AIR CONDITIONING: information and operating instructions (1/2)
Advice on use
Fuel consumption
Operating faults
In some situations (air conditioning off,
air recirculation activated, ventilation
speed at zero or low etc.), you may
notice that condensation starts to form
on the windows and windscreen.
You will normally notice an increase in
fuel consumption (especially in town)
when the air conditioning is operating.
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved dealer in the event of an oper-
ating fault.
For vehicles fitted with air conditioning
with no automatic mode, switch off the
system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption
and helping to preserve the environ-
ment
Drive with the air vents open and the
windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in the
sun, open the doors for a few moments
to let the hot air escape before starting
the engine.
– Reduction in de-icing, demisting
or air conditioning performance.
This may be caused by the passen-
ger compartment filter cartridge be-
coming clogged.
If there is condensation, use the “Clear
View” function to remove it, then use
the air conditioning in automatic mode
to stop it forming again.
– No cold air is being produced.
Check that the controls are set cor-
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the system.
Presence of water under the
vehicle
After prolonged use of the air condi-
tioning system, it is normal for water
to be present under the vehicle. This is
caused by condensation.
Vehicles equipped with
mode ECO
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Document
for your vehicle for the inspection fre-
quency.
Once activated, ECO mode may
reduce air conditioning perform-
ance. Please refer to the informa-
tion on “Driving advice, Eco-driving”
in Section 2.
Do not add anything to the
vehicle’s ventilation circuit
(for example, to remove
bad odours).
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit. The fluid
may damage eyes or skin.
Use the air conditioning system reg-
ularly, even in cold weather, running
it at least once a month for approxi-
mately 5 minutes.
There is a risk of damage or of
fire.
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