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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.
The 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.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set
to
off.To obtain cool air more quickly, you
can use interior air recirculation for
a few moments. Then 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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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 air conditioning
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
Dual-zone digital air
conditioning
F Put the air flow, temperature and distribution controls to the dedicated
marked position.
The 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 stop, 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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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located at the rear.
F
D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located at the top of the windscreen; this is used for
regulation of the air conditioning system.
F
O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F
E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W
e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F
T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it 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
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Air vents
To close a vent, move the control
towards the outside of the vehicle. Slight
resistance may be felt.
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I require...Heating or Manual air conditioning
Air distribution Air flowRecirculation of interior air /
Intake of exterior air Temperature Manual AC
HOT
COLD
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING
Suggested interior settings
Dual-zone air conditioning: use the automatic mode in preference by pressing the "AUTO" button.
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Rear Heating - Air conditioning
Activation/Deactivation
F Press this button to enable the rear controls, its indicator lamp
comes on.
F
P
ress this button again to inhibit
the rear controls, its indicator
lamp goes off.
Air flow
If your vehicle is fitted with a rear air
conditioning unit, located in the roof, this
system allows the distribution of air conditioned
and heated air via ducting and individual
outlets. F
T
urn the knob to increase or
decrease the air flow.
Temperature
- Turn the knob from blue (cold) to red (hot) to modulate the
temperature to your liking.
This button is accessible from the front, from
the air conditioning control panel.
This control simultaneously adjusts the
temperature and the location of the air
delivery:
-
a
t blue: the air is delivered mainly at
roof level,
-
a
t red: the air is delivered mainly
by the vent located in row 3 on
the
right.
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If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper. This function is activated by default.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
In the vehicle settings menu, activate/
deactivate "Rear wiper in reverse ".
With the audio system
In the "Personalisation-configuration " menu,
activate/deactivate " Rear wipe in reverse
gear ".
With the touch screen Activation / Deactivation
Activation or deactivation of the function is
done in the vehicle configuration menu.
F
P
ull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. The screenwash then the wipers
operate for a fixed period.
The headlamp wash is only activated if the
dipped headlamps are on and the vehicle is
moving .
With daytime running lamps, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in
the dipped beam position.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicles fitted with automatic
air conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake to
avoid odours inside the passenger
compartment.
Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp
washers, when the fluid reservoir low level
is reached this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
The warning lamp comes on when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.
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Going into engine
START mode
START mode is invoked automatically in
certain temporary conditions (examples:
battery charge, engine temperature, braking
assistance, air conditioning setting) to assure
correct operation of the system and mainly
when:
-
y
ou open the driver's door,
-
y
ou open a sliding side door,
-
y
ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) (depending on
the engine) with a manual gearbox,
-
t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an automatic gearbox.
Special cases: START invoked
automatically
In this case the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds, then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
If your vehicle has a manual gearbox, the
"
ECO " indicator lamp goes off in the instrument
panel and the engine restarts automatically
when you fully depress the clutch pedal.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox, the
" ECO " lamp goes off in the instrument panel
and the engine restarts automatically when:
-
y
ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position D or M ,
-
y
ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position D or M ,
-
y
ou engage reverse.
If your vehicle has an electronic gearbox, the
" ECO " lamp goes off in the instrument panel
and the engine restarts automatically when:
-
y
ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position A or M ,
-
y
ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position A or M ,
-
y
ou enegage reverse.
Special cases: STOP mode not
available
STOP mode is not invoked in certain temporary
conditions (examples: battery charge, engine
temperature, braking assistance, ambient
temperature) to assure correct operation of the
system and mainly when:
-
t
he vehicle is on a steep slope (rising or
falling),
-
t
he driver's door is open,
-
a s
liding side door is open,
-
t
he driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-
t
he vehicle has not exceeded 6 mph
(10
km/h) since the last engine start by
the
d
river,
-
t
he electric parking brake is applied or
being applied,
-
t
he engine is needed to maintain a
comfortable temperature in the passenger
compartment,
-
d
emisting is active.In this case, the "ECO" warning
lamp flashes for a few seconds then
goes
off.
This operation is perfectly normal.
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Energy economy mode
System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
Switching to economy
mode
A message appears in the instrument panel
screen indicating that the vehicle has switched
to economy mode and the active functions are
put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time, it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
These functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-
f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-
f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty
m
inutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting.
For more information on the 12 V batter y , refer
to the corresponding section.
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.
Practical information