2009 OPEL CORSA window

122 Climate control
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Air vents At least one air vent must be open while
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is
on in order to prevent the evaporator from
icing up due to lack of air movement.
Comfortable ventilation of the interior is
based on the position of the temperature
switch.
To increase the air supply, set the fan to a
higher speed and set the air distribution
switch to M or L.
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Centre and side air vents (1)
Set the direction of the air flow by turning
the adjuster wheel from right to left and
raise or lower the horizontal slats.
The side air vents can be directed at the
door windows in order to assist the
windscreen defroster nozzles (2).
To close the air vent, turn the adjuster
wheel left or right to its stop. Windscreen defros
ter nozzles (2)
Air distribution switch set to l: Air is
directed onto the windscreen and the door
windows.
Other air vents
Located beneath the windscreen and in
the foot wells.
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Climate control
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Heating and ventilation system Temperature
Adjusted using left-hand rotary switch.
The amount of heat is dependent on the
coolant temperature and is thus not fully
attained until the engine is warm.
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Air flow
Adjusted using centre rotary switch.
The rate of air flow is determined by the
fan. The fan should therefore also be
switched on during a journey.
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Air distribution
Set using right rotary switch.
Intermediate settings are possible.
Open the air vents when the switch is set to
L or M.
Turn clockwise = Warm
Turn anticlockwise = Cold
x
Off
1 - 4 Selected fan speed
MTo headroom via adjustable
air vents
L To headroom via adjustable
air vents, to footwell
K To footwell
J To windscreen, to front side
windows, to footwell
l To windscreen and front side
windows
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Climate control
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Heating the foot well
zRotate temperature switch to right-hand
zone.
z Switch on fan.
z Set air distribution switch to K.
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Window demisting and de-icing
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothing or low outside
temperatures: z
Turn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
z Move fan switch to 3 or 4.
z Move air distribution switch to l.
z To heat footwell at same time, move air
distribution switch to J.
z Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
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Warning
Disregard of the instructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.
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Climate control
Air distribution to l: the air recirculation
system is automatically switched off to
speed up window demisting and prevent
fogging.
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Comfort setting
z Set cooling n as desired.
z Air recirculation system 4 off.
z Set temperature switch as desired.
z Switch on fan at desired speed.
z Set air distribution switch to M or L.
z Open air vents as required, and/or direct
the air flow.
Temperature switch at lower end of
adjustment range: warm er air will flow into
the foot well and cooler air into the upper
zone, with warmer air coming from the side
air vents and cooler air from the centre
vents.
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Maximum cooling
Open windows and sun roof 3 briefly so
that warm air can escape rapidly.
z Cooling n on.
z Air recirculation system 4 on.
z Turn the temperature switch
anticlockwise as far as it will go (cold).
z Move fan switch to 4.
z Set air distribution switch to M.
z Open all air vents.
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Warning
The air recirculation system minimises
the entry of outside air. The humidity
increases, and the windows can mist up.
The quality of the passenger compart-
ment air deteriorates which may cause
the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
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128 Climate control
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Window demisting and de-icing
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothi ng or low outside
temperatures: z
Cooling n on, the air conditioning
compressor automatically switches itself
off at low outside temperatures (icing).
z Turn the temperature switch clockwise.
z Move fan switch to 4.
z Move air distribution switch to l.
z Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control system
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Provides a the greatest amount of comfort
in the interior regardless of the weather,
outside temperature or season.
To ensure a constant and comfortable
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
the inflowing air, the air-flow rate and the
air distribution are changed automatically
according to climatic conditions outside
the vehicle.
The climate is regulated automatically
based on personal settings.
Temperature changes due to external
influences, such as direct sunlight, are
automatically compensated.
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Warning
Disregard of the inst ructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.
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Climate control
If a temperature below 16 C is set, Lo
appears in the display: the climate control
system runs constantly at maximum
cooling power. The temperature is not
regulated.
If a temperature above 28 C is set, Hi
appears in the display: the climate control
system runs constantly at maximum
heating power. The temperature is not
regulated.
The temperature setting is saved when the
ignition is switched off.
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Window demisting and de-icing
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothing or low outside
temperatures:
Press V button. V appears in display:
control indicator in button illuminates.
Temperature and air distribution are set
automatically and the fan runs at a high
speed. The air flow can be increased or decreased
by turning the right knob.
To return to automatic mode: press
button
V or AUTO .
Heated rear window 346.
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Warning
Disregard of the instructions could lead
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.
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132 Climate control
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Manual settings
Under certain circumstances (e.g. iced or
misted windows), the functions of the
climate control system can be modified
manually.
Climate control system settings can be
changed via the centre knob, the buttons
and the menus depicted on the display.
To call up the menu, press the centre knob.
The Climate menu appears in the display.
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Individual menu items are marked by
turning the centre knob and selected by
pressing it. Selecting certain menus by
pressing the knob will open a submenu 3.
To exit a menu, turn the centre knob left or
right to Return or Main and select.
Manual settings are saved when the
ignition is switched off.
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Activating and deactivating cooling
system
Find option Climate in the menu AC and
press to select.
Deactivate when cooling or drying is
unnecessary (greatest fuel savings): Eco
appears in the display. The inflowing air is
neither cooled nor dehumidified. This
restricts the level of comfort offered by the
electronic climate control system. This may,
for example, cause the windows to mist up.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
Climate
Air distribut.
AC
Autom. blower
Air distribut.
Climate
Air distribut. AC Air conditioning
Autom. blower on / off
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Climate control
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Air distribution
Turn the centre knob. The Air distribut.
menu is activated, showing the possible air
distribution settings.
The Air distribut. menu can also be called
up via the Climate menu.
Return to automatic air distribution:
Deactivate corresponding setting or press
button AUTO.
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Air flow
Turn right knob right or left. The selected
fan speed in indicated with x and the
number in the display.
At speed 0 both the fan and cooling (air
conditioning compressor) are switched off.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO
button.
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Fan control in automatic mode 3
Fan regulation in automatic mode can be
modified.
Select menu item Automatic blower from
the Climate menu and select the desired
fan regulation.
Up Air distribution towards
windscreen and front door
windows.
Middle Air distribution to vehicle occupants via controllable front
air vents.
Down Air distribution towards footwell.
Air distribut.
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Automatic blower
Strong
Normal
Weak
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