2016 RENAULT ESPACE 4 control

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (1/5)
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The controls
Press zone 14 to access the multifunc-
tion screen controls 1. The presence of
the controls detailed below will depend
on the vehicle model.
2 and 7 Left and right temperature indi-
cation adjustment.
3 De-icing/demisting of the rear screen and, depending on the vehicle, the
door mirrors.
4, 8, 9 and 10 automatic modes
5 Air recirculation.
6 “Clear View” function. 11
and 18 Ventilation speeds.
12 Passenger compartment air distri- bution.
13 Right and left temperature display.
14 Zone displaying air conditioning set- tings.
15 “DUAL” function.
16 “Automatic recirculation” function.
17 Air conditioning.
19 Stopping the system.
Automatic mode
The automatic climate control system
guarantees comfort in the passen-
ger compartment and good visibility
(except in the event of extreme condi-
tions), while optimising consumption.
The system controls the ventilation
speed, air distribution, air recirculation,
and starting and stopping the air condi-
tioning and air temperature.
This mode consists of a choice of three
programmes:
NORMAL : allows the selected comfort
level to be best attained, depending on
the exterior conditions. Press button 4
or key 9.
SOFT: reaches the desired comfort
level more gently and silently. Press
button 8.
FAST: increases the flow of air in the
passenger compartment. This mode
is recommended in particular to opti-
mise comfort in the rear seats. Press
button 10.8
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Some buttons have a warning light
indicating their operative state.

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Varying the ventilation speed
In automatic mode, the system uses
the most suitable amount of air to reach
and maintain the desired comfort level.
You can still adjust the ventilation speed
by pressing buttons 11 or 18 or by slid-
ing your finger in zone A.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (2/5)
Temperature adjustment
There are two types of settings:
– uniform passenger compartment setting;
– DUAL function setting to independ- ently adjust the left and right sides.
Uniform passenger compartment
setting
Use control 7.
DUAL function setting
Press button 15 to activate. Use con-
trol 7 to adjust the left side and control 2
for the right side.
The displayed temperature values
show a comfort level.
When starting the engine, in-
creasing or decreasing the value
displayed will not allow the com-
fort level to be reached any more
quickly. The system will always op-
timise the temperature increase or
decrease (the ventilation system
does not start instantly at maximum
speed: it gradually increases). This
may take several minutes.
Generally speaking, unless there is
a particular reason not to, the dash-
board air vents should remain open.
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Note: The air conditioning configura-
tion depends on the mode selected on
the “Multi-Sense” menu (please refer
to the information in “Multi-Sense” in
Section 3).
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (3/5)
Press button 6 – the integrated indica-
tor light comes on.
Press button 3 to stop the heated rear
screen operating, and the integrated in-
dicator goes out.
To adjust the ventilation speed: press
buttons 11 or 18 or slide your finger in
zone A.Clear View function
This function quickly demists and de-
ices the windscreen, the rear screen,
the front side windows, and the door
mirrors (depending on the vehicle). It
imposes automatic operation of the
air conditioning and rear screen de-ic-
ing and, depending on the vehicle, the
windscreen electric de-icer.
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To exit this function, press either:
– button 4;
– again button 6;
– on button 8, 9 or 10.

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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)
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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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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (5/5)
Automatic usage
Press button 16 (a warning light comes
on in zone 14).
Manual use
Press button 5 to force air recirculation.
Prolonged use of this position may lead
to odours, caused by non-renewal of
air, and the formation of condensation
on the windows.
We advise you to return to automatic
mode as soon as air recirculation is no
longer needed, by pressing key 16 or
button 5 again.
To exit this function, press key 16 or
button 5 again.
Adjusting the distribution
of air in the passenger
compartment
Press buttons 12 to select the desired
distribution (a warning light is displayed
in zone 14):
ØThe air flow is mainly directed
to the demisting vents for the
windscreen and the side windows.
½The air flow is mainly directed
to the dashboard air vents.
¿The air flow is directed mainly
towards the footwells.
The demisting/de-icing will still take
priority over the air recirculation.
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Air recirculation
This function is managed automatically
but you can also activate it manually.
Note:
– during recirculation, air is taken from the passenger compartment and
is recycled, with no air being taken
from outside the vehicle;
– air recirculation allows the exter- nal atmosphere to be cut off (when
driving in polluted areas, etc.) and
to cool the passenger compartment
temperature more quickly.

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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.
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The air conditioning system is used for:
– lowering the temperature inside the
passenger compartment;
– eliminating condensation more quickly.
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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.
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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.
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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.