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Ease of use and comfort
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
For more information on the Stop & Start,
refer to the corresponding section.
Ventilation with the ignition on
When the ignition is switched on, you can use
the ventilation system to adjust the air flow
settings and the air distribution in the passenger
compartment, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
This function does not operate the air
conditioning.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
This system automatically controls the activation
of the air conditioning system, regulating the
temperature, air flow and air distribution inside
the passenger compartment.
To adjust the system, use the central controls or press the Climate application
button of the touch screen to display the system
command page.
Central controls
Touch screen
1. Temperature adjustment (left side)
Air conditioning on/off
2. Temperature adjustment (right side)
Maximum air conditioning
3. Air flow adjustment
Automatic air conditioning
4. Recirculation of interior air
5. Front demisting/defrosting
6. Rear screen demisting/defrosting
7. Access to Climate application
8. Air distribution adjustment
9. Automatic air conditioning setting
10. Temperature synchronisation
11 . Clean Cabin function
12. Preconditioning
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each choose
their own temperature setting. The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
►
T
urn the knob 1 or 2 of the central controls to
increase (red) or decrease (blue) the value.
It is recommended that you avoid a difference of
more than 3°C in the settings for left and right.
Temperature
synchronisation
The driver side temperature setting is applied to
the passenger side.
►
Press button
10 to activate/deactivate the
function.
The function is automatically deactivated if the
passenger uses their temperature adjustment
buttons.
Automatic air conditioning
This automatic mode ensures optimum
management of the passenger compartment
temperature, air flow and air distribution, based
on the selected comfort level.
►
Press knob
3 of the central controls to
activate or deactivate the air conditioning
system's automatic mode.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up
when the air conditioning system is operating
automatically.
The intensity of the automatic air conditioning
is modulated by choosing one of the following
settings:
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Ease of use and comfort
3– "AUTO SOFT": provides soft and quiet
operation by limiting air flow .
–
"AUTO NORMAL": offers the best
compromise between a comfortable temperature
and quiet operation (default setting).
–
"AUTO FAST": provides dynamic and efficient
air distribution.
To change the AUTO mode, press button 9
successively.
To ensure passenger comfort in the rear seats,
favour settings AUTO NORMAL and AUTO
FAST.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than
the comfort setting requested, there is no
need to alter the value displayed to more
quickly reach the required level of comfort.
The system automatically corrects the
temperature difference as quickly as possible.
Automatic air conditioning manual settings
It is possible to manually adjust one or more
of these functions, while the system retains
automatic control of the other functions:
–
air flow
.
– air distribution.
The indicator lamp in the " AUT
O" button goes
out is a setting is changed.
►
Press again knob 3
to reactivate automatic
air conditioning.
Adjusting the air flow
► Turn the knob 3 to increase of decrease air
flow.
Switching off the air conditioning
system
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF " is displayed and the lights on the
central controls go off.
Adjusting the air distribution
► Press the buttons 8 to adjust the air flow
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
Central and side air vents
Footwells
A symbol is activated to display the presence of
blown air in the direction indicated. It is possible
to activate all three buttons simultaneously, for
uniform distribution throughout the passenger
compartment.
Clean Cabin function
It includes the AQS (Air Quality System) and
Clean Air functions.
►
T
o activate/deactivate the function, press
button 11 .
AQS function
Using an exterior air quality sensor, this function
automatically activates the recirculation of
interior air when a certain level of pollutants in
the outdoor air is detected.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, recirculation of interior air is automatically
deactivated.
This function is not designed to detect
unpleasant odours.
Recirculation is automatically activated when the
windscreen wash is used or when reverse gear
is engaged.
The function is inactive if the outside temperature
is below 5°C to prevent the risk of misting on the
windscreen and side windows.
Clean air function
Using an interior air quality sensor, this function
detects fine particles (e.g.
cigarette smoke).
Recirculation management of interior air makes
it possible to return to a purified passenger
compartment in just a few minutes, thanks
to the passage of air through the passenger
compartment filter.
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Safety
5Lateral airbags
Use only approved seat covers
compatible with the deployment of these
airbags. For information on the range of seat
covers suitable for your vehicle, contact a
CITROËN dealer.
Do not fix or attach anything to the seat
backrests (e.g.
clothing) as this could cause
injuries to the chest or arm when the airbag is
deployed.
Do not sit with the upper part of the body any
nearer to the door than necessary.
The vehicle's front door panels include side
impact sensors.
A damaged door or any unauthorised or
incorrectly executed work (modification or
repair) on the front doors or their interior trim
could compromise the operation of these
sensors - risk of malfunction of the lateral
airbags!
All work must be carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
Curtain airbags
Do not fix or attach anything to the roof,
as this could cause head injuries when the
curtain airbag is deployed.
Do not remove the grab handles installed on
the roof.
Active bonnet
(Depending on version.)
The active bonnet has been designed to
optimise the safety of pedestrians in the event of
collision with the front of the vehicle.
The pyrotechnic system is triggered at the
hinges of the bonnet to lift it, when the sensors
located at the front of the vehicle detect a
collision.
Deployment of the active bonnet is
accompanied by a slight discharge of
harmless smoke and a noise, due to the
activation of the pyrotechnic cartridge
incorporated in the system. The airbag
warning lamp comes on.
After triggering, do not try to open or close
the bonnet. Call a towing company or go to
the nearest CITROËN dealer or qualified
workshop, driving at a speed below 19 mph
(30
km/h).
Make sure that you adjust the height of the
driver's seat - risk of hindrance to visibility!
This equipment will only trigger once. If a second impact occurs (during the same
or a subsequent accident), the active bonnet
will not trigger.
After an accident or if the vehicle has been
stolen, have the system checked.
Do not tamper with the pyrotechnic systems
under the bonnet, close to the struts - risk of
explosion!
All work must be carried out only by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, this warning
lamp lights up on the instrument panel,
accompanied by the display of a message and
an audible signal. You must contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop to have the
system checked.
The active bonnet may not deploy in the event of
an impact.
Child seats
The legislation on carrying children is specific to each country. Refer to the
legislation in force in your country.