AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING
GeNeRAL
you are advised to use the auto-
matic air conditioning regulation.
This automatically regulates the
following functions for maximum
comfort : air flow, passenger com-
partment temperature, and air dis-
tribution, using different sensors
(external temperature, sunlight).
This avoids the need to alter any of
the settings, with the exception of
the temperature displayed.
To ensure the correct operation of
the air conditioning system, it is
essential to operate the air condi-
tioning at least once a month.
The air conditioning operates by
using power from the engine. This
results in a slight increase in fuel
consumption.
In certain extreme operating con-
ditions (e.g. carrying a full load up
a steep gradient in high tempera-
tures), the switching off of the air
conditioning allows more power
to be transferred to the engine,
thereby increasing the towing
capacity.
air circulation
For your comfort we advise you to
maintain a proper distribution of air
within the cabin, both at the front
and at the rear.
To obtain an even distribution of
air, ensure that you do not obstruct
the external air inlet grille located
at the base of the windscreen, the
air vents, the air outlets on the floor
underneath the front seats, and
the air extractor located behind the
flaps in the boot.
The front and rear air vents are fit-
ted with control knobs which allow
you to control and direct the air
flow. It is recommended to keep all
the air vents open.
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Take care not to obstruct the sun-
light sensor a.
Provided you retain automatic
mode (by pressing button “aUTO”)
and all the air vents are open, you
will maintain an optimum comfort
level, also removing humidity and
misting, whatever the ambient cli-
matic conditions.
The temperature inside the cabin
cannot be lower than the tempera-
ture outside if the air conditioning
is not operating.
To be effective, the air conditioning
should only be used with the win-
dows closed. If after a lengthy stop
in bright sunlight the interior tem-
perature is excessive, air the pas-
senger compartment by opening
the windows for a few moments,
then close them again.
air inlet
Check that the exterior grille for the
air inlet, at the bottom of the wind-
screen, is clean and free of dead
leaves, snow, etc.
If washing the vehicle with a high
pressure jet, avoid targeting the air
inlet zone.
Dust/pollen filter
There is a filter for excluding pollen
and dust.
This filter has to be changed accord-
ingtothevehiclemaintenancesched-
ule. see “Maintenance Guide”.
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