Very cold protection
Moveable device which prevents the intake of snow particles, which could obstruct the air filter.
DIESEL ENGINE HDi 173 FAP
Normal situation
The shutter 2 is in a horizontal position in the air duct 3.
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
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).
See also:
Engine tables legend
BVM: Manual gearbox. BVMP: (6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System.
BVA: Automatic gearbox. FAP: Diesel particulate filter system (DPFS).
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Black panel
System allowing certain displays to be
switched off for night driving.
The instrument panel remains lit with
the vehicle speed and cruise control or
speed limiter information, if in use.
If the ...
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Range
(miles or km)
This indicates the distance which can
still be travelled with the fuel remaining
in the tank in relation to the average
consumption over the last few miles
(kilometres) tra ...