The air conditioner is designed to work in any climatic conditions. In summer, it serves to cool the air in the passenger compartment, and in winter, when the air temperature is below 0°C, it accelerates the removal of condensate from the windows.
To turn on the air conditioner, press the button. At the same time, the control lamp will light up.
Pic. 1.52. Air conditioning control panel: 1 - handle for distributing air supply throughout the cabin; 2 - air recirculation button; 3 - button for turning on the air conditioner; 4 - button for turning on the rear window heater; 5 - air temperature adjustment knob; 6 - knob for adjusting the speed of air intake
The air conditioner does not work if the knob is 6 (pic. 1.52) adjusting the speed of the air entering the passenger compartment is in the position «OFF» («Switched off»).
Note. The operation of the air conditioner is accompanied by a natural release of water flowing under the car.
Interior air distribution knob
Air supply to the windshield and side windows (to remove condensate and frost).
To quickly remove frost and condensation from the windshield and side windows, do the following:
- set the temperature and air velocity controls to the maximum position;
- close the central and side ventilation grilles.
- set the air recirculation button 2 to position «outdoor air» (when button 2 is released, the signal lamp does not light up);
- turn on the air conditioner by pressing the A/C switch.
Air supply to the windshield and side windows, as well as to the passengers' feet
Air supply to passenger feet
Air supply to the central and side ventilation grilles
Air recirculation button
By pressing button 2, the air recirculation mode in the passenger compartment is switched on, while the signal lamp lights up. The recirculation mode allows you to isolate the interior from external unpleasant odors and smoke.
Turning on the air recirculation mode together with the air conditioner allows you to speed up the cooling of the air in the cabin.
When using the recirculation mode in a humid climate, there is a risk of the windows fogging up. As soon as possible, in order to prevent fogging of the windows and deterioration of the atmosphere inside the passenger compartment, set the knob 2 to the outside air supply position. When the recirculation is switched off, the signal lamp goes out.
The button of inclusion of an electric heater of back glass
The electric heaters for the rear window and exterior mirrors are switched on with one button and operate only when the engine is running.
Electric heaters are automatically switched off after about 12 minutes. Pressing the button again turns on the electric heaters for 12 minutes.
You can forcibly turn off the electric heaters before the expiration of 12 minutes, for which press the button again.
Air temperature adjustment knob
Adjustment knob 5 allows you to set the desired interior air temperature.
The temperature gradually increases when the knob is turned clockwise.
Air flow adjustment knob
Turn adjustment knob 6 from position «1» into position «4» so that enough air enters the passenger compartment to provide the required comfort.
Attention! To ensure trouble-free operation of the air conditioner for a long period of operation, turn it on for at least 5-10 minutes at least once or twice a month. If the air conditioner does not work satisfactorily, stop using it and contact a Peugeot Dealership.
Note. To optimize the operation of the car's air conditioning system, it is recommended to leave the ventilation grilles of the system in the open position.