CITROEN C3 Desire User Manual page 43

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING
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 dashboard; this is
used for regulation of the air conditioning system.
 Operate the air conditioning system for 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a
month to keep it in perfect working order.
 Ensure that the passenger compartment fi lter is in good condition and have
the fi lter elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
We recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment fi lter.
Thanks to its special active additive, it contributes to the purifi cation of the air
breathed by the occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compart-
ment (reduction of allergic symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
 To guarantee correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are
also advised to have it checked regularly.
 If the system does not produce cold air, do not use it and contact a
CITROËN dealer.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures,
switching off the air conditioning permits the recovery of engine power and
therefore improvement of the towing capacity.
COMFORT
If after an extended stop in sun-
shine, the interior temperature is
very high, fi rst ventilate the cabin
for a few moments.
Put the air fl ow control at a set-
ting high enough to quickly
change the air in the cabin.
The air conditioning system
does not contain chlorine and
does not present any danger to
the ozone layer.
The condensation created by
the air conditioning results in a
discharge of water under the
vehicle which is perfectly normal.
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