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Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
F
E
nsure that the cabin filter is in good
condition and have the filter elements
replaced regularly.
It is recommend to use 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, have it checked
according to the recommendations in
the Maintenance and Warranty Guide. Stop & Star t
The heating and air conditioning systems
only work when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop &
Start system to maintain a comfortable
temperature in the passenger
compartment.
For more information on Stop & Star t
,
refer to the corresponding section.
Contains fluorinated greenhouse gas
R13 4A
Depending on version and country
of sale, the air conditioning system
contains fluorinated greenhouse
gas R134A. Gas charge: 0.5
kg (+/-
0.025
kg), GWP index 1,430 t (equivalent
in CO
2: 0.751 t).
Heating
Manual air conditioning
The air conditioning system only operates with
the engine running.
1. Temperature.
2. A ir f low.
3. Air distribution
4. Recirculation of interior air.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
Air flow
F Turn the thumbwheel 2 to obtain a
comfortable air flow.
If you place the air flow control to the
minimum position (off), the temperature
in the vehicle will no longer be controlled.
A slight air flow can still be felt however,
resulting from the for ward movement of
the vehicle.
Temperature
F Turn the thumbwheel 1 from " LO" (cold) to
" HI " (hot) to adjust the temperature to your
requirements.
Air distribution
F Press button 3 successively to direct the air flow towards:
-
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
central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
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- the central and side vents,
- t he windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting).
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It allows you:
-
i
n summer, to lower the temperature,
-
t
o increase the effectiveness of the
demisting in winter, above 3°C.
On/off
F Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air conditioning system.
When the air conditioning is in operation, to
cool the air more quickly, you can use interior
air recirculation for a few moments by pressing
button 4 . Then return to the intake of exterior
a i r.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching the system off may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
1. Temperature.
2. A ir f low.
3. Air distribution.
4. Recirculation of interior air.
5. Air conditioning on/off.
6. Automatic comfort mode.
7. Visibility programme.
8. "Mono" function or Rear heating and air
conditioning on/off (depending on version).
Automatic comfort mode
F Press the " AUTO" button 6 su c c e s s i ve l y.
The active mode appears in the display screen,
as described below: Provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
Offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet
operation. When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only reach its optimum level gradually
to prevent too much cold air being
distributed.
In cold weather, it favours the distribution
of warm air to the windscreen, the side
windows and the footwells only.
Manual mode
It is possible to make a different choice
from that offered by the system by changing
a setting. The other functions will still be
managed automatically.
As soon as a setting is changed, the "
AUTO"
symbol disappears.
Deactivating the system
F Press button 2 " -" until the fan symbol
disappears.
This action switches off all of the functions of
the system.
Temperature is no longer controlled. A slight air
flow can still be felt, however, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle.
F
P
ress button 2 " +" to switch the system on
again. Provides dynamic and effective air
f low.
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Temperature
The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature to suit their requirements.
The value shown on the display is a level
of comfort, not a temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
F
P
ush button 1 down to decrease the value
or up to increase it.
A setting of around 21 provides optimum
comfort. Depending on your requirements,
a setting between 18 and 24 is normal.
In addition, it is recommended that you
avoid a left /right setting difference of more
than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value setting, there is no
need to alter the value displayed in order
to reach the required level of comfort. The
system compensates automatically and
corrects the temperature difference as
quickly as possible. For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible
to exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
F
P
ush button 1 down until "LO" is
displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger's side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).
Rear heating - air
conditioning
For more information, refer to the Rear
heating - air conditioning section.
Visibility programme
F Press button 7 "Visibility" to demist or
defrost the windscreen and side windows
more quickly.
F
P
ress the corresponding button 8
to activate/deactivate the function.
The indicator lamp in the button is on
when the function is activated.
The function is deactivated automatically if a
passenger uses the temperature control.
F
P
ress the corresponding button 8
to activate/deactivate the function. 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 button 7 " Visibility" again to stop the
programme.
Or
F
P
ress button 6 " AUTO" 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 is used to:
-
l
ower the temperature in summer,
-
i
ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
On/off
F Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air conditioning system.
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When the air conditioning is in operation, to
cool the air more quickly, you can use interior
air recirculation for a few moments by pressing
button 4. Then return to the intake of exterior
a i r.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching the system off may result in
some discomfort (humidity, misting).
Air distribution
F Press button 3 successively to direct the air flow towards:
-
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
central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
-
t
he central and side vents,
-
t
he windscreen and side windows
(demisting or defrosting).
Air flow
F Press buttons 2 to increase/decrease the air f low.
The symbol for air flow (a fan) appears. It is
filled in or emptied progressively according to
the value requested.
Recirculation of interior air
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
Recirculation of the interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and fumes.
This allows hot or cold air to be delivered more
quickly when required.
Avoid prolonged use of recirculation
of the interior air - risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality! F
P
ress button 4 to recirculate the
interior air/permit the intake of
exterior air.
When the interior air recirculation is active, the
symbol appears or the indicator lamp comes on
(depending on version).
