Dacia Duster

The controls

1.

Driver's heating temperature indicator (configuration A).

2.

Ventilation speed indicator.

3.

Heated steering wheel activation control.

4.

Driver's heated seat activation control.

5.

Air-conditioning activation control.

6.

Passenger's heated seat activation control.

7.

Heated windscreen activation control.

8.

Passenger compartment air distribution indicator.

9.

Stopping the system.

10.

Passenger compartment air distribution adjustment.

11.

Activation control for the "A/C MAX" function.

12.

Air recirculation.

13.

Air conditioning activation control in AUTO mode (configuration A).

14.

De-icing/demisting of the rear screen and, depending on the vehicle, the rear view mirrors.

15.

"Clear View" function.

16.

Adjusting the ventilation speed and stopping the system.

17.

Adjusting the driver's air temperature.

Activating the system

When the vehicle is started, the system returns to the last programme used.

The system is also functional when parked.

Press the control 13 (configuration A) to activate the system or set the control 16 to the desired ventilation speed.

Stopping the system

Press the button 9:

• the air conditioning or heating stops automatically;
• the air ventilation speed in the passenger compartment is zero;
• – there is, however, a slight flow of air when the vehicle is moving.

This position should not normally be used.

Switching the air conditioning on or off

The control 5 authorises activation (warning light on) or deactivation (warning light off) of the air conditioning.

The system cannot be switched on if the ventilation power is zero.

The air conditioning system is used for:

• lowering the temperature inside the passenger compartment;
• eliminating condensation more quickly.

Recommendation: to optimise vehicle range, deactivate the air conditioning when the outside temperature is comfortable.

Automatic mode

Configuration A

The automatic climate control system guarantees comfort in the passenger compartment and good visibility (except in the event of extreme conditions), while optimising fuel consumption.

The system controls the ventilation speed, air distribution, air recirculation, and starting and stopping the air conditioning and air temperature.

This mode consists of a choice of three programmes:

AUTO: optimises the selected comfort level according to exterior conditions. Press the button 13.

SOFT: enables the desired temperature level to be obtained more smoothly and silently. Press button 13 then press downwards again to activate SOFT mode.

FAST: increases the air flow in the passenger compartment. This mode is recommended in particular to optimise comfort in the rear seats. Press button 13 then press upwards again to activate FAST mode.

When the air conditioning starts in automatic mode, the system returns to the last programme used.

Adjusting the distribution of air in the passenger compartment

Press 10 one or more times to select the air distribution. The air distribution selected 8 is displayed on the multimedia screen. The positions are in the following order:

All the air is then directed to the windscreen and front side window demisting vents.

The air flow is distributed between front side window demisting vents, the windscreen demisting vents and the footwells.

The air flow is distributed between the front side window demisting vents, the windscreen demisting vents, the dashboard air vents and the footwells.

The air flow is mainly directed to the dashboard air vents.

The air flow is directed towards the dashboard vents and towards the footwells.

The air flow is directed mainly towards the footwells.

Adjusting the air temperature

Press the button 17 then use the tab on the multimedia screen to adjust the air temperature. The further towards the red the slide is, the higher the temperature will be.

When the air conditioning system is used for long periods, it may begin to feel cold. To increase the temperature, press 17 then raise the tab upwards on the multimedia screen.

Adjusting the ventilation fan speed

In automatic mode, the system uses the most suitable amount of air to reach and maintain the desired comfort level.

You will still be able to adjust the ventilation speed by pressing the control 16 to increase or reduce the ventilation speed.

"Clear View" function

Press the button 15 and the built-in warning light comes on.

This function quickly de-mists the windscreen, rear screen, front side windows and door mirrors (depending on the vehicle). It automatically activates the air conditioning and rear screen de-icing functions.

To exit this function, press the button 15 or the button 13 again (configuration A).

Rear screen de-icing and demisting

Press button 14 and the built-in warning light comes on. This function enables rapid demisting or de-icing of the rear screen and de-icing of the rear view mirrors (on equipped vehicles).

To exit this function, press button 14 again. Demisting automatically stops.

" A / C   MAX " function

Press the button 11 to activate the function. Deactivate ECO mode to make the most of it.

The "A/C MAX" function enables the user to feel the maximum power of their air conditioning system without any constraint or compromise related to the acoustics and the feeling of the air being too cold on the hands and face.

This function involves automatic modifications:

• temperature programmed to fully cold;
• distribution of air to the occupants;
• air flow at its maximum power;
• activation of the air conditioning;
• air recirculation.

Air recirculation (isolation of the passenger compartment)

Manual use

Press button 12 and the built-in warning light comes on.

Prolonged use of this position may lead to odours, caused by non-renewal of air, and the formation of condensation on the windows.

We therefore advise you to return to automatic mode as soon as air recirculation is no longer needed, by pressing button 12 (configuration A).

To exit this function, press the button 12 again.