cooling OPEL ANTARA 2017.5 Manual user

16In briefDemisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to V (or l).
Cooling A/C (or n) and air
recirculation 4 are switched on
automatically to improve defrosting
efficiency (air recirculation 4 is
automatically switched off in vehicles
with electronic climate control).
Set temperature to highest level.
Set fan speed to highest level.
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Close centre air vents, open side air vents and direct them towards the
door windows.
Climate control system 3 114.Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and engage the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 139.

In brief19●The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 158.
● After running at high engine speeds or with high engine loads,
operate the engine briefly at a low load or run in neutral for approx.1 or 2 minutes, before switching
off in order to protect the
turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 20, Laying the vehicle
up for a long period of time 3 157.

84Instruments and controls9Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Airbag deactivation 3 50.
Charging system p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop vehicle and switch off engine.
Battery is not charging. 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
seeking the assistance of a
workshop.
Malfunction indicator light Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts. If it does not
illuminate, seek the assistance of a
workshop.
Can illuminate briefly when driving;
this is normal and does not indicate a system fault.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be exceeded. Fuel economy and vehicle
driveability may be impaired. Seek
the assistance of a workshop
immediately.
Control indicator Z also illuminates if
there is a fault in the diesel particle
filter 3 129 or with the automatictransmission 3 138. Seek the
assistance of a workshop as soon as
possible.
Ensure the fuel filler cap is screwed in completely 3 150.
Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage 3 130 . Ease up on
the accelerator until the flashing
stops. Seek the assistance of a
workshop immediately.
Service vehicle soon g illuminates yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running to indicate a fault in the
engine or transmission electronics.
The electronics switch to an
emergency running programme, fuel
consumption may be increased and
vehicle handling may be impaired.
In some cases, the fault can be
eliminated by switching the engine off
and back on again. If g illuminates
again after restarting the engine, the vehicle may need a service.

Climate control115Demisting and defrosting● Set the air distribution switch to l or J
● Set temperature control to warmest level
● Set fan to highest level
● Close centre air vents
● Open side air vents and direct them towards the door windows
Heated rear window Ü 3 32.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:n:cooling4:air recirculationÜ:demisting and defrosting
Heated seats ß 3 40.
Cooling n
Press n
to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by illumination
of the LED in the button. Cooling is
only functional when the engine is
running and climate control fan is switched on.
Press n again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
freezing point. Therefore
condensation may form and drip from under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch the cooling system off to save
fuel.
Activated cooling may inhibit
autostops. Stop-start system 3 126.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. Activation is indicated by
illumination of the LED in the button.
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 might mist up from outside, when cold air is

116Climate controldirected towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate l.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows and sunroof
so that hot air can disperse quickly.
● Press n to activate air
conditioning.
● Press 4 to activate air
recirculation.
● Set air distribution switch to M.
● Set temperature control to coldest level.
● Set fan to highest level.
● Open all vents.Demisting and defrosting
● Set the air distribution switch to l or J.
● Set temperature control to warmest level.
● Set fan to highest level.
● Close centre air vents.
● Open side air vents and direct them towards the door windows.
● Switch on heated rear window Ü
3 32.
Air conditioning n and air
recirculation 4 are switched on
automatically to improve defrosting
efficiency when position l or J is
selected.
Activated demisting and defrosting
may inhibit autostops. Stop-start
system 3 126.
Electronic climate control system
The dual zone climate control allows
different climatisation temperatures
for driver and front passenger side.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.

