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Ventilation

Air flow

The fan speed varies from 1 to

the fastest 4. Position 0 switches

it off.

Remember to adjust this control

in order to attain the desired

comfort level.

Air distribution

Air distribution is directed by turning the

control towards:

the side vents and the central

vents,

the side vents, the central vents

and the footwells,

The air conditioning does not operate if the

air flow is set to 0.

WITH MANUAL SETTINGS

the footwells,

If your vehicle is fitted with these controls,

they are located on the control panel of the

dashboard centre console.

Temperature adjustment

Control positioned:

the windscreen and the footwells,

the windscreen.

-

in the blue zone, produces

cool air,

Air conditioning A/C

If fitted on your vehicle, the air conditioning

can only operate with the engine running.

-

in the red zone, produces

heating of the interior air.

Pressing the button triggers the

operation of the air conditioning,

the LED is on. Pressing the

button again switches the function

off and the LED goes off.

The air distribution can be

modulated by placing the control

in the intermediate positions,

marked "●".

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Intake of exterior air

The LED in the button is off.

This is the preferred operating

position.

Recommended settings

For optimum operation of the manual system, the settings below are recommended:

Recirculation of interior air

The LED in the button is on.

Recirculation temporarily prevents

exterior odours and smoke

from entering the passenger

compartment.

Air

conditioning

A/C

Air

If I require...

Heating

Temperature

Air flow

distribution

recirculation

Used with the air conditioning switched on

and setting of the force of blown air (from 1

to 4), recirculation enables you to obtain

the required ambient air comfort level more

quickly with both hot or cold settings.

This position should only be temporary.

When your ambient air comfort level has

been reached, return to the intake of exterior

air position to permit renewal of the air in the

passenger compartment and avoid misting.

This operating mode is preferable.

Cooling

Demisting

Defrosting

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DIGITAL AIR CONDITIONING WITH SEPARATE SETTINGS

If your vehicle is fitted with this control

panel, it is located on the centre console.

On entering the vehicle, the inside

temperature may be much colder

Good practice

For maximum cooling or heating of the

(or warmer) than is comfortable. There is no

advantage in changing the value displayed

in order to quickly reach the level of comfort

required. The system will use its maximum

performance to reach the comfort value set.

passenger compartment, it is possible to exceed

the value 15 by turning until LO is displayed or

the value 27 by turning until HI is displayed.

For optimum comfort, the difference between

the value displayed for the driver and for the

passenger should not be greater than 3.

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Driver or passenger side comfort value

Do not cover the sunshine sensor,

located on the windscreen behind

the mirror, it is used for regulation of the

air conditioning.

Automatic operation

The value indicated on the display

corresponds to a level of comfort and

not a temperature in degrees Celsius or

Fahrenheit.

AUTO comfort programme

This is the normal air conditioning system

operating mode.

Press this button, the AUTO symbol is

displayed.

Turn this control to the left or to

the right to decrease or increase

the value. A setting around the

value 21 provides optimum

Depending on the comfort value selected,

the system controls the distribution,

comfort. However, depending on your

requirements, a setting between 18 and 24

is usual.

the ﬂow and the intake of air to guarantee comfort

and a sufﬁcient circulation of air in the passenger

compartment. No further action on your part is required.

When the engine is cold, to prevent an

excessive diffusion of cold air, the ventilation

will reach its optimum level gradually.

For your comfort, the settings are stored

when the ignition is switched off and

are reinstated the next time the vehicle

is started, if the temperature in the

passenger compartment has not changed

significantly; otherwise, operation resumes

in automatic mode.

Ventilation

Air flow

Intake of exterior air /

Manual operation

Recirculation of interior air

Press the small fan button to

reduce the flow or the large fan

button to increase the flow.

You can, according to your requirements,

make a different selection from that offered

by the system by changing a setting.

The other functions will still be controlled

automatically. Pressing the AUTO button

restores fully automatic operation.

Press this button to recirculate

the interior air. The recirculation

symbol is displayed.

On the display, the blades of the fan darken

when the flow is increased.

Recirculation prevents exterior odours

and smoke from entering the passenger

compartment. Avoid prolonged operation

in interior air recirculation mode (risk of

condensation, odour and humidity).

