air condition Citroen DS3 DAG 2010 1.G Owner's Manual
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Ventilation
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Air treatment
The incoming air follows various routes depending on the controls selected by the driver: - direct arrival in the passenger compar tment (air intake), - passage through a heating circuit (heating), - passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning). The temperature control enables you to obtain the level of comfor t required by mixing the air of the various circuits. The air distribution control enables you to diffuse the air in the passenger compar tment combining several air vents. The air flow control enables you to increase or reduce the speed of the ventilation blower.
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped together on control panel A on the centre console. Depending on the model, the functions offered are: - the level of comfor t required, - air flow, - air distribution, - demisting-defrosting, - manual or digital air conditioning controls.
Air distribution
1. Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents. 2. Front side window demisting-defrosting vents. 3. Side adjustable air vents. 4. Central adjustable air vents. 5. Air outlets to the front footwells. 6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
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Recommendations for ventilation and air co nditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine, the interior temperature is very high, first ventilate the passenger compar tment for a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high enough to quickly change the air in the passenger compar tment. The air conditioning system does not contain chlorine and does not present any danger to the ozone layer.
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 well as the air extractor located in the boot. Do not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the d ashboard; 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 month to keep it in per fect working order. Ensure that the passenger compar tment filter is in g ood condition and have the filter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" secti on). We recommend the use of a combined passenger compa r tment 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 compar t ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits). To ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have it checked regularly as recommended in the Maintenanc e and Warranty Guide.
If the system does not produce cold air, deactivate it and contact a CITROËN dealer. 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.
The condensation created by the air conditioning results in a discharge of water under the vehicle which is per fectly normal.
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5. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Electric control panel
Press the button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm this.
Press the button again to allow fresh air into the passenger compar tment. The indicator lamp goes off to confirm this.
It enables you to: - lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3 °C.
S w i t c h i n g o n
Press the "A /C" button, the button’s indicator lamp comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Press the "A /C" button again, the button’s indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may affect comfor t levels (humidity, condensation).
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment control 2is in position " 0 ".
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Front demist - defrost
W i t h t h e h e a t i n g / v e n t i l a t i o n
system
Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position. Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off). Put the air distribution control to the " Windscreen" position.
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
W i t h t h e m a n u a l a i r
conditioning system
Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position. Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off). Put the air distribution control to the " Windscreen" position. Switch on the air conditioning by pressing the "A /C" button; the associated green
warning lamp comes on.
With Stop & Star t, when the demisting, air conditioning and air flow functions are activated, STOP mode is not available.
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Manual air conditioning
Manual control panel Electric control panel
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5. Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Electric control panel
Press the button to recirculate the interior air. The indicator lamp comes on to confirm this.
Press the button again to allow fresh air into the passenger compar tment. The indicator lamp goes off to confirm this.
It enables you to: - lower the temperature, in summer, - increase the effectiveness of the demisting in winter, above 3 °C.
S w i t c h i n g o n
Press the "A /C" button, the button’s indicator lamp comes on.
S w i t c h i n g o f f
Press the "A /C" button again, the button’s indicator lamp goes off. Switching off may affect comfor t levels (humidity, condensation).
The air conditioning does not operate when the air flow adjustment control 2is in position " 0 ".
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Front demist - defrost
W i t h t h e h e a t i n g / v e n t i l a t i o n
system
Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position. Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off). Put the air distribution control to the " Windscreen" position.
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
W i t h t h e m a n u a l a i r
conditioning system
Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position. Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off). Put the air distribution control to the " Windscreen" position. Switch on the air conditioning by pressing the "A /C" button; the associated green
warning lamp comes on.
With Stop & Star t, when the demisting, air conditioning and air flow functions are activated, STOP mode is not available.
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Front demist - defrost
W i t h t h e h e a t i n g / v e n t i l a t i o n
system
Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position. Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off). Put the air distribution control to the " Windscreen" position.
These markings on the control panel indicate the control positions for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows.
W i t h t h e m a n u a l a i r
conditioning system
Put the temperature and air flow controls to the dedicated marked position. Put the air intake control to the "Exterior air intake" position (manual control to the right or electric control with indicator lamp off). Put the air distribution control to the " Windscreen" position. Switch on the air conditioning by pressing the "A /C" button; the associated green
warning lamp comes on.
With Stop & Star t, when the demisting, air conditioning and air flow functions are activated, STOP mode is not available.
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Digital air conditioning
The air conditioning operates when the engine is r unning, as well as in STOP mode with Stop & Start.
Automatic operation
1. Automatic "comfort" programme
Press the "AUTO" button. The "AUTO" symbol is displayed. We recommend that you use this mode. It provides optimised automatic control of all of the following functions: passenger compar tment temperature, air flow, air distribution and air intake, in accordance with the comfor t value that you have chosen. This system is designed to operate effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
For your comfor t, when the engine is switched off, the settings are retained until the engine is switched on again. To prevent too great a distribution of cold air when the engine is cold, the air flow will only reach its optimum level gradually.
2. Temperature adjustment
The value indicated on the display corresponds to a level of comfor t and not to a temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior is very cold or hot, there is no need to change the value displayed in order to reach the required level of comfor t. The system corrects the temperature difference automatically and as quickly as possible.
Press the " " and " " buttons to change this value. A setting around the value 21 enables optimum comfor t to be obtained. However, depending on your requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is usual.
3 . A u t o m a t i c " v i s i b i l i t y " programme
The automatic comfor t programme may not be sufficient for rapid demisting or defrosting of the windscreen and side windows (humidity, several passengers, ice, etc.). In this case, select the automatic visibility programme. The button 3 indicator lamp comes on. The system automatically controls the air conditioning and the flow of air and provides optimum air distribution to the windscreen and side windows. It deactivates air recirculation 5 .
To exit this programme, press button 3 again or "AUTO" , the indicator lamp on the button goes off and "AUTO" is displayed.
With Stop & Star t, when demisting has been activated, the STOP mode is not available.
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It is possible to adjust one or more functions manually while leaving the other functions in automatic mode.
The "AUTO" symbol switches off. To return to automatic mode, press the "AUTO"button.
M a n u a l o v e r r i d e
4. Air conditioning on/off
For maximum cooling or heating of the cabin, it is possible to go beyond the minimum 14 or maximum 28 values. Press the blue button 2 until "LO"is displayed or the red button 2 until "HI" is displayed.
Press this button to switch off the air conditioning. Stopping the air conditioning may cause some problems (humidity, misting). Automatic operation of the air conditioning is resumed when the button is pressed again. The symbol "A /C" is displayed.
5. Air intake/Air recirculation
Press this button for recirculation of the interior air. The air recirculation symbol 5 is displayed.
Air recirculation enables the passenger compar tment to be isolated from exterior odours and smoke. Press this button again or press the "AUTO"button to resume automatic management of the intake of air. The air recirculation symbol 5goes off.
Avoid prolonged recirculation of interior air (risk of condensation or deterioration of the air quality).
Switching to manual mode may not be suitable (temperature, humidity, odour, condensation) and does not provide optimum comfor t.