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Ease of use and comfort
►ꢀ Select a system for which you wish to modify
the settings.
Controls
Advice
Depending on version, the controls are accessible
in the Climate touch screen menu or are grouped
together on the centre console panel.
Using the ventilation and air conditioning
system
►ꢀ After making the modifications, press any
area of the screen outside the system settings
window to return to the ambience settings page.
►ꢀ After making all the desired setting
modifications, press on “Save settings”.
The modifications are immediately taken into
account.
►ꢀ To ensure that air is distributed evenly,
keep the external air intake grilles at the base
of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the
air outlets and the air extractor in the boot free
from obstructions.
Air distribution
►ꢀ Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used to
regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
It is possible to temporarily modify an
ambience at any time, by modifying the
settings for one or more of the systems
managed in the ambience, without going via
the DS SENSORIAL DRIVE function.
►ꢀ Operate the air conditioning system for at
least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to
keep it in good working order.
For example, it is possible to deactivate or
modify the intensity of the current massage
by pressing the massage activation button on
the seat or activate / deactivate the passenger
compartment ambience lighting from the
Driving / Vehicle menu.
►ꢀ If the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a dealer or a qualified
workshop.
1. Windscreen demisting/de-icing vents
2. Front side window demisting/de-icing vents
3. Adjustable and closable side air vents
4. Adjustable and closable central air vents
5. Air outlets to the front footwells
When towing a large load on a steep gradient
in high temperatures, switching off the air
conditioning increases the available engine
power, enhancing the towing capacity.
In this case, the new settings will not be saved
as part of the current ambience.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells
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!
Heating and Ventilation
Air intake
7. Adjustable and closable air vents, with blower
(depending on version)
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
If the interior temperature is very high
after the vehicle has stood for a long
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