cooling OPEL ASTRA SALOON 2014 Owners Manual

16In brief
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Air distribution to l.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Set fan speed to highest level or to A.
Cooling n on.
Press button V.
Climate control system 3 124.
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
wait 3 seconds after depressing
clutch pedal and then pull up the
button on the selector lever 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 3 141.
Manual transmission automatedN=neutralo=drive+=higher gear-=lower gearA=switch between Automatic and
Manual modeR=reverse gear (with selector
lever lock)
Manual transmission automated
3 142.

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■ The engine cooling fans may runafter the engine has been switchedoff 3 160.
■ 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.
30 seconds, before switching off in
order to protect the turbocharger.
Keys, locking 3 20, Laying the
vehicle up for a long period of time
3 159, TwinTop roof operation
3 41.

Instruments and controls979Danger
If a child restraint system is fitted
and the control indicator is not
illuminated while driving, the front
and side airbag for the front
passenger seat are not
deactivated.
Flashes
Fault in system or child restraint system with transponders defective
or improperly fitted 3 60.
9 Danger
Flashing of the control indicator
while driving indicates a fault.
Have the cause of the fault
remedied by a workshop
immediately.
Child restraint system with transponders 3 65.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after
the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Battery is not
charging. Engine cooling may be
interrupted. In diesel engines, power
to the brake servo unit may be cut.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Malfunction indicator light
Z illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and goes out shortly after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running Fault in the emission control system.
The permitted emission limits may be
exceeded. Immediately seek the
assistance of a workshop.Flashes when the engine is
running
Fault that could lead to catalytic
converter damage. Ease up on the
accelerator until the flashing stops.
Seek the immediate assistance of a
workshop.
Service vehicle soon A illuminates or flashes yellow.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Fault in engine or transmission
electronics 3 140, 3 144. The
electronics switch to an emergency
running programme. Fuel
consumption may be increased and
the vehicle handling may be impaired.
If the fault persists after restarting thevehicle, consult a workshop.
Illuminates together with InSP4 in the service display Seek the assistance of a workshop for
draining the diesel fuel filter 3 110.

110Instruments and controls
When operating the retractable
hardtop ■ Indicator buzzer upon completed opening or closing of the
convertible hardtop.
■ Indicator buzzer upon completed raising or lowering of the electricload compartment loading aid.
■ Gong tone if the tailgate is not closed during roof operation.
■ Gong tone if the tailgate is not fully open during operation of the load
compartment loading aid.
■ Gong tone during roof operation if vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h.
■ Gong tone when vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h if the roof is not
fully open or closed.
■ Three gong tones during roof or loading aid operation if the load
compartment blind is not attached.
■ Three gong tones during roof operation if outside temperature is
below -20 °C, vehicle battery
voltage is too low or the system is
overloaded.■ Continuous warning buzzer during roof operation if the anti-roll bars
have been triggered.
■ Continuous warning buzzer starting
one minute before the end of the
9-minute standby time with the roof
in an intermediate position or the loading aid in a raised position.
■ Persistent warning buzzer when closing the tailgate, if the lowering
process of the electric load aid is
not complete or has been
interrupted.
Battery voltage
Low battery voltage in radio remote
control or electronic key. On vehicles
without check control, the message
InSP3 appears in the instrument
panel display. Replace the battery
3 20, 3 22.
Brake light switch
Brake light does not come on during
braking. Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.Engine cooling level
Low fluid level in engine cooling
system. Check coolant immediately
3 162.
Drain diesel fuel filter
If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, the message InSP4 appears in the
instrument panel. Consult a
workshop.

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■Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Air conditioning system
In addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has:
n=Cooling4=Air recirculationCooling n
Operated with the n button and is
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.
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.
Air recirculation system 4
Operated with the 4 button.9Warning
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. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
Air distribution to l: Air recirculation
is deactivated.
Maximum cooling Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
■ Cooling n on.
■ Air circulation system 4 on,
■ Set air distribution control to M.
■ Set temperature control to coldest level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Open all vents.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows ■ Cooling n on.
■ Set air distribution control to l.
■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Set fan speed to highest level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.

