Contents: Air supply 🠛 Air flow direction 🠛 Automatic mode 🠛 "Overview" function 🠛 Turning the air conditioner on or off 🠛 Fuel consumption 🠛 Malfunctions 🠛
Air supply
Turn knob 1 (having passed the point of resistance).
- Up: fully open.
- Down: closed.
Turn knob 3 (having passed the point of resistance).
- Extreme right position of the handle: maximum opening.
- The extreme left position of the handle: closed.
Air flow direction
- Right / Left: Move handles 2 to the right or left.
- Up/Down: Turn knobs 2 in the desired direction.
Air supply deflectors
Heating and air conditioning system of the Megane III:
1 - left side deflector;
2 — left side window blower grille;
3 — windshield defroster grilles;
4 - central deflectors;
5 - right side deflector;
6 — right side window blower grille;
7 — air vents for the feet of passengers and the driver;
8 - deflectors on the center console;
9 — air conditioning control panel
Fluens car heating and air conditioning system:
1 - side deflector;
2 — side window blower grille;
3 — windshield defroster grilles;
4 - central deflectors;
5 - side deflector;
6 — side window blower grille;
7 — air vents for the feet of passengers and the driver;
8 - deflectors on the center console;
9 — air conditioning control panel
Note: Depending on the Megane III vehicle configuration, deflectors 4 may be replaced by a glove box.
Note: Using the air recirculation mode for a long time may cause the windshield and side windows to fog up and unpleasant odors to occur because the air in the vehicle interior will not be refreshed.
Therefore, it is recommended that as soon as the need for air recirculation disappears, the system returns to normal operation.
To avoid the risk of fogging, switching on the windscreen defroster function does not allow the air recirculation mode to be switched on and automatically switches on the air conditioner and the built-in warning light.
Automatic mode
Automatic air conditioning system ensures (except in extreme weather conditions) good visibility and comfortable conditions in the car with optimal fuel consumption. The system regulates the ventilation speed, air distribution, air recirculation, switching on or off the air conditioning system and the air temperature. In this mode, there are three programs to choose from.
- AUTO: Optimal mode for achieving the selected comfort level depending on external conditions. Press button 3.
- SOFT: softer mode to achieve the desired comfort level. The comfort level is maintained in a softer and less noisy mode. Press button 2.
- FAST: The system is activated to achieve the desired comfort level more quickly. Use this program if you are carrying passengers in the rear seats. Press button 4.
"Overview" function
Press button 10, the built-in signal lamp will light up.
This function provides rapid heating and defrost of the windshield, rear window, front side windows and outside rearview mirrors (depending on the vehicle configuration). At the same time, the air conditioning system and rear window heating are forcibly switched on.
To switch off the rear window heating, press button 9, the built-in indicator lamp will go out.
To change the air flow rate, press button 12.
Manual air conditioner controls:
1 - air temperature control;
2 - regulation of the supplied air speed;
3 - turning on the air conditioning system;
4 - distribution of air flows entering the cabin;
5 — heating/blowing of the rear window and, depending on the vehicle configuration, rear-view mirrors;
6 - air recirculation.
Automatic air conditioning controls:
1 and 6 - air temperature;
2, 3 and 4 - automatic programs;
5 - distribution of air flows entering the cabin;
7 - system shutdown;
8 - turning on the air conditioning system;
9 — heating/blowing of the rear window and, depending on the vehicle configuration, rear-view mirrors;
10 - "provide overview" function;
11 - air recirculation;
12 - ventilation speed;
13 — display.
To turn off this function, press button 10 or one of buttons 2, 3 or 4.
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Turning the air conditioner on or off
In automatic mode, the system turns the air conditioner on or off depending on external climatic conditions.
Press button 8 to quickly turn off the air conditioner, the built-in indicator lamp will light and the message "AC OFF" will appear on display 13.
Note: After the air conditioner has been running for a long time, especially in hot weather, puddles of water may appear under the car - this is due to moisture condensation on the evaporator and is not a sign of a malfunction and should not cause concern.
Fuel consumption
The operation of the air conditioning system leads to an increase in fuel consumption, especially when driving in urban conditions.
In vehicles equipped with an air conditioning system without automatic mode, turn off the air conditioner when it is not needed.
Malfunctions
In most cases, if a system malfunction is detected, you should contact a service station.
The reason for the decrease in the efficiency of the heating and glass blowing system or the operation of the air conditioner may be contamination of the cabin ventilation filter.
If there is no air cooling: check the position of the controls and the condition of the fuses. If the fault persists, turn off the system and contact a service station.