climate control OPEL CORSA F 2020 Owner's Manual

Introduction.................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ..............9
Seats, restraints ........................... 27
Storage ........................................ 47
Instruments and controls .............54
Lighting ........................................ 80
Climate control ............................. 89
Driving and operating ...................98
Vehicle care ............................... 161
Service and maintenance ..........198
Technical data ........................... 203
Customer information ................212
Index .......................................... 222Contents

In brief71Power windows .....................23
2 Exterior mirrors .....................21
3 Side air vents ........................ 96
4 Turn lights, headlight
flash, low / high beam ...........85
Parking lights ........................ 86
Buttons for Driver
Information Centre ................73
5 Cruise control .....................120
Adaptive cruise control .......124
Speed limiter ....................... 122
Heated steering wheel ..........55
6 Instruments ........................... 63
Driver Information Centre ...... 73
7 Infotainment controls
8 Windscreen wiper and
washer, rear wiper and
washer ................................. 56
9 Power button ....................... 100
10 Central locking system .........12
11 Centre air vents .................... 96
12 Controls for Info Display
operation .............................. 7513Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 19
14 Info Display .......................... 75
15 Hazard warning flashers ......85
16 Glovebox .............................. 47
17 Climate control system ......... 90
18 USB charging port ................ 59
19 Power outlet .......................... 59
20 Parking assist / Advanced
parking assist .....................138
Lane keep assist .................152
Stop start system ................103
Electronic Stability Control
and Traction Control ...........118
21 Manual transmission ..........114
Automatic transmission ......110
22 Manual parking brake ........115
Electric parking brake ........115
23 Ignition switch ....................... 99
24 Steering wheel adjustment ..55
25 Horn ..................................... 56
26 Fuse box ............................ 176
27 Bonnet release lever ..........16328Light switch .......................... 80
Headlight range
adjustment ........................... 82
Front / rear fog lights ............85
Instrument illumination .........87

Keys, doors and windows25Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 76.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull the switch until the window is completely opened and keep
pulling for additional 2 seconds.
4. Push the switch as long as the window is completely closed and
keep pushing for additional
2 seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing f together
with heated exterior mirrors.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.Depending on climate control system, f is located at a different position.
Vehicles with heating and
ventilation system or air
conditioning systemVehicles with electronic climate
control system
Heated mirrors 3 22.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors, the mirror covers should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.

Climate control89Climate controlClimate control systems...............89
Heating and ventilation system . 89
Air conditioning system .............90
Electronic climate control system ...................................... 92
Auxiliary heater .......................... 96
Air vents ....................................... 96
Adjustable air vents ...................96
Fixed air vents ........................... 97
Maintenance ................................ 97
Air intake ................................... 97
Air conditioning regular operation .................................. 97
Service ...................................... 97Climate control systems
Heating and ventilation system
Controls for: ● temperature :
● air distribution w, > and y
● fan speed E
● demisting and defrosting $
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors f
Heated rear window f 3 25.
Heated exterior mirrors f 3 22.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by
turning : to the desired
temperature.
red area:warmerblue area:colder
Heating will not be fully effective until the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distribution
w:to windscreen and front door
windows>:to head area via adjustable air
ventsy:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by turning Z to the
desired speed.
clockwise:increaseanticlockwise:decrease

90Climate controlDemisting and defrosting
● Press $: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller :
to warmest level.
● Set fan speed E to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window f.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Air conditioning system
Controls for: ● temperature :
● air distribution w, x and y
● fan speed E
● demisting and defrosting $
● cooling A/C
● air recirculation n
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors f
● heated seats "
Heated rear window f3 25.
Heated exterior mirrors f3 22.
Heated seats " 3 31.
Some setting changes are indicated briefly in the Info Display. Activated
functions are indicated by the LED in
the respective button.
Temperature
Adjust the temperature by
turning : to the desired
temperature.red area:warmerblue area:colderHeating will not be fully effective until
the engine has reached normal
operating temperature.
Air distributionw:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area via adjustable air
ventsy:to foot well and windscreen
All combinations are possible.
Fan speed
Adjust the air flow by turning E to the
desired speed.
clockwise:increaseanticlockwise:decrease

