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Manual heating / air conditioning
The system operates with the engine running.
1. Temperature setting
)
Turn the temperature control
dial to the right to raise the
temperature, and to the left to
lower it.
To avoid misting and deterioration of the air
quality in the passenger compartment, ensure
that an adequate air flow is maintained.
3. Air distribution setting
)
Place the dial in the desired
position, to direct air towards:
the centre and side vents,
The air distribution can be modulated by
placing the dial in intermediate positions.
2. Air fl ow setting
)
Turn the dial to the right to
increase and to the left to
reduce the air flow.
the centre, side and footwell
vents,
the footwells,
the windscreen, side windows
and footwells,
the windscreen and side
windows.
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4. Exterior air intake /
Recirculation of interior air
)
Press button 4
to select the air
entry mode.
This function allows the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
When the warning lamp in button 4
is off, the
intake of exterior air is active.
When the warning lamp in button 4
is on, the
intake of exterior air is deactivated, and you are
in air recirculation.
Do not drive for long with interior air
recirculation, except in truly exceptional
atmospheric conditions.
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.
5. Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
)
Press button 5
again, the lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off may affect comfort levels
(humidity, condensation).
If your vehicle is not fitted with air
conditioning, the button is not active.
)
Press button 5
, the lamp in the
button comes on.
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Automatic air conditioning
1.
Temperature adjustment
2.
Air flow adjustment
3.
Air distribution adjustment
4.
Intake of exterior air / Recirculation of
interior air
5.
Air conditioning On / Off
Automatic operation
)
Set the temperature control dial 1
to the
temperature required.
)
Place the air flow control dial 2
in
the "AUTO "
position.
)
Place the air distribution adjustment
dial 3
in the "AUTO "
position.
When the engine is cold, to avoid an
excessive distribution of cold air, the
ventilation will reach its optimum level
gradually.
On entering the vehicle, the interior
temperature may be much colder
(or warmer) than the temperature
setting. There is no need to change the
temperature setting in order to reach
the comfort required rapidly.
The automatic regulation of the air
conditioning will operate to correct the
temperature difference as quickly as
possible.
In automatic mode:
)
when the temperature is set to maximum
(Rapid heating), the intake of exterior air is
activated and the air conditioning stops.
)
when the temperature is set to minimum
(Rapid cooling), air recirculation is
activated and the air conditioning operates.
The system controls the air distribution, the
flow, the temperature and the air intake to
ensure the level of comfort selected and
adequate air circulation in the passenger
compartment. No further action on your part is
required.
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Personalisation of the
Exterior air intake / Interior air
recirculation function
This function is controlled automatically.
However, you can deactivate its automatic
control if you wish to change the air intake
mode at any time.
Changing the status
Press the Air intake / Interior air recirculation
button for at least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to
active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator
lamp flashes three times.
Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial and the air
flow adjustment dial are placed in the "AUTO"
position, the Air intake / Interior air recirculation
function is also controlled automatically.
Automatic control inactive
Even if the air distribution adjustment dial and
the air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUTO" position, the Air intake / Interior air
recirculation function is no longer controlled
automatically.
The settings are retained, even after switching
off the ignition.
4. Intake of exterior air /
Recirculation of interior air
This function insulates the passenger
compartment from exterior odours and smoke.
)
Press button 4
to select the air
intake mode.
When the indicator lamp on button 4
is off, the
exterior air intake function is on.
When the indicator lamp on button 4
is on, the
intake of exterior air is off and the system is in
air recirculation mode.
Do not drive for long periods in interior
air recirculation mode, except in truly
exceptional atmospheric conditions.
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5. Air conditioning On / Off
)
Press button 5
to activate the air
conditioning.
The indicator lamp comes on.
Personalisation of the Air
Conditioning On / Off function
This function is controlled automatically.
However, you can deactivate its automatic
control if you wish to activate or deactivate the
air conditioning at any time.
Changing the status
Press the Air Conditioning On / Off button for at
least 10 seconds.
When the status changes from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to
active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator
lamp flashes three times.
Automatic control active
If the air distribution adjustment dial and the
air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUTO" position, or if the temperature control
dial is set to the minimum temperature, the air
conditioning system is controlled automatically.
Automatic control inactive
The air conditioning system is no longer
controlled automatically.
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Front Demist - Defrost
1.
Press button A
, to select "exterior air intake". The lamp in the button
is off.
2.
Place the air distribution dial in the "windscreen, side windows and
footwells" position.
3.
Select the desired level of air flow.
4.
Select the desired temperature.
5.
If your vehicle has air conditioning, switch it on by pressing button B
.
The lamp in this button comes on.
Rapid demisting
1.
Place the distribution control on the "windscreen and side window"
position.
2.
Select maximum air flow.
3.
Select maximum temperature.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only
operate when the engine is running.
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.
)
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.
The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
)
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.
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Mat
When removing the mat on the driver's side,
move back the seat as far as possible and
remove the fixings.
When refitting, position the mat correctly on the
pins and clip the fixings. Check that the mat is
secured firmly.
To prevent any risk of jamming under the
pedals:
- only use mats suited to the fixings already
present in the vehicle; it is imperative that
these fixings are used.
- never fit one mat on top of another.
Sun visor
Glove box
It has dedicated locations for storing a water
bottle, the vehicle's handbook pack...
)
To open the glove box, raise the handle.
It is illuminated when the lid is opened.
It houses the front passenger airbag
deactivation switch A
.
If the vehicle is fitted with air conditioning,
it has a ventilation nozzle B
, distributing the
same conditioned air as the vents in the
passenger compartment.
If your vehicle is fitted with the "Keyless Entry
and Starting" system, it contains the back-up
starting unit C
. The sun visors fold for wards, and to the side
when they are unhooked.
They are fitted with a courtesy mirror and a
ticket holder.
