C O M F O R T
For even air distribution, take care not The water formed by the air conditioning
to obstruct the exterior air intake grille condensation is discharged via an open-
located at the bottom of the windscreen, ing provided for this purpose. Therefore,
the vents, the air outlets under the front a puddle of water may form underneath
seats and the air extractor located be- the vehicle when stationary.
AUTOMATIC REGULATION OF
THE DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING
Use of the automatic regulation of the
air conditioning is recommended. It per-
mits automatic and optimised control of
all of the following functions: air flow,
passenger compartment temperature
and air distribution, by means of various
sensors (ambient temperature, interior
temperature, sunshine), so preventing
the need for you to change your set-
tings other than the value displayed.
hind the flaps in the boot.
If the system does not produce cold air,
do not use it and have it checked by a
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CITROËN dealer or a qualified work-
shop.
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use (towing the maximum load on a
1. Central vents.
steep gradient in hot weather), switch-
ing off the air conditioning saves engine
power and therefore improves the tow-
ing capacity.
2. Temperature sensor.
3. Air outlet to passenger footwells.
4. Side vents.
5. Front window demisting/defrosting
vents.
6. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents.
7. Sunshine sensor.
Do not cover the temperature and hu-
midity sensor 2 and the sunshine sen-
sor 7.
They are required for regulation of the
air conditioning.
Close the windows to benefit from the
full effectiveness of the air conditioning.
Ensure that the passenger compart-
ment filter is in good condition. Have
the filter elements replaced periodically.
If you drive in a dusty environment, re-
place it twice as often.
Switch off the air conditioning
when the climatic conditions
permit.
Advice on operation
In hot weather, in order to obtain in-
tense ventilation, it is advisable to
use vents 1 and 4 only.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and is not harmful to
the ozone layer.
If, when the vehicle has been parked
in the sun for a long time, the interior
temperature remains very high, first
ventilate the passenger compart-
ment for a few minutes.
Operate the air conditioning system for
5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month,
to keep it in good working order.
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