Climate control91Cooling 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 fan is switched on.
Press A/C again to switch off cooling.
The air conditioning system cools and
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the
outside temperature is slightly above
the freezing point. Therefore,
condensation may form and drip from
under the vehicle.
If no cooling or drying is required,
switch off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.
Activated cooling may inhibit
Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Air recirculation system
Press n to activate air recirculation
mode. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
Press n again to deactivate air
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 may mist
up from outside when cold air is
directed towards it. If windscreen
mists up from outside, activate
windscreen wiper and deactivate w.
Maximum cooling
Briefly open the windows so that hot
air can disperse quickly.
● Switch on cooling A/C.
● Press n for air recirculation
system on.
● Press x for air distribution.

92Climate control● Set temperature control : to
coldest level.
● Set fan speed E to highest level.
● Open all vents.
Heated rear window, windscreen and exterior mirrors f 3 25.
Heated seats q 3 31.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
● Press $: the air distribution is
directed towards the windscreen.
● Set temperature controller :
to warmest level.
● Switch on cooling A/C, if
required.
● Set fan speed E to highest level.
● Switch on heated rear window
f.
● Open side air vents as required and direct them towards the doorwindows.
Note
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Electronic climate control system
Controls for: ● temperature :
● MENU enters the Climate setting
menu in the Info Display
● fan speed E
● automatic mode AUTO
● cooling A/C
● manual air recirculation n
● demisting and defrosting $
● heated rear window and exterior mirrors f
● heated seats "
Heated rear window f 3 25.
Heated exterior mirrors f 3 22.
Heated seats " 3 31.
In automatic mode, temperature, fan
speed and air distribution are
regulated automatically.
Activated functions are indicated by
the LED in the respective control.
The electronic climate control system
is only fully operational when the
engine is running.

Climate control93Climate control settings menu
Press MENU to manually set the
following climate control funtions:
● air distribution w, x and y
● fan speed E
● temperature :
● cooling A/C
● automatic mode AUTO
Climate setting menu can also be displayed in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 75.
Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
● Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically.
● Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
● Air conditioning must be activated for optimal cooling and
demisting. Press A/C to switch on
air conditioning. The LED in the
button indicates activation.
● Set the preselected temperatures for the front seats
using the left and right rotary ring. Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
Manual settings
Climate control system settings can
be changed by activating the
following functions:
Fan speed E
Adjust the air flow by turning rotary
ring to the desired speed. Turn
anticlockwise to decrease or turn
clockwise to increase. Fan speed can also be changed in the climate
settings menu. Press MENU to enter
the menu.
Turn rotary ring anticlockwise as far
as it will go: fan and cooling are
switched off.

94Climate controlTo return to automatic mode, press
AUTO .
Air distribution w, x , y
Press MENU to enter the menu.
Touch in the Info Display:
w:to windscreen and front door
windowsx:to head area and rear seats via
adjustable air ventsy:to front and rear foot well and
windscreen
To return to automatic air distribution,
press AUTO .
Temperature preselection :
Set the preselected temperatures to
the desired value using the left or the
right rotary ring.
Recommended temperature is 22 °C .
The temperature is indicated in the
display and in the climate settings
menu.
If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Note
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 3 103.
Air conditioning 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) 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 off the cooling system for fuel
saving reasons.

Climate control95Manual air recirculation n
Press n to activate the air
recirculation mode. The LED in the
button illuminates to indicate
activation.
Press n 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 occupants to
feel drowsy.
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 w.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows $
● Press $. 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 air conditioning by pressing A/C, if required.
● Switch on heated rear window
f.
● To return to previous mode, press $ again. To return to
automatic mode, press AUTO.
Note
If à is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited until à is pressed again.
If à is pressed while the engine is in
an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Deactivation of electronic climate control system
Cooling, fan and automatic mode can
be switched off by turning one of the rotary rings anticlockwise.
Activation by switching on the fan or
pressing AUTO.
Heated rear window, windscreen and
exterior mirrors f 3 25.
Heated seats " 3 31.