Heating And Ventilation - CITROEN C3 Handbook

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
16
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
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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.