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Vauxhall Astra (2016 year). Manual - part 10

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Climate control

Demisting and defrosting

Air conditioning system

Cooling n

● Press V: fan automatically

In addition to the heating and

Press n to switch on cooling.

switches to higher speed, the air

ventilation system, the air

Activation is indicated by illumination

distribution is directed towards

conditioning system has controls for:

of the LED in the button. Cooling is

the windscreen.

only functional when the engine is

n

: cooling

running and climate control fan is

● Set temperature control to

4

: air recirculation

switched on.

warmest level.

Heated seats ß 3 48, Heated

Press n again to switch off cooling.

● Switch on heated rear window Ü.

steering wheel * 3 101.

The air conditioning system cools and

● Open side air vents as required

dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the

and direct them towards the door

outside temperature is slightly above

windows.

the freezing point. Therefore

condensation may form and drip from

under the vehicle.

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157

If no cooling or drying is required,

Maximum cooling

9 Warning

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons. Activated cooling

The exchange of fresh air is

may inhibit Autostops.

reduced in air recirculation mode.

Stop-start system 3 168.

In operation without cooling the air

humidity increases, so the

Air recirculation system

4

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 may mist

Briefly open the windows so that hot

up from outside, when cold air is

air can disperse quickly.

directed to it. If windscreen mists up

from outside, activate windscreen

● Switch on cooling n.

wiper and deactivate s.

● Air circulation system

4

on.

● Press air distribution switch M.

Press

4

to activate air recirculation

● Set temperature control to

mode. Activation is indicated by the

coldest level.

LED in the button.

● Set fan speed to highest level.

Press

4

again to deactivate air

● Open all vents.

recirculation mode.

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158

Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

Notice

windows V

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If s is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until s is

pressed again or until the fan is

switched off.

If V is pressed while the engine is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

automatically.

Controls for:

If s is pressed with the fan switched

on while the engine is in an

● temperature on driver side

Autostop, the engine will restart

● air distribution

●

Press V: fan automatically

automatically.

switches to higher speed, the air

● fan speed

distribution is directed towards

Stop-start system 3 168.

● temperature on front passenger

the windscreen.

side

●

Set temperature control to

Electronic climate control

n

: cooling

warmest level.

system

AUTO : automatic mode

●

Switch on heated rear window Ü.

4

: manual air recirculation

The dual zone climate control allows

●

Open side air vents as required

V

: demisting and defrosting

different climatisation temperatures

and direct them towards the door

for driver side and front passenger

Heated rear window Ü 3 35, Heated

windows.

side.

seats ß 3 48, Heated steering wheel

In automatic mode, temperature, fan

* 3 101.

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

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159

Automatic mode AUTO

● Press n to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. Activation

is indicated by illumination of the

LED in the button.

● Set the preselected

temperatures for driver and front

passenger using the left and right

rotary knobs. Recommended

temperature is 22 °C.

The fan speed regulation in automatic

mode can be changed in the Settings

menu.

Each change of settings is shown in

Vehicle personalisation 3 132.

the Info-Display for a few seconds.

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

Temperature preselection

The electronic climate control system

● Press AUTO, the air distribution

is only fully operational when the

Set temperatures to the desired

and fan speed are regulated

engine is running.

value.

automatically.

● Open all air vents to allow

optimised air distribution in

automatic mode.

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160

Climate control

Demisting and defrosting the

Setting of automatic rear window

windows V

heating can be changed in the

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Vehicle personalisation 3 132.

Notice

If V is pressed while the engine is

running, an Autostop will be inhibited

until V is pressed again.

If s is pressed with the fan switched

on and the engine running, an

Autostop will be inhibited until s is

pressed again or until the fan is

If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

switched off.

the climate control system runs at

If V is pressed while the engine is

maximum cooling, if cooling n is

in an Autostop, the engine will restart

●

Press V. Activation is indicated

switched on.

automatically.

by illumination of the LED in the

If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

button.

If s is pressed with the fan switched

the climate control system runs at

●

Temperature and air distribution

on while the engine is in an

maximum heating.

are set automatically and the fan

Autostop, the engine will restart

Notice

automatically.

runs at high speed.

If n is switched on, reducing the set

●

Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Stop-start system 3 168.

cabin temperature can cause the

engine to restart from an Autostop or

●

To return to previous mode:

Manual settings

inhibit an Autostop.

press V. To return to automatic

mode: press AUTO.

Climate control system settings can

Stop-start system 3 168.

be changed by activating the buttons

and rotary knobs as follows.

Changing a setting will deactivate the

automatic mode.

