Opel Tigra TwinTop Owner's Manual page 107

z Cooling n on, the air conditioning
compressor automatically switches
off in low outdoor temperatures
(ice formation),
z Turn the temperature switch clockwise.
z Set fan to 3 or 4.
z Air distribution switch to V, air
recirculation system 4 automatically
switches off,
– or –
if there is still moisture in the system after
previous air conditioning operation, the
windows may mist up. To prevent this,
set air distribution to K before starting
engine and set to V approx. 5 seconds
after starting.
z Activate heated rear window Ü.
z Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the side windows.
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Air intake
The air intakes in front of the windscreen on
the far right and left sides of 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 from
outside. The active carbon layer 3
eliminates most odours and noxious
environmental gases from the air.
Climate control 101
Regular operation
For consistently good operation the
cooling 3 must be switched on for several
minutes once per month regardless of the
weather and the time of year. Operation
with the air conditioning compressor
switched on 3 is not possible at low outside
temperatures.
Service
For optimal cooling performance, we
recommend that the climate control
system be checked annually, starting
three years after initial vehicle registration.
z Functionality and pressure test.
z Heating functionality.
z Leakage check.
z Check of drive belts.
z Cleaning of condenser and evaporator
drainage.
z Performance check.
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