Air Conditioning System - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

8-3 Climate controls
For simultaneous warming of the
footwell, set air distribution rotary
knob to J.
Switch on air conditioning 3 to
improve defrosting efficiency when
position J or V is selected.
Air recirculation mode 3
During 'normal' operation, the
heating, ventilation and air
conditioning system 3 uses outside
air. To prevent fumes or unpleasant
odours from entering the vehicle
when in stationary traffic and when
rapid heating or cooling of the
passenger compartment is required,
press button 4; control indicator in
the button illuminates and air is
recirculated.
9 Warning
Air recirculation mode should only
be used for brief periods, due to
gradual deterioration in air quality
and an increase in humidity,
causing windows to mist up.
Driving with air recirculation mode
on for extended periods may
cause vehicle occupants to feel
drowsy.
Press button 4 again to turn air
recirculation mode off; control
indicator in the button extinguishes
and outside air is drawn into the
vehicle.

Air conditioning system 3

Operational only with engine running
and with the fan switched on:
Press button n (or A/C)
Press button again
Control indicator in the button
illuminates when air conditioning is
enabled and extinguishes when the
system is switched off.
Cooling switches off automatically at
low outside temperatures.
Switch off cooling when not required,
in order to save fuel.
= On
= Off
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