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Fan speed Z

Air distribution s, M, K

Cooling n

Press lower button to decrease or

Press appropriate button for desired

Press n to switch on cooling.

upper button to increase fan speed as

adjustment. Activation is indicated by

Activation is indicated by illumination

shown in the illustration. The fan

illumination of the LED in the button.

of the LED in the button. Cooling is

speed is indicated by the number of

only functional when the engine is

s : to windscreen and front door

segments in the display.

running and climate control fan is

windows (air conditioning is

switched on.

Pressing the lower button for longer:

activated in the background to

fan and cooling are switched off.

help preventing windows from

Press n again to switch off cooling.

fogging)

Pressing the upper button for longer:

The air conditioning system cools and

the fan runs at maximum speed.

M : to head area via adjustable air

dehumidifies (dries) when outside

vents

temperature is above a specific level.

To return to automatic mode: Press

K : to foot well and windscreen

Therefore condensation may form

AUTO.

and drip from under the vehicle.

All combinations are possible.

If no cooling or drying is required,

Return to automatic air distribution:

switch off the cooling system for fuel

press AUTO.

saving reasons. When the cooling

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162

Climate control

system is switched off, no engine

Press

4

to activate the air

Basic settings

restart will be requested by the

recirculation mode. Activation is

Some settings can be changed in the

climate control system during an

indicated by illumination of the LED in

Settings menu in the Info-Display.

Autostop. Exception: defrost system

the button.

Vehicle personalisation 3 132.

is activated and outside temperature

Press

4

again to deactivate

above 0 °C.

recirculation mode.

The display will indicate ACON when

Auxiliary heater

cooling is activated or ACOFF when

9 Warning

Air heater

the cooling is deactivated.

Activation or deactivation of cooling

The exchange of fresh air is

Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air

operation after engine start can be

reduced in air recirculation mode.

heater which automatically warms up

changed in the Settings menu in the

In operation without cooling the air

the passenger compartment more

Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation

humidity increases, so the

quickly.

3 132.

windows may mist up from inside.

The quality of the passenger

Stop-start system 3 168.

compartment air deteriorates,

which may cause the vehicle

Air recirculation mode

4

occupants to feel drowsy.

In warm and very humid ambient air

conditions, the windscreen may mist

up from outside when cold air is

directed towards it. If windscreen

mists up from outside, activate

windscreen wiper and deactivate s.

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163

Air vents

Maintenance

Adjustable air vents

Air intake

At least one air vent must be open

while the cooling is on.

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.

To close the vent, turn the adjuster

wheel towards the smaller W symbol.

The air intake in front of the

windscreen in the engine

9 Warning

compartment must be kept clear to

To open the vent, turn the adjuster

allow air intake. Remove any leaves,

wheel towards the bigger W symbol.

Do not attach any objects to the

dirt or snow.

Adjust the air amount at the vent

slats of the air vents. Risk of

outlet by turning the adjuster wheel.

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

Pollen filter

The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,

Fixed air vents

pollen and spores from the air

Additional air vents are located

entering the vehicle through the air

beneath the windscreen and door

intake.

windows and in the foot wells.

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Driving and operating

167

● power windows

Diesel engine: turn the key to position

Ignition switch positions

2 for preheating until control

● sunroof

indicator ! extinguishes.

● power outlets

Turn the key briefly to position 3 and

Power to the Infotainment system will

release: an automatic procedure

continue to operate for 30 minutes or

operates the starter with a short delay

until the key is removed from the

as long as the engine is running, see

ignition switch, regardless of whether

Automatic Starter Control.

any door will be opened.

Before restarting or to switch off the

engine, turn the key back to position

Starting the engine

0.

During an Autostop, the engine can

be started by depressing the clutch

pedal.

0

:

ignition off

1

:

steering wheel lock released,

Starting the vehicle at low

ignition off

temperatures

2

:

ignition on, for diesel engine:

preheating

Starting the engine without additional

3

:

starting

heaters is possible down to -25 °С for

diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol

engines. Required is an engine oil

Retained power off

with the correct viscosity, the correct

The following electronic systems can

fuel, performed services and a

work until the driver's door is opened

Manual transmission: operate clutch.

sufficiently charged vehicle battery.

or at the latest for ten minutes after

With temperatures below -30 °C the

Automatic transmission: operate

the ignition is switched off:

automatic transmission needs a

brake and move the selector lever to

warming phase of approx. five

P or N.

minutes. The selector lever must be

Do not operate the accelerator pedal.

in position P.

