aIR vENTS Citroen GRAND C4 PICASSO 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting.
During acceleration change up early.
With an automatic gearbox, give preference to automatic mode and
avoid pressing the accelerator pedal heavily or suddenly.
Control the use of your electrical
equipment
Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm,
ventilate it by opening the windows and air vents before using the air
conditioning.
Above 30 mph (50 km/h), close the windows and leave the air vents
open.
Remember to make use of equipment that can help keep the temperature
in the passenger compartment down (sunroof and window blinds...).
Switch off the air conditioning, unless it has automatic regulation, as
soon as the desired temperature is attained.
Switch off the demisting and defrosting controls, if not automatic.
Switch off the heated seat as soon as possible.
Switch off the headlamps and front foglamps when the ambient light
level does not require their use.
Avoid running the engine before moving off, particularly in winter; your
vehicle will warm up much faster while driving.
As a passenger, if you avoid connecting your multimedia devices
(film, music, video game...), you will contribute towards limiting the
consumption of electrical energy, and so of fuel.
Disconnect your portable devices before leaving the vehicle.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather
than the brake pedal, and press the accelerator progressively. These
practices contribute towards a reduction in fuel consumption and
CO
2 emissions and also help reduce the background traffic noise.
I
f your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds
above 25 mph (40 km/h) when the traffic is flowing well. The gear efficiency indicator invites you to engage the most suitable
gear: as soon as the indication is displayed in the instrument panel,
follow it straight away.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox, this indicator appears
only in manual mode.
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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:
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d
irect arrival in the passenger
compartment (air intake),
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p
assage through a heating circuit (heating),
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p
assage through a cooling circuit (air
conditioning).
Control panel
The controls of this system are accessible
in the Air conditioning menu of the touch
screen


A.
The demisting/defrosting controls for the
windscreen and rear screen are located on the
left of the touch screen. 1. W
indscreen demisting-defrosting vents.
2. F ront quarter light demisting-defrosting
vents.
3.
F

ront side window demisting-defrosting
vents.
A

djustable side air vents.4. C
entral adjustable air vents.
5. A ir outlets for the front footwells.
6.
S

ide vents for the 2
nd row.
7. A
ir outlets for 2nd row footwells.
8. S
unshine sensor.
Air distribution
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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 in the boot.
F

D
o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; 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 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 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.
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Heating
Temperature adjustment
F Press one of the arrows, or move the cursor from blue (cold) to red
(hot) to adjust the temperature to
your wishes.
Air flow adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to increase or decrease the speed
of the booster fan.
Air distribution adjustmentThe recirculation of interior air prevents exterior
odours and smoke entering the passenger
compartment.
This function also allows the air in the
passenger compartment to be heated or cooled
more quickly.
Windscreen.
Centre and side vents. Footwells. The air distribution can be varied by using
more than one button: illumination of the
button indicates that air is distributed in that
direction; no illumination indicates that air is not
distributed in that direction.
Pressing all three buttons gives an even
distribution in the passenger compartment.
Air intake / Air recirculation
F Press this button to select the
exterior air intake mode to the
passenger compartment.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
The heating system works only when the
engine is running.
Press the button for the Air conditioning

menu to display the page for the system
controls. The symbol for air flow (a fan) fills progressively
according to the air flow setting made.
By reducing the air flow to the minimum, you
are stopping ventilation of the passenger
compartment.
The air distribution in the passenger
compartment can be adjusted by combining the
use of several vents.
When the indicator lamp is off, air is taken from
outside the vehicle. When the indicator lamp is
on, the air inside the passenger compartment
is recirculated and the intake of air from outside
the vehicle is inhibited.
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Dual-zone manual air conditioning with temperature regulation
The air conditioning system only works with the
engine running.
The temperature at the nozzles and vents
is regulated by the system according to the
temperature in the passenger compartment
and the temperature setting.
Press the button for the Air conditioning
menu to display the system controls page.Temperature adjustment
F Press one of these buttons to reduce (blue) or increase
(red) the value.
Air flow adjustment
Press one of these buttons to
increase or decrease the speed of
the air booster fan.
The driver and front passenger can each adjust
the temperature independently.
The value indicated corresponds to a level of
comfort and not to a precise temperature.
It is recommended that a difference between
left and right of more than 3 should be avoided. The air flow symbol (a fan) fills progressively
according to the quantity of air wanted.
By reducing the air flow to minimum, you are
stopping ventilation.
Avoid driving for too long without
ventilation (risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality).
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Air intake / Air recirculation
The intake of exterior air prevents the formation
of mist on the windscreen and side windows.
The recirculation of interior air isolates the
passenger compartment from exterior odours
and smoke.F

