2018 CITROEN DISPATCH SPACETOURER air conditioning

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Rear Heating – Air
conditioning
F Press this button to activate/deactivate the function.
For more information, refer to the Rear
Heating – Air conditioning section.
Visibility programme
F Press the " visibility" button to
demist or defrost the windscreen
and side windows as quickly as
possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows.
F

P
ress the " visibility" button
again to stop the programme.
Or F

P
ress the " AUTO" button to
return to the automatic comfort
programme.
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It allows you:
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n summer, to lower the temperature,
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t
o increase the effectiveness of the
demisting/defrosting in winter, above 3°C.
Switching on
F Press this button, its indicator lamp comes on.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching off
F Press this button again, its indicator lamp goes out.
Air distribution
F Press this button successively to direct the air flow alternatively
towards:
To cool the air more quickly,
you can use recirculation of the
interior air for a few moments.
Then return to the intake of
exterior air. Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, condensation).
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t

he windscreen, side windows and footwells,
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he footwells,
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t

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

he windscreen, the side windows, the
centre vents and the footwells,
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he centre and side vents,
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he windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting).
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Air flow
F Press this button to increase the air f low.
F

P
ress this button to decrease
the air flow.
The symbol for air flow (fan blade) appears. It
fills or empties progressively according to the
value requested.
Recirculation of the interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of condensation on the windscreen and side
windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.
This allows hot or cold air to be delivered
quickly when required.
F

P
ress this button to recirculate the
interior air; the symbol appears
or its indicator lamp comes on
(depending on version).
F

P
ress this button again to allow
exterior air to enter; the symbol
disappears or its indicator lamp
goes off (depending on the
version you have).
Avoid prolonged use of air recirculation –
Risk of condensation and deterioration of
air quality!
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
F For air conditioning, press this button; its indicator lamp comes
on.
F

P

ut the air flow, temperature and distribution
controls to the dedicated marked position.
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Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
The system starts again with the values in use
before it was deactivated.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.
With Stop & Start, when demisting/
defrosting has been activated, STOP
mode is not available.
Door mirrors demist –
defrost
Switching on
F Press this button to demist / defrost the door mirrors; its
indicator lamp comes on.
Switching off
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent excessive electrical 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 out.
F

P

ress this button to demist or
defrost the windscreen and side
windows as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and
provides optimum distribution towards the
windscreen and side windows. F

T

o stop, press this button again
or on AUTO.
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Advice
In order for these systems to be fully effective,
follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o ensure that the air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the
base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the
vents, the air outlets and the air extractor
located in the rear free from obstructions.
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
T

o prevent misting or deteriorating air
quality inside the passenger compartment,
you should not deactivate the system for
too long and avoid extended operation of
the air recycling system when driving.
F
E

nsure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the
filter elements replaced regularly.
We 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). 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.
Stop & Star t
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.
F T
o ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, you are also advised
to have it checked regularly according
to the Maintenance and Warranty Guide
recommendations.
F
I

f the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
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.
Vents
To close the vent, move the control outwards.
You may feel slight resistance.
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Rear Heating – Air
conditioning
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.
Activation/Deactivation
This button is accessible from the front, from
the air conditioning control panel.F

P
ress 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 out.
Air flow
F Turn the dial to increase or decrease the air flow.
Temperature
- Turn the dial from blue (cold) to red (hot) to adjust the
temperature to your liking.
This control simultaneously adjusts the
temperature and the location of the air
delivery:
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b

lue: the air is delivered mainly at roof
level,
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r

ed: the air is delivered mainly by the
vent located in row 3
on the right.
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Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, when the fluid
reser voir 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 reser voir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash/
headlamp wash reservoir.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets
(depending on country of sale)
This function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions. In area 1
, the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2 , the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.
Switching on
With the engine running, press this
button; its indicator lamp comes on.
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.
F

P
ull the wiper stalk towards you. The
windscreen wash, then the windscreen
wipers, operate for a pre-determined time.
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. The period of operation depends on the
exterior temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the
function off; its indicator lamp goes off.
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Lighting and visibility

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With an electronic gearbox, the Stop & Start
warning lamp on the instrument panel goes off
and the engine restarts automatically when:
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y
ou release the brake pedal with the gear
selector in position A or M ,
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y
ou are in position N with the brake pedal
released and you move the gear selector to
position A or M,
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y

ou engage reverse.
Special cases: START mode
activated automatically
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:
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y
ou open the driver's door,
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y
ou open a sliding side door,
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y

ou unfasten the driver's seat belt,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 16 mph
(25
km/h) or 2 mph (3 km/h) (depending on
the engine) with a manual gearbox,
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t
he speed of the vehicle exceeds 2 mph
(3
km/h) with an automatic gearbox. In this case, this warning lamp
flashes for a few seconds then
goes off.
Deactivation/Activation
With/audio system
With the touch screen
In the " Driving/Vehicle " menu,
activate/deactivate " Stop & Star t
system". If the system has been deactivated
in STOP mode, the engine restarts
immediately.
This operation is perfectly normal.
To deactivate the system:
F
P
ress the button, its indicator
lamp comes on, the system is
deactivated.
To activate the system: F
P
ress this button, the indicator
lamp goes off, the system is
activated. The system reactivates automatically
every time the engine is started by the
driver.
Opening the bonnet
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
deactivate the Stop & Start system to
avoid the risk of injury related to an
automatic change to START mode.
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Exiting the mode
These functions will be automatically restored
the next time the vehicle is used.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
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f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
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f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately thirty
minutes.
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, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
Roof bars
Recommendations
F D istribute the load uniformly, taking
care to avoid overloading one of the
sides.
F

A
rrange the heaviest part of the load
as close as possible to the roof.
F

L
ash the load down securely and fit a
warning flag if it overhangs the vehicle.
F

D
rive gently: the vehicle will be more
susceptible to the effects of side winds
(stability may be affected).
F

W
hen not in use, the roof bars should
be removed.
If the height exceeds 40
cm, adapt the
speed of the vehicle to the profile of the
road to avoid damaging the roof bars and
the mountings on the vehicle.
Be sure to refer to national legislation in
order to comply with the regulations for
transporting objects which are longer than
the vehicle.
Practical information