If you wish, you can make a different choice from that offered by the system by changing a setting. The other functions will still be controlled automatically. Pressing the "AUTO" button returns the
system to completely automatic operation.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can use interior air recirculation for a few moments. The return to the intake of exterior air.
In winter, we recommend keeping the rear air vents closed.
For maximum cooling or heating of the passenger compartment, it is possible to exceed the minimum value 14 or the maximum value 28. Turn control 2 or 3 to the left until "LO" (low) is displayed or to the right until "HI" (high) is displayed.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
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Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the DSC and ASR, so that the wheels can turn freely and regain grip.
Press this button. The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The DSC and ASR systems no longer act on the operation of the engine and on the brakes in the event of a involuntary change of trajectory.
Reactivation
The systems are reactivated automatically each time the ignition is switched back on or from 30 mph (50 km/h).
Operating fault
Illumination of this warning lamp and the lamp in the deactivation button, accompanied by an audible signal and a message, indicate a fault with the system. Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked.
Below 30 mph (50 km/h), you can reactivate them manually: Press this button again.
DSC/ASR
The DSC and ASR systems offer increased safety in normal driving, but they should not encourage the driver to take extra risks or drive at high speed. It is in conditions of reduced grip (rain, snow, ice) that the risk of loss of grip increases. It is therefore important for your safety to keep the DSC and ASR systems activated in all conditions, and particularly in difficult conditions. The correct operation of these systems depends on observation of the manufacturer's recommendations regarding as much the wheels (tyres and rims), braking and electronic components as the assembly and repair procedures used by PEUGEOT dealers. To benefit in full from the effectiveness of the DSC and ASR systems in wintry conditions, the vehicle must be fitted with four snow tyres, allowing the the vehicle to retain neutral behaviour on the road.
Reactivate the systems as soon as the level of grip permits.
After an impact, have these systems checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.