P
ress this button to choose
how air enters the passenger
compartment.
Air conditioning On / Off
Switching on
Switching off
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set
to
off.F

P
ress this button to activate the
air conditioning system.
Avoid driving for too long with
recirculation of interior air (risk of
misting and deterioration of air quality). This function allows hot or cold air to be
delivered selectively and more quickly. The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
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l

ower the temperature, in summer,
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i

ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting in
winter, above 3°C.
F
P
ress this button again to
deactivate the air conditioning
system.
Air distribution adjustment
These buttons are used to arrange
the distribution of air in the passenger
compartment by combining several air outlets.
Windscreen.
The air distribution can be adapted by using
several buttons: illumination of the button
confirms the presence of fan boosted air in
the direction indicated, the button going off
indicates the absence of fan boosted air in the
direction indicated.
For a uniform distribution of air in the
passenger compartment, the three buttons can
be used simultaneously. Footwells.
Central and side vents.
When the indicator lamp is off, air is taken from
outside the vehicle. When the indicator lamp is
on, air is recirculated from inside the vehicle,
the intake for air outside the vehicle is inhibited. When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
When the indicator lamp is off, the air
conditioning function is deactivated.
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The air distribution in the passenger
compartment can be adjusted by combining the
use of several vents.
Air distribution adjustment
Windscreen.
Footwells.
Centre and side vents.
The air distribution can be varied by using
more than one button: illumination of the
button indicates that air is distributed in that
direction; no illumination indicates that air is not
distributed in that direction.
In AUTO mode, all three buttons are off. Switching off Switching on
Air conditioning On/Off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
efficiently in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It allows you:
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i
n summer, to lower the temperature,
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i
n winter, above 3 °C, to improve demisting.
Avoid prolonged operation of the air
recirculation function (risk of misting
and of deterioration of the air quality).
When the indicator lamp is off, the intake of
exterior air is active.
When the indicator lamp is on, air recirculation
is activated, the intake of exterior air is
inhibited.
F

P
ress this button to choose
the mode for air entry to the
passenger compartment.
The intake of exterior air avoids misting of the
windscreen and side windows.
Air recirculation prevents exterior odours
and smoke from entering the passenger
compartment.
This function also allows faster heating
or cooling of the air in the passenger
compartment.
Air intake/Air recirculation
F Press this button again to switch
off the air conditioning.
When the indicator lamp is off, the air
conditioning system is off. F

P
ress this button to switch on the
air conditioning.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning system is on.
The air conditioning cannot operate when the
air flow is set to off.
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"Rear" function
F Press this button to activate / deactivate the "Rear" function.
From the secondary page of the Air
conditioning
menu:
This function gives rear passengers access to
the adjustment controls and allows:
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t

he distribution of air conditioned air to the
vents for the 2
nd row of seats,
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t
he distribution of ambient air to the vents
for the 3
rd row of seats.
F
T
urn the upper knob to open or close the
rear vent.
F

T
urn the lower knob to reduce (to the left)
or increase (to the right) the air flow.
Settings for passengers
in the 2nd row of seats"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger's side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).
In the Air conditioning menu:
F

P
ress this button to activate /
deactivate the "Mono" function.
The function is deactivated automatically when
the passenger uses their temperature setting
buttons.
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Settings for
passengers
in the 3
rd row of seats
F Press the vent cover.
F A djust the flow of air to the two vents using
the four-position knob (off, low, medium,
hi g h).
F

D
irect the vent by turning the cover.
Ventilation with ignition on
function
With the ignition on, you can use the
ventilation system and have access to the Air
conditioning menu to adjust the air flow and
air distribution in the passenger compartment.
This function is available for a few minutes,
depending on the state of charge of the battery
of your vehicle.
This function does not activate the air
conditioning.
You can make use of the residual heat in the
engine to warm the passenger compartment
using the temperature setting buttons.
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Scented air freshener
Allows a fragrance to be distributed in the passenger compartment via the central air vents.
F
R
otate the button A to adjust (to the left
to reduce, to the right to increase) or
stop (maximum to the left) the flow of
scented
air.
The central air vents have to be open. F

P
ress the button A, rotating it a quarter
turn to the left as far as it will go.
F

R
emove the air freshener from the
dashboard.
F

R
eplace the cartridge (see "Replacing a
cartridge").
To remove the air freshener
Adjustment of flow
After fitting or changing a cartridge:
F p lace the air freshener back in its housing.
F

r
otate it a quarter turn to the right.
To insert the air freshener
A cartridge lasts on average 3 months,
based on one hour’s usage per day. The air freshener contains an empty
cartridge when your vehicle is
delivered. You therefore need to insert
a cartridge in order to use the air
freshener.
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