126Climate control
■Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards door windows.
■ For simultaneous warming of the foot well, set air distribution control
to J.
Automatic climate control
system
Controls for: ■ Air distribution
■ Temperature
■ Fan speed
n=Cooling4=Air recirculationV=Demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 38.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In the
automatic mode the fan speed
automatically regulates the air flow.
Automatic mode Basic setting for maximum comfort:
■ Set fan control to A.
■ Set the air distribution control to the
desired setting.
■ Preset temperature to the desired level.
■ Cooling n on.
■ Open all of the air vents.
Air distribution
L=to head area and foot wellM=to head areal=to windscreen and front door
windowsJ=to windscreen, front door
windows and foot wellK=to foot wellIntermediate settings are possible.
Temperature preselection
Set the temperature control to the
required position. Intermediate
settings are possible.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.
At the end positions, there is no
temperature regulation. The air
conditioning system works with
maximum cooling or heating.
Heating will not be fully effective until
engine has reached normal operating temperature.
Fan speed In the automatic mode A the fan
speed automatically regulates the air
flow. If required the air flow can be
manually adjusted.
Cooling n
Operated with the n button and is
functional only when the engine and
fan are running.

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The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. 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.
Air recirculation system 4
The air recirculation mode is operated
with the 4 button.9Warning
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. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that the heated air can disappear quickly.
■ Cooling n on.
■ Set air distribution control to M.
■ Set temperature control to required
temperature value.
■ Set fan control to A.
■ Open all vents.
The automatic climate control
automatically cools to the specified
value with the maximum cooling
power.
With the temperature control turned
to its minimum setting, the system
continually runs at maximum cooling. The system is automatically set to air
recirculation when the air conditioning
is on.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows ■ Cooling n on.
■ Press button V: in position A, fan
automatically switches to maximum speed, the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.■ Set temperature control to warmest
level.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Electronic climate control
system
Controls for: ■ Temperature
■ Air distribution and menu selection
■ Fan speed
AUTO=Automatic mode4=air recirculationV=demisting and defrosting

128Climate control
Heated rear window Ü 3 38.
The preselected temperature is
automatically regulated. In the
automatic mode the fan speed and air distribution automatically regulate the
air flow.
The system can be manually adapted by use of air distribution and air flow
controls.
Data is shown on the Info-Display.
Setting modifications are briefly
shown in the Info-Display,
superimposing over the currently
displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.
Do not cover the sensor on the
instrument panel for correct
operation.
Automatic mode
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
■ Press AUTO button.
■ Open all air vents.
■ Air conditioning on.
■ Set desired temperature.
Temperature preselection Temperatures can be set to the
desired value.
For reasons of comfort, change
temperature only in small increments.
If the minimum temperature is set,
Lo appears in the display and the
electronic climate control system runs at maximum cooling.
If the maximum temperature is set,
Hi appears in the display and the
electronic climate control system runs
at maximum heating.Fan speed
The selected fan speed is indicated
with x and a number in the display.
If the fan is switched off the air
conditioning is also deactivated.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO button.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press the V button. V appears in
the display.
Temperature and air distribution are
set automatically and the fan runs at
a high speed.
To return to automatic mode: press
button V or AUTO .
Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Manual settings in climate menu
Climate control system settings can
be changed via the centre control, the
buttons and the menus shown on the display.
To view the menu, press the centre
control. The Climate menu appears in
the display.

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Individual menu items are marked by
turning the centre control and
selected by pressing it.
To exit a menu, turn the centre control until Return or Main appear and
select.
Air distribution Turn the centre control. The Air
distribut. menu is activated, showing
the possible air distribution settings:Top=to windscreen and front
door windows.Centre=to vehicle occupants.Bottom=to foot well.
The Air distribut. menu can also be
called up via the Climate menu.
Return to automatic air distribution:
Deactivate corresponding setting or
press button AUTO.
Cooling
In the Climate menu, select menu
item AC and activate or deactivate
cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) when outside
temperature is above a specific level. 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, Eco appears in the display.
Fan regulation in automatic
mode
Fan regulation in automatic mode can
be adapted.
Select menu item Automatic blower
from the Climate menu and select the
desired fan regulation.
Manual air recirculation mode The manual air recirculation mode is
operated with the 4 button.9Warning
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. The quality
of the passenger compartment air
deteriorates, which may cause the vehicle occupants to feel drowsy.

130Climate control
Air conditioning with the engine
not running When ignition is off, the residual heat
or cooling in the system can be used
for climate control in passenger
compartment.
Press the AUTO button with the
ignition off. Residual air conditioning
on will appear briefly in the display.
Residual climate control can only
operate for a limited period of time. To
cancel, press the AUTO button.
Auxiliary heater
Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which warms up the
passenger compartment more
quickly.
Coolant heater Diesel-engined vehicles have a fuel-
powered auxiliary heater.Air vents
Adjustable air vents
At least one air vent must be open
while cooling is on in order to prevent
the evaporator from icing up due to lack of air movement.
To open vent, turn the adjuster wheel
to B.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
To close the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel to 7.
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.