2015 PEUGEOT 5008 Owners Manual

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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:
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ower the temperature, in summer,
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ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.
Switching on
F 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:
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lace the air intake control 4 in the
"Exterior air intake" position (indicator
lamp


off),
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lace the air distribution dial 3 in the
"Windscreen position",
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lace the air flow dial 2 in
position 5 (maximum),
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lace the temperature dial 1 in the red
position (hot).
Switching off
F Press the "A /C " button again, the button's
indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off may affect comfort levels
(humidity, condensation).
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
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The control button is located on
the air conditioning system control
panel.
Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching onSwitching off
The demist /defrost switches off automatically to
prevent an excessive consumption of current.
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t 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.
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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.
The rear screen demist - defrost can only
operate when the engine is running.
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witch 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 only operates when the engine is running.The driver and front passenger can
each adjust the temperature to their
requirements.
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urn 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.).
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n 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.
Automatic operation
F Press the "AUTO" button. The
indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
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 on the display corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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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
on the "AUTO" button comes on.
1. Automatic comfort programme 2-3.
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river-passenger side
adjustment
When the engine is cold, to prevent
too great a distribution of cold air, 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
F Press this button to switch off the air conditioning.
6. Air distribution adjustment
F Press one or more buttons to direct the air flow towards:
5. Air conditioning On / Off
- the windscreen and side windows (demisting or defrosting),
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he windscreen, the side windows and the
vents,
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he windscreen, the side windows,
the
vents and the footwells,
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he vents and the footwells,
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he vents,
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he footwells,
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he windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
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ress this button again to return to
automatic operation of the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp in the "A /C " button
comes on.
To obtain cool air sooner, you can use air
recirculation for a few moments. Then return to
exterior air intake.
In winter, we recommend that you close the
rear vents.
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.
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ressing the "AUTO"
button returns the
system to completely automatic operation.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
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urn control 2 or 3 to the left until
"LO" (low) is displayed or to the
right until "HI" (high) is displayed.
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Switching the system off/on
F Turn the air flow control to the left until all of the indicator lamps go off.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the system.
Temperature related comfort is no longer
guaranteed but a slight flow of air, due to the
movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.
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urn the air flow dial to the right or press
the "AUTO" button to reactivate the
system with the values set before it was
switched


off.
9. Rear ventilation (Rear)
F Press this button to allow the air
to circulate towards the rear. The
temperature will be equal to the
left-hand comfort value for the rear
left passengers and equal to the
right-hand comfort value for the
rear right passengers. The indicator
lamp in the button comes on.
8. Air recirculation
F Press this button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator
lamp comes on.
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ir closed/intake (automatic
mode). Press this button, the
warning lamp comes on.
7. Air flow adjustment
F Turn this control to the left to decrease the air flow or to the
right to increase the air flow.
The air flow indicator lamps, between the two
fans, come on progressively according to the
value requested.
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
Avoid driving for prolonged periods with
the system off.
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orced closing of the air intake
(manual mode). Press this
button to recirculate the interior
air, the warning lamp come on.
Air recirculation enables the passenger
compartment to be isolated from exterior
odours and smoke.
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s soon as possible, press the "auto"
button to allow the intake of exterior air and
avoid the misting of windows.
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Front seats with manual adjustments
Height
F Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, as many times as
required, to obtain the position required.
Backrest angle
F Push the control rearwards.
Forwards-backwards
F Raise the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat back and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.
Before moving the seat backwards, ensure that there is nothing that might prevent the full travel of the seat, so as to avoid the risk of of
jamming the seat caused by the presence of objects on the floor behind the seat or rear passengers. If the seat jams, stop the movement
immediately.
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Driver's electric seat
Forwards-backwards
F Push the control for wards or rear wards to slide the seat.
Cushion height and angle
F Tilt the rear part of the control upwards or downwards to obtain the required height.
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ilt the front part of the control upwards or
downwards to obtain the required angle.
Backrest angle
F Tilt the control for wards or rear wards to adjust the angle of the seat back.
Seat consisting of a seat cushion, a seat back and a head restraint which can all be adjusted to adapt your position for ease of driving and comfort.
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Before moving the seat backwards,
ensure that there is nothing that might
prevent the full travel of the seat, so
as to avoid the risk of of jamming the
seat caused by the presence of objects
on the floor behind the seat or rear
passengers. If the seat jams, stop the
movement immediately. The electric functions of the driver's
seat are active for approximately one
minute after opening the front door.
They are deactivated approximately one
minute after the ignition is switched off
and in economy mode.
To reactivate them, switch on the
ignition.F
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o raise the head restraint, pull it for wards
and upwards at the same time.
F T o remove the head restraint, press the
lug A and pull the head restraint upwards.
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o put the head restraint back in place,
engage the head restraint stems in the
openings keeping them in line with the seat
back.
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o lower the head restraint, press the lug A
and the head restraint at the same time.
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o adjust the angle of the head restraint, tilt
its lower part forwards or rearwards.
Head restraint height and
angle adjustment
The head restraint is fitted with a frame
with notches which prevents it from
lowering; this is a safety device in case
of impact.
The adjustment is correct when the
upper edge of the head restraint is
level with the top of the head.
Before moving off, check the
adjustment of the head restraint; adjust
it if the seat has been occupied by
someone of different size.
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and
adjusted correctly.
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