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Air conditioning
Switching on
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
-
l
ower the temperature, in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
to o

btain cool air more quickly, you
can use interior air recirculation for
a few moments.
t
h
en return to the
intake of exterior air. F

P
ress this button; its indicator
lamp comes on. F

P
ress this button again; its
indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off
the air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to
of f. Switching off may result in some
discomfort (humidity, misting).
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A setting around 21 enables you to
obtain an optimum level of comfort.
Depending on your requirements, a
setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
In addition, it is recommended that you
avoid a left /right setting difference of
more than 3.
Dual-zone automatic air conditioning
offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet
operation.
Provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow. Provides strong and effective air flow.
F
P
ress the "AUTO"
button
repeatedly.
Automatic comfort mode TemperatureF Push the button down to
reduce the value or up to
increase it.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only reach its optimum level gradually
to prevent too great a distribution of
c o l d a i r.
In cold weather, it favours the
distribution of warm air to the
windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells only.
th

e active mode appears in the display screen,
as described below:
If desired, you can choose settings different
to those offered by the system, by adjusting a
setting manually.
t
h

e other functions are still
managed automatically.
th

e " AUTO " symbol disappears if you modify
a setting.
Manual mode
the driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature to suit their requirements.
th

e value indicated in the screen corresponds
to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in
degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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Visibility programme
F Press the "visibility" button for
faster demisting or defrosting
of the windscreen and side
windows.
F

P
ress the " visibility" button
again to stop the programme.
th

e system automatically manages the
air conditioning, air flow and air intake and
distributes the flow of air to the windscreen and
side windows to the best effect.
For maximum cooling or heating of
the passenger compartment, you can
exceed the minimum value of 14 or the
maximum value of 28. F

P

ush the button down
until "LO" is displayed
or up until "HI" is
displayed.on e
ntering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no need
to alter the value displayed in order to
obtain the required level of comfort.
th

e system corrects the temperature
difference automatically and as quickly
as possible.
"Mono" function
the comfort setting for the passenger side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).
th

e function is deactivated automatically if a
passenger uses the temperature control.
o

r
F

P
ress the "AUTO" button to
return to the automatic comfort
programme.
F

P
ress this button to activate /
deactivate the "Mono" function.
th

e indicator lamp in the button is on
when the function is activated.
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F Press this button to increase air f low.
Air distribution
F Press this button repeatedly to direct the air flow in turn to:
-

t

he windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,
-

t

he footwells,
-

t

he central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
-

t

he windscreen, the side windows, the
centre vents and the footwells,
-

t

he centre and side vents,
-

t

he windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting).
Air flow
F Press this button to decrease air f low.
th

e air flow symbol (a fan) appears. It is filled
in or emptied progressively according to the
setting.
Air conditioning
It enables you to:
- l ower the temperature, in summer,
-
i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
th

e air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to
of f.
to o

btain cool air more quickly, you
can use interior air recirculation for
a few moments.
t
h
en return to the
intake of exterior air. F

P
ress this button; its indicator
lamp comes on.
F

P
ress this button again; its
indicator lamp goes off.
Switching off
Switching off may result in some
discomfort (humidity, misting).
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Switching the system off
F Press this button until the fan symbol disappears.
th

is action switches off all of the functions of
the system.
th

e temperature is no longer controlled. A
slight flow of air, resulting from the movement
of the vehicle, remains perceptible however.
Avoid driving for too long with the
system switched off (risk of misting and
of deterioration of the air quality).
Air intake / Air recirculation
the intake of exterior air avoids misting of the
windscreen and side windows.
th
e recirculation of interior air insulates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
Return to exterior air intake as soon as
possible to avoid deterioration of the air
quality and the formation of mist.
th
is allows hot or cold air to be
delivered quickly when required.
F

P
ress this button to recirculate
the interior air; the symbol
appears.
F

P
ress this button again to allow
exterior air into the passenger
compartment; the symbol
disappears. F

P
ress this button to switch the
system on again.
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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.
Manual heating/ventilation
or air conditioning
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the StoP m ode is not
available.
Dual-zone digital air
conditioning
F Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
th
e system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
the

system reverts to the previous settings.F

P
ress this button to demist or
defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
F t
o s
top, press this button again
or on "AUTO".
F

F
or air conditioning, press this
button; its indicator lamp comes
on. Heated windscreen and washer jets
For more information on the Wiper
control stalk
and in particular the
heated windscreen and washer jets,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Door mirrors demist - defrost
Switching onSwitching off
F Press this button to demist /
defrost the door mirrors; its
indicator lamp comes on.
the demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
Door mirror demisting and defrosting
only operates with the engine running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. F
I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again; its indicator lamp
goes off.
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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching onSwitching off
F Press this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and the
door mirrors (if your vehicle is
so equipped); its indicator lamp
comes on.
the demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
Rear screen demisting and defrosting
only operates with the engine running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. F
I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again; its indicator lamp
goes off.
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