Air Conditioning System 3 - Opel Astra Owner's Manual

156 Climate control
Air conditioning system
As a supplement to the heating and
ventilation system, the air conditioning
system cools and dehumidifies (dries)
inflowing air.
If cooling or dehumidification is not
desired, switch off cooling in order to
save fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
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Cooling n
Only operate with the engine and fan
running. Activate or deactivate with
the n button.
When cooling (AC compressor) is active,
air is cooled and dehumidified. If cooling
or dehumidification is not desired, switch
off cooling in order to save fuel.
Cooling switches off automatically at low
outside temperatures.
When cooling is on condensation forms,
which is expelled from the underside of
the vehicle.
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Air recirculation system 4
The air recirculation system is activated or
deactivated by pressing the 4 button.
If fumes or unpleasant odours penetrate
from outside: temporarily switch on air
recirculation system 4.
To increase the cooling power at high
outside temperatures, temporarily switch
on the air recirculation system.