Vauxhall 2012 Ampera, Owner'S Manual

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100 Climate control
Air vents
Use the slats on the air vents to
change the direction of the airflow.
Use the thumbwheels near each vent
to open and close off the airflow.
9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter
The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Service
For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting
three years after initial vehicle
registration, including:
■ Functionality and pressure test
■ Heating functionality
■ Leakage check
■ Cleaning of condenser and
evaporator drainage
■ Performance check