Vauxhall Signum (2007 year). Manual - part 9
Infotainment system
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Radio reception 3
Infotainment system
Car radio reception differs from domestic
radio reception:
As the vehicle antenna is relatively near the
ground, the broadcasting companies
cannot guarantee the same quality of
reception as obtained with a domestic
radio using an overhead antenna.
z Changes in distance from the
transmitter,
z multi-path reception due to reflection
and
z shadowing
may cause hissing, noise, distortion or loss
Remote control on steering
of reception altogether.
Radio reception 3
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wheel 3
Infotainment system 3
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Infotainment system 3
The functions of the infotainment system 3
Remote control on steering wheel 3..
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and the information display can be
The infotainment system is operated as
Twin Audio 3
138
described in the operating instructions.
operated with the adjuster wheels and
buttons on the steering wheel.
AUX input 3
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Electronic data acquisition at toll
Further information - see pages 111, 116
systems 3
138
and the relevant operating instructions.
Mobile telephones and radio
equipment (CB) 3
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