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Ease of use and comfort
The indicator lamp in the button lights up
when the air conditioning system is operating
automatically.
to alter the value displayed to more quickly
reach the required level of comfort. The system
automatically corrects the temperature
difference as quickly as possible.
Manual control
It is possible to manually adjust one or more
of these functions, while the system retains
automatic control of the other functions:
– air flow.
You can adjust the intensity of the
automatic Comfort programme by using the
"OPTIONS" button to select one of the available
settings:
– air distribution.
Automatic Visibility
programme
The indicator lamp in the "AUTO” button goes out
if a setting is changed.
– "Soft": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
For more information on button 1, refer to the
►ꢀ Press button 9 again to reactivate the
automatic Comfort programme.
– "Normal": offers the best compromise between
a comfortable temperature and quiet operation
(default setting).
"Front Demisting/De-icing" section.
"Air Quality System" (AQS)
function
Adjusting the air flow
– "Fast": provides strong and effective air flow.
To change the current setting (shown by the
corresponding indicator lamp), press button 11
repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed.
To ensure passenger comfort in the rear seats,
favour "Normal" and "Fast" settings.
This setting is associated with automatic mode
only. However, on deactivation of AUTO mode,
the indicator lamp for the most recently selected
setting remains on.
►ꢀ Press one of the buttons 6 (- or +) to increase
or decrease air flow.
Using a pollution sensor, this function
automatically activates recirculation of the
interior air once a certain level of polluting
substances in the exterior air is detected.
When the air quality returns to a satisfactory
level, recirculation of interior air is automatically
deactivated.
The air flow symbol (a fan) is filled in according to
the request.
When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,
ventilation stops.
"OFF" is displayed alongside the fan.
Adjusting the air distribution
This function is not designed to detect unpleasant
odours.
►ꢀ Press the buttons 5 to adjust the air flow
distribution inside the passenger compartment.
Windscreen and side windows
Changing the setting does not reactivate AUTO
mode if it was deactivated.
Recirculation is automatically activated when the
windscreen wash is used or when reverse gear is
engaged.
In cold weather with the engine cold, the
air flow is increased gradually until the
comfort setting has been reached, in order to
limit the delivery of cold air into the passenger
compartment.
Central and side air vents
Footwells
The function does not operate if the exterior
temperature is below 5 °C, to avoid the risk of
misting of the windscreen and side windows.
To activate or deactivate the function, go to the
secondary page by using the "OPTIONS" button,
then press button 12.
The lighting of the button indicates that air is
being blown in the specified direction.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer than
the comfort setting requested, there is no need