Climate control117
Controls for:● Temperature on driver side
● Air distribution
● Fan speed
● Temperature on front passenger side
AUTO:Automatic modet:Automatic air recirculationV:Demisting and defrosting
Cooling A/C, Air recirculation 4
3 115.
Note
Do not cover the interior
temperature sensor (located beside the fan switch) or the sunlight sensor
(located in front of the windscreen
defroster vents) as this could cause the system to malfunction.
Heated rear window RÜ 3 32,
Heated seats ß 3 40.
Automatic mode AUTO Basic setting for maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO; cooling A/C is
switched on and the air
distribution and fan speed are
regulated automatically.
● Open all air vents.
● Set the preselected temperatures for driver's side
and front passenger's side using the left and right rotary knobs.
Note
All air vents are actuated
automatically in Automatic mode.
The air vents should therefore
always be open.
Temperature preselection
Recommended comfort setting is
22 °C. Intermediate settings are
possible.
Press SYNC to automatically adjust
front passenger's side temperature to
match current driver's side
temperature. Activation is indicated
by illumination of the LED in the
button.
If temperature settings are different
between driver's side and front
passenger's side, LED in SYNC
button extinguishes.

118Climate controlNote
If A/C is switched on, reducing the
set cabin temperature can cause the engine to restart from an Autostop or
inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 126.
Manual settings
Climate control system settings can
be changed by pressing A/C or by
adjusting the fan speed or air
distribution switch. Changing a
setting will deactivate Automatic
mode.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Cooling A/C 3 115.
Fan speed x
To deactivate Automatic mode,
change fan speed manually or turn
fan to position off x.
To return to Automatic mode: Switch
on fan and press AUTO.
Air distribution
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by illumination of the LED in the button.M:to head area via adjustable air
ventsL:to head area via adjustable air
vents and to foot wellsK:to foot wells and to windscreenJ:to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellsV:to windscreen, front door
windows and head area via
adjustable air vents
All combinations are possible.
To return to Automatic mode: Press
AUTO .
Automatic air recirculation t
The automatic air recirculation
system has an air quality sensor
which switches on automatically if
harmful ambient gases are detected.
Operated by pressing t. Activation is
indicated by illumination of the LED in
the button.
The automatic air recirculation
system is only operational if the
engine is running.

Climate control1199Warning
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.
Demisting and defrosting
● Press V. Activation is indicated
by illumination of the LED in the
button.
● Set fan to the desired speed.
Air recirculation mode 4 is
automatically switched off.
Cooling A/C switches on.
● Switch on heated rear window RÜ .
To switch off window demisting and defrosting, press V again,
press AUTO , adjust fan speed or air
distribution switch.
Activated demisting and defrosting
may inhibit autostops. Stop-start
system 3 126.Air vents
Adjustable air vents At least one air vent must be open
while the cooling A/C is on.
To open and close the vents, turn the
horizontal adjuster wheel to the left or right.
Open air vents when air distribution switch is set to M or L.
The air supply is increased by
switching on the fan.
Control the air temperature at the side
air vents by adjusting the temperature
control switch.

Climate control121Active carbon filter
In addition to the particle filter the active carbon filter reduces odours.
Air conditioning regularoperation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a
week, irrespective of the weather and time of year. Operation with cooling is
not possible when outside
temperature is too low.
ServiceFor 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
Note
Refrigerant R-134a contains
fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Driving and operating127The engine will be switched off whilethe ignition stays on.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
During an Autostop, the heating, power steering and brake
performance will be maintained.
Air conditioning system may or may
not inhibit the stop-start system
according to the cooling performance.
Caution
The steering assist can be
reduced during an Autostop.
Conditions for an Autostop
The stop-start system checks if each
of the following conditions is fulfilled.
● The stop-start system is not manually deactivated
● the bonnet is fully closed
● the driver's door is closed or the driver'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 or low
● the engine exhaust temperature is not too high, e.g. after driving
with high engine load
● the ambient temperature is not too low
● the defrosting function is not activated
● the climate control system does not inhibit an engine stop
● the brake vacuum is sufficient● the self-cleaning function of the diesel particle filter is not active
● the vehicle has moved 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 3 116.
Immediately after motorway driving
an Autostop may be inhibited.
New vehicle running-in 3 124.
Vehicle battery discharge protection
To ensure reliable engine restarts,
several vehicle battery discharge
protection features are implemented
as part of the stop-start system.
Restart of the engine by the driver Depress the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
The engine start is indicated by the
needle at the idle speed position in
the tachometer.