climate settings VAUXHALL MERIVA 2015.5 Owner's Manual

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the reset knob between speedometerand Driver Information Centre with
the ignition on.
On vehicles with trip computer more
submenus are available.
Selection and indication can be
different between Midlevel-, Uplevel-,
and Uplevel-Combi-Display.
Trip/Fuel Information Menu, Trip
Computer 3 109.
Graphic-Info-Display,
Colour-Info-Display Depending on the vehicle
configuration the vehicle has a
â–  Graphic-Info-Display
or
â–  Colour-Info-Display
The Info-Display is located in the
instrument panel above the
Infotainment system.Graphic-Info-Display
Depending on the Infotainment
system, the Graphic-Info-Display is
available in two versions.
Graphic-Info-Display indicates:
â–  time 3 86
â–  outside temperature 3 86
â–  date 3 86
â–  electronic climate control settings 3 128
â–  Infotainment system, see description for Infotainment systemin the Infotainment system manual
â–  settings for vehicle personalisation 3 112

104Instruments and controls
Colour-Info-Display
The Colour-Info-Display indicates incolour:
â–  time 3 86
â–  outside temperature 3 86
â–  date 3 86
â–  electronic climate control settings 3 128
â–  rear view camera 3 154
â–  Infotainment system, see description for Infotainment systemin the Infotainment system manual
â–  navigation, see description for Infotainment system in the
Infotainment system manual
â–  system settings
â–  vehicle messages 3 105
â–  settings for vehicle personalisation 3 112
The type of information and how it is
displayed depends on the equipment
of the vehicle and the settings made.
Selecting menus and settings
Menus and settings are accessed via the display.Selections are made via:
â–  menus
â–  function buttons and multifunction knob of the Infotainment system
Selecting with the Infotainment
system
Select a function via the Infotainment
system buttons. The menu of the
selected function is displayed.
The multifunction knob is used to
select an item and to confirm.
Multifunction knob
The multifunction knob is the central control element for the menus:

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Vehicle settings
â– Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the level
of the cabin airflow of the climate
control in automatic mode.
Climate control mode : Controls the
state of the cooling compressor
when the vehicle is started. Last
setting (recommended) or at
vehicle start either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
automatically rear heated window.
â–  Comfort settings
Chime volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.
Personalization by driver : Activates
or deactivates the personalisation
function.
Rear auto wipe in reverse :
Activates or deactivates automatic
switching on of the rear window
wiper when reverse gear is
engaged.
â–  Park assist / Collision detection
Park assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic parking
assist.
â–  Exterior ambient lighting
Duration upon exit of vehicle :
Activates or deactivates and
changes the duration of exit
lighting.
Exterior lighting by unlocking :
Activates or deactivates the
welcome lighting.
â–  Remote locking, unlocking, starting
Remote door unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
â–  Restore factory settings
Restore factory settings : Resets all
settings to the default settings.
Settings in the Colour-Info-
Display CD 600/Navi 650/Navi 950

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â– Display Off :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
â–  Map Settings :
See Infotainment system manual
for further information.
Vehicle Settings â–  Climate and Air Quality
Auto Fan Speed : Modifies the fan
regulation. Changed setting will be active after switching the ignition off
and on again.
Air Conditioning Mode : Activates or
deactivates cooling when switching
on the ignition or uses the last chosen setting.
Auto Demist : Activates or
deactivates auto demist.
Auto Rear Demist : Activates
automatically the rear heated
window.
â–  Comfort and Convenience
Chime Volume : Changes the
volume of warning chimes.Personalisation by Driver :
Activates or deactivates the
personalisation function.
Auto Reverse Gear Wiper :
Activates or deactivates
automatically switching on of the
rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged.
â–  Collision Detection Systems
Park Assist : Activates or
deactivates the ultrasonic sensors.
â–  Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights : Activates or
deactivates the entry lighting.
Exit Lighting : Activates or
deactivates and changes the
duration of exit lighting.
â–  Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
Remote Door Unlock : Changes the
configuration to unlock only the
driver's door or the whole vehicle
whilst unlocking.
â–  Return to Factory Settings? :
Resets all settings to the default
settings.

