air condition OPEL ANTARA 2009 Owners Manual

In brief16
Operating windscreen and
headlamp washer systems 3:
Pull lever towards steering wheel
6 Windscreen and he adlamp washer
systems - see page 93,
further information - see pages 199, 202,
205.
Tailgate wiper and washer
systems:
6 Tailgate wiper and washer systems -
see page 93,
further information - see pages 198, 199,
202, 205.
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors 3:
6 Air conditioning - see page 109,
heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors - see page 105.
Wipers on = Push lever forward
Wipers off = Pull lever back towards steering
wheel
Wash = Press and hold buttonPress Ü =On
Press Ü again = Off

In brief17
Drying misted up or iced up
windows:
Set air distribution to positionl,
set the temperature rotary knob
to red and fan to position 4,
switch on heated rear window Ü
Close centre air vents, open side air vents
and direct them towards the door windows.
6 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
system - see pages 106, 109.
To set automatic mode of
Electronic Climate Control 3:
Press AUTO button,
set temperature using
rotary knob
Open all air vents.
6 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) -
see page 111.
Manual transmission:
Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle
is stationary.
1 to 5 = 1st to 5th gear
R = Reverse gear

Instruments, controls74
aAnti-theft alarm system activation
without monitoring of passenger
compartment and vehicle tilt 3
see page 28.
IEngine oil pressure
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
Can illuminate intermit tently when idling
with hot engine; must extinguish when
engine speed is increased.
If
it illuminates during driving;
engine oil pressure may be dangerously
low, interrupting engine lubrication and
resulting in damage to the engine and/or
locking of the driving wheels:
z Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly
as possible without impeding other
vehicles,
z Depress clutch,
z Move gearshift lever to neutral
(automatic transmission to N),
z Switch off ignition. Check engine oil level before consulting
a workshop. If the oil level is low, top up
using the specified engine oil - see pages
192, 213, 217.
If the oil level is normal, have a workshop
check the vehicle’s lubricating system.
pAlternator
Illuminates in red when ignition is switched
on. Extinguishes after engine is started.
If
it illuminates during driving:
stop vehicle and switch off engine. The
battery is not being charged and the
engine cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be effective.
Interrupt your journey immediately.
Remove key and check drive belt condition
and tensioning before consulting a
workshop.
ZExhaust emissions
Illuminates in yellow when ignition is
switched on. Extinguishes after engine is
started. Can illuminate briefly when
driving; this is normal and does not
indicate a system fault.
If it illuminates when the engine is running
;
fault in emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired.
The control indicator also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle filter 3.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
If it flashes when the engine is running
;
for a fault that can lead to destruction of
the catalytic converter, see page 134.
Consult a workshop as soon as possible.
0Winter program 3
Illuminates in yellow when Winter program
for the automatic transmission is enabled -
see page 117.
9 Warning
When the engine is off, considerably
greater force will be required for braking
and steering.
Do not remove key until vehicle has come
to a standstill, otherwise the steering
column lock could engage unexpectedly.

Climate control103
Climate control
Heating and ventilation system,
air conditioning system
Ventilation, heating and cooling are
combined into one unit that is designed to
provide comfort regardless of the season,
weather or outside temperature.
When cooling is activated, the air is cooled
and dehumidified (dried).
The heating unit heats the air as required in
all operating modes, depending on the
position of the temperature rotary knob.
The air supply can be adjusted to suit
personal requirements by means of the
fan.
Air conditioning system - see page 109.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3
Provides the greatest amount of comfort in
the vehicle interior, regardless of the
weather, outside temperature or season.
To ensure a constant and comfortable
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
inflowing air, the air flow rate, air
distribution mode, air recirculation mode
and air conditioning are automatically
adapted based on the climate conditions
outside the vehicle and the current
temperature of the vehicle interior.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3 -
see page 111.
Heating and ventilation system,
air conditioning system ................... 103
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3... 103
Air vents .............................................. 104
Heated rear window, heated exterior mirrors 3................ 105
Heated front seats 3.......................... 105
Glove compartment cooling 3.......... 105
Heating and ventilation system ........ 106
Air recirculation mode ........................ 109
Air conditioning system...................... 109
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3... 111
Air intake ............................................. 114
Pollen filter .......................................... 114
Note ..................................................... 114
Maintenance ....................................... 114

Climate control105
Heated rear window,
heated exterior mirrors 3
Operational only in ignition switch
positions ACC or ON.
Control indicator in button.
Turn off as soon as vision is clear.
Rear window and exterior mirror heating is
switched off automatically after approx.
15 minutes.
To avoid discharging the battery, do not
operate when you are just starting the
vehicle, or if there is a build up of snow or
ice. Operate only with the engine running.
Do not use sharp instruments or abrasive
cleaners on rear window or exterior mirrors,
and avoid scratching or damaging their
heating elements.
Heated front seats 3
Operational only in ignition switch
positions ACC or ON.
Press switch ß on respective side one or
more times to set the desired heat output.
Control indicator in switch indicates which
of the three heating levels is active.
To switch heating off, set heat output to
the lowest level and press the switch again.
The control indicato r will extinguish.
Prolonged use could cause damage to
delicate and thin clothing and burn seat
occupants.
Avoid subjecting seats to heavy impacts,
as this may cause damage to the heating
element.
If temperature continues to rise, turn seat
heating off and consult a workshop.
Glove compartment cooling 3
Cooled air is fed into the glove
compartment through an air opening,
when the air conditioning is turned on.
Rotate adjustment wheel anti-clockwise to
allow the air conditioning to keep the
contents of the glove compartment cool.
Rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to close
air opening when glove compartment
cooling is not required.
General notes and notes on air intake,
pollen filter and maintenance
see page 114.
Press button
Ü=On
Press button Ü again = Off

