Ventilation

Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and originates either from the outside via the grille located at the base of the windscreen or from the inside in air recirculation mode.
Air intake flow
The incoming air follows various paths depending on the controls selected by the driver:
- direct arrival in the passenger compartment (air intake),
- passage through a heating circuit (heating),
- passage through a cooling circuit (air conditioning).
Control panel
The controls of this system are grouped together on control panel A on the centre console.
Air distribution
1. Windscreen demisting-defrosting vents.
2. Front side window demisting-defrosting vents.
3. Side adjustable air vents.
4. Central adjustable air vents.
5. Air outlets to the front footwells.
6. Air outlets to the rear footwells.
See also:
Changing a wheel (308 saloon)
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided
with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to ...
Rear screen demist - defrost
The control button is located on the heating or air conditioning system control
panel.
Switching on
The rear screen demisting/defrosting can only operate when the engine is running.
Press this ...
Access to the battery
The battery is located under the bonnet. To gain access to it:
open the bonnet using the interior release lever, then the exterior safety
catch,
secure the bonnet stay,
remove the plastic ...






