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Ease of use and comfort
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Manual air conditioning
Press the Climate button to display the
►ꢀ Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
►ꢀ Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in perfect working order.
►ꢀ If the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
When towing the maximum load on a steep
gradient in high temperatures, switching off
the air conditioning increases the available
engine power, enhancing the towing capacity.
system controls page.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
►ꢀ Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Thanks to its special
active additive, this type of filter helps to
purify the air breathed by the occupants
and keep the passenger compartment clean
(by reducing allergic symptoms, unpleasant
odours and greasy deposits).
►ꢀ To ensure correct operation of the
air conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Maintenance and Warranty Guide.
1. Temperature adjustment
2. Air flow adjustment
3. Air distribution adjustment
4. Air conditioning on/off
Avoid driving for too long with the
ventilation off or with prolonged operation
of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and
deterioration of the air quality!
Temperature adjustment
►ꢀ Press one of the buttons 1 (- or +) to adjust the
temperature to your liking.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
Air flow adjustment
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
time in the sunshine, air the passenger
compartment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
►ꢀ Press one of the buttons 2 (- or +) or turn the
knob 2 to decrease or increase the speed of the
fan.
For more information on the Stop & Start, refer
to the corresponding section.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
Air distribution adjustment
►ꢀ Press button 3 to adjust the air flow
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
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