Front demisting -
defrosting
These markings on the control
panel indicate the positioning of
the controls for rapid demisting or
defrosting of the windscreen and
side windows.
Heating or 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 appropriately marked
position.
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Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
F Press 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 turn it off, press this button
again or press “ AUTO”.
The system is reactivated with the values prior
to the deactivation.
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
from the windscreen 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
The period of operation depends on the
exterior temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off
; its indicator lamp goes off.
F
W
ith the engine running, press this button ;
its indicator lamp comes on.
Rear screen and/or
door mirrors demisting -
defrosting
On/Off
F Press this button to switch on/off the defrosting of the rear screen and door
mirrors (if the vehicle is so equipped).
The indicator lamp in the button is on when the
function is activated .
Demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of
current.
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Switch off the defrosting as soon as
it is no longer necessary, as reducing
the consumption of electrical current
reduces fuel consumption.
Demisting and defrosting only operates
with the engine running.
Rear heating - air
conditioning
If the 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
a distribution rail and individual outlets.
Air flow
F Turn the dial to increase or decrease the air flow.
Comfort temperature
- Turn the thumbwheel from blue (cold) to red (hot) to modulate
the temperature to your liking.
This control simultaneously adjusts the
temperature and the location of the air delivery:
-
b
lue: the air is delivered mainly at roof level, -
r
ed: the air is delivered mainly by the vent
located in row 3 on the right.
Activation/Deactivation
Depending on version, this button is accessible
at the front, from the automatic dual-zone air
conditioning control panel.
F
P
ress this button to activate/
deactivate the operation of the
rear controls.
Additional Heating /
Ventilation
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Heating
This is an additional and separate system
which heats the passenger compartment and
improves defrosting performance.This indicator lamp is lit while the
system is programmed or set in
operation remotely via the remote
control.
It flashes during the whole duration
of the heating and goes off at the end
of the heating cycle or when stopped
using the remote control.
Ventilation
This system allows ventilation of the passenger
compartment with exterior air to improve the
temperature experienced on entering the
vehicle in summer.
Programming
With CITROËN Connect Nav, use the remote
control to start /stop the additional heating.
With a Bluetooth
® audio system or CITROËN
Connect Radio, use the remote control to start /
stop the additional heating and/or adjust the
preheating times.
With Bluetooth® audio system
F Select " Pre-heat. / Pre-ventil. ".
F
Sel
ect "Activation " and, if necessary for
programming, select " Parameters ".
F
P
ress the MENU
button to
access the main menu.
F
Sel
ect "Heating " to heat the engine and
passenger compartment or " Ventilation " to
ventilate the passenger compartment.
F
Select:
-
t
he 1
st clock to programme/memorise
the time at which the pre-heating
temperature will be reached,
-
t
he 2
nd clock to programme/memorise
a second time at which the pre-heating
temperature will be reached, Using these two clocks and depending on
the season you can, for example, select
one or the other start time.
A message in the screen confirms your
choice.
With CITROËN Connect Radio
Press Applications
to display the
primary page.
Then press " Programmable
heating/ventilation ".
F
Sel
ect the " Status" tab to activate/
deactivate the system.
F
Sel
ect the " Other settings " tab to choose
" Heating " to heat the engine and passenger
compartment or " Ventilation" to ventilate
the passenger compartment.
F
T
hen programme/preset the time at which
the pre-heating temperature will be reached
for each selection.
Press this button to save.
With CITROËN Connect Nav
F Press the " Applications" menu.
F
P
ress the " Vehicle Apps " tab.
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F Press "Temperature
programming ".
F
P
ress the " Status" tab to activate/deactivate
the system.
F
P
ress the " Parameters " tab to select
" Heating " mode to heat the engine and
passenger compartment or " Ventilation"
mode to ventilate the passenger
compartment.
F
T
hen programme/preset the activation time
for each selection.
F
P
ress " OK" to confirm.
Long range remote control
This enables you to switch the heating in
the passenger compartment on or off from a
distance.
The range of the remote control is about
0.6
miles (1 km) in open country.
Switching on
F Pressing and holding this button starts the heating immediately
(confirmed by the temporary
illumination of the green
indicator lamp).
Switching off
F Pressing and holding this button stops the heating immediately
(confirmed by the temporary
illumination of the red indicator
lamp).
The indicator lamp in the remote control flashes
for about 2 seconds if the vehicle has not
received the signal.
Then repeat the command after having
changed location.
Changing the battery
If the indicator lamp in the remote control
becomes orange, the state of charge of the
battery is low.
If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is
discharged. F
U
se a coin to unscrew the cap and replace
the battery.
Do not throw remote control batteries
away as they contain metals which are
harmful to the environment. Take them
to an approved collection point.
The maximum heating period is about
45 minutes depending on the climatic
conditions.
The ventilation is activated provided that
the battery is sufficiently charged.
The heating is activated provided that:
-
t
he fuel and the battery charge levels
are sufficient,
-
t
he engine has been started since the
previous heating cycle.
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