Citroën C3 (2023 year). Manual in english — page 1

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Contents

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Overview

■

Driving tips

1

Instruments

Instrument panel

5

Warning and indicator lamps

5

Indicators

7

Trip computer

7

2

Access

Key

9

Key with remote control function

9

Central locking

10

Back-up procedures

10

Doors

11

Boot

11

Windows

12

3

Ease of use and comfort

Front seats

14

Steering wheel adjustment

15

Rear seats

15

Heating and Ventilation

16

Manual air conditioning

17

Front demist - defrost

18

Interior fittings

18

Front courtesy lamps

19

Boot fittings

19

4

Lighting and visibility

Exterior lighting control stalk

20

Direction indicators

20

Headlamp beam height adjustment

20

Wiper control stalk

21

Changing a wiper blade

21

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Safety

General safety recommendations

23

Hazard warning lamps

23

Horn

23

Seat belts

24

Airbags

26

Child seats

28

Child lock

30

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Driving

Driving recommendations

31

Starting / Switching off the engine

31

5-speed manual gearbox

32

6-speed manual gearbox

32

Gear efficiency indicator

33

Overspeed alert

33

Parking sensors

33

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Practical information

Refuelling

35

Bonnet

35

Engine compartment

36

Checking levels

37

Checks

39

Advice on care and maintenance

41

8

In the event of a breakdown

Tool kit

42

Spare wheel

42

Changing a bulb

45

Changing a fuse

48

12 V battery

56

Towing the vehicle

58

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Technical data

Engines technical data

60

Dimensions

60

Identification markings

60

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10" Touch Screen

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Alphabetical index

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Overview

Instruments and controls

These illustrations and descriptions are provided

for information only. The presence and location

of certain elements may vary, depending on the

version or trim level.

1.

Interior rear view mirror

Courtesy lamp

2.

Open storage or Touch screen

3.

Instrument panel

4.

Manual air conditioning

Front demisting/defrosting

5.

USB socket

6.

12 V socket

7.

Gear shift lever

8.

Parking brake

9.

Electric windows

10.

Closed storage or Glove box

11.

Bonnet release

Steering mounted controls

1.

Wiper control stalk

2.

Lighting control stalk

Direction indicators

3.

Horn

4.

Audio system controls

A.

Audio source selection

B.

Voice command

C.

Short press on the buttons: decrease /

increase volume

Long press on the decrease button: mute

audio system

D.

Select previous / next media

Accept / reject incoming call

Side controls

1.

Rear window control deactivation

2.

Headlamp adjustment

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Driving tips

Driving tips

Improving fuel economy

The following tips will help you in improving fuel

economy.

– Avoid excessive idling.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

– Avoid unnecessary deceleration and stopping.

– Keep steady cruise speed as much as

possible.

Keep the air filter clean

If the air cleaner is clogged with dust, there

will be greater intake resistance, resulting in

decreased power output and increased fuel

consumption.

Keep tire pressures correct

Underinflating of the tires can waste fuel due to

increased running resistance of the tires. Keep

your tires inflated to the correct pressure shown

on the label on the driver’s door lock pillar.

Do not use tires other than those

specified by Citroën. Never use different

sizes or types of tires on the front and rear

wheels.

Driving on hills

When climbing steep hills, the vehicle may begin

to slow down and show a lack of power. If this

happens, you should shift to a lower gear so that

the engine will again be operating in its normal

power range

While driving down a hill, never turn off the

vehicle.

Try not to hold the brake pedal down too long

or too often while going down a long hill. This

could cause the brakes to overheat, resulting in

reduced braking efficiency.

Use the parking brake when parking your

vehicle and shift the gear shift lever into

the first gear or reverse gear position for the

sake of safety.

Driving on slippery roads

Under wet road conditions, you should drive at

a lower speed than on dry roads due to possible

slippage of tires during braking. When driving on

icy, snow-covered, or muddy roads, reduce your

speed and avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt

braking, or sharp steering movements.

Vehicle may

break-down

, meet with an

accident

or

catch fire

due to:

– Installation of:

• High wattage bulbs

• Non genuine lamps / horns

• Modified suspension / wheels

• Non genuine parts / accessories etc.

– Short circuiting due to tampering of wiring

harness.

Do not store or carry inflammable

materials in the vehicle.

Avoid driving into or starting the vehicle

in a heavily water logged area. Vehicle

may break-down or engine may fail due to:

– Water entry into the engine.

– Short circuiting of the electrical systems.

– EVAP (Evaporative Emission Control

System) malfunction.

