Very cold protection

Citroën C5 / Citroen C5 Owner's Manual / Practical advice / Very cold protection

Moveable device which prevents the intake of snow particles, which could obstruct the air filter.

DIESEL ENGINE HDi 173 FAP

DIESEL ENGINE HDi 173 FAP

Normal situation

The shutter 2 is in a horizontal position in the air duct 3.

Snow situation

Snow situation

Push and rotate the knob 1 by 90 ° in the direction of the arrow in order to position the shutter 2 in a vertical position in the air duct 3.

Note : To return to the normal situation, push the knob 1 then rotate in the opposite direction.

DIESEL ENGINE V6 HDi 208 FAP

DIESEL ENGINE V6 HDi 208 FAP

Snow situation

Slide the deflector 1 into the air duct 2 and clip in.

It is essential to remove the very cold protection:
When the outside temperature exceeds 10 °C.
When driving at speeds of over 120 km/h (approximately 75 mph).

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