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Driving and operating

Automatic Starter Control

Overrun cut-off

Deactivation

This function controls the engine

The fuel supply is automatically cut-

starting procedure. The driver does

off during overrun, i.e. when the

not need to hold the key in position 3.

vehicle is driven with a gear engaged

Once applied, the system will go on

but accelerator is released.

starting automatically until the engine

is running. Because of the checking

Stop-start system

procedure, the engine starts running

The stop-start system helps to save

after a short delay.

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

Possible reasons for a non-starting

emissions. When conditions allow, it

engine:

switches off the engine as soon as the

● Clutch pedal not operated

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

(manual transmission).

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

traffic jam. It starts the engine

Deactivate the stop-start system

● Brake pedal not operated or

automatically as soon as the clutch is

manually by pressing eco. The

selector lever not in P or N

depressed. A battery sensor ensures

deactivation is indicated when the

(automatic transmission).

that an Autostop is only performed if

LED in the button extinguishes.

● Timeout occurred.

the vehicle battery is sufficiently

Autostop

charged for a restart.

Turbo engine warm-up

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

Upon start-up, engine available

Activation

standstill, activate an Autostop as

torque may be limited for a short time,

The stop-start system is available as

follows:

especially when the engine

soon as the engine is started, the

● Depress the clutch pedal.

temperature is cold. The limitation is

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

to allow the lubrication system to fully

● Move the selector lever to

as stated below in this section are

protect the engine.

neutral.

fulfilled.

● Release the clutch pedal.

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169

The engine will be switched off while

Conditions for an Autostop

Otherwise an Autostop will be

the ignition stays on.

The stop-start system checks if each

inhibited.

of the following conditions is fulfilled:

Certain settings of the climate control

●

The stop-start system is not

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

manually deactivated.

"Climate control" chapter for more

details 3 158.

●

The bonnet is fully closed.

Immediately after motorway driving,

●

The driver's door is closed or the

an Autostop may be inhibited.

driver's seat belt is fastened.

New vehicle running-in 3 166.

●

The vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition.

Vehicle battery discharge protection

●

The engine is warmed-up.

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

●

The engine coolant temperature

several battery discharge protection

is not too high.

features are implemented as part of

the stop-start system.

An Autostop is indicated by the

●

The engine exhaust temperature

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

is not too high, e.g. after driving

Power saving measures

the tachometer.

with high engine load.

During an Autostop, several electric

During an Autostop, the heating and

●

The ambient temperature is

features, e.g. auxiliary electric heater

brake performance will be

above -5 °C.

or heated rear window are disabled or

maintained.

●

The climate control system

switched into a power saving mode.

allows an Autostop.

The fan speed of the climate control

Caution

system is reduced to save power.

●

The brake vacuum is sufficient.

The power steering assist may be

●

The self-cleaning function of the

Restart of the engine by the driver

reduced during an Autostop.

diesel particle filter is not active.

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

●

The vehicle was driven at least at

engine.

walking speed since the last

Autostop.

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Driving and operating

needs between seven and twelve

% illuminates when diesel particle

The control indicator % extinguishes

minutes. Autostop is not available

filter is full. Start cleaning process as

as soon as the self-cleaning

and fuel consumption may be higher

soon as possible.

operation is complete.

during this period. The emission of

% flashes when diesel particle filter

smells and smoke during this process

has reached the maximum filling

Catalytic converter

is normal.

level. Start cleaning process

The catalytic converter reduces the

immediately to avoid damage to the

amount of harmful substances in the

engine.

exhaust gases.

Cleaning process

Caution

To activate cleaning process,

continue driving, keep engine speed

Fuel grades other than those listed

above 2000 revolutions per minute.

on pages 3 216, 3 297 could

Shift down if necessary. Diesel

damage the catalytic converter or

particle filter cleaning is then started.

electronic components.

If control indicator

g

illuminates

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

additionally, cleaning is not possible,

damage the catalytic converter.

seek the assistance of a workshop.

Therefore avoid excessive use of

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

the starter, running the fuel tank

short distances, the system cannot

Caution

dry and starting the engine by

clean itself automatically.

pushing or towing.

If the cleaning of the filter is required

If the cleaning process is

and if previous driving conditions did

interrupted, there is a risk of

In the event of misfiring, uneven

not enable automatic cleaning, it will

provoking severe engine damage.

engine running, a reduction in engine

be indicated by control indicator %.

performance or other unusual

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

problems, have the cause of the fault

Simultaneously Diesel partic. filter is

engine speeds and loads.

rectified by a workshop as soon as

full continue driving or warning

code 55 appears in the Driver

possible. In an emergency, driving

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