climate control VAUXHALL VIVARO 2014 User Guide

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The control buttons operate
identically to the timer unit described
previously.
To activate the remote control, press
activation button X and release it
when the menu bar appears in the
display. The signal indicator and
SENd appear briefly in the display,
followed by the temperature.9 Warning
When refuelling, switch off the
remote control unit as well as the
heater!
To switch off, press and hold
activation button X to prevent
inadvertent operation.
The remote control has a maximum
range of 600 metres. The range may
be reduced due to environmental
conditions and as the battery
becomes weaker.
In addition to the remote control unit,
the heating can also be switched on
for 30 minutes, or off, using the button
on the instrument panel.
Battery replacement
Replace the battery when the range
of the remote control is reduced or when the battery charge symbol
flashes.
Open the cover using a coin and
replace the battery (CR 2430 or equivalent), ensuring the new battery
is correctly installed with the positive
( < ) side facing the positive terminals.
Replace the cover securely.
Dispose of old batteries in
accordance with environmental
regulations.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Remote control fault displays
cobA=Poor signal –
adjust positionconP=No signal – move closerbALo=Battery low –
change batteryErr=System error –
consult workshopAdd,
AddE=System in learning
mode

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Teach remote control
If the vehicle battery is reconnected, the LED in the instrument panel
button illuminates and the system
configures the remote control menu
automatically. If the LED flashes,
press OK button on remote control,
select Add or AddE and confirm.
Additional remote control units may
also be configured. Press the button
until LED flashes, switch on the
remote control, select Add and
confirm.
AddE teaches the current remote
control unit exclusively and blocks all
previously configured units. Add
teaches up to 4 remote control units,
but only one unit can operate the
system at any one time.
Operation
Heating Y
Select Y in the menu bar and confirm.
The predetermined heating duration,
e.g. L 30, flashes in the display. The
factory setting is 30 minutes.To temporarily adjust the heating
duration, adjust with the q or r
button and confirm. The value can be
set from 10 to 120 minutes. Due to the
power consumption, note the heating duration.
To switch off, select Y in the menu bar
again and confirm.
Ventilation x
Select x in the menu bar and confirm.
The ventilation duration can be
accepted or adjusted. The duration
shown is accepted without
confirmation.
To switch off, select x in the menu bar
again and confirm.
Programming P
Up to 3 preset departure times can be
programmed, either during one day or
over one week.
■ Select P in the menu bar and
confirm
■ Select desired preset memory number 1, 2 or 3 and confirm
■ Select day and confirm■ Select hour and confirm
■ Select minutes and confirm
■ Select Y or x and confirm
■ If necessary, adjust the runtime duration prior to departure andconfirm
The next preset memory number to
be activated is underlined and the
weekday is displayed. Repeat the
procedure to programme the other
preset memory numbers.
Pressing button X during the
procedure will exit without storing programme adjustments.
To delete a preset departure time,
follow the steps for programming until
heating symbol Y flashes. Press
button q or r until oFF appears in
the display and confirm.
Heating stops automatically
5 minutes after the programmed
departure time.
Notice
The remote control system features
a temperature sensor which
calculates the runtime according to
the ambient temperature and the

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desired heating level (ECO or
HIGH). The system starts
automatically between 5 and
60 minutes prior to the programmed
departure time.
Set weekday, time and heating
duration Ö
If the vehicle battery is disconnected or its voltage is too low, the unit will
need to be reset.
■ Select Ö and confirm
■ Select weekday and confirm
■ Change hours and confirm
■ Change minutes and confirm
■ Change the default heating duration and confirm
Heating level Y
The preferred heating level for
programmed departure times can be set to either ECO or HIGH.
Select Y and confirm. ECO or HIGH
flashes in the display. Adjust using
the q or r button and confirm.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 tolack of air movement.
Centre air vents
To open or close the vent, turn the
adjuster wheel left or right.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
Side air vents
To open or close the side air vents,
turn the adjuster wheel left or right.
Direct the flow of air by tilting and
swivelling the slats.
Depending upon the position of the
temperature control, air will be
directed into the vehicle via the side
air vents.

Climate control919Warning
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.
Rear passenger compartment
air vents
The air flow is biased towards the
central and right hand air vents for
optimum distribution.Maintenance
Air intake
The air intake in front of the
windscreen in the engine
compartment must be kept clear to
allow air intake. Remove any leaves,
dirt or snow.
Pollen filter
The pollen filter cleans dust, soot,
pollen and spores from the air
entering the vehicle through the air
intake.
Air conditioning regular
operation
In order to ensure continuously
efficient performance, cooling must
be operated for a few minutes once a month, irrespective of the weather
and time of year. Operation with
cooling is not possible when outside
temperature is too low.

92Climate controlServiceFor optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended that the climate control system be checked annually, 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

166IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 115
Adjustable air vents .....................90
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........70
Airbag deactivation ................47, 70
Airbag system .............................. 42
Air conditioning regular operation 91
Air conditioning system ................ 85
Air intake ...................................... 91
Air vents........................................ 90
Alert .............................................. 75
Antifreeze ................................... 119
Antilock brake system ................ 101
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......72
Anti-theft alarm system ................26
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25 Appearance care ........................143
Armrest ........................................ 35
Ashtrays ....................................... 65 Automatic light control .................79
Automatic locking ........................23
Auxiliary heater ............................. 87
B Battery, jump starting.................. 139
Belts.............................................. 39
Bonnet ....................................... 116
Brake and clutch fluid .................147Brake assist ............................... 102
Brake fluid .................................. 121
Brakes ............................... 101, 121
Brake system ............................... 71
Breakdown.................................. 141
Bulb replacement ....................... 124
C Capacities .................................. 162
Car Pass ...................................... 18
Catalytic converter .......................96
Central locking system ................20
Centre high-mounted brake light 126
Changing tyre and wheel size ...133
Charging system .......................... 71
Child locks ................................... 23
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 49
Child restraint systems ................48
Cigarette lighter ........................... 64
Cleaning the vehicle ...................143
Climate control ............................. 15
Clock ............................................ 63
Code ............................................. 75
Control indicators.......................... 68
Control of the vehicle ...................93
Controls ........................................ 60
Controls in steering wheel ............60
Convex shape .............................. 28
Coolant ....................................... 119