Climate control108
Heating the footwell
zSet air distribution rotary knob to K.
z Turn temperature rotary knob to red
area for warm air.
z Switch on fan. Window demisting and defrosting
To clear misted or icy
windows, e.g. due to
damp weather, damp clothing or low
outside temperatures:
z Set air distribution rotary knob to l.
z Turn temperature ro tary knob to red
area for warm air. z
Set fan to 4.
z Close centre air vents.
z Open adjustable side air vents and direct
them towards door windows.
z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
For simultaneous warming of the footwell,
set air distribution rotary knob to J.
Air conditioning n and air recirculation
4 are turned on automatically to
improve defrosting efficiency when
position J or l is selected.
To prevent windows from misting up, do
not set air distribution rotary knob to
position J or l in extremely humid
weather when temperature rotary knob is
set to blue area for cooling.
9 Warning
Failure to follow thes e instructions could
lead to misted or icy windows and
accidents stemming from impaired
visibility.

Climate control109
Air recirculation mode
During ’normal’ operation, the heating,
ventilation and air co nditioning system
uses outside air. To prevent fumes or
unpleasant odours from entering the
vehicle when in stationary traffic and when
rapid heating or cooling of the passenger
compartment is required, press button 4;
control indicator in the button illuminates
and air is recirculated. Air recirculation mode should only be used
for brief periods, due to gradual
deterioration in air quality and an increase
in humidity, causing windows to mist up.
Driving with air recirculation mode on for
extended periods may cause vehicle
occupants to feel drowsy.
Press button
4 again to turn air
recirculation mode off; control indicator in
the button extinguishes and outside air is
drawn into the vehicle.
Air conditioning system
As a supplement to the heating and
ventilation system, the air conditioning
system cools and dehumidifies (dries)
inflowing air and removes dust and pollen,
to provide maximum comfort under any
weather conditions.
If cooling or dehumi dification is not
required, switch off cooling in order to save
fuel.

Climate control110
Cooling
Operational only with engine running and
with the fan switched on:
Control indicator in the button illuminates
when air conditioning is enabled and
extinguishes when the system is switched
off.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
Engine power and performance may be
affected when the system is on.
If the fan is switched off, the air
conditioning system will not operate. Once activated, the air conditioning
system is operated via the normal heating
and ventilation controls.
Even with air conditioning on, if
temperature rotary knob is set to warm, the
vehicle will still produce warm air in the
passenger compartment.
To improve efficiency of the air
conditioning, always close the windows,
to prevent chilled air from escaping.
Switching on the air conditioning will assist
in windscreen demisting. In very hot
temperatures, before starting the engine,
allow hot air to escape from the vehicle by
opening the windows and sun roof
3.
When the air conditioning system is
switched on, at least one of the adjustable
centre or side air vents must be open, so
that the evaporator does not ice up due to
lack of air movement.
Driving in stop-and-go traffic may reduce
the effectiveness of the air conditioning
system.
Using the air conditioning system when
driving up long hills or in heavy traffic
can cause engine overheating. If engine
coolant temperature warning control
indicator W illuminates in instrument
panel, turn off air co nditioning and allow
engine to idle for a few minutes (see
page 71). Normal cooling
z
Press button n
(to switch on air co nditioning system).
z Turn air recirculation mode 4 off.
z Set air distribution rotary knob to
position M or L.
z Turn temperature rotary knob to blue
area for cooling.
z Set fan to desired speed.
z Open air vents as required.
Press button
n=On
Press button n again = Off

Climate control111
Maximum cooling
Open windows and sun roof 3 briefly so
that warm air can escape rapidly.
z Press button n
(to switch on air co nditioning system).
z Activate air recirculation mode 4.
z Set air distribution rotary knob to M.
z Turn temperature rotary knob all the
way to blue area for cooling.
z Set fan to 4.
z Open all air vents.
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) 3
Provides the greatest amount of comfort in
the vehicle 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, air
distribution mode, air recirculation mode
and air conditioning are automatically
adapted based on the climate conditions
outside the vehicle and the current
temperature of the vehicle interior.
Temperature changes due to external
influences, such as direct sunlight, are
automatically compensated. When cooling (air conditioning
compressor) is active, air is cooled and
dehumidified.
The pollen filter removes dust, soot, pollen
and spores from the
inflowing outside air.

Climate control112
Automatic air recirculation
The automatic air recirculation system has
an air quality sensor to detect harmful
ambient gases, in which case it will switch
automatically to air recirculation mode.
Press automatic air recirculation button t;
the system provides the optimum settings
for almost all conditions. Control indicator
in the button illuminates when automatic
air recirculation is enabled.
Press button t again to turn automatic air
recirculation system off; control indicator in
the button extinguishes and outside air is
drawn into the vehicle.
The system is only operational when the
engine is running. Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
z
Press AUTO button.
z Open all air vents.
z Set temperature using central rotary
knob.
All air vents are actuated automatically in
automatic mode. The air vents should
therefore always be open - see page 104.
The control indicator in the AUTO button
illuminates when automatic mode has
been selected.
To switch the system off, set fan to x .Temperature preset
The central rotary knob can be used to set
the temperature; 22 °C, 24 °C and 26 °C
appear on the rotary
knob. Intermediate
settings are possible.
The selected temperature is maintained.
At the lowest or highest temperature
setting, the system works at maximum
cooling or heating.