PEUGEOT RIFTER, Handbook

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Ease of use and comfort
► Press the “ AUTO ” button 6 to return to the
automatic comfort programme.
Air conditioning
With the engine running, the air conditioning is
designed to operate effectively in all seasons,
with the windows closed.
It enables you to:
– lower the temperature in summer,
– enhance the effectiveness of the demisting
function in winter, above 3°C.
On/Off
► Press button 5 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the air conditioning is in operation, to
cool the air more quickly, you can use interior
air recirculation for a few moments by pressing
button 4 . Then restore the intake of exterior air.
The air conditioning does not operate
when the air flow adjustment is set to off.
Switching the system off could result in
discomfort (humidity, misting).
Air distribution
► Pressing button 3 successively directs the air
flow towards:
– windscreen, side windows and footwells,
– footwells,
– central vents, side vents and footwells,
7. Visibility programme.
8. "Mono" function.
Automatic comfort mode
► Press the " AUTO " button 6 to toggle the
mode.
The active mode appears in the display screen,
as described below:
Ensures soft, quiet operation by limiting
air flow.
Offers the best compromise between a
comfortable temperature and quiet
operation.
Provides dynamic, effective air flow.
When the engine is cold, the air flow will
only increase to its optimum level
gradually, to avoid distributing too much cold
air.
In cold weather, it prioritises the distribution of
warm air to the windscreen, the side windows
and the footwells only.
Manual mode
If you wish, you can make a different choice from
that suggested by the system, by changing a
setting. The other functions will still be controlled
automatically.
The " AUTO " symbol disappears if you change
a setting.
Deactivating the system
► Press button 2 " - " until the fan symbol
disappears.
This disables all functions of the dual-zone
automatic air conditioning system.
The temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, due to the forward
movement of the vehicle.
► Press button 2 " + " to switch the system on
again.
Temperature
The driver and front passenger can each set the
temperature to suit their preferences.
The value shown on the display is a level
of comfort, not a temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
► Push button 1 down to decrease the value or
up to increase it.
A setting of around 21 provides optimum
comfort. Depending on your
requirements, a setting between 18 and 24 is
normal.
In addition, we recommend avoiding left/right
setting differences of more than 3.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is significantly colder or
warmer than the comfort value setting, there
is no need to alter the value displayed in
order to reach the required level of comfort.
The system compensates automatically and
corrects the temperature difference as quickly
as possible.
For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, it is possible to
exceed the minimum value 14 or the
maximum value 28.
► Push button 1 down until "LO" is
displayed or up until "HI" is displayed.
"Mono" function
The comfort setting for the passenger side
can be indexed to the driver's comfort setting
(mono-zone).
► Press the corresponding button 8 to activate/
deactivate the function.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on when
the function is activated.
The function is deactivated automatically if a
passenger uses the temperature control.
Visibility programme
► Press the “ visibility ” button 7 to demist or
defrost the windscreen and side windows as
quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
► Press the “ visibility ” button 8 again to stop
the programme.
Or