Renault Duster 2010-2025 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING Car Owner Manuals

Renault Duster 2010-2025 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (3/4)

Switching passenger compartment isolation mode / air recirculation mode on

Push control D to the left. Under these conditions, air is taken from the passenger compartment and is recirculated, with no air being taken from outside the vehicle.

Air recirculation is used to:

• Isolate the passenger compartment from the external atmosphere (e.g., driving in polluted areas, etc.)
• Bring the passenger compartment to the desired temperature more effectively

To return to the external air position, push control D to the right.

Prolonged use of this position can lead to condensation forming on the side windows and windscreen and problems due to the use of non-renewed air in the passenger compartment. It is therefore advisable to return to normal operation (external air) by moving control D to the right once you are out of the polluted area.

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (4/4)

Adjusting the ventilation speed

Turn control C from 0 to 4. The further to the right it is positioned, the more air is blown into the passenger compartment. To shut off the flow of air completely and stop the system, set control C to 0.

The system is deactivated: the ventilation speed for the passenger compartment air is zero (vehicle stationary), though you can still feel a slight flow of air when the vehicle is moving.

Adjusting the air temperature

Turn control F:

• To the right: maximum possible temperature
• To the left: minimum possible temperature

Heated rear screen (depending on vehicle)

With the engine running, press button E (the warning light on the instrument panel comes on). This function de-ices/demists the rear screen and the electric de-icing rearview mirrors (depending on the vehicle).

Depending on the vehicle, the function is stopped:

• Automatically after it has been running for 12 minutes (the indicator light goes out)
• By pressing button E again (the warning light goes out)

Before using the rear wiper, check that no object is obstructing the travel of the blade. In frosty weather, make sure the wiper blades are not stuck by ice (to avoid the risk of motor overheating). Keep an eye on the condition of the blades. Replace them as soon as they begin to lose efficiency (approximately once a year). Regularly clean your rear screen.

AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use

Fuel consumption

You will normally notice an increase in fuel consumption (especially when driving in town) when the air conditioning is operating. For vehicles with air conditioning and no automatic mode, switch off the system when it is not required.

Advice for reducing consumption and helping to preserve the environment

• Drive with the air vents open and the windows closed
• If the vehicle has been parked in the sun, open the doors for a few moments to let the hot air escape before starting the engine

Operating faults

As a general rule, contact your approved dealer in the event of an operating fault.

• Reduction in de-icing, demisting or air conditioning performance – may be caused by the passenger compartment filter cartridge becoming clogged
• No cold air is being produced – check that the controls are set correctly and that the fuses are sound. Otherwise, switch off the system

Do not open the refrigerant fluid circuit. The fluid may damage eyes or skin.

Presence of water under the vehicle

After prolonged use of the air conditioning system, it is normal for water to be present under the vehicle. This is caused by condensation from the system being expelled outside.