Get Climate control Guide for Vauxhall Insignia 4 Door First Generation (2008-2017)

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Climate control

Ventilated seats A 3 54.

Heated steering wheel * 3 87.

Climate control systems

Climate control

Air conditioning system

Temperature TEMP

Climate control systems ............. 138

Air vents ..................................... 149

Maintenance .............................. 150

Controller and buttons for the

following functions:

■ Temperature TEMP

Turn controller:

red = warm

blue = cold

■

Air distribution l M K

Heating will not be fully effective until

the engine has reached normal

operating temperature.

■ Fan speed Z

■ Cooling A/C

■ Air recirculation 4

■ Demisting and defrosting V

Heated rear window Ü 3 41.

Heated seats ß 3 53.

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Cooling A/C

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Fan speed Z

Air distribution l M K

Adjust the air flow by turning the

controller Z to the desired speed. J

means fan off.

Press button A/C to switch on cooling.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button. Cooling is only functional

when the engine is running and

Press button:

= to windscreen and front door

l

windows

M = to head area via adjustable air

climate control fan is switched on.

vents

Press button A/C again to switch off

cooling.

The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as

required. Therefore condensation

may form and is drained under the

vehicle.

K = to foot well

Combinations are possible.

Setting is indicated by the LED in the

button.

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If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons. Activated cooling

might inhibit Autostops.

■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Air recirculation system 4

Press button 4 to activate air

recirculation mode. Activation is

indicated by the LED in the button.

Select air recirculation to assist in

cooling the interior or in blocking

outside odors or exhaust. When

recirculation is selected, a partial

ventilation to refresh the interior air

will occur every 10 minutes.

■ Open side air vents as required and

direct them towards the door

windows.

Stop-start system 3 157.

Note

If the V button is pressed while the

engine is running, an Autostop will

be inhibited until the V button is

pressed again.

Demisting and defrosting the

windows V

If the V button is pressed while the

engine is in an Autostop, the engine

will restart automatically.

Press button 4 again to deactivate

recirculation mode.

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 l.

Stop-start system 3 157.

Maximum cooling

Briefly open the windows so that hot

air can disperse quickly.

■ Switch on cooling A/C.

■ Press button M for air distribution.

■ Set temperature controller TEMP to

coldest level.

■ Set fan speed controller Z to

highest level.

■ Open all vents.

Air distribution to l: Air recirculation

is deactivated.

■ Press button V: fan automatically

switches to higher speed, the air

distribution is directed towards the

windscreen.

■ Set temperature controller TEMP to

warmest level.

Automatic climate control

system

In Automatic mode temperature, fan

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

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Heated steering wheel * 3 87.

Automatic mode AUTO

Indication

Controller and buttons for the

following functions:

■ Temperature TEMP

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

■ Press AUTO, the air distribution

and fan speed are regulated

automatically. Activation is

Settings of temperature and fan

speed are indicated in the climate

display.

Each change of settings is shown in

the Info-Display for a few seconds.

The electronic climate control system

is only fully operational when the

engine is running.

Climate control system settings are

saved in the key used to lock the

vehicle.

■

Air distribution l M K

■ Fan speed Z

■ Automatic mode AUTO

■ Cooling A/C

■ Air recirculation 4

■ Demisting and defrosting V

■ System ON/OFF X

Heated rear window Ü 3 41.

Heated front seats ß 3 53.

Ventilated front seats A 3 54.

indicated by the LED in the button.

■ Press A/C to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. Activation is

indicated by the LED in the button.

■ Set temperature by turning

controller TEMP. Suggested

comfort setting is 22 °C.

■ Open all air vents to allow

optimised air distribution in

automatic mode.

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Setting of fan speed regulation in

automatic mode can be changed in

the vehicle personalisation menu in

the Colour-Info-Display.

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.

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.

■ Press button V. Activation is

indicated by the LED in the button.

■ Temperature and air distribution

are set automatically and the fan

runs at high speed.

■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

■ To return to previous mode: press

button V. To return to automatic

mode: press button AUTO.

Setting of automatic rear window

heating can be changed in the vehicle

personalisation menu in the Colour-

Info-Display.

Note

If AC is switched on, reducing the set

cabin temperature can cause the

engine to restart from an Autostop or

inhibit an Autostop.

