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Manual air conditioning, heating system

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Manual air conditioning, heating system

Controls

(depending on the vehicle)
1.
Distribution of air in the passenger compartment.
2.
De-icing/demisting of the rear screen and, depending on the vehicle, the rear view mirrors.
3.
Adjusting the ventilation fan speed.
4.
Air recirculation.
5.
Adjusting the air temperature.
6.
Air conditioning control.
7.
"Clear View" function.

Distribution of air in the passenger compartment

There are five air distribution options. Turn control 1 to choose the distribution option.
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 directed mainly towards the footwells.
The air flow is directed towards the dashboard air vents, the front footwells and, depending on the vehicle, the second row footwells.
The air flow is mainly directed to the dashboard air vents.

"Clear View" function

Press button 7 and the built-in warning light comes on.
This function quickly demists and de-ices the windscreen, the rear screen, the front side windows, and the exterior rear view mirrors (depending on the vehicle). It automatically activates the air conditioning and rear screen de-icing functions.
Press the button 2 to deactivate the heated rear screen: the integrated indicator light goes out.
To exit this function, press button 7 or 5.
Tip
Using the demisting/de-icing function will disable the air recirculation.

Switching the air conditioning on or off

Activation is not possible if control 3 is set to "0" (control A) or "OFF" (control B).
Press the button 6 to force deactivation of the air conditioning. The button's warning light goes out.
The air conditioning system is used for:
  • lowering the temperature inside the passenger compartment;
  • eliminating condensation more quickly.
Tip
Fuel consumption increases when the air conditioning is being used (switch it off when it is not required).

Switching the air recirculation on

Press the button 4: the button's indicator 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.);
  • to cool the passenger compartment temperature more quickly when air conditioning is activated.
Tip
If the air conditioning is not activated "A/C"warning light on the button 6 goes off), prolonged use of recirculated air may cause mist to form on the side windows and windscreen as well as other problems due to the presence of non-recirculated air in the passenger compartment. To avoid this, air recirculation is disabled automatically after a certain time.

Adjusting the ventilation fan speed

Move the control 3 to adjust the amount of air blown. If you want to shut off the flow of air, set control 3 to "0" (control A) or "OFF" (control B).
The system is deactivated: the ventilation speed is zero (vehicle stationary). You can, however, still feel a slight flow of air when the vehicle is moving.
Tip
Setting position using the control 1 will deactivate the recirculation function in order to prevent the risk of condensation on the windscreen.

Adjusting the air temperature

Turn control 5 to obtain the desired temperature. The further towards the red the slide is, the higher the temperature will be.
When the air conditioning system is used for long periods, it may begin to feel cold. To increase the temperature, turn the control 5 to the right.

Rear screen de-icing and demisting

With the engine running, press the button 2. The operating tell-tale comes on.
This function permits rapid demisting of the rear screen and de-icing of the rear view mirrors (on equipped vehicles).
To exit this function, press the button 2 again. Warning light goes out.
Demisting automatically stops.
Rapid demisting
Turn controls 1, 3 and 5 to positions:
  • demisting ;
  • fan speed to position 3 or 4;
  • maximum temperature.
Press the button 4 to deactivate the air recirculation (indicator light off).

Electric windscreen de-icer

(depending on the vehicle)
With the engine on, press switch 8 (the built-in warning light comes on).
This function de-ices/demists the windscreen (on equipped vehicles).
To exit the function, press switch 8 again.