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Practical information

Cold weather protection

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Removable device that prevents snow particles from being drawn in, which could clog the air filter.

HDi 160 FAP Diesel engineMoteur Diesel HDi 160 FAP En situation courante
HDi 160 FAP Diesel engine In normal conditions

Flap 2 is in the horizontal position in air duct 3.

En situation neige
In snow conditions In snow conditions
  • Push and turn knob 1 through 90° in the direction of the arrow to set flap 2 to the vertical position in air duct 3.

To return to normal conditions, push knob 1 forward, then turn it in the opposite direction.

V6 HDi 240 FAP Diesel engine In snow conditionsMoteur Diesel V6 HDi 240 FAP En situation neige

V6 HDi 240 FAP Diesel engine In snow conditions

Slide deflector 1 into air intake duct 2 and clip it into place.

Do not forget to remove the cold weather protection:
  • Outside temperature above 10 °C.
  • Speed above 120 km/h.

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