Temperature preselection

TEMP

Demisting and defrosting the

windows V

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Note

If the V button is pressed while the

engine is running, an Autostop will

be inhibited until the V button is

pressed again.

If the V button is pressed while the

engine is in an Autostop, the engine

will restart automatically.

Set temperature by turning controller

TEMP to the desired value.

Selected temperature is indicated in

the climate display.

Stop-start system 3 157.

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Cooling A/C

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To return to automatic mode: Press

AUTO button.

Manual settings

Climate control system settings can

be manually adapted by using the air

distribution buttons and the fan speed

controller as follows. Manual

changing of settings will deactivate

the automatic mode.

Air distribution l, M, K

Fan speed Z

Press button A/C to switch on cooling.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button. Cooling is only functional

when the engine is running and

Press appropriate button for desired

adjustment. Activation is indicated by

the LED in the button.

climate control fan is switched on.

Press button A/C again to switch off

cooling.

The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as

required. Therefore condensation

may form and is drained under the

vehicle.

= to windscreen and front door

l

windows.

Turn controller Z. The selected fan

speed is indicated by the number of

segments in the climate display.

M = to head area via adjustable air

vents.

K = to foot well.

If the fan is switched off, the air

Combinations are possible.

conditioning is also deactivated.

Return to automatic air distribution:

press button AUTO.

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If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.

Press button 4 to activate air

recirculation mode. Activation is

indicated by the LED in the button.

Select air recirculation to assist in

cooling the interior or in blocking

outside odors or exhaust. When

recirculation is selected, a partial

ventilation to refresh the interior air

will occur every 10 minutes.

Dual automatic climate

control system

The dual automatic climate control

allows different climatisation

temperatures for driver and front

passenger side.

System ON/OFF X

Cooling, fan and automatic mode can

be switched off by pressing button X.

When the system is deactivated, the

LED in the button X is off.

In Automatic mode temperature, fan

speed and air distribution are

regulated automatically.

Activation by pressing button X or

cooling button A/C or automatic mode

button AUTO. Activation is indicated

by the LED in the button.

Press button 4 again to deactivate

recirculation mode.

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 l.

Manual air recirculation 4

Basic settings

Some basic settings can be changed

in the vehicle personalisation menu in

the Colour-Info-Display.

Select the relevant settings in

Settings, I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-

Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Panels and buttons for the following

functions:

■ Temperature RS

■

Air distribution l M K

■ Fan speed RZS

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■ Automatic mode AUTO

■ Cooling A/C

■ Air recirculation 4

■ Demisting and defrosting V

■ System ON/OFF X

Temperature settings are indicated

for driver and passenger side

separately on the panels.

Each change of settings is shown in

the Info-Display for a few seconds.

The dual automatic climate control

system is only fully operational when

the engine is running.

Basic setting for maximum comfort:

■ Press AUTO, the air distribution

and fan speed are regulated

automatically. Activation is

indicated by the LED in the button.

■ Press A/C to switch on optimal

cooling and demisting. Activation is

indicated by the LED in the button.

■ Dual zone temperature

synchronisation SYNC

Heated rear window Ü 3 41.

Heated front seats ß 3 53.

Ventilated front seats A 3 54.

Heated steering wheel * 3 87.

Climate control system settings are

saved in the key used to lock the

vehicle.

■ Set temperature by touching R or

S on the driver side. Suggested

comfort setting is 22 °C.

Temperature can be set differently

for driver and passenger. Touch R

or S on the passenger side to allow

different temperature zones.

Automatic mode AUTO

Indication

■ Open all air vents to allow

optimised air distribution in

automatic mode.

Setting of fan speed regulation in

automatic mode can be changed in

the vehicle personalisation menu in

the Colour-Info-Display.

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

I Vehicle, in the Colour-Info-Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

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If the minimum temperature Lo is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum cooling, if cooling A/C is

switched on.

Temperature preselection SR

Demisting and defrosting the

windows V

If the maximum temperature Hi is set,

the climate control system runs at

maximum heating.

Note

If AC is switched on, reducing the set

cabin temperature can cause the

engine to restart from an Autostop or

inhibit an Autostop.

Dual zone temperature

Set desired temperature by touching

R for higher temperatures or S for

lower temperatures.

synchronisation SYNC

Press SYNC to link passenger side

temperature setting to the driver side.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button.

■ Press button V. Activation is

indicated by the LED in the button.

■ Temperature and air distribution

are set automatically and the fan

runs at high speed.

