2016 RENAULT ESPACE air conditioning

3.10
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (4/5)
Switching air conditioning on
or off
In automatic mode, the system switches
the air conditioning system on or off,
depending on the climate conditions.
Press button 17 to:
– activate the air conditioning (a warn- ing light in zone 14 comes on).
– deactivate the air conditioning (the warning light in zone 14 goes out)
4
17
19
14
Stopping the system
Press button 19 to activate or deacti-
vate the system (the operating warn-
ing light on button 19 notifies you of the
system status).
It is preferable to use one of the automatic programmes NORMAL, SOFT or
FAST.
In automatic mode (4 warning light is lit), all air conditioning functions are control-
led by the system.
You can still modify the system’s choice; in this case, the warning light in the
button 4 goes out.
To return to automatic mode, press one of the programmes NORMAL 8, SOFT 9
or FAST 10 or the button 4.
Rear screen de-icing/
demisting
Press button 3 – the integrated indica-
tor light comes on. This function en-
ables rapid demisting or de-icing of the
rear screen and de-icing of the door
mirrors (on equipped vehicles).
To exit this function, press button 3
again. Demisting automatically stops.
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3.12
ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING (1/2)
Control
The additional air conditioning powers
the air vents 3 in the third row to add
to the heating level of the second and
third rows.
It only operates on the flow of cold air
blown into the passenger compartment.
It can be activated or deactivated
using the buttons on the multifunction
screen 1, or by the rear control panel 2.
2
The air conditioning system is used for:
– lowering the temperature inside the
passenger compartment;
– eliminating condensation more quickly.
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3.13
4
ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONING (2/2)
Switching on or off
From the multifunction screen, press
button 4.
Mode AUTO
Press button 6. The system uses the
most suitable amount of air to reach
and maintain the desired comfort level.
Mode OFF
Press button 5 to deactivate the func-
tion.
Note: For these two modes, the rear
control 2 is locked and the warning
light 9 is displayed for notification.
9
FAST:Turn the control to 10.
Enables the system to reach the de-
sired comfort level more quickly.
OFF: Turn the control to 12.
Enables the additional air-conditioning
to be deactivated.
Adjusting the ventilation
speed.
Turn the control 2 to move the marker 8
to zone A.
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Mode MANUAL
Press button 7 to activate. The rear
control 2 is then operational and the
warning light 9 goes out.
From the rear control panel 2, move the
marker 8 to:
AUTO: Turn the control to 11 . Enables
the optimal comfort level.
2
11
10
12
A
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3.14
AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
with no automatic mode, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the environ-
ment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few moments
to let the hot air escape before starting
the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
– No cold air is being produced .
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
Advice on use
In some situations, (air conditioning
off, air recirculation activated, ventila-
tion speed at zero or low, etc.) you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.
Vehicles equipped with the
ECOmode: once activated, ECO
mode can reduce the perform-
ance of the automatic air condition-
ing. Please refer to the information
on “Driving advice, Eco-driving” in
Section 2.