If the vehicle is stuck into deep water, do not

start / crank the vehicle until the level of water

drops below the level of exhaust pipe.

If the vehicle is submerged in water, report to

the nearest authorized workshop.

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Instruments

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Instrument panel

1.

Display screen

2.

Trip computer button

Display screen

1.

Speedometer

2.

Gear shift indicator

3.

Trip meter A/B

Odometer (ODO)

Average Fuel Economy (AFE)

Distance To Empty (DTE)

Illumination level

4.

Applicable units for displayed information

5.

Service indicator

6.

Fuel lid cap direction indication

7.

Fuel gauge

8.

Engine coolant temperature (°C)

Warning and indicator

lamps

Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator

lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a

malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating

status of a system (operation or deactivation

indicator lamps). Certain lamps light up in two

ways (fixed or flashing) and/or in several colours.

Associated warnings

The illumination of a lamp may be accompanied

by an audible signal and/or a message displayed

in a screen.

Relating the type of alert to the operating status

of the vehicle allows you to determine whether

the situation is normal or whether a fault has

occurred: refer to the description of each lamp

for further information.

When the ignition is switched on

Certain red or orange warning lamps come on

for a few seconds when the ignition is switched

on. These warning lamps should go off as soon

as the engine is started.

For more information on a system or a function,

refer to the corresponding section.

Warning lamp continuously

lit

The illumination of a red or orange warning lamp

may indicate the occurrence of a fault that needs

further investigation.

If a warning lamp remains lit

The references

(1)

,

(2)

and

(3)

in the warning

and indicator lamp description indicate whether

you should contact a qualified professional in

addition to the immediate recommended actions.

(1)

:

You must stop the vehicle

.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off

the ignition.

(2)

: Contact a CITROËN dealer.

(3)

: Visit a CITROËN dealer.

List of warning and

indicator lamps

Red warning/indicator lamps
STOP

Fixed, associated with another warning

lamp, accompanied by an audible signal

(single tone buzzer).

It indicates a serious fault with the engine,

low engine oil & coolant temperature warning,

braking system, airbag malfunction or a major

electrical fault.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

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Maximum engine coolant temperature

Fixed.

The temperature of the cooling system is

too high.

Carry out (1), then wait until the engine has

cooled down before topping up the level, if

necessary. If the problem persists, carry out (2).

Engine oil pressure

Fixed.

Oil pressure is insufficient.

Carry out (1) and then (2).

12 V battery charge

Fixed.

The battery charging circuit has a fault

(dirty terminals, slack or cut alternator belt, etc.).

Carry out (1).

Clean and retighten the terminals. If the warning

lamp does not go off when the engine is started,

carry out (2).

Parking brake

Fixed.

The parking brake is applied or not

properly released.

Brake system

Fixed when the ignition is ON.

The Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)

or the brake system has a fault or the brake fluid

level has dropped significantly.

If necessary, top up with fluid that complies with

the manufacturer's recommendations. If the

problem persists, carry out (2).

Fixed when driving.

The brake system has a fault.

Carry out (1) then (2).

Airbags

Fixed.

The airbag system is faulty.

Carry out (3).

Door(s) open

Fixed.

An audible signal supplements the alert if

the speed is higher than 5 km/h.

A door or the boot is not properly closed.

Seat belts not fastened/unfastened

Fixed or flashing, accompanied by an

increasing audible signal.

A seat belt has not been fastened or has been

unfastened.

Orange warning/indicator lamps
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Fixed.

The anti-lock braking system has a fault.

The vehicle retains conventional braking.

Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry

out (3).

Engine self-diagnostic system

Fixed.

The engine system or emissions control

system has a fault.

The warning lamp should go off when the engine

is started.

Carry out (3) quickly.

Power steering

Fixed.

The power steering has a fault.

Drive carefully at moderate speed, then carry

out (3).

Low fuel level

Fixed, with the reserve level shown in

orange, accompanied by an audible

signal.

When it first comes on, there are

approximately

5 litres of fuel

remaining in the tank (reserve).

Until the fuel level is topped up, this alert will

be repeated every time the ignition is switched

on, with increasing frequency as the fuel level

decreases and approaches zero.

Refuel without delay to avoid running out of fuel.

Never drive until completely empty

, as this

could damage the fuel pump, the emissions

control and injection systems.

Green warning/indicator lamps
Direction indicators

Direction indicators with audible signal.

The direction indicators are on.

Dipped beam headlamps

Fixed.

The lamps are on.

