2017 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA air conditioning

In brief15Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing Ü.
Heated rear window 3 42.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, air conditioning system
Press V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Air conditioning system 3 140.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows, automatic climate
control
Press 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
3 147

Instruments and controls121
With active display, press ;.
Turn MENU to select SETTINGS
display icon.
Press MENU to confirm.
The following settings can be
selected by turning and pressing the
multifunction knob:
● Time and Date
● Sport Mode
● Language (Language)
● Valet Mode
● Radio
● Vehicle
● Bluetooth
●Voice
● Display
● Rear Camera
● Return to Factory Settings
● Software Information
In the corresponding submenus, the
following settings can be changed:
Time and Date
See 'Clock' 3 89.
Sport Mode
The driver can select the functions
which will be activated in Sport mode
3 178.
● Sport Mode Backlighting :
Changes the 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 manual.
Valet Mode
See Infotainment manual.
Radio
See Infotainment manual.
Vehicle ● Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan 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.

122Instruments and controlsAuto Compartment Zone Temp:
Change between single zone or
dual zone temperature setting.
Auto Demist : Supports
windscreen dehumidification by
automatically selecting 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.
● Comfort and Convenience
Auto Memory Recall : Changes
the settings to the recall of
memorised settings for power
seat adjustment and exterior mirrors.
Easy Exit Driver Seat : Activates
or deactivates easy exit function
of the power seat.
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Reverse Tilt Mirror : Activates or
deactivates the parking assist
function of the exterior mirror on the passenger side.
Auto Mirror Folding : Activates or
deactivates folding of the exterior
mirrors with the remote control.
Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.Rainsense Wipers : Activates or
deactivates automatic wiping
with rain sensor.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear :
Activates or deactivates
automatic switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse
gear is engaged.
● Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates
or deactivates the welcome
lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the duration of exit lighting.
Left or Right Hand Traffic :
Changes between lighting for left or right hand traffic.
Adaptive Forward Lighting :
Changes the settings of the
functions of the adaptive forward
lighting.
● Power Door Locks
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout :
Activates or deactivates the
automatic driver's door locking
function when the door is open.

140Climate controlClimate controlClimate control systems.............140
Air conditioning system ...........140
Automatic climate control system .................................... 142
Dual automatic climate control system .................................... 147
Auxiliary heater ........................151
Air vents ..................................... 151
Adjustable air vents .................151
Fixed air vents ......................... 152
Maintenance .............................. 152
Air intake ................................. 152
Pollen filter ............................... 152
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 153
Service .................................... 153Climate 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 42.
Heated seats ß 3 53.
Ventilated seats A 3 53.
Heated steering wheel * 3 85.
Temperature TEMP
Turn controller:
red:warmblue:cold
Heating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.

Climate control141Air distribution l M K
Press:
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
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 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 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. Activated cooling
might inhibit Autostops.

Climate control145Select the relevant setting in Settings,
I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 120.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 159.
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
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 .
Air distribution l, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
l:to windscreen and front door
windowsM:to head area via adjustable air
ventsK:to foot well and windscreen
Combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press AUTO .

146Climate controlCooling A/C
Press A/C to switch on cooling. The
LED in the button illuminates to
indicate activation. Cooling is only
functional when the engine is running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press 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 X. When
the system is deactivated, LED in the button X extinguishes.
Activate by pressing X or cooling
button A/C or automatic mode button
AUTO . The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Manual air recirculation 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Select air recirculation to assist in cooling the interior or in blocking
outside odours or exhaust. When
recirculation is selected, a partial
ventilation to refresh the interior air
will occur every 10 minutes.
Press 4 again to deactivate
recirculation mode.
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.
Basic settings
Some basic settings can be changed in the vehicle personalisation menu in the Colour-Info-Display.
Select the relevant settings in
Settings , I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-
Display.
Colour-Info-Display 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 120.

Climate control149Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
●
Press V. 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 heated rear window Ü.
● To return to previous mode: press V. To return to automatic
mode: press AUTO.
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 3 117.
Vehicle personalisation 3 120.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 159.
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 SZR
Touch ZS or R. The selected fan
speed is briefly indicated in the Info-
Display.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO .