climate control OPEL COMBO 2010 Owners Manual

Contents
In Brief ........................................................ 2
Keys, doors, windows ............................. 20
Seats, Interior .......................................... 38
Instruments ............................................. 66
Lighting ................................................... 84
Infotainment system .............................. 90
Climate control ....................................... 92
Driving and operation ......................... 100
Self-help, vehicle care .......................... 128
Opel Service, maintenance .................. 164
Technical data ..................................... 182
Index ...................................................... 198

14 In Brief
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Rear window wiper
3 and
Rear window washer system
3
operation Rear window wipers and rear window
washer system 382, Further information
3179, 3180.
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Heated rear window
3, heated
exterior mirrors
3
Operated with the Ü button.
Climate control system 392, Heated rear
window 337.
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To clear fogged or icy windows Turn the rotary switches for temperature
and air flow clockwise. Set air distribution
to V. Air conditioning system 3: Also press
button n.
Climate control 3 392. Wiper on = Push stalk forwards
Wiper off = Lever toward steering wheel
Washing = Push lever forward and hold

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Heating, ventilation and air
conditioning system
3
Ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are
combined into one unit that is designed to
provide comfort regardless of the season,
weather or outside temperature.
When cooling 3 is activated, the air is
cooled and dried.
The heating unit heats the air as required in
all operating modes depending on the
position of the temperature switch. The air
supply can be adjusted to suit
requirements by means of the fan.
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The buttons for cooling n and air
recirculation 4 are only found on
versions with optional air conditioning
system 3.
Air conditioning system 396. Heating, ventilation and air
conditioning system 3...................... 92
Air vents ............................................... 93
Heating and ventilation system ......... 94
Air conditioning system 3................... 96
Air intake .............................................. 99
Air outlet............................................... 99
Pollen filter ........................................... 99
Regular operation ............................... 99
Service .................................................. 99

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Air vents At least one air vent must be open while
cooling 3 (air conditioning compressor) is
on in order to prevent the evaporator from
icing up due to lack of air movement.
Comfortable ventilation of the interior is
based on the position of the temperature
switch.
To increase the air supply, set the fan to a
higher speed and set the air distribution
switch to M or L.
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Centre and side (1) air vents
The air flow can be directed as desired by
tilting and swivelling the slats.
Temperature switch in centre area: Air
from the centre vents is cooler than the air
from the side air vents.
To close the vents, push the slider towards
the centre of the vehicle.
Windscreen defroster nozzles (2)
Air distribution switch set to V or J: Air is
directed onto the windscreen and the door
windows. Additional vents
Located in front of the windscreen, in front
of the door mirrors and in the front foot
wells.

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Heating and ventilation systemTemperature
Adjusted using left-hand rotary switch.
The amount of heat is dependent on the
coolant temperature and is thus not fully
attained until the engine is warm.
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Air flow
Adjusted using centre rotary switch.
The rate of air flow is determined by the
fan. The fan should therefore also be
switched on during a journey.
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Air distribution
Adjusted using right-hand rotary switch.
Open the air vents when the switch is set
toL or M. Red area = warm
Blue area = cold
xoff
1-4selected fan speed
Vto windscreen and front side
windows
Jto windscreen, front side windows
and footwell
Kto footwell
Lto headroom and footwell
Mto headroom

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Ventilation
zSet the temperature to the desired
setting.
zSwitch fan on, select fan setting
according to requirements.
zFor maximum ventilation in headroom:
move air distribution switch to M, open
all ventilation nozzles.
zFor ventilation to foot well: Set air
distribution switch to K.
zFor simultaneous ventilation to the head
area and the foot well: Set air
distribution switch to L. Heating
For rapid warming of the passenger
compartment:
zTurn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
zSet the fan to speed 3.
zSet the air distribution switch to the
desired position, preferably position J
394.
The comfort and general well-being of the
vehicle occupants are to a large extent
dependent on a suitable ventilation and
heating setting.
To achieve temperature stratification
with the pleasant effect of "cool head and
warm feet", move rotary air distribution
switch toK, J or L and move rotary
temperature switch to any position (in
central area with temperature
stratification effect).
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Heating the foot well
zSet the temperature switch in the right-
hand zone.
zSwitch on fan.
zSet air distribution switch to K.

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Demisting and defrosting the windows
Misted or icy windows, e. g. due to damp
weather, damp clothing or low outside
temperatures:zTurn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
zSet fan to 3 or 4.
zSet air distribution switch to V.
zActivate heated rear window Ü.
zOpen side air vents as required and
direct them towards side windows.
zFor simultaneous warming of the foot
well, set air distribution switch to J.
Air conditioning system
3
In addition to the effects of the heating
and ventilation system, the air conditioning
system cools and dehumidified (dries) the
inflowing air.
If no cooling or dehumidification is
required, switch off cooling to save fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
9 Warning
Failure to follow the description could
lead to misting or icing of the windows,
which in turn could lead an accident
stemming from lack of visibility.

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Cooling n
Only operate with the engine and fan
running. Activate and deactivate with
then button.
When cooling (air-conditioning
compressor) is on, the air is cooled and
dried. If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off cooling to save fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
When cooling operates, condensation
forms and drips from the underside of the
vehicle.
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Air recirculation system 4
The air recirculation mode of the
ventilation system is activated and
deactivated by pressing the 4 button.
If fumes or unpleasant odours penetrate
from outside: temporarily switch on air
recirculation system 4.
To increase cooling at high outside
temperatures, switch on the air
recirculation system briefly.Air distribution to V: the air recirculation
system is automatically switched off to
speed up window demisting and prevent
fogging.
9 Warning
The air recirculation system minimises
the entry of outside air. The humidity
increases, and the windows can mist up.
The quality of the passenger
compartment air deteriorates which
may cause vehicle occupants to feel
drowsy.

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Comfort setting
zSet cooling n as desired.
zAir recirculation system 4 off.
zSet temperature switch as desired.
zSwitch on fan at desired speed.
zSet air distribution switch to M or L.
zOpen vents as required.
Temperature switch in centre of
adjustment range: warmer air will flow into
the foot well and cooler air into the upper
zone, with warmer air coming from the side
air vents and cooler air from the centre
vents.
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Maximum cooling
(Maximum Air Conditioning)
Open windows for a short time so that the
heated air can dissipate quickly.
zCooling n on.
zAir circulation system 4 on.
zTurn the temperature switch
anticlockwise as far as it will go (cold).
zSet fan to 4.
zSet air distribution switch to M.
zOpen all vents.
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Demisting and defrosting windows
Misting or icing of the windows, such as
from damp weather conditions, wet clothes
or low outside temperatures:
9 Warning
Failure to follow the description could
lead to misting or icing of the windows,
which in turn could lead an accident
stemming from lack of visibility.

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zCooling n on, the air conditioning
compressor automatically switches off in
low outdoor temperatures (ice
formation),
zTurn the temperature switch clockwise.
zSet fan to 3 or 4.
zAir distribution switch to V, air
recirculation system 4 switches off
automatically.
– or –
If there is still moisture in the system after
previous air conditioning operation, the
windows may mist up. To prevent this,
set air distribution to K before starting
engine and set to V approx. 5 seconds
after starting.
zActivate heated rear window Ü.
zOpen side air vents as required and
direct them towards side windows.
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Air intake The air intakes in front of the windscreen on
the far left and right-hand sides of the
engine compartment must be kept free of
leaves, dirt and snow so as not to obstruct
the air supply. Air outletDo not cover the air outlets when stowing
objects in the luggage compartment. Pollen filter The pollen filter cleans dust, soot, pollen
and spores from the air entering from
outside. The active carbon layer 3
eliminates most odours and noxious
environmental gases from the air.
Regular operationTo make sure that the AC compressor
is constantly working well, the cooling
system3 must be switched on several
minutes once a month regardless of the
weather or season. It is not possible to
activate cooling when outside
temperatures are low. Service For optimal cooling performance, we
recommend that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle registration.
zFunctionality and pressure test
zHeating functionality
zLeakage check
zCheck of drive belts
zCleaning of condenser and
evaporator drainage
zPerformance check