Blue warning/indicator lamps
Main beam headlamps

Fixed.

The lamps are on.

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Instruments

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Black/white warning lamps
Service

Flashing.

A fault has been detected.

Carry out (3).

Fixed.

The servicing interval has been

exceeded.

Your vehicle must be serviced as soon as

possible. Carry out (3).

Indicators

Service indicator

The vehicle servicing must be done according to

the distance covered (kilometres or miles) or the

time elapsed since the last service.

The servicing alert is given at whichever of these

two terms is reached first.

Service indicator

Fixed, when the ignition is switched on.

The next service is due.

Have your vehicle serviced very soon.

Engine coolant temperature

indicator

With the engine running:

– In zone

A

, the temperature is correct.

– In zone

B

, the temperature is too high; the

associated warning lamp comes on in red on the

instrument panel, accompanied by an audible

signal.

You must stop the vehicle as soon as it is

safe to do so.

Wait a few minutes before switching off the

engine.

After switching off the ignition, carefully

open the bonnet and check the coolant

level.

For more information on

Checking

levels

, refer to the corresponding

section.

Trip computer

Data displayed

► Make a short press on the button located

on the instrument panel to display and switch

between the following information:

– Odometer

– Trip A

– Trip B

– Average Fuel Economy (AFE)

– Distance To Empty (DTE)

– Illumination level (park lamp on then press the

trip button to adjust the illumination level of the

cluster)

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Instruments

Resetting data

► Make a long press (more than 2 seconds)

on the button located on the instrument panel to

reset the information displayed in the following

screens:.

– Trip A

– Trip B

– Average Fuel Economy (AFE)

Definitions

Odometer

(km)

The total distance the vehicle has driven.

Trip meter A/B

(km)

The distance travelled in short trips or between

fuel stops.

Trips "

A

" and "

B

" are independent and are used

identically.

Average Fuel Economy (AFE)

(km/L)

The average fuel consumption calculated based

on the last trip.

Distance To Empty (DTE)

(km)

The distance which can still be travelled with the

fuel remaining in the tank (based on the current

driving conditions).

This value may vary following a change in

the style of driving or the terrain, resulting

in a significant change in the current fuel

consumption.

If dashes instead of figures continue to be

displayed when driving, contact a CITROËN

dealer.

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Access

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Key

The key allows the central locking or unlocking of

the vehicle using the door lock.

It also allows the engine to be started or

switched off.

Key with remote control

function

Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following

remote functions, depending on version:

– Unlocking / Locking the vehicle.

– Locating the vehicle.

Key

The key allows starting and switching off the

engine. It can also be used to lock/unlock the

vehicle.

Unlocking the vehicle

With the remote control

► Press this button to unlock the vehicle.

The direction indicators blink twice to signal

unlocking of the vehicle.

With the key

► Turn the key in the driver's door lock

clockwise

to unlock.

Locking the vehicle

With the remote control

► Press this button to lock the vehicle.

The direction indicators blink once to signal the

locking of the vehicle.

If one of the doors or the boot is still open, the

central locking does not work; the vehicle locks,

then immediately unlocks, identifiable by the

locks making a rebound sound.

When the vehicle is locked, if it is

unlocked without the opening of a door

or the boot, it will automatically lock itself

again after thirty seconds.

With the key

► Turn the key in the driver's door lock

anticlockwise

to lock.

Check that the doors and boot are fully

closed.

Locating the vehicle

This function helps you to spot your vehicle from

a distance, with the vehicle locked.

► Press this button.

The direction indicators or daytime running

lamps/sidelamps, depending on version, flash or

light up for a few seconds.

Advice

Remote control

The remote control is a sensitive, high-

frequency device; avoid handling it in your

pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally

unlocking the vehicle.

Avoid pressing the remote control buttons

while out of range of the vehicle, due to

the risk of rendering the remote control

inoperative. It would then be necessary to

reset it.

The remote control does not work when the

key is in the ignition switch.

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Access

As a safety precaution, remove the key

from the ignition when leaving the

vehicle, even for a short time.

Do not modify the electronic vehicle

immobiliser, as this might result in

malfunctions.

Remember to remove the key and turn the

steering wheel to engage the steering lock.

Central locking

Manual

► Push/pull this knob located on the driver's

door handle to lock/unlock the doors from inside

the vehicle.

When the doors are locked, the red indicator is

no longer visible.

The central locking does not take place if

one of the doors is open.

Driving with the doors locked could make

it more difficult for the emergency

services to enter the vehicle in an emergency.

