2017.5 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA window

Climate control143Controls for:● Control dial for temperature on driver side
● Control dial for temperature on passenger side
● CLIMATE enters the Climate
setting menu in the Info-Display
● Fan speed increase ( and
decrease )
● Climate control ON/OFF or â
● Automatic mode AUTO
● Manual air recirculation 4
● Demisting and defrosting à
● Heated rear window and exterior mirrors b
● Heated windscreen ,
● Heated seats ß
● Ventilated seats A
Activated functions are indicated by the LED in the respective control.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.Climate setting menu CLIMATE
Settings for
● Air distribution l, M , K
● Fan speed Z
● Temperature for driver and passenger side 23°/25°
● Dual zone temperature synchronisation SYNC
● Air conditioning ON/OFF
can be triggered manually in the
Climate setting menu. Press
CLIMATE to enter the menu and
follow the touch buttons.
Climate setting menu can also be
displayed by touching button ã in the
Info-Display 3 110.
Changes of settings via the controls
are indicated as pop up in the
Info-Display.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic settings for automatic control
with maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.

144Climate control● Cooling must be activated in theclimate setting menu for optimalcooling and demisting. Press
Climate to enter the menu and
follow the touch button to switch on air conditioning A/C.
● Set the preselected temperatures separately for
driver and front passenger using
the left and right control dials.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C. Temperature is indicated
briefly in displays beside the
control dials and in the climate
setting menu.
● Air recirculation mode 4 should
be deactivated. When
deactivated the LED in the button is not illuminated.
Manual settings Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the
following functions as described
below.Fan speed ( )
Press upper button ( to increase or
lower button ) to decrease fan speed.
The fan speed is indicated as pop-up in the Info Display. Fan speed can
also be changed by touch buttons in
the climate setting display. Press
Climate to enter the menu.
Pressing the lower button ) for longer:
fan and cooling are switched off.
To return to automatic mode press
AUTO .
Air distribution l, M , K
Press Climate to enter the menu.
Touch:
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsK:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
To return to automatic air distribution
press AUTO .

146Climate controlManual air recirculation 4
Press 4 to activate the air
recirculation mode. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
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 may mist
up from outside, when cold air is
directed towards 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.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows à
● Press à. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
● Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
● Switch on air conditioning A/C ON in Climate setting menu
by pressing Climate, if required.
● Switch on heated rear window b.

148Climate controlBasic settingsFollowing settings can be changed in
the Personalisation menu in the
Info-Display:
● fan speed regulation in automatic
mode.
● settings of automatic rear window
heating.
● settings of automatic windscreen
dehumidification
● settings of automatic seat heating
Vehicle personalisation 3 116.
Heated rear window and exterior
mirrors b
3 36
Heated windscreen ,
3 37.
Heated seats ß
3 47.
Ventilated seats A
3 48Auxiliary heater
Air heater
Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.Air vents
Adjustable air vents At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on.
Illustration shows centre air vents in
instrument panel.

Climate control149
Illustration shows outer air vents in
instrument panel.
Illustration shows air vents for rear
passenger.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, swivel the slat
sideways.9 Warning
Do not attach any objects to the
slats of the air vents. Risk of
damage and injury in case of an
accident.
Fixed air vents
Additional air vents are located
beneath the windscreen and door windows and in the foot wells.
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.
Cabin air filter
Change filter regulary for maximum
effect.

154Driving and operatingOperation on vehicles with
electronic key system in case of
failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Open the cover of the centre console
in front of the gear shift lever. Place
the electronic key across with buttons
upside in the transmitter pocket
beside the power outlet, as shown in
the illustration.
Other objects, e.g. other keys,
transponder, tags, coins etc. must be removed from the pocket.
Depress the clutch pedal (manual
transmission) or the brake pedal
(automatic transmission) and press
Engine Start/Stop .
To switch off the engine, press
Engine Start/Stop again. Remove the
electronic key from the transmitter
pocket.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 20.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 22.
Retained power off The following electronic systems can
work until the driver's door is opened
or for 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off:
● power windows
● sunroof
● power outletsStarting the engine
Vehicles with power button
Manual transmission: operate clutch
and brake pedal.
Automatic transmission: operate
brake pedal and move selector lever
to P or N.
Do not operate accelerator pedal.
Press Engine Start/Stop briefly: an
automatic procedure operates the
starter with a short delay until the engine is running.

Driving and operating157● The driver's door is closed or thedriver's seat belt is fastened.
● The vehicle battery is sufficiently charged and in good condition.
● The engine is warmed up.
● The engine coolant temperature is not too high.
● The engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load.
● The ambient temperature is above -5 °C.
● The climate control system allows an Autostop.
● The brake vacuum is sufficient.
● The self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active.
● The vehicle was driven at least at
walking speed since the last
Autostop.
Otherwise an Autostop will be
inhibited.
Certain settings of the climate control
system may inhibit an Autostop. See
Climate control chapter for more
details 3 139.Immediately after motorway driving,
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 152.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts, several battery discharge protection
features are implemented as part of
the stop-start system.
Power saving measures
During an Autostop, several electrical
features e.g. auxiliary electric heater
or heated rear window are disabled or switched to a power saving mode.
The fan speed of the climate control
system is reduced to save power.
Restart of the engine by the driver
Vehicles with manual transmissionConventional restart
All engines have conventional restart.
Depress the clutch pedal without
depressing the brake pedal to restart
the engine.
On engines with late restart a
conventional restart is only possible
without depressed brake pedal.Late restart
All engines have late restart in
addition to conventional restart. Late
restart is only active on gradients up to 5%.
● Depress the brake pedal.
● Depress the clutch pedal.
● Select first gear.
● Release the brake pedal to restart the engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission
Release the brake pedal or move
selector lever out of D into N or P to
restart the engine.
Restart of the engine by the stop- start system
The selector lever must be in neutral
to enable an automatic restart.
If one of the following conditions
occurs during an Autostop, the
engine will be restarted automatically
by the stop-start system:
● The stop-start system is manually deactivated.
● The bonnet is opened.

158Driving and operating● The driver's seat belt isunfastened and the driver's door
is opened.
● The engine temperature is too low.
● The charging level of the vehicle battery is below a defined level.
● The brake vacuum is not sufficient.
● The vehicle is driven at least at walking speed.
● The climate control system requests an engine start.
● The air conditioning is manually switched on.
If the bonnet is not fully closed, a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
If an electrical accessory, e.g. a
portable CD player, is connected to
the power outlet, a brief power drop during the restart might be noticeable.Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Pull switch m for
approx. one second and check
if the control indicator m
illuminates.
The electric parking brake is applied when control indicator
m illuminates 3 98.
● Switch off the engine. ● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On
an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows and the sunroof.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel
until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, the key can only
be removed when the selector
lever is in position P.
●
Lock the vehicle with button e on
the radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 29.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 230.