Ease of use and comfort
Advice
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.
Stop & Start / e-Auto mode
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The heating and air conditioning systems
only operate when the engine is running.
Temporarily deactivate the corresponding
system to maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment.
Using the ventilation and air
conditioning system
► 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.
For more information, refer to the
corresponding section.
Condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge of water
underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly
normal.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
Intensive use of the air conditioning
reduces the vehicle range in Electric mode.
► Do not cover the sunshine sensor located
on the dashboard; this sensor is used
to regulate the automatic air conditioning
system.
Servicing the ventilation and air
conditioning system
Electric vehicles
► Operate the air conditioning system for
at least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a
month to keep it in good working order.
Selecting the ECO driving mode reduces
electrical energy consumption, but restricts
the performance of the heating and air
conditioning systems, although it does not
deactivate them.
► Ensure that the passenger compartment
filter is in good condition and have the
filter elements replaced regularly.
► If the system does not produce cold air,
switch it off and contact a dealer or a
qualified workshop.
We recommend using a composite passenger
compartment filter. Its specific active additive
helps protect against polluting gases and bad
smells.
Ventilation with the ignition on
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.
When the ignition is switched on, the ventilation
system and the air flow 2 and air distribution
3 settings in the passenger compartment are
activated, for a period which depends on the
battery charge.
► To ensure correct operation of the air
conditioning system, have it checked
according to the recommendations in the
Manufacturer’s service schedule.
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!
This function does not include the air
conditioning system.
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