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Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
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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).
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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:
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he windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,
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he footwells.
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he central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
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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:
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n summer, to lower the temperature,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ress button 7 " Visibility" again to stop the
programme.
Or
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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:
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ower the temperature in summer,
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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:
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he windscreen, the side windows and the
footwells,
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he footwells.
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he central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
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he windscreen, the side windows, the
central vents, the side vents and the
footwells,
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he central and side vents,
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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

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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.
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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

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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.
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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:
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lue: the air is delivered mainly at roof level, -

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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.
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ress this button to activate/
deactivate the operation of the
rear controls.
Additional Heating /
Ventilation
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The screenwash then the windscreen wipers
operate for a pre-determined time.
The headlamp washers only operate when
the dipped beam headlamps are on and the
vehicle is moving.
With daytime running lamps on, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting control
stalk in the dipped beam headlamps position.
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
For 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.
It 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.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This maintenance position is used for cleaning
or replacement of the wiper blades. It can also
be useful, in winter (ice, snow), to release the
wiper blades from the windscreen.
To maintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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andle them with care,
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lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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void using them to retain cardboard
on the windscreen,
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eplace them at the first signs of wear.
Before removing a front wiper
blade
F Within one minute of switching off the
ignition, any operation of the wiper control
stalk will position the wiper blades vertically.
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roceed with the desired operation or the
replacement of the wiper blades.
After refitting a front wiper blade
F To return the wiper blades to their initial position, switch on the ignition and operate
the wiper control stalk.
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Emergency or assistance
call
Localised Emergency Call
* In accordance with the general conditions of ser vice available from dealers and subject to
technological and technical limitations. **

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ccording to the geographic coverage of
"Localised Emergency Call", "Localised
Assistance Call" and the official national
language chosen by the owner of the vehicle.
The list of countries covered and telematic
ser vices is available from dealers or on the
website for your country.
In an emergency, press button 1 for more than
2 seconds.
Illumination of the indicator lamp and a voice
message confirm that the call has been made
to the "Localised Emergency Call" service*.
Pressing again immediately cancels the
request.
The indicator lamp stays on while the call is
maintained.
"Localised Emergency Call" immediately
locates your vehicle and contacts you in your
own language**, and - if necessary - requests
the appropriate public emergency services to
be sent**. In countries where the ser vice is
not operational, or where the locating ser vice
has been expressly refused, the call is sent
directly to the emergency services (112) without
location.
If an impact is detected by the airbag
control unit, an emergency call is made
automatically and independently of the
deployment of any airbags.
Operation of the system
- Indicator lamp on (for 3 seconds) upon switching on the ignition: the system is
operating correctly.
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ixed red indicator lamp: system
malfunction.
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lashing red indicator lamp: replace the
back-up battery.
In the last 2 cases, the emergency and
assistance call ser vices may not work.
Contact a qualified repairer as soon as
possible.
The system fault does not prevent the
vehicle from being driven.
Automatic operation of
hazard warning lamps
When braking in an emergency, depending on
the rate of deceleration, as well as when the
ABS function is invoked or in the event of an
impact, the hazard warning lamps come on
automatically.
They switch off automatically the first time you
accelerate.
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ou can also switch them off by pressing
the button.
Hazard warning lamps
F When you press this red button, all four
direction indicators flash.
It can operate with the ignition off.
Safety