Automatic (anti-intrusion

security)

The doors and boot lock automatically when

driving (speed above 4-5 km/h).

Back-up procedures

Lost keys, remote control

Visit a CITROËN dealer with the vehicle's

registration certificate, a personal identification

document and, if possible, the label bearing the

key code.

The CITROËN dealer will be able to retrieve the

key code and the transponder code required to

order a new key.

Central locking not

functioning

Use these procedures in the following cases:

– Central locking malfunction.

– Battery disconnected or discharged.

In the event of a malfunction of the

central locking system, the battery must

be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is

locked fully.

Driver's door

► Turn the key anticlockwise to lock it, or

clockwise to unlock it.

All doors

► Use the manual knob in the driver's door to

lock in the four doors and close the doors.

Changing the remote

control battery

Battery ref.: CR2032/3 Volts.

► Hold the key blank and pull the key top cover

in opposite direction.

► Remove the discharged battery from its

housing.

► Insert the new battery, observing the polarity,

and clip the cover onto the housing.

Do not throw remote control batteries

away, as they contain metals that are

harmful to the environment. Take them to an

approved disposal point.

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Access

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Doors

Opening

From outside

► After unlocking the vehicle, pull the door

handle.

From inside

► Pull the interior opening control of a door; this

unlocks the vehicle completely.

Closing

If a door is not properly closed, this

warning lamp comes on accompanied by

an audible signal when the vehicle is travelling at

more than 5 km/h.

Boot

Opening

Depending on version:

► Lift the opening lever located besides the

driver's seat to open the tailgate.

► Lift the tailgate.

or

► Press the switch located on the tailgate

bottom to open the tailgate.

► Lift the tailgate.

Closing

► Lower the tailgate using the interior grab

handle.

If the tailgate is not properly closed, this

warning lamp comes on accompanied by

an audible signal, if the vehicle is travelling at

more than 5 km/h.

Back-up release

To manually unlock the boot in the event of a

battery or central locking failure.

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Access

To unlock the boot

► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock

from inside the boot.

► Insert the hand inside the tailgate right cutout

area.

► Press the lever downwards to release the

lock.

Next option to unlock the boot:

► Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock

from inside the boot.

► Press the lever by following the arrow

direction to release the lock.

To re-lock the boot

If the problem persists, the boot will remain

locked after opening and closing.

Windows

Electric windows

Control switch at driver door

1.

Left-hand front

2.

Right-hand front

Control switch at console (depending on

version)

3.

Left-hand rear

4.

Right-hand rear

Operation

Opening

► Press the switch; the window stops as soon

as the switch is released.

► One touch-down: press the switch past its

resistance point; the window opens completely

when the switch is released.

Closing

► Pull the switch; the window stops as soon as

the switch is released.

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Access

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Rear manual windows

► Turn the window handle located on the door

panel.

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Ease of use and comfort

Correct driving position

For safety reasons, adjustments must

only be made when the vehicle is

stationary.

Before taking to the road and to make the most

of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and

controls, carry out these adjustments in the

following order:

– seat backrest angle.

– seat cushion height.

– longitudinal seat position.

– steering wheel height.

– rear view mirror and door mirrors.

– seat belt fastened.

Once these adjustments have been

made, check that the instrument panel

can be viewed correctly from your driving

position.

Front seats

Before moving the seat backwards,

ensure that there is nothing that might

prevent the full travel of the seat.

There is a risk of trapping or pinching

passengers if present in the rear seats or

jamming the seat if large objects are placed

on the floor behind the seat.

Longitudinal adjustment

► Raise the control bar and slide the seat

forwards or backwards.

► Release the bar to lock the seat in position on

one of the runners.

Backrest angle adjustment

► Raise the control lever to the maximum

height in order to avoid noise and mechanism

failure.

Height adjustment

(Driver only, depending on version)

► Raise or lower the control as many times as

needed.

Avoid stepping on these plastic parts

- Risk of injury or damaging the

components!

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Ease of use and comfort

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Steering wheel

adjustment

► When stationary, hold the steering wheel on

one hand and pull the control lever to release the

steering wheel.

► Adjust the height to suit your driving position.

► Push the control lever to lock the steering

wheel.

As a safety measure, these adjustments

must only be carried out with the vehicle

stationary.

Door mirrors

Objects viewed in the door mirror on the

passenger side are closer than they

appear. Be careful when moving to the right.

Using only this mirror could cause an

accident. Use the inside mirror or glance over

your shoulder to properly judge distances to

other objects.

