AIR CONDITIONING: information and operating instructions (1/2)
Advice on use
Fuel consumption
Operating faults
In some situations (air conditioning off,
You will normally notice an increase in
As a general rule, contact your ap-
air recirculation activated, ventilation
fuel consumption (especially in town)
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
speed at zero or low etc.), you may
when the air conditioning is operating.
ating fault.
notice that condensation starts to form
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting
on the windows and windscreen.
with no automatic mode, switch off the
or air conditioning performance.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
system when it is not required.
This may be caused by the passen-
View” function to remove it, then use
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
Advice for reducing consumption
the air conditioning in automatic mode
coming clogged.
and helping to preserve the environ-
to stop it forming again.
ment
– No cold air is being produced.
Check that the controls are set cor-
Drive with the air vents open and the
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
windows closed. If the vehicle has been
Otherwise, switch off the system.
parked in the sun, open the doors for a
few moments to let the hot air escape
before starting the engine.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
Maintenance
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
Refer to the Maintenance Document
to be present under the vehicle. This is
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
caused by condensation.
quency.
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
Do not open the refriger-
(for example, to remove
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
Use the air conditioning system reg-
bad odours).
ularly, even in cold weather, running
may damage eyes or skin.
There is a risk of damage or of
it at least once a month for approxi-
fire.
mately 5 minutes.
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