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Electronic air conditioning (with display screen)
These systems only operate with the engine running.
1. Air intake / Air recirculation
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
2. Temperature level adjustment
F Press the "5" (red for hot) and
" 6 " (blue for cold) buttons, to
adjust the temperature to your
requirements.
The temperature bars come on
or go off progressively in the air
conditioning screen.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as possible
to prevent deterioration of the the air quality
and the formation of mist.
F

P

ress the button to recirculate the interior
air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm
this. F

P

ress the button again to
permit the intake of exterior air.
The

indicator lamp goes off to
confirm this.
3. Front demist - defrost
See the corresponding section.
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4. Air conditioning On/Off
F Press the "A /C " button, the
symbol in the air conditioning
screen comes on.
Switching off
This button allows the rapid
cooling of the air in the passenger
compartment.
5. Air conditioning: A/C MAX button
Switching on
F Press the "A /C MA X" button, the symbol in the air conditioning screen comes on.
F

P

ress the "A /C " button again, the symbol
in the air conditioning screen goes off.
Switching off may lead to unpleasant conditions
(humidity, misting).
Switching on
Switching off
F Press the "A /C MA X" button again, the symbol in the air conditioning screen goes
of f.
6. Air distribution adjustment
F Press this button successively to direct the air flow towards:
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w
indscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting),
-

w
indscreen, side windows and
air vents,
-

w
indscreen, side windows, air
vents and footwells,
-

w
indscreen, side windows and
footwells,
-

f
ootwells,
-

a
ir vents and footwells,
-

a
ir vents.
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7. Air flow adjustment
F Press the "Large fan" button to
increase air flow.
F

P
ress the " Small fan " button to
reduce air flow.
Deactivating the system
F Press the "Small fan" air flow button until
all the bars in the air conditioning screen
go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
The temperature level is no longer controlled.
A slight flow of air can still be felt however,
resulting from the for ward movement of the
vehicle.
Pressing the "Large fan" air flow button again
reactivates the system.
The air flow bars come on progressively.
Avoid driving for long with the system
deactivated (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
The air flow bars go off progressively.
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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 heating /
ventilation systemWith the manual air
conditioning system
(without screen)With electronic air
conditioning (with screen)
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 moved to the right).
F

P
ut the air distribution control to the
"Windscreen" position. F
P ress this button. T
he lamp in the button comes on.
F

P
ress this button again to switch
it off.
T

he lamp in the button goes off.
F
P ut 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).
F

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

S
witch on the air conditioning by pressing
the appropriate button; the lighting of the
associated control comes on.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating / ventilation or air conditioning system control
panel.
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.
F

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 goes off.
F

S
witch off the demisting/defrosting of the
rear screen and door mirrors, if fitted,
as soon as appropriate, as lower current
consumption results in reduced fuel
consumption.
Heated lower windscreen*
In cold conditions, the heated rear window
switch also allows the lower windscreen to be
heated, so as to free the wiper blades when
frozen to the glass by frost or snow.
The function is active when the ambient
temperature is below 0°C.
* Depending on country of sale.
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Dashboard fuses
The fusebox is placed in the lower dashboard
(left-hand side).
Access to the fuses
F Refer to the paragraph "Access to the tools".Fuse N°
Rating Functions
F02 5 AHeadlamp adjusters, diagnostic socket, air conditioning panel.
F09 5 AAlarm, alarm (accessory).
F11 5 AAdditional heating.
F13 5 AParking sensors, parking sensors (accessory)
F14 10 AAir conditioning panel.
F16 15 ACigarette lighter, 12 V socket.
F17 15 AAudio system, audio system (accessory).
F18 20 AAudio system / Bluetooth, audio system (accessory).
F19 5 AMonochrome screen C.
F23 5 ACourtesy lamps, map reading lamps.
F26 15 AHorn.
F27 15 AScreenwash pump.
F28 5 AAnti-theft.
Fuse tables
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Fuse N°Rating Functions
F14 15 AHeated lower windscreen.
F15 5 AAir conditioning compressor.
F16 15 AFront foglamps.
F18 10 ARight hand main beam headlamp.
F19 10 ALeft hand main beam headlamp.
F29 40 AFront wiper motor.
F30 80 APre-heater plugs (Diesel).
Access to the fuses
F Unclip the cover.
F
C hange the fuse (see corresponding
paragraph).
F

W
hen you have finished, close the cover
carefully to ensure correct sealing of the
fusebox.
Fuse tableEngine compartment fuses
The fusebox is placed in the engine
compartment near the battery (left-hand side).
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Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
It is advisable to disconnect the battery
if the vehicle is to be left unused for
more than one month.
The batteries contain harmful substances
such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must
be disposed of in accordance with regulations
and must not, in any circumstances, be
discarded with household waste.
Take used remote control batteries and
vehicle batteries to a special collection point.
Protect your eyes and face before
handling the battery.
All operations on the battery must be
carried out in a well ventilated area and
away from naked flames and sources
of sparks, so as to avoid the risk of
explosion or fire.
Do not try to charge a frozen battery;
the battery must first be thawed out to
avoid the risk of explosion. If the battery
has been frozen, before charging have
it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop who will check that
the internal components have not been
damaged and the casing is not cracked,
which could cause a leak of toxic and
corrosive acid.
Do not reverse the polarity and use only
a 12 V charger.
Do not disconnect the terminals while
the engine is running.
Do not charge the batteries without
disconnecting the terminals first.
Wash your hands after wards.
do n

ot push the vehicle to start the
engine if you have an electronic or
automatic gearbox.Charging the battery using
a battery charger
F Disconnect the battery from the vehicle.
F F ollow the instructions for use provided by
the manufacturer of the charger.
F

C
onnect the battery starting with the
negative terminal (-).
F

C
heck that the terminals and connectors
are clean. If they are covered with sulphate
(whitish or greenish deposit), remove them
and clean them.
Some functions are not available if the
battery is not sufficiently charged.
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