Get Comfort -> Dual-zone digital air conditioning Guide for Citroen Ds5 SUV First Generation (2011-2018)

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning

Automatic operation

When the engine is cold, the air

flow will reach its optimum level

progressively, taking account of the

weather and the desired comfort level

so as to avoid too great a distribution

of cold air.

On entering the vehicle, if the interior

temperature is much colder or warmer

than the comfort value, there is no

need to change the value displayed in

order to obtain the comfort required. In

all seasons, with the windows closed

the system corrects the difference

in temperature automatically and as

quickly as possible.

1. Automatic comfort programme

We recommend the use of one of

the three AUTO modes available:

they provide optimised regulation of

the temperature in the passenger

F

Press the "AUTO" button repeatedly:

-

a first indicator lamp comes on; the "low"

setting mode is selected,

a second indicator lamp comes on; the

"medium" setting mode is selected,

a third indicator lamp comes on; the

"high" mode setting is selected.

compartment according to the comfort value

that you have chosen.

These three modes automatically control the

system, according to the desired setting, while

also maintaining the desired comfort value.

Use the "medium" and "high" settings in

preference to maintain the comfort level at the

rear.

This system is designed to operate effectively

in all seasons, with the windows closed.

Manual operation

If you wish, you can make a different choice

from that offered by the system by changing a

setting. The "AUTO" indicator lamps go off; the

other functions, except the air conditioning, will

still be controlled automatically.

4. Automatic visibility

programme

2-3. driver's-passenger's side

settings

The driver and front passenger can

each adjust the temperature to their

requirements.

For more information on the

automatic visibility programme,

refer to the corresponding section

in "Front demisting - defrosting".

F

Pressing the "AUTO" button returns the

system to completely automatic operation.

The value indicated on the display corresponds

to a level of comfort and not to a temperature in

degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

F

Turn control 2 or 3 to the left or to the right

respectively to decrease or increase this

value.

For maximum cooling or heating of the

passenger compartment, it is possible

to exceed the minimum value 14 or the

maximum value 28.

With Stop & Start, when demisting has

been activated, the STOP mode is not

available.

A setting around the value 21 provides

optimum comfort. However, depending on your

requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is

normal.

F

Turn control 2 or 3 to the left until

"LO" is displayed or to the right

until "HI" is displayed.

You are advised to avoid a left / right setting

difference of more than 3.

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5. Air conditioning

6. Air distribution adjustment

8. Air intake / Air recirculation

On / Off

Interior air recirculation enables the passenger

compartment to be isolated from exterior

odours and smoke when external pollution is

detected.

It is activated automatically on operation of the

screenwash.

It is inactive when the ambient temperature is

below 5 °C to avoid the risk of misting in the

vehicle.

F

Press this button to switch off

the air conditioning.

F

Press one or more buttons to

direct the air flow towards:

-

the windscreen and side

windows,

the outer and centre air

vents,

Switching the system off could result in

discomfort (humidity, condensation).

the footwells.

F

Press this button again to return to

automatic operation of the air conditioning.

The indicator lamp in the "A/c" button

comes on.

You can combine the three orientations to

obtain the desired air distribution.

-

The indicator lamp "with "A" on

indicates that recirculation is

controlled automatically.

The indicator lamp "without A"

on indicates that recirculation is

forced manually.

To obtain cool air more quickly, you can

use recirculation of the interior air for a

few moments. Then revert to the intake of

exterior air.

7. Air ﬂow adjustment

F

Turn this control to the left to

decrease the air flow or to the

right to increase the air flow.

Both indicator lamps off

indicates that recirculation is

controlled automatically without

taking account of the detection

of pollution.

The air flow indicator lamps, between the two

fans, come on progressively in relation to the

value requested.

Avoid prolonged operation in interior

air recirculation mode or driving for

long periods with the system off (risk of

condensation and deterioration of air

quality).

Switching the system off

F

Turn the air flow control to the

left until all of the indicator

lamps go off.

9. Maximum air conditioning

F

If you want to quickly cool

the air in the passenger

compartment, press this button;

"LO" is displayed.

This action switches off the air conditioning and

the ventilation.

Temperature related comfort is no longer

assured but a slight flow of air, due to the

movement of the vehicle, can still be felt.

To return to the previous settings, press the

button again.

F

Modify the settings (temperature, air flow

or air distribution) or press the "AUTO"

button to reactivate the system with the

values set before it was switched off.

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