2014 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA air conditioning

In brief15Climate controlHeated rear window, heatedexterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 41.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, air conditioning
system
Press button V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 133.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, automatic climate control
Press button V.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
high speed.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Dual automatic climate control
3 139

118Instruments and controls
■Voice
■ Display
■ Rear Camera
■ Return to Factory Settings
■ Software Information
■ TouchPad
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Time and Date
See Clock 3 86.
Sport Mode
The driver can select the functions
which will be activated in Sport mode
3 167.
■ Sport Mode Backlighting : Change
of instrument illumination colour.
■ Engine Sport Performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear change
characteristics become more
responsive.
■ Sport Steering : Steering support is
reduced.■ Sport Suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
■ All Wheel Drive : Engine torque is
distributed to a greater extent to the rear axle.
Language (Language)
Selection of the desired language.
See Infotainment system manual.
Valet Mode
See Infotainment system manual.
Radio
See Infotainment system manual.
Vehicle ■ Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Max Speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic mode.
Air Conditioning Mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto Demist : Supports windscreen
dehumidification by automaticallyselecting the necessary settings
and automatic air conditioning
mode.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
automatically the heated rear
window.
■ Collision / Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking assist.
Auto Collision Preparation :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic brake functionality of the
vehicle in the event of imminent
collision danger. The following is
selectable: the system will take
over brake control, warn by chimes
only or is deactivated completely.
Go Notifier : Activates or
deactivates the reminder function
of the adaptive cruise control.
Side Blind Zone Alert : Activates or
deactivates side blind zone alert.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert : Activates
or deactivates rear cross traffic
alert.

Climate control133Climate controlClimate control systems ............. 133
Air vents ..................................... 144
Maintenance .............................. 145Climate control systems
Air conditioning system
Controller and buttons for the
following functions:
■ Temperature TEMP
■ Air distribution l M K
■ Fan speed Z
■ Cooling A/C
■ Air recirculation 4
■ Demisting and defrosting V
Heated rear window Ü 3 41.
Heated seats ß 3 52.
Ventilated seats
A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 82.
Temperature TEMP
Turn controller:
red=warmblue=cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.

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Air distribution l M K
Press button:
l=to windscreen and front door
windowsM=to head area via adjustable air
ventsK=to foot well
Combinations are possible.
Setting is indicated by the LED in the
button.
Fan speed Z
Adjust the air flow by turning the
controller Z to the desired speed. J
means fan off.
Cooling A/C
Press button A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.

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Manual settingsClimate control system settings can
be manually adapted by using the air
distribution buttons and the fan speed controller as follows. Manual
changing of settings will deactivate
the automatic mode.
Fan speed Z
Turn controller Z. The selected fan
speed is indicated by the number of segments in the climate display.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO button.
Air distribution l, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
l=to windscreen and front door
windows.M=to head area via adjustable air
vents.K=to foot well.
Combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press button AUTO.
Cooling A/C
Press button A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.

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Setting of automatic rear window
heating based on cool outside
temperatures can be changed in the
vehicle personalisation menu in the
Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 113.
Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
Notice
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is running, an Autostop will
be inhibited until the V button is
pressed again.
If the V button is pressed while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine
will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 152.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be manually adapted by using the air
distribution buttons and the fan speed
controller as follows. Manual
changing of settings will deactivate
the automatic mode.Fan speed S
ZR
Touch ZS or R. The selected fan
speed is indicated in the Info-Display for a short time.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press AUTO button.
Air distribution l, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
l=to windscreen and front door
windows.M=to head area via adjustable air
vents.K=to foot well.
Combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press button AUTO.

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Cooling A/C
Press button A/C to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. Cooling is only functional
when the engine is running and
climate control fan is switched on.
Press button A/C again to switch off
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as
required. Therefore condensation
may form and is drained under the
vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
System ON/OFF X
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by pressing button X.
When the system is deactivated, the
LED in the button X is off.
Activation by pressing button X or
cooling button A/C or automatic mode
button AUTO. Activation is indicated
by the LED in the button.
Manual air recirculation 4Press button 4 to activate air
recirculation mode. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Select air recirculation to assist in cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odors or exhaust. When
recirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press button 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
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 l.
Automatic air recirculation An air humidity sensor switches
automatically to external air if internal air humidity is too high.
Basic settingsSome basic settings can be changed
in the vehicle personalisation menu in
the Colour-Info-Display.

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Active carbon filterIn addition to the particle filter, the
active carbon filter reduces odours.
Filter replacement must be carried out
during a regular service.
Air conditioning regular
operation In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, it is
recommended that air coditioning
should be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the
weather and time of year.
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
■ Check of drive belts■ Cleaning of condenser and evaporator drainage
■ Performance check