Selected temperature is indicated in

the panels. Using driver's side panel

changes temperatures for both sides

(when SYNC is selected), while using

the passenger side panel changes

only the passenger side temperature

and turns off SYNC, (if selected

before).

When passenger side settings will be

adjusted, the LED extinguishes.

■ Switch on heated rear window Ü.

■ To return to previous mode: press

button V. To return to automatic

mode: press button AUTO.

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Setting of automatic rear window

heating based on cool outside

temperatures can be changed in the

vehicle personalisation menu in the

Colour-Info-Display.

Fan speed SZR

Air distribution l, M, K

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Note

If the V button is pressed while the

engine is running, an Autostop will

be inhibited until the V button is

pressed again.

If the V button is pressed while the

engine is in an Autostop, the engine

will restart automatically.

Press appropriate button for desired

adjustment. Activation is indicated by

the LED in the button.

Touch ZS or R. The selected fan

speed is indicated in the Info-Display

for a short time.

If the fan is switched off, the air

conditioning is also deactivated.

= to windscreen and front door

l

windows.

Stop-start system 3 157.

M = to head area via adjustable air

vents.

K = to foot well.

To return to automatic mode: Press

AUTO button.

Manual settings

Climate control system settings can

be manually adapted by using the air

distribution buttons and the fan speed

controller as follows. Manual

changing of settings will deactivate

the automatic mode.

Combinations are possible.

Return to automatic air distribution:

press button AUTO.

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If no cooling or drying is required,

switch off the cooling system for fuel

saving reasons.

Press button 4 to activate air

recirculation mode. Activation is

indicated by the LED in the button.

Cooling A/C

Select air recirculation to assist in

cooling the interior or in blocking

outside odors or exhaust. When

recirculation is selected, a partial

ventilation to refresh the interior air

will occur every 10 minutes.

System ON/OFF X

Cooling, fan and automatic mode can

be switched off by pressing button X.

When the system is deactivated, the

LED in the button X is off.

Activation by pressing button X or

cooling button A/C or automatic mode

button AUTO. Activation is indicated

by the LED in the button.

Press button 4 again to deactivate

recirculation mode.

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 l.

Press button A/C to switch on cooling.

Activation is indicated by the LED in

the button. Cooling is only functional

when the engine is running and

Manual air recirculation 4

climate control fan is switched on.

Press button A/C again to switch off

cooling.

The air conditioning system cools and

dehumidifies (dries) cabin air as

required. Therefore condensation

may form and is drained under the

vehicle.

Automatic air recirculation

An air humidity sensor switches

automatically to external air if internal

air humidity is too high.

Basic settings

Some basic settings can be changed

in the vehicle personalisation menu in

the Colour-Info-Display.

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Select the relevant settings in

Settings, I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-

Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Air vents

Adjustable air vents

Front air vents

Auxiliary heater

Air heater

Quickheat is an electric auxiliary air

heater which automatically warms up

the passenger compartment more

quickly.

Direct the flow of air by tilting and

swivelling the slats.

To open the vent, turn the adjuster

wheel to B. Adjust the air amount at the

vent outlet by turning the adjuster

wheel.

To close the vent, turn the adjuster

wheel to 7.

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Rear air vents

Fixed air vents

Maintenance

Air intake

Additional air vents are located

beneath the windscreen and door

windows and in the foot wells.

Air vents for rear passenger are in the

centre console between the front

seats.

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.

9 Warning

Do not attach any objects to the

slats of the air vents. Risk of

damage and injury in case of an

accident.

Pollen filter

Cabin air filtration

A particle filter cleans the cabin air

from dust, soot, pollen and spores.

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■ Cleaning of condenser and

evaporator drainage

■ Performance check

Active carbon filter

In addition to the particle filter, the

active carbon filter reduces odours.

Filter replacement must be carried out

during a regular service.

Air conditioning regular

operation

In order to ensure continuously

efficient performance, it is

recommended that air coditioning

should be operated for a few minutes

once a month, irrespective of the

weather and time of year.

Service

For optimal cooling performance, it is

recommended to annually check the

climate control system, starting

three years after initial vehicle

registration, including:

■ Functionality and pressure test

■ Heating functionality

■ Leakage check

■ Check of drive belts

Climate control for Your Vauxhall Insignia 4 Door First Generation (2008-2017)

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