2017 CITROEN RELAY air condition

44Special cases
This indicator lamp in the
instrument panel flashes for a
few seconds, then goes off.
t

his operation is perfectly normal. S
t
A
rt invoked automatically
The START mode may be invoked
automatically in the following circumstances:
-
the vehicle is free wheeling on a

gradient,
-
the windscreen wiper is on fast wipe,
-

the air conditioning is running,
-

the engine has been stopped for around

3 minutes with Stop & Start,
-
some special conditions (battery charge,

engine temperature, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the
engine is needed to assure control of
a system.
In this case, a message appears
in the instrument panel screen,
accompanied by this indicator
lamp, which flashes for a few
seconds, then goes off.
Good practice
With a manual gearbox in STOP mode, if a
gear is engaged without fully depressing the
clutch pedal, restarting may not take place.
An indicator lamp and/or message is
displayed in the instrument panel asking
you to fully depress the clutch pedal to allow
restarting.
t

his operation is perfectly normal. With the engine stopped in STOP
mode, if the driver unfasten's
their seat belt and opens a front
door, the engine can only be
restarted using the ignition key. There is
an audible signal, accompanied by flashing
of this indicator lamp and the display of a
message.
S
tOP
mode may be unavailable
STOP mode is not invoked in the following
circumstances:
-

the system is initialising,
-


the driver's door is open,
-


the driver's seat belt is not fastened,
-


the air conditioning is running,
-


the heated rear screen is on,
-


the windscreen wiper is on fast wipe,
-


reverse gear is engaged, for a parking


manoeuvre,
-

some special conditions (battery


charge, engine temperature, particle
filter regeneration, braking assistance,
ambient temperature...) where the
engine is needed to assure control of
a

system,
-

in intensive use of Stop & Start, it may


be deactivated to conserve starting
ability; go to a CITROËN dealer to have
the function reactivated.
Starting and switching off

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deactivation
At any time, press the "A - OFF" switch to
deactivate the system.
Illumination of the switch indicator lamp,

accompanied by a message in the
instrument panel screen, confirms that the
instruction has been registered.
If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
It is necessary to deactivate the Stop
&
Start system if you want to allow
continuous operation of the air conditioning.
The switch indicator lamp stays on.
reactivation
Press the "A - OFF" switch again.
The system is active again; the switch
indicator lamp going off and a message
in the instrument panel screen confirm
reactivation.
Operating fault
In the event of a fault with the
system, the Stop & Start system
is deactivated and this warning
lamp comes on, accompanied by
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
In the event of an operating fault with STOP
mode, it is possible to restart the engine by
depressing the clutch pedal fully and putting
the gear lever into neutral.
Maintenance
Before working under the bonnet, you
must switch off the ignition with the
key to avoid any risk of injury resulting from
automatic operation of START mode.
This system requires a specific battery
with a special specification and technology
(reference numbers available from a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop).
Fitting a battery not listed by
CITROËN
introduces the risk of malfunction
of the system.
The Stop & Start system makes use
of advanced technology. Specialist
knowledge is needed for any work on the
system, which can only be assured by
CITROËN dealers. Refer to the "Quick help - Flat battery"
section.
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cOrrEct uSE OF tHE AIr c O nd I t IO n I n GThe air conditioning is useful in all seasons
as it eliminates condensation and air
humidity.
It is normal that the condensation created by
the air conditioning system results in a flow
of water which may form a puddle under the
vehicle when parked. Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order.
Have the filter elements (air filter and
passenger compartment filter) replaced
regularly. If you drive in a dusty environment,
have them replaced twice as often.
If the system does not produce cold air,
do not use it and have it checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
type of gas
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases


R134A.
For even air distribution, ensure that the
exterior air intake grille located at the base
of the windscreen, the side and central
vents, the air outlets on the floor and the air
extractor at the rear are not obstructed.
In order to be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the windows
closed. However, if the interior temperature
remains high after a prolonged period
parked in the sun, first ventilate the
passenger compartment for a few minutes.Vents
"Leave them open"
For optimum distribution and diffusion of hot
or cool air in the passenger compartment,
there are: 4 adjustable central vents, of
which 2 can be directed sideways (right
or left) towards the top of the body and
4
side vents which can be directed towards
the passengers. The air vents directed
towards the floor of the vehicle complete the
equipment.
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HEAtI n G / M A nu AL AI r
c O nd I t IO n I n G
If your vehicle is fitted with these controls,
they are located on the dashboard on the
centre console control panel.
comfort value adjustment Air flow
The rate of air flow from the
vents, varies from 1 to the
strongest 4. Remember to adjust
this control in order to reach the
ambient air comfort level. To switch off the
blower, place the control in position 0.
Air conditioning
The air conditioning can only operate with
the engine running.
The fan must be set to at least 1.
Pressing the button triggers the
operation of the air conditioning;
the LED is on. Pressing the
button again switches the function off; the
LED goes off.
Air distribution
The air supply distribution is directed by the
control turned towards:
the side vents and the central
vents,
the side vents, the central vents
and the footwells,
the footwells,
the windscreen, the footwells and
the side windows,
the windscreen and the side
windows.
-

in the blue zone provides


cool

air,
-

in the red zone provides


heating of the interior
ambient

air.
Control positioned:
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67Intake of exterior airrecommended settings for the manual air conditioning
For optimum operation of this system, the settings below are recommended:
recirculation of interior air
This position should only be
temporary.
Used with the air conditioning
switched on and the fan setting
(from 1 to 4), recirculation enables you to
obtain the required ambient air comfort level
with both hot or cold settings.
Recirculation temporarily prevents exterior
odours and smoke from entering the
passenger compartment. If I require...
Air
distribution Temperature
Air flowAir
recirculation AC
Heating -
Cooling
Demisting
Defrosting
When your ambient air comfort level has
been reached, return to the intake of exterior
air position to permit renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and demisting. This
is the preferred operating mode. This is the preferred operating
position.
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dIGItAL AIr c O nd I t IO n I n G -
M O n O -z O n E
If your vehicle is fitted with this system, the
controls are located in the middle of the
dashboard.
AutO mode
Switching on F u LL A utO mode:
pressing the A
ut
O
control
switches on the system's functions,
confirmed by the display of F
u LL
A
ut
O

