V E N T I L AT I O N - H E AT I N G
A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G
Air intake
Air conditioning
Make sure that the exterior air inlet
grille at the base of the windscreen
is clean (free of dead leaves, snow
etc.).
If washing the vehicle with a high
pressure jet, take care to avoid
targeting close to the air inlet.
At any time of year, the air condi-
tioning is useful for removing air
humidity and misting.
To keep the air conditioning com-
pressor well sealed, it is essential
to operate the air conditioning at
least once in every month.
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To be effective, the air condition-
ing should only be used with the
windows closed.
If you are towing a heavy trailer or
if outside temperatures are very
high, the air conditioning may be
temporarily interrupted in favour
of engine cooling.
Water arising from condensation
in the air conditioning is allowed
to drain out through an aperture
provided for this purpose ; a pool
of water may thus form beneath
the vehicle when stationary.
You are recommended to have the
airconditioningsystemcheckedon
a regular basis (see Maintenance
Guide).
Air vents
Sensor
The air vents have grilles for
directing the flow of air (up/down,
right/ left) with controls for adjust-
ing the volume of air.
The automatic air conditioning
inside the passenger compartment
makes use of the sunlight sensor,
which is located on the dashboard
behind the instrument panel.
Air circulation
Optimal comfort is obtained by a
good distribution of air in the front
and the rear of the passenger
compartment.
To ensure efficient operation, take
care not to obstruct the air outlets
located under the front seats.
Take care not to obstruct it.
Pollen filter / odour filter
(active carbon)
Your installation has a filter for
excluding dust and restricting
disagreeable odours.
This filter needs to be changed
according to the maintenance
requirements. (See: Maintenance
Guide).
The air conditioning uses energy
from the engine to operate. This
results in extra fuel consumption
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