Citroen C4 AIRCROSS 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance guidelines below: )
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as wellas the air extractor located in the boot. )
Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation of the digital air conditioning system. )
Operate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a monthto keep it in per fect working order. )
Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in good condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly. We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by theoccupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).)
To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to haveit checked regularly as recommended in the ser vicing booklet. )
If the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.











Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning


If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very high, firstventilate 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.

The air conditioning system does notcontain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.

The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a dischargeof water under the vehicle which is perfectly normal.


When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off theair conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.

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Manual heating / air conditioning
The system operates with the engine running.
1. Temperature setting
)
Turn the temperature control
dial to the right to raise the
temperature, and to the left to
l
ower it.
To avoid misting and deterioration of the air quality in the passenger compar tment, ensurethat an adequate air flow is maintained.


3. Air distribution setting
)
Place the dial in the desired
position, to direct air towards:
t
he centre and side vents,

The air distribution can be modulated byplacing the dial in intermediate positions.


2. Air fl ow setting
)Turn the dial to the right to
increase and to the left to reduce the air flow.
the centre, side and footwell
vents,
the
footwells,
the windscreen, side windows
and footwells,
t
he windscreen and side
windows.

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Recirculation of interior air
) Press button 4
to select the air entry mode.
This
function allows the passenger compar tment to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke.
When the warning lamp in button 4
is off, the
intake of exterior air is active.
When the warning lamp in button 4
is on, the
intake of exterior air is deactivated, and you are
in air recirculation.
Do not drive for long with interior air
recirculation, except in truly exceptional
atmospheric conditions.The air conditionin
g is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.It enables you to:
-
lower the temperature, in summer,
- increase the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3 °C.

5. Air conditioning On / Off
Switchin
g on
Switchin
g off
) Press button 5
again, the lamp in the button goes off.Switching off may affect comfort levels(humidity, condensation).
If your vehicle is not fitted with air conditioning, the button is not active.

)
Press button 5, the lamp in thebutton comes on.

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Automatic air conditioning
1.
Te m p e r a t u r e a djustment 2.
Air flow adjustment 3.Air distribution adjustment4.
Intake of exterior air / Recirculation of interior air 5.
Air conditioning On / Off



Automatic operation
)
Set the temperature control dial 1to thetemperature required.)
Place the air flow control dial 2
in the "AUTO"
position.)
Place the air distribution adjustment dial 3in the "AUTO"position.


When the engine is cold, to avoid an excessive distribution of cold air, theventilation will reach its optimum level gradually.
On entering the vehicle, the interior temperature may be much colder (or warmer) than the temperature setting. There is no need to change thetemperature setting in order to reachthe comfor t required rapidly.
The automatic regulation of the air conditioning will operate to correct thetemperature difference as quickly aspossible. In
automatic mode:)when the temperature is set to maximum (Rapid heating), the intake of exterior air is
activated and the air conditioning stops.)when the temperature is set to minimum(Rapid cooling), air recirculation isactivated and the air conditioning operates.

The system controls the air distribution, the flow, the temperature and the air intake to ensure the level of comfort selected and
adequate air circulation in the passenger compartment. No further action on your part is
required.

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Manual settings
1. Temperature setting
2. Air fl ow settin
g
the central and side vents and
the footwells,
)Turn the temperature control
dial to the right to increase the
temperature and to the left to
decrease it.

)Turn the dial to the right to
increase the air flow or to the
left to decrease it.
T
o avoid condensation and deterioration of the quality of the air in the passenger compartment,ensure that a sufficient flow of air is maintained.


3. Air distribution setting
)
Place the dial in the position required to direct the air
towards:
t
he central and side vents,
the
footwells,
the windscreen
, the side
windows and the footwells,
the windscreen and the side
windows.
The air distribution can be adapted b
y placingthe adjustment dial in the intermediate
positions. It is
possible to set one or more functions manually while leaving the other functions in automatic mode.
Switching to manual mode may result in
discomfort (temperature, humidity, odour, condensation) and does not offer optimumcomfort.

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Personalisation of theExterior air intake / Interior air recirculation function

This function is controlled automatically.However, you can deactivate its automatic control if you wish to change the air intake
mode at any time.

Changing the status

Press the Air intake / Interior air recirculation button for at least 10 seconds.
When the status chan
ges from active to
inactive, three bleeps are heard and the
indicator lamp
flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to
active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator lamp flashes three times.
Automatic control active

If the air distribution adjustment dial and the air flow adjustment dial are placed in the "AUTO" position, the Air intake / Interior air recirculation
function is also controlled automatically.

Automatic control inactive

Even if the air distribution adjustment dial and
the air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUT
O" position, the Air intake / Interior air
recirculation function is no longer controlled
automatically.
The settings are retained, even after switching
off the ignition.
4. Intake of exterior air /
Recirculation of interior air
This function insulates the passenger compartment from exterior odours and smoke.
) Press button 4to select the air intake mode.
When the indicator lamp on button 4
is off, the exterior air intake function is on.
When the indicator lamp on button 4 is on, the
intake of exterior air is off and the system is in air recirculation mode.
Do not drive for long periods in interior air recirculation mode, except in truly exceptional atmospheric conditions.

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5. Air conditioning On / Off
)
Press button 5
to activate the air conditioning.
The indicator lamp comes on.Personalisation of the Air
Conditioning On / Off function
This function is controlled automatically. However, you can deactivate its automatic control if you wish to activate or deactivate theair conditioning at any time.
Changing the status
Press the Air Conditioning On / Off button for atleast 10 seconds.
When the status chan
ges from active to inactive, three bleeps are heard and theindicator lamp flashes three times.
When the status changes from inactive to active, two bleeps are heard and the indicator lamp flashes three times.
Automatic control active

If the air distribution adjustment dial and the
air flow adjustment dial are placed in the
"AUTO" position, or if the temperature control
dial is set to the minimum temperature, the air
conditioning system is controlled automatically.


Automatic control inactive

The air conditioning system is no longer controlled automatically.

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Front Demist - Defrost


Press button A, to select "exterior air intake". The lamp in the button is off.2.
Place the air distribution dial in the "windscreen, side windows and
footwells" position.
3.Select the desired level of air flow.4. Select the desired temperature. 5.
If your vehicle has air conditioning, switch it on by pressing button B.The lamp in this button comes on.


Rapid demisting
1.
Place the distribution control on the "windscreen and side window" position. 2.Select maximum air flow.3.Select maximum temperature.

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Rear screen demist - defrost


Switching on

The rear screen demisting/defrosting can onlyoperate when the engine is running.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically to prevent an excessive consumption of current.)
It is possible to stop the demisting/
defrosting operation before it is switched
off automatically by pressing the button
again. The indicator lamp associated with
the button goes off. )
Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors as soon asappropriate, as lower current consumption results in reduced fuel consumption.

The control button is located on the air conditioning system control panel.
) Press this button to demist/defrost the rear screen and(depending on version) the door mirrors. The indicator lamp associated with the buttoncomes on.

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Front fi ttings

Sun visor. 2.
Glove box.3.
Portable ashtray.
4.
Cigarette lighter
12 V socket (120 W max).5. Armrest with storage compar tments.
6.Cup holder.
7. Bottle holder.