Practical advice
Very cold protection
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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.
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