Air distribution

Deactivating the system

Pressing this button several times

in succession directs the air flow

towards:

Press the air flow small fan

button until the fan symbol

disappears.

Pressing this button again activates the

intake of exterior air.

-

the windscreen,

This action deactivates all of the system's

functions, with the exception of the air

recirculation and rear screen demisting

(if fitted on your vehicle). Your comfort

setting is no longer maintained and is

switched off.

Switching the air conditioning

On / Off

the windscreen and footwells,

the footwells,

Press this button, the A/C

symbol is displayed and the air

conditioning is activated.

the side vents, central vents and

footwells,

-

the side vents and central vents.

Pressing this button again switches off the

air cooling.

For your comfort, do not

deactivate the system for long

periods. Pressing the large

fan button or the AUTO button

reactivates the system with

the values set before it was

deactivated.

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CORRECT USE OF THE

VENTILATION AND AIR

CONDITIONING

Use the AUTO mode as much as

possible as it permits optimised control

of all of the functions: air flow, passenger

compartment comfort temperature,

air distribution, air intake mode or air

recirculation in the passenger compartment.

Vents

Air conditioning

"Leave them open"

In all seasons, the air conditioning should

only be used with the windows closed.

However, if the interior temperature remains

high after a prolonged period parked

in the sun, first ventilate the passenger

compartment for a few minutes.

For optimum distribution and diffusion of hot

or cool air in the passenger compartment,

there are adjustable central and side vents

which can be directed sideways (right or

left) towards the top of the body. For your

comfort while driving, do not close them,

direct the flow of air towards the windows

instead.

Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to

10 minutes, once or twice a month, to keep

it in perfect working order.

It is normal that the condensation created by

the air conditioning system results in a flow

of water which may form a puddle under the

vehicle when parked.

The air vents directed towards the floor of

the vehicle complete the equipment.

If the system does not produce cold air, do

not use it and contact a CITROËN dealer or

a qualified workshop.

Passenger compartment filter,

carbon filter

Ensure that this ﬁlter is in good condition and

have all of the ﬁlter elements replaced regularly.

Refer to the "Checks" section of

chapter 6.

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DEMISTING AND DEFROSTING

Manual mode

Turn the control to this air

distribution setting.

Press the air conditioning button.

Turn the control to this

temperature setting.

Returning to exterior air intake

open permits renewal of the air

in the passenger compartment

(LED off).

Increase the air flow setting.

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Automatic air conditioning: visibility

programme

Demisting the rear screen and/or

mirrors

The comfort programme (AUTO) may not

be sufficient to quickly demist or defrost the

windows (humidity, several passengers, ice).

Pressing this button, with the engine

running, activates the rapid demisting -

defrosting of the rear screen and/or electric

mirrors.

In this case, select the visibility programme.

The visibility programme indicator lamp

comes on.

This function switches off:

-

when the button is pressed,

when the engine is switched off,

It activates the air conditioning, the air

flow, the defrosting of the rear screen

and provides optimum distribution of

the ventilation to the windscreen and

side windows.

automatically to prevent excessive

energy consumption.

It deactivates the air recirculation.

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Good practice

ADDITIONAL HEATING

The temperature near the heater must not

exceed 120 °C. A temperature higher than

this (for example in the case of painting in

an oven) could damage the components of

the electronic circuits.

To avoid any risk of poisoning or

Coolant circuit heater

asphyxiation, the heater must not be used,

even for short periods, in an enclosed space

such as a garage or workshop which is not

fitted with an exhaust gas extraction system.

This is an additional and separate system

which heats the Diesel engine cooling

system to make starting easier.

It improves the demisting and defrosting

performance.

The heater is supplied by the vehicle's fuel

tank. Ensure that the low fuel warning lamp

is not on.

Do not park the vehicle on an inflammable

surface (dry grass, dead leaves, paper…),

there is a risk of fire.

Vehicles fitted with an HDi engine may be

fitted with a heater. When the engine is at

idle or the vehicle is stationary, it is normal

to notice a high-pitched whistling noise and

a slight emission of smoke and odour.

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