CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)
Ambient temperature:
Altering automatic mode
(automatic mode) (continued)
The automatic mode is the normal
operating mode of the system but
you may alter the selections made
by the system (air distribution, etc.).
These options are explained on the
following pages.
Operation
To obtain and maintain the
temperature selected and good
visibility, the system controls:
- ventilation speed,
- the distribution of air,
- the air recirculation management,
- starting or stopping the air
conditioning,
- the air temperature.
The values displayed are the air
temperature setting.
When the vehicle is started in cold
or hot weather, increasing or
decreasing the values displayed
does not mean that the temperature
is reached more quickly, whatever
the indicated temperature may be,
the system optimises the increase
or decrease in temperature (the
ventilation system does not start
instantly at maximum speed: it
gradually increases until the engine
temperature is sufficient, which
may take from a few seconds to
several minutes).
Automatic
mode
is
the
recommended mode of use:
The automatic climate control
system guarantees comfort in the
passenger compartment and good
visibility (except in the event of
extreme
optimising consumption.
conditions),
while
Generally speaking, unless there is
a particular fault, the dashboard air
vents should remain open.
The types of adjustments that can
be made are described on the
following pages.
Return to automatic mode as
soon as possible.
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