Ease of use and comfort
►ꢀ Operate the air conditioning system
for at least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a
month to keep it in good working order.
►ꢀ If the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
When towing a large load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power, enhancing the towing
capacity.
The electrochrome system uses a sensor that
detects the level of exterior brightness and that
coming from the rear of the vehicle, in order
to automatically and gradually switch between
day and night usage.
Air distribution
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To ensure optimum visibility while
manoeuvring, the mirror automatically
brightens when reverse gear is engaged.
The system is inoperative if the load in the
boot exceeds the height of the load space
cover or if the load space cover has items
placed on it.
1. Windscreen demisting/defrosting vents
2. Front side window demisting/defrosting
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off or with prolonged
operation of interior air recirculation. Risk of
misting and deterioration of the air quality!
vents
Heating and Ventilation
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
Air intake
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air 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 circulating in the passenger
compartment is filtered and originates either
from the exterior, via the grille located at the
base of the windscreen, or from the inside in air
recirculation mode.
Advice
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
Controls
►ꢀ To ensure that 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 in
the boot free from obstructions.
►ꢀ Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
The controls are grouped together on the
centre console panel.
The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and the rear screen are located
below the touch screen, or on the centre
console panel located below the audio system.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
water underneath the vehicle. This is
perfectly normal.
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