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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

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A. Sunlight

B. Soft diffusion

system

C. Ventilated

storage under

the central

armrest

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AIR CONDITIONING

Air inlet

This system automatically adjusts the temperature, the

ﬂow of air and the distribution of air inside the cabin,

depending on your desired comfort level.

Check that the exterior grille for the air inlet, at the

bottom of the windscreen, is clean and free of dead

leaves, snow, etc.

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Provided you retain automatic mode (by pressing button

"AUTO") and all the air vents are open, you will main-

tain an optimum comfort level, also removing humidity

and misting, whatever the ambient climatic conditions.

If washing the vehicle with a high pressure jet, avoid

targeting the air inlet zone.

Air circulation

The temperature inside the cabin cannot be lower than

the temperature outside if the air conditioning is not

operating.

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 be effective, the air conditioning should only be used

with the windows closed. If after a lengthy stop in bright

sunlight the interior temperature is excessive, air the

passenger compartment by opening the windows for a

few moments, then close them again.

To keep the air conditioning compressor well sealed,

it is essential to operate the air conditioning at least

once every month.

The air vents to the face have thumbwheels so that

you can adjust the ﬂow of air, and grilles to orient the

direction.

There are air vents on the ﬂoor underneath the front

seats and on the rear control panel, for enhanced heat-

ing of the rear seat positions.

Do not obstruct the air outlets located in the boot area.

The air conditioning operates by using power from the

engine. This results in a slight increase in fuel con-

sumption.

Dust/pollen ﬁlter

There is a ﬁlter for excluding pollen and dust.

This ﬁlter has to be changed according to the vehicle

maintenance schedule. See "Maintenance and Warranty

Guide".

Sensors

The automatic regulation of the air conditioning inside

the cabin makes use of a number of sensors, relieving

you of the need to make adjustments, other than the

desired cabin temperature.

Take care not to obstruct sensor A.

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The system has a differentiated adjustment for the driver's side and passenger's side, in terms of temperature and

air distribution. The air ﬂow is common to both sides.

Symbols and messages relating to the automatic air conditioning controls will display on the multifunction screen.

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2a

5

6

1

7

2b

2. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the temperature, press button 2a for the driver's

side and button 2b for the passenger's side.

An adjustment around 21 will give you the optimum

comfort level. However, depending on your preferences

anywhere between 18 and 24 is quite usual.

Operating the air conditioning system on "AUTO" u -

antees good ventilation inside the cabin.

Note: there may be a difference between the actual

cabin temperature and the ﬁgure displayed.

3a

4

3b

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1. AUTOMATIC OPERATION

This is the normal operating mode for the system.

Depending on the temperature chosen, a press on this

button, conﬁrmed by the lighting of the warning lamp,

will automatically and simultaneously bring all the fol-

lowing functions into play:

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Air ﬂow.

Cabin temperature.

Air distribution.

Exterior air intake/Air recirculation

It is recommended to keep all the air vents open. Just by

pressing any of the buttons, except for temperature 2a

and 2b, you can change to manual mode. The warning

lamp goes off, and the automatic air intake function is

deactivated.

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Remarks:

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Manual mode

One or more functions can be adjusted manually, while

still retaining the other functions in automatic mode.

To return to "AUTO" mode, press button 1

When starting from cold, in order to prevent

unwanted cold air, the air ﬂow will increase only

gradually to its optimum level.

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If you enter the vehicle after a fairly prolonged

stop and the temperature inside the vehicle is far

from comfortable, it serves no purpose to modify

the temperature that is displayed as an attempt

to go immediately to the desired comfort level.

The system automatically uses all of its power to

compensate the temperature gap as quickly as

possible.

Stopping the air conditioning

Turn the control 4 to the left until the air ﬂow stops com-

pletely. The symbol "OFF" appears on the screen.

The display and the warning lamps go out, indicating

deactivation of all the functions, except for rear screen

demisting.

The comfort level (temperature, humidity, odour, misting)

is no longer controlled.

To reactivate the air conditioning, press button 1

Avoid travelling for too long with the air conditioning

deactivated.

Remarks:

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Water arising from the condensation in the air

conditioning drains out through a hole provided

for this purpose; a pool of water may thus form

underneath the vehicle when stationary.

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Whatever the time of year, even in cool weather the

air conditioning is useful in removing humidity and

misting.

You are advised to have the air conditioning system

checked on a regular basis. See "Maintenance and

Warranty Guide".