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

You could lose control of your vehicle

and cause an accident.

Manual adjustment

► Move directly the mirror in any direction to

adjust it.

Manual adjustment with the

control

► Move the lever in any direction to adjust it.

If the mirror unit has come out of its initial

position, with the vehicle stationary, push it back

into place manually or use the control.

There is no risk of breakage, even in frosty

weather.

Manual folding

The mirrors can be folded manually (parking

obstruction, narrow garage, etc.).

► Turn the mirror towards the vehicle.

Rear seats

Folding the backrest

Manoeuvring the seat backrest should

only be done when the vehicle is

stationary.

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Ease of use and comfort

► If necessary, move the front seats forward.

► Check that no person or object will interfere

with folding down the backrest (clothing,

luggage, etc.).

► Check that the outer seat belts are lying flat

on the backrest.

► Pull the rope

1

up and fold the backrest

2

inwards to increase boot space.

Repositioning the backrest

First check that the outer seat belts are

lying vertically flat alongside the backrest

latching rings.

► Put the backrest

2

in the upright position and

push it firmly to latch it home.

► Ensure that the outer seat belts were not

trapped during the operation.

Please note: an incorrectly latched

backrest compromises the safety of

passengers in the event of sudden braking or

an accident.

The contents of the boot may be thrown

forward - risk of serious injury!

Heating and Ventilation

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compartment

is filtered and originates either from the

exterior, via the grille located at the base of the

windshield, or from the inside in air recirculation

mode.

Controls

The controls are grouped together in the control

panel on the centre console.

Air distribution

1.

Windshield defroster outlets

2.

Side defroster outlets

3.

Side outlets

4.

Central outlets

5.

Floor outlets

Advice

Using the ventilation and air

conditioning system

► To ensure that air is distributed evenly,

keep the external air intake grilles at the base

of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the

air outlets and the air extractor in the boot

free from obstructions.

► Operate the air conditioning system for at

least 5 to 10 minutes once or twice a month to

keep it in perfect working order.

► If the system does not produce cold air,

switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer.

Avoid driving for too long with the

ventilation off or with prolonged operation

of interior air recirculation. Risk of misting and

deterioration of the air quality!

If the interior temperature is very high

after the vehicle has stood for a long

time in the sunshine, drive with the windows

open for a few moments to air the passenger

compartment.

Put the air flow control at a setting high

enough to quickly change the air in the

passenger compartment.

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Ease of use and comfort

3

Condensation created by the air

conditioning results in a discharge of

water underneath the vehicle. This is perfectly

normal.

Servicing the ventilation and air

conditioning system

► Ensure that the passenger compartment

filter is in good condition and have the filter

elements replaced regularly.

► To ensure correct operation of the

air conditioning system, have it checked

according to the recommendations in the

Maintenance and Warranty Guide.

Manual air conditioning

1.

Temperature adjustment

2.

Air flow adjustment

3.

Air distribution adjustment

4.

Air conditioning on/off

5.

Interior air recirculation

Temperature adjustment

► Turn the thumbwheel

1

to adjust the

temperature to your requirements.

Air

flow adjustment

► Turn the thumbwheel

2

to choose the speed

of the ventilation fan (from 0 to 4).

When the air flow is reduced to a minimum,

ventilation stops.

Air distribution adjustment

You can vary the air distribution turning the

thumbwheel

3

to the desired position:

Ventilation

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the

center and side outlets.

Bi-level ventilation

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor

outlets and cooler air comes out of the center

and side outlets. When the temperature selector

1

is in the fully cold or fully hot position, the air

from the floor outlets and the air from the center

and side outlets will be the same temperature.

Heat

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor

outlets and the side outlets. a small amount of

air comes out of the windshield defroster outlets

and also comes slightly out of the side defroster

outlets.

Heat and defrost

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the floor

outlets, the windshield defroster outlets, the side

defroster outlets and the side outlets.

Defrost

Temperature-controlled air comes out of the

windshield defroster outlets, the side defroster

outlets and the side outlets.

Air conditioning on / off

The air conditioning system is designed to

operate effectively in all seasons, with the

windows closed.

It is used to:

– lower the temperature in summer,

– increase the effectiveness of the demisting in

winter, above 3°C.

► Press button

4

to activate/deactivate the air

conditioning system.

Air conditioning does not operate when

the air flow is disabled.

To obtain cool air more quickly, enable interior

air recirculation for a brief period. Then return

to the intake of exterior air.

Switching off the air conditioning may result in

some discomfort (humidity or misting).