Vauxhall 2011 Astra, Owner'S Manual

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Climate control 129
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has:
n
= cooling
4
= air recirculation
Heated seats
ß
3
40, Heated
steering wheel
* 3
83.
Cooling
n
Operated with the
n
button and is
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from
under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel. When the cooling sytsem is
switched off, no engine restart will be
requested by the climate control
system during an Autostop.
Air recirculation system
4
Operated with the
4
button.
9 Warning
The exchange of fresh air is
reduced in air recirculation mode.
In operation without cooling the air
humidity increases, so the
windows may mist up from inside.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates,
which may cause the vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
In warm and very humid ambient air
conditions, the windscreen might mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate
s
.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
■ Cooling
n
on.
■ Air circulation system
4
on.
■ Press air distribution switch
M
.
■ Set temperature control to coldest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Open all vents.