3.15
OUTSIDE AIR QUALITY AND DEODORISATION FUNCTION
With the air conditioning switched
on, from the screen A, select Menu,
Vehicle, Take care.
Outside air quality
The air quality is given using a graph on
the multifunction screen.
Three colours indicate the air quality
level (from the cleanest to the most
polluted):
1 (blue)
2 (light grey)
3 (grey)
A
Deodorisation function
This reduces unpleasant odours in the
passenger compartment.
Deodorization cycle
– ON: helps to reduce the unpleasant odour more quickly in the passenger
compartment,
– OFF: stop the function.
Note:
The function is on a timer. It stops auto-
matically after a few minutes.
Take care
On
Deodorization cycle
Please refer to the multimedia in-
structions for further information.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ....................................................................\
...2.26 → 2.37
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.26
accessories socket ................................................... 3.29, 3.50
adaptive cruise control...........................................2.56 → 2.62
additional air conditioning ....................................... 3.12 – 3.13
additional methods of restraint .....................1.27 → 1.30, 1.33
side protection ............................................................. 1.32
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.27 → 1.31
adjusting your driving position ........................................... 1.23
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.21
air bag.................................................................\
...1.27 → 1.33
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.57
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.55
air conditioning ........................................................3.7 → 3.14
air vents .....................................................................3.4 → 3.6
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.14 → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.26 → 2.37
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.21
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.26
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.29
assisted parking............................... 2.63 → 2.66, 2.69 → 2.72
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.74 → 2.79
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.74 → 2.79
automatic trunk lid .................................................3.37 → 3.41
B
battery.................................................................\
.... 4.10 – 4.11 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.23 – 5.24
blind spot warning signal .......................................2.41 → 2.43
blind spot: warning signal ......................................2.41 → 2.43
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8 bulbs
changing ..........................................................5.15 \
→ 5.18
C
catalytic converter................................................... 2.10 – 2.11
central door locking ........................................1.8 → 1.10, 1.14
changing a bulb .....................................................5.15 → 5.18
changing a wheel.................................................... 5.10 – 5.11
changing gear ...............................................2.12, 2.74 → 2.79
child restraint/seat .............................1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.54
child safety................1.2, 1.13, 1.35 – 1.36, 1.38 → 1.54, 3.16
child seats..........................................1.35 – 1.36, 1.3\
8 → 1.54
children .......................................................... 1.35 – 1.36, 1.36
children (safety) ................................................. 1.2, 1.13, 3.16
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.29
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.81
closing the doors .....................................................1.8 → 1.13
control instruments ................................................. 1.70 – 1.71
controls ................................................................... 1.58 – 1.59
coolant ................................................................\
................. 4.7
courtesy light ...................................... 3.21 – 3.22, 5.19 – 5.20
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.23
cruise control ................................... 2.46 → 2.48, 2.52 → 2.55
cruise control-speed limiter.............. 2.46 → 2.48, 2.52 → 2.55
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.80
customising the vehicle settings ....................................... 1.80
D
dashboard...............................................................\
1.58 – 1.59
daytime running lights..................................................\
...... 1.88
dimensions .............................................................\
............. 6.4
display ..........................................................1.60 → 1.69, 3.49
doors...................................................................\
... 1.11 → 1.14
driver assistance....................................................2.2\
6 → 2.72

7.3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (3/5)
head-up display .....................................................1.66 → 1.69
headlight flashers .............................................................. 1.85
headlight washer ............................................................... 1.95
headrest................................................................\
............. 3.30
heating and air conditioning system ....................... 3.13 – 3.14
heating system ........................................................ 3.7 → 3.11
Hill Start Assist..............................................2.26 → 2.37, 2.35
horn ...................................................................\
................ 1.85
horn: flash ..................................................................\
........... 1.85
sounding the horn ........................................................ 1.85
hubcap tool ................................................................. 5.8 – 5.9
I
indicators .............................................................\
..... 1.85, 5.15
indicators: direction indicators .............................................. 1.85, 5.16
exterior temperature indicator ...................................... 1.81
instrument panel ..............................................1.60 → 1.71
instrument panel ...........................................1.60 → 1.79, 1.86
instrument panel messages...................................1.72 → 1.79
interior trim maintenance ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
Isofix .................................................................\
.....1.49 → 1.54
J
jack ........................................................................\
..... 5.8 – 5.9
L
lane departure warning ..........................................2.38 → 2.40
levels: brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
engine oil ....................................................................... 4.4
windscreen washer reservoir ......................................... 4.9 lifting the vehicle
changing a wheel .............................................. 5.10 – 5.11
lighting: exterior ......................................................1.3, 1.86 → 1.90
instrument panel .......................................................... 1.86
interior ........................................... 3.21 – 3.22, 5.19 – 5.20
lights changing bulbs ............................................................. 5.15
front ..................................................................\
............ 5.15
lights: brake lights .................................................................. 5.16
dipped beam headlights ...................................... 1.86, 5.15
direction indicators ................................... 1.85, 5.15 – 5.16
fog lights ............................................................. 1.90, 5.16
hazard warning ............................................................ 1.85
main beam headlights .............................. 1.87 – 1.88, 5.15
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.18
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.16
side lights ............................................................ 1.86, 5.16
locking the doors ................................. 1.2 → 1.7, 1.11 → 1.14
luggage compartment cover .............................................. 3.42
luggage retaining net .............................................. 3.46 – 3.47
M
maintenance ............................................................\
.......... 2.21
maintenance: bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical .........................................4.2 – 4.3, 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights .................................................. 3.21 – 3.22
menu for customising the vehicle settings ......................... 1.80
methods of restraint in addition to the seat belts ...1.31 → 1.33
mulitfunction display ..............................................1.66 → 1.69
multifunction screen...............................................1.66 \
→ 1.69
multimedia (equipment) .......................................... 3.49 – 3.50
multimedia equipment ............................................ 3.49 – 3.50