126Climate control
Notice
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected, an Autostop will be inhibited.
If the settings for demisting and
defrosting are selected while the
engine is in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Air conditioning systemIn addition to the heating and
ventilation system, the air
conditioning system has controls for:n=cooling4=air recirculation
Heated seats ß 3 40, Heated
steering wheel * 3 83.
Cooling n
Press n to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by 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
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
might inhibit Autostops.
Air recirculation system 4
Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. Activation is indicated by the
LED in the button.

128Climate control
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart
automatically.
Stop-start system 3 138.
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.
Controls for:
â–  temperature on driver side
â–  air distribution
â–  fan speed
â–  temperature on front passenger side
n=coolingAUTO=automatic mode4=manual air recirculationV=demisting and defrosting
Heated rear window Ü 3 32, Heated
seats ß 3 40, Heated steering wheel
* 3 83.
Climate control settings are shown on
the Graphic-Info-Display, or
depending on the version, on Colour-
Info-Display. Setting modifications
are briefly popped-up in both
displays, superimposed over the
currently displayed menu.
The electronic climate control system is only fully operational when the
engine is running.

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Automatic mode AUTO
Basic setting for maximum comfort:â–  Press AUTO, the air distribution
and fan speed are regulated
automatically.
â–  Open all air vents to allow optimised air distribution in
automatic mode.
â–  Press n to switch on optimal
cooling and demisting. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
â–  Set the preselected temperatures for driver and front passenger using
the left and right rotary knob.
Recommended temperature is
22 °C.
The fan speed regulation in automatic mode can be changed in the menu
Settings .
Vehicle personalisation 3 112.
Temperature preselection
Temperatures can be set to the
desired value.If the minimum temperature Lo is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum cooling, if cooling n is
switched on.
If the maximum temperature Hi is set,
the climate control system runs at
maximum heating.
Notice
If n is switched on, reducing the set
cabin temperature can cause the
engine to restart from an Autostop or inhibit an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 138.

130Climate control
Demisting and defrosting the
windows V
â– 
Press V. Activation is indicated by
the LED in the button.
â–  Temperature and air distribution are set automatically and the fan
runs at high speed.
■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.
â–  To return to previous mode: press V , to return to automatic mode:
press AUTO .
Setting of automatic rear window
heating can be changed in the menu
Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle
personalisation 3 112.
Notice
If V is pressed while the engine is
running, an Autostop will be inhibited
until V is pressed again.
If V is pressed while the engine is
in an Autostop, the engine will restart automatically.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Manual settings Climate control system settings canbe changed by activating the buttons
and rotary knobs as follows.
Changing a setting will deactivate the automatic mode.Fan speed Z
Press lower button to decrease or
upper button to increase fan speed as shown in the illustration. The fan
speed is indicated by the number of
segments in the display.
Pressing the lower button longer: fan and cooling are switched off.
Pressing the upper button longer: the
fan runs at maximum speed.
To return to automatic mode: Press
AUTO .

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Air distribution s, M , K
Press appropriate button for desired
adjustment. Activation is indicated by the LED in the button.
s=to windscreen and front door
windowsM=to head area via adjustable air
ventsK=to foot well
All combinations are possible.
Return to automatic air distribution:
press AUTO .
Cooling n
Press
n to switch on cooling.
Activation is indicated by 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) 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. Activated cooling
might inhibit Autostops.
Stop-start system 3 138.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the display will indicate AC when
cooling is activated or Eco when the
cooling is deactivated.
Activation or deactivation of cooling
operation after engine start can be
changed in the menu Settings in the
Info-Display. Vehicle personalisation
3 112.
Air recirculation system 4

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Press 4 to activate air recirculation
mode. Activation is indicated by 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
directed to it. If windscreen mists up
from outside, activate windscreen
wiper and deactivate s.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
Settings menu in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 112.
Auxiliary heater
Air heater Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air
heater which automatically warms up
the passenger compartment more
quickly.Air vents
Adjustable air vents
To open the vent, turn the adjuster
wheel to the right. Adjust the air
amount at the vent outlet by turning
the adjuster wheel.