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Manual air conditioning

The A controls

1.
Driver's heating temperature indicator.
2.
Ventilation speed indicator.
3.
Driver's heated seat activation control.
4.
Heated steering wheel activation control.
5.
Heated windscreen activation control.
6.
Passenger's heated seat activation control.
7.
Passenger compartment air distribution indicator.
8.
System OFF stop indicator light.
9.
System OFF stop control.
10.
Passenger compartment air distribution adjustment.
11.
Activation control for the "A/C MAX" function.
12.
Air recirculation.
13.
Air-conditioning activation control.
14.
De-icing/demisting of the rear screen and, depending on the vehicle, the rear view mirrors.
15.
"Clear View" function.
16.
Adjusting the ventilation fan speed.
17.
Adjusting the air temperature.
Tip
Some buttons have an operating light indicating their operative state.

Operation

Activating the system

When the vehicle is started, the system returns to the last programme used.
The system is also functional when parked.
Press the control 13 to activate the system or set the control 16 to the desired ventilation speed.

Stopping the system

Press the button 9:
  • the air conditioning or heating stops automatically;
  • the air ventilation speed in the passenger compartment is zero;
  • – there is, however, a slight flow of air when the vehicle is moving.
This position should not normally be used.

Switching the air conditioning on or off

The control 13 authorises activation (warning light on) or deactivation (warning light off) of the air conditioning.
The system cannot be switched on if the ventilation power is zero.
The air conditioning system is used for:
  • lowering the temperature inside the passenger compartment;
  • eliminating condensation more quickly.
Recommendation: to optimise vehicle range, deactivate the air conditioning when the outside temperature is comfortable.

Adjusting the ventilation fan speed

Press or raise the control 16 to adjust the ventilation power according to the comfort level desired.

Adjusting the air temperature

Press or raise the control 17. The more red the indicator light 1, the higher the temperature is.
When the air conditioning system is used for long periods, it may begin to feel cold. To increase the temperature, raise the control 15 and the indicator light 1 will move upwards on the multimedia screen.

Adjusting the distribution of air in the passenger compartment

Press 8 one or more times to select the air distribution. The air distribution selected 6 is displayed on the multimedia screen.
The positions are in the following order:
All the air is then directed to the windscreen and front side window demisting vents.
The air flow is distributed between front side window demisting vents, the windscreen demisting vents and the footwells.
The air flow is distributed between the front side window demisting vents, the windscreen demisting vents, the dashboard air vents and the footwells.
The air flow is mainly directed to the dashboard air vents.
The air flow is directed towards the dashboard vents and towards the footwells.
The air flow is directed mainly towards the footwells.

"Clear View" function

Press the button 15 and the built-in warning light comes on.
This system quickly demists and de-ices the windscreen and the front side windows. It requires the automatic usage of the air-conditioning or the heating.
To exit the function, press the button 15 again or select the setting (distribution, ventilation speed, recycling) required.

Rear screen de-icing and demisting

Press button 14 and the built-in warning light comes on. This function enables rapid demisting/de-icing of the rear screen and the rear view mirrors (on equipped vehicles).
To exit this function, press button 14 again. Demisting automatically stops.

"A/C MAX" function

The "A/C MAX" function enables the user to feel the maximum power of their air conditioning system without any constraint or compromise related to the acoustics and the feeling of the air being too cold on the hands and face.
This function involves automatic modifications:
  • temperature programmed to fully cold;
  • distribution of air to the occupants;
  • air flow at its maximum power;
  • activation of the air conditioning;
  • air recirculation.
Press the button 11 to activate the function. Deactivate ECO mode for best performance.
Tip
Recommendations
In the event of freezing, manually de-ice the windscreen using a scraper rather than the de-icing/demisting function in order to reduce your energy consumption.

Air recirculation (isolation of the passenger compartment)

Press button 12 and the built-in warning light comes on. Under these conditions, air is taken from the passenger compartment and is recirculated, with no air being taken from outside the vehicle.
Air recirculation operates as follows:
  • isolating the vehicle from the external atmosphere (e.g. when driving in polluted areas, etc.);
  • lowering the passenger compartment temperature as quickly as possible.
Tip
Demisting/de-icing will still take priority over the air recirculation.
Tip
Prolonged use of air recirculation can lead to condensation forming on the side windows and windscreen, and discomfort due to the use of non-renewed air in the passenger compartment. We therefore advise you to return to normal mode (external air) as soon as the air recirculation function is no longer required, by pressing button 12 again.

ECO mode

From the MULTI-SENSE menu accessible from the multimedia screen 18 or by pressing the switch 19, you can activate ECO mode, which affects the heating level and reduces the vehicle's fuel consumption.
An ECO warning light located under the temperature display on the multimedia screen 18 informs you that ECO mode is activated.