If you are towing a heavy trailer and outside

temperatures are high, the air conditioning may be

temporarily paused if the engine cooling requires this.

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3. ADJUSTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION

Soft diffusion system

The soft diffusion air conditioning unit situated at the

centre of the front console guarantees optimum diffu-

sion of airr for the front seat positions.

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This unit eliminates annoying draughts and guarantees

an optimum temperature inside the cabin.

3a

3b

Successive or continuous presses on buttons 3a and

3b direct the ﬂow of air on the driver's side or on the

passenger's side.

The symbol (arrows) corresponding to the direction

chosen is displayed on the multifunction screen:

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Windscreen and side windows.

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Central, lateral and soft diffusion air conditioning

vents (if open).

Passenger footwells.

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"AUTO" automatic distribution.

4. ADJUSTING THE AIR FLOW

Adjusting the air ﬂow with soft diffusion air

conditioning

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The driver and the passenger can adjust the air ﬂow for

the soft diffusion air conditioning unit independently.

Rotate the control to increase or decrease the ﬂow of air.

The symbol for air ﬂow (helix) is displayed on the multifunc-

tion screen and ﬁlls in as the required ﬂow increases.

To prevent misting and poor air quality in the passenger

To adjust the air ﬂow, rotate the control to the desired

position.

To close off the soft diffusion air conditioning, rotate the

control as far down as it will go.

compartment, take care to maintain a sufﬁcient ﬂow of air.

In very hot weather, to improve the central and lateral

ventilation, closing off the soft diffusion air conditioning

is recommended.

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5. FRONT DEMISTING – DEICING

7. AIR RECIRCULATION – ENTRY OF AIR

FROM OUTSIDE

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5

Press repeatedly on button 7 to select the air entry

mode. The corresponding warning lamp lights up:

Air intake in automatic pollution control mode

(on by default, with automatic comfort regulation).

Press button 5 for rapid clear windows. The warning

lamp comes on. This system controls the air condi-

tioning, the air ﬂow and the entry of air from outside. It

sends the ventilation towards the windscreen and side

windows.

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The automatic mode makes use of an air quality sensor.

It analyses the air and isolates the cabin from the exterior

if the presence of pollutants is detected. In this case it

automatically activates recirculation of the cabin air.

A press on the 1 button returns you to "AUTO" mode.

6. REAR DEMISTING – DEICING

Please note: this function does not detect and there-

fore protect the cabin from unpleasant odours. It is not

active when the ambient temperature is below + 5 °C so

as to avoid the risk of misting the vehicle’s windows.

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Closing the exterior air intake

Press button 7 to close the intake of air from the exterior.

While maintaining the other settings, this position allows

the driver to avoid unpleasant odours and smoke out-

side the vehicle at any time.

It should be cancelled as soon as possible to allow

exchange of the cabin air and to avoid misting of

the vehicle’s windows.

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Press button 6, with the engine running, to start a rapid

deicing or demisting of the rear screen and rear view

mirrors. The warning lamp comes on.

This mode stops automatically as a function of the out-

side temperature. It can be paused by pressing again

on button 6 or by stopping the engine.

In the latter case, demisting will resume when the

engine is switched on again.

Note: The heated rear screen operates independently

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Exterior air intake

Press button 7 once to open the exterior air intake.

of the automatic air conditioning.

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To activate/deactivate the differentiation of the air

conditioning adjustment on the driver's side and on

the passenger's side.

After making your selection using the arrow keys,

"OK" or on the control, to validate the

offer to activate or deactivate the air conditioning.

Activation of this function makes the adjustments

on the passenger's side identical to those chosen

by the driver.

To activate/deactivate

the air conditioning

system

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Press on the control "CLIM" to go into the "air condi-

tioning" mode. Then press button "OK" or on the

control to bring up the "Air Conditioning menu" on the

multifunction screen.

This menu allows you:

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Note: any manual action on button 2b 3b returns

you to the independent adjustments.

To deactivate the air conditioning: "Cut aircon

(A/C OFF)

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Press button "OK", or on the control, to validate

the offer to activate or deactivate the air

conditioning.

The symbol "A/C OFF" displays on the

multifunction screen in the case of deactivation.

Note:

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Your temperature adjustment value may not be

reached and you risk having the windows

misted up.

A press on the "Menu" button brings up the

"Main menu" for access to choices similar

to those offered by the "CLIM" button. See

"Multifunction display".

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You can cancel deactivation of the air

conditioning, by pressing the control 1 "AUTO"

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