heating CITROEN DISPATCH SPACETOURER 2017 Handbook (in English)

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Rear screen demist - defrost
Switching onSwitching off
F Press this button to demist /
defrost the rear screen and the
door mirrors (if your vehicle is
so equipped); its indicator lamp
comes on.
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
Rear screen demisting and defrosting
only operates with the engine running.
Switch off the heating of the rear screen
and door mirrors as soon as you judge it
possible, as reducing the consumption
of electrical current reduces fuel
consumption. F
I
t is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing this
button again; its indicator lamp
goes off.
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In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
F
T
o 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 well
as the air extractor located at the rear.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located at the top of the windscreen; this is used for
regulation of the air conditioning system.
F

O
perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
F

E
nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly.
W

e 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 the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
F

T
o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
F

I
f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Recommendations for heating, ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate 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 not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Stop & Start
The heating and air conditioning
systems only work when the engine is
running.
To maintain a comfortable temperature
in the passenger compartment, you can
temporarily deactivate the Stop & Start
system.
For more information on Stop & Star t ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Air vents
To close a vent, move the control
towards the outside of the vehicle. Slight
resistance may be felt.
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I require...Heating or Manual air conditioning
Air distribution Air flowRecirculation of interior air /
Intake of exterior air Temperature Manual AC
HOT
COLD
DEMISTING
DEFROSTING
Suggested interior settings
Dual-zone air conditioning: use the automatic mode in preference by pressing the "AUTO" button.
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Rear Heating - Air conditioning
Activation/Deactivation
F Press this button to enable the rear controls, its indicator lamp
comes on.
F

P
ress this button again to inhibit
the rear controls, its indicator
lamp goes off.
Air flow
If your vehicle is fitted with a rear air
conditioning unit, located in the roof, this
system allows the distribution of air conditioned
and heated air via ducting and individual
outlets. F

T
urn the knob to increase or
decrease the air flow.
Temperature
- Turn the knob from blue (cold) to red (hot) to modulate the
temperature to your liking.
This button is accessible from the front, from
the air conditioning control panel.
This control simultaneously adjusts the
temperature and the location of the air
delivery:
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a
t blue: the air is delivered mainly at
roof level,
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a
t red: the air is delivered mainly
by the vent located in row 3 on
the
right.
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Heating
This is an additional and separate system
which heats the engine hot water circuit to
heat the passenger compartment and improve
defrosting.This indicator lamp is on when if the
system is programmed to come on
for heating.
This indicator lamp flashes while the
heating is operating.
Programmable Heating / Ventilation
Ventilation
This system allows ventilation of the passenger
compartment to improve the temperature
experienced on entering the vehicle in summer.
Programming
Audio system
F Press on the MENU button to go
to the main menu.
F

Sel

ect " Pre-heat. / Pre-ventil. ".
F

Sel

ect " Heating " to heat the engine and
passenger compartment or " Ventilation"
to ventilate the passenger compartment. F
Sel ect:
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t
he 1st clock to programme/store your
start time,
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t

he 2
nd clock to programme/store a
second start time.
Using these two clocks and according
to season you can, for example, select
one or the other start time.
A message in the screen confirms your
choice.
F

Sel

ect " Activation " and if necessary for
programming, select " Parameters".
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F Press and hold this button to stop the heating immediately.
F

P
ress and hold this button to
start the heating immediately.
The indicator lamp in the remote control comes
on in red for about 2 seconds to confirm that
the signal has been received by the vehicle. The indicator lamp in the remote control comes
on in green for about 2 seconds to confirm that
the signal has been received by the vehicle.
Switching off Switching on
Long range remote control
The range of the remote control is about
0.6 miles (1 km), in open country. The indicator lamp in the remote control
flashes for about 2 seconds if the
vehicle has not received the signal.
You should then move to a different
location and repeat the command.
Changing the battery
If the indicator lamp in the remote control becomes
orange, the state of charge of the battery is low.
If the indicator lamp is not on, the battery is
discharged.
F Use a coin to unscrew the cap and replace
the bulb.
During heating
This indicator lamp flashes while the
heating is in operation.
This indicator lamp goes off at the
end of the heating cycle or when the
heating is stopped using the remote
control.
The maximum heating period is about
45

minutes depending on the ambient
conditions.
Do not throw the remote control
batteries away, they contain metals
which are harmful to the environment.
Take them to an approved collection
point.
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Always switch off the programmable
heating while refuelling to avoid any risk
of fire or explosion.
To avoid the risk of intoxication and
asphyxiation, the programmable
heating must not be used, even for
short periods, in an enclosed area such
as a garage or workshop not equipped
with exhaust gas extraction.
Do not park the vehicle on an
inflammable sur face (dry grass, dead
leaves, paper…), there is a risk of fire.
Glazed sur faces such as the rear
screen or windscreen can become very
hot in places.
Take care not to place objects in
contact with these sur faces, nor touch
them with your hands or any other part
of your body.
The heating is activated provided that:
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he battery is sufficiently charged,
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he fuel level is adequate,
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he engine has been started since
the previous heating cycle.
The programmable heating system is
supplied by the vehicle's fuel tank.
Before use, ensure that there is enough
fuel in the tank.
If the tank is on reserve, it is
recommended that the system is not
used.
The ventilation is activated provided
that the battery is sufficiently charged.
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* Depending on the country of sale.
Heated windscreen and
washer jets*
This function heats the windscreen and washer
jets under cold conditions.In area 1 , the heating frees the wiper blades
when they are stuck by snow or ice.
In area 2 , the heating improves visibility by
avoiding the accumulation of snow when the
wipers are operating.
Switching on
F With the engine running, press this
button; its indicator lamp comes on.
The period of operation depends on the
ambient temperature.
Pressing this button again switches the function
off; its indicator lamp goes off.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
This position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
wiper blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
release the wiper blades from the windscreen. To maintain the effectiveness of the
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
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h
andle them with care,
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c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
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a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
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r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F
A
ny action on the wiper stalk within one
minute after switching off the ignition
places the wiper blades vertically on the
screen.
F
T
o park the wiper blades again, switch on
the ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your
hands on the wheel so that you are ready to
react at any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is
strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate
the need to brake and increase the distance
from other vehicles.Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Risk of fire!
As the exhaust system of your vehicle
is very hot, even several minutes after
switching off the engine, do not park
or run the engine over areas where
inflammable substances and materials
are present: grass, leaves, etc.
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised
with the engine running. If you have
to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, apply the parking brake
and put the gearbox into neutral or
position


N or P, depending on the type
of gearbox.
Driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.
Important!If you are obliged to drive through water:
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c
heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
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d
eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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d
rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
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d
o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
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When towing
Distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
F

T
o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
F

I
f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the headlamp beam
height of your vehicle.
For more information on Weights
, refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically to avoid the
audible signal if a genuine CITROËN
towbar is used.
If the ambient temperature is high, it
is recommended that the engine be
allowed to idle for 1 to 2 minutes after
the vehicle comes to a stop, to facilitate
its cooling. For more information on Adjusting the
headlamp beam height
, refer to the
corresponding section.
Driving