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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines belo w:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
l
ocated at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
a
s the air extractor located in the boot.
F
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
o
f the air conditioning system.
F
O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
t
o keep it in per fect working order.
F
E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
e
lements replaced regularly.
W
e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
s
pecial active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
o
ccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
s
ymptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
i
t checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F
I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
q
ualified
w
orkshop.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the i nterior t emperature i s v ery h igh, f irst
v
entilate the passenger compartment for
a
few moments.
Put
the air flow control at a setting high
e
nough to quickly change the air in the
p
assenger
c
ompartment.
The
air conditioning system does not
c
ontain chlorine and does not present
a
ny danger to the ozone layer.
The
condensation created by the air
c
onditioning results in a discharge
o
f water under the vehicle which is
p
er fectly normal.
When
towing
the
maximum
load
on
a
steep
gradient
in
high
temperatures,
switching
off
the
a
ir
conditioning
increases
the
available
engine
power
and
so
improves
the
towing
ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning s ystems only work when the engine is
r
unning.
To
maintain a comfortable temperature
i
n the passenger compartment, you can
t
emporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
s
ystem.
For
more information on Stop & Star t,
refer
to the corresponding section.
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Removable console
The removable console is a portable storage space secured to the lower centre console.
I t has a sliding lid, an open storage space and two cup holders.
F
R
aise the locking control located at the
f
ront of the console.
F
W
ith one hand, lift the front part of the
c
onsole.
F
W
ith the other hand, grasp the rear part to
r
elease the removable console.F
C
arry out these operations in reverse
order.
Ensure that the console has locked
i
nto place.
When
not fixed to its carrier, the
r
emovable console should be stowed
i
n the boot. It could become a projectile
i
n the event of a sudden stop or violent
im
pact.
Releasing the removable
consoleRefitting the removable
console
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Boot fittings
1. Rear parcel shelf (see details on a following page)
2.
H
ooks
(
see details on a following page)
3.
To r c h
(
see details on a following page)
4.
St
orage
n
et
5.
L
ashing eyes
6.
1
2 V socket (maximum power: 120 Watts)
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To remove the shelf:
F u nhook the two cords,
F
r
aise the shelf slightly, then remove it.
Rear parcel shelf
There are several options for storing the shelf:
- e ither upright behind the front seats,
-
o
r flat at the base of the boot.The
hooks can be used to secure shopping
b
ags.
Hooks
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Boot fittings
1. Luggage cover blind (
see details on a following page)
2.
T
o r c h
(
see details on a following page)
3.
C
oncertina
b
oards
4.
1
2 V socket (maximum power: 120 Watts)
5.
A
rmrest with cup holder and storage space
6.
L
ocation for stowing the luggage cover
b
lind
7.
O
pen
s
torage
8.
L
ower lashing eyes
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Luggage cover roller
In the 5 -seat configuration, it is installed behind t
he second-row seats, with the third-row seats
f
olded away.
In
the 7-seat configuration, it is stowed behind
t
he third row seats.
Installation
F Position the left and right hand ends of the r
oller in cut-out A,
with the mobile flap at
t
he front.
F
P
ull out the blind until it reaches the boot
p
illars.
F
I
nsert the guides of the blind into the rails
o
n the pillars B .
Removal
F Disengage the roller guides from the rails i
n the pillars B .
F
G
uide the blind as it is reeled in.
F
U
nlock the roller by pressing one of
t
he grips located at the ends of the reel
sup
port.
The
mobile
flap
allows
passengers
in
t
he
second
row
to
place
their
seats
in
t
he
"comfort"
position.
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Stowing behind the 3rd row seats
To fold the 3rd row seats with the roller
stowed
at
the
rear, it is necessary to raise the
c
oncertina
boards in order to allow access to
t
he
seat
locking controls (red straps).
F
E
nsure
that
the
3rd row seats are folded.
F
F
old
the
first
two
concertina boards.
F
I
nstall
the
roller
in
the space above the arm
r
est,
one
side
after the other, inclining it
s
li g ht l y.
F
S
lide
the
roller
as
far as it will go, up to the
c
ut-outs
provided
at the back of the boot,
w
ith
the
two
flaps
directed downwards.
F
U
nfold
the
third
row seats.
The
folded
concertina
boards can be
p
ositioned
horizontally or vertically.
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To r c h
This is a removable lamp, fitted in the side of the boot, which can be used to illuminate the
b
oot or as a torch.
Operation
This torch operates with NiMH type
rechargeable b atteries.
It
has a battery life of approximately 45 minutes
a
nd charges while you are driving.
Use
F Extract the torch from its location by pulling i
t from the front.
F
P
ress the switch, located on the back, to
s
witch the torch on or off.
F
U
nfold the support, located on the back, to
s
et down and raise the torch; for example,
w
hen changing a wheel.
Storing
F Put the torch back in place in its location s
tarting with the rear.
I
f you have forgotten to switch off the torch,
t
his switches it off automatically.
If
the torch is not engaged correctly, it
m
ay not charge and may not come on
w
hen the boot is opened.
Observe
the
polarities
when
fitting
the
b
atteries.
Never
replace
the
rechargeable
b
atteries
with
single-use
batteries.
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