. This is the normal operating mode for
the digital air conditioning system.
Using the moving ring surrounding the AUTO
control, set the comfort temperature to be
reached according to a setting between:
-

HI (High to ≈
32) and,
-

LO (Low to ≈
16).
The system controls the distribution, flow and
intake of air to ensure comfort equivalent to the
setting displayed and sufficient recirculation of
air in the passenger compartment.
No further adjustments are required.
Control screen for your digital air
conditioning system.
AutO mode with personalisation
Switch on in AutO
mode, certain
settings can be modified: the
distribution, the air flow, the air
conditioning and the air intake/
recirculation.
The display changes from F
u LL A ut
O
to
A
ut
O

.
To return to fully automatic operation, press
this button again. The display on the control
panel changes from A
ut
O
to F u LL A ut
O
.
If the system is not able to maintain
the setting selected following manual
adjustments, the setting flashes then A
ut
O
is cleared. Press the

A ut
O
control to return
to the automatic settings.
Switching off the air conditioning
Pressing this control switches
off the air conditioning functions.
The snowflake is cleared from the
screen.
complete switch-off
Pressing this control switches
the system off. The LED and the
screen switch off.
When the engine is running and the air
conditioning is on, this symbol and the
message F
u
LL A
utO
are displayed.
The other components are displayed
according to the settings selected by the user.
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69comfort value adjustment
ring
The settings range between:
-

increasing the interior ambient air

temperature HI (High) which goes up to
to a maximum setting of 32,
-

cooling the interior ambient air

temperature LO (Low) which goes down
to a setting of 16.
Air distribution
A press illuminates the LED on the buttons
which distribute the air flow towards:
the windscreen and front side
window vents (demisting/
defrosting the windows),
the central and side vents (chest
and face),
the vents in the front and rear
areas (feet).
The combination of buttons permits
improvement of air distribution.
Air flow
Successive presses of this button
increase (+) or reduce (-) the
force of the air flow to the interior.
Intake of exterior air / r ecirculation of interior air
When the LED is on, the air
recirculates inside the passenger
compartment to prevent the entry of exterior
odours and smoke. This position should be
temporary.
When the ambient air comfort level has been
reached, pressing the button switches the
LED off and reopens the exterior air intake.
Pressing the A
ut
O
button also restores
the intake of exterior air. Returning to this
position permits renewal of the air in the
passenger compartment and demisting.
Pressing the A
ut
O
button again restores
the F
u
LL A ut
O
function.
rapid demisting / defrosting
Pressing this control permits
rapid clearing of the windows.
The LED is on.
The system manages the air conditioning,
the flow and intake of air, the defrosting
of the rear screen and provides optimum
distribution of the air to the windscreen and
front side windows.
If your vehicle is fitted with additional
heating, switch it off to ensure rapid and
effective demisting/defrosting.
AddItIOnAL r EA r VE nt ILAt IO n
The controls for this system, additional to
the standard cabin ventilation system, are
on the lower dashboard, to the left of the
steering wheel.
Air outlet
A press on this control activates
the extraction of air to the
outside; the LED comes on.
Press again to switch off.
Air inlet
A press on this control activates
the entry of air into the cabin; the
LED comes on. Press again to
switch off.
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70AddItIOnAL HEAt I n G SYS t EMS
Supplementary heating
On the 2-3 seats version, this is located
under the seat on the driver's side with air
diffusion directed forwards.
rEAr HEAtI n G A nd / O r AI r
c O nd I t IO n I n G
If your vehicle is fitted with an additional
air conditioning unit, located in the rear of
the vehicle: the distribution rail located in
the roof and the individual diffusion vents
provide a perfect diffusion of cold air.
The warm air diffused at the floor,
from the
front air conditioning unit, is
distributed
at the feet of the rear passengers
of rows 2 and 3.
A warm air diffusion vent, located on the rear
left wheelarch, may complete the assembly
for the feet of the rear passengers of row 3.
Additional heating
This is passenger compartment heating,
additional to the standard equipment.
It can operate independently of the engine.
Additional heater or programmable
additional heating
This is an additional, programmable and
separate system which heats the Diesel
engine hot coolant loop to make starting
easier.
It improves the demisting and defrosting
performance and that of the heated seats, if
fitted to the vehicle.
The passenger compartment heating is
brought up to temperature more rapidly.
This system must be programmed to start up
before you enter the vehicle. On the 5-9 seats version, it is
located at the rear. Depending
on the model version, the air
diffusion is either direct from the
rear or comes from the rail located under
each of the two rows of seats.
Press this control to activate/
deactivate the heating. The
LED
is on if the heating is
activated.
When rapid demisting and defrosting is
required, switch off the control.
Automatic additional heating
This is an additional system which starts
automatically when the ignition is switched
on. Its activation depends on the ambient
temperature and the temperature inside the
vehicle.
It switches off automatically once the
heating system is started manually.
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