2011-2017 Vauxhall Meriva SUV Climate control User Manual
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Climate control for Your Vauxhall Meriva SUV Second Generation (2011-2017)

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Climate control  
Heating will not be fully effective until  
the engine has reached normal  
operating temperature.  
Climate control systems  
Heating and ventilation  
system  
Climate control  
Air distribution  
Climate control systems ............. 128  
Heating and ventilation system 128  
Air conditioning system ........... 129  
Electronic climate control  
system .................................... 131  
Auxiliary heater ........................ 135  
s
: to windscreen and front door  
windows  
M : to head area via adjustable air  
vents  
K : to foot well and windscreen  
Air vents ..................................... 135  
Adjustable air vents ................. 135  
Fixed air vents ......................... 136  
Maintenance .............................. 136  
Air intake ................................. 136  
Pollen filter ............................... 136  
Air conditioning regular  
operation ................................ 136  
Service .................................... 136  
All combinations are possible.  
Fan speed  
Adjust the air flow by switching the fan  
to the desired speed.  
Demisting and defrosting  
Controls for:  
Press V: fan automatically  
switches to higher speed, the air  
distribution is directed towards  
the windscreen.  
temperature  
air distribution  
fan speed  
Set temperature control to  
warmest level.  
demisting and defrosting  
Heated rear window Ü 3 32.  
Switch on heated rear window Ü.  
Temperature  
red : warm  
blue : cold  
Open side air vents as required  
and direct them towards the door  
windows.  
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Notice  
In addition to the heating and  
ventilation system, the air  
The air conditioning system cools and  
dehumidifies (dries) as soon as the  
outside temperature is slightly above  
the freezing point. Therefore  
If the settings for demisting and  
defrosting are selected, an Autostop  
will be inhibited.  
conditioning system has controls for:  
n
: cooling  
condensation may form and drip from  
If the settings for demisting and  
defrosting are selected while the  
engine is in an Autostop, the engine  
will restart automatically.  
4 : air recirculation  
under the vehicle.  
Heated seats ß 3 40, Heated  
steering wheel * 3 81.  
If no cooling or drying is required,  
switch off the cooling system for fuel  
saving reasons. Activated cooling  
might inhibit Autostops.  
Stop-start system 3 141.  
Cooling n  
Stop-start system 3 141.  
Air conditioning system  
Air recirculation system 4  
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 4 to activate air recirculation  
mode. Activation is indicated by the  
LED in the button.  
Press n again to switch off cooling.  
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Climate control  
Press 4 again to deactivate  
recirculation mode.  
Maximum cooling  
Demisting and defrosting the  
windows V  
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.  
Briefly open the windows so that hot  
air can disperse quickly.  
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.  
Press V: fan automatically  
switches to higher speed, the air  
distribution is directed towards  
the windscreen.  
Set temperature control to  
warmest level.  
Switch on cooling n.  
Switch on air recirculation system  
4.  
Press air distribution switch M.  
Set temperature control to  
coldest level.  
Switch on heated rear window Ü.  
Open side air vents as required  
and direct them towards the door  
windows.  
Set fan speed to highest level.  
Open all air vents.  
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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 3 141.  
Electronic climate control  
system  
Controls for:  
Climate control settings are shown on  
the Graphic-Info-Display, or  
The dual zone climate control allows  
different climatisation temperatures  
for driver and front passenger side.  
temperature on driver side  
air distribution  
fan speed  
temperature on front passenger  
side  
depending on the version, on Colour-  
Info-Display. Setting modifications  
are briefly popped-up in both  
In Automatic mode temperature, fan  
speed and air distribution are  
regulated automatically.  
displays, superimposed over the  
currently displayed menu.  
The electronic climate control system  
is only fully operational when the  
engine is running.  
n
: cooling  
AUTO : automatic mode  
4
V
: manual air recirculation  
: demisting and defrosting  
Heated rear window Ü 3 32, Heated  
seats ß 3 40, Heated steering wheel  
* 3 81.  
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Climate control  
Press n to switch on optimal  
cooling and demisting. Activation  
is indicated by the LED in the  
button.  
Automatic mode AUTO  
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.  
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.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.  
Basic setting for maximum comfort:  
Temperature preselection  
Temperatures can be set to the  
desired value.  
Press AUTO, the air distribution  
and fan speed are regulated  
automatically.  
Open all air vents to allow  
optimised air distribution in  
automatic mode.  
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 3 141.  
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Notice  
Demisting and defrosting the  
windows V  
Fan speed Z  
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 3 141.  
Manual settings  
Climate control system settings can  
be changed by activating the buttons  
and rotary knobs as follows.  
Changing a setting will deactivate the  
automatic mode.  
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.  
Press 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.  
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 3 111.  
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Climate control  
Stop-start system 3 141.  
Air distribution s, M, K  
Cooling n  
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  
3 111.  
Air recirculation system 4  
Press n to switch on cooling.  
Press appropriate button for desired  
adjustment. Activation is indicated by  
the LED in the button.  
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.  
s
: to windscreen and front door  
windows  
Press n again to switch off cooling.  
M : to head area via adjustable air  
vents  
K : to foot well and windscreen  
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.  
All combinations are possible.  
Return to automatic air distribution:  
press AUTO.  
Press 4 to activate air recirculation  
mode. Activation is indicated by the  
LED in the button.  
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Press 4 again to deactivate  
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  
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.  
To open the vent, turn the adjuster  
wheel to the right. Adjust the air  
amount at the vent outlet by turning  
the adjuster wheel.  
Basic settings  
Some settings can be changed in the  
Settings menu in the Info-Display.  
Vehicle personalisation 3 111.  
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Climate control  
filter cleans the cabin air from solid  
particulates such as pollen, dust,  
mould and bacteria from the air.  
Maintenance  
Air intake  
If the vehicle is equipped with an  
electronic climate control system, a  
charcoal air filter cleans the cabin air  
from solid particulates such as pollen,  
dust, mould and bacteria from the air.  
An additional layer of activated  
carbon absorbs unpleasant odours.  
Air conditioning regular  
operation  
Direct the flow of air by tilting and  
swivelling the slats.  
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 the  
outside temperature is too low.  
To close the vent, turn the adjuster  
wheel to the left.  
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.  
Service  
Pollen filter  
Cabin air filtration  
If the vehicle is equipped with a  
heating and ventilation system or with  
an air conditioning system, a particle  
For optimal cooling performance, it is  
recommended to annually check the  
climate control system, starting  
3 years after initial vehicle  
Fixed air vents  
Additional air vents are located  
beneath the windscreen and door  
windows and in the foot wells.  
registration, including:  
Climate control  
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functionality and pressure test  
heating functionality  
leakage check  
check of drive belts  
cleaning of condenser and  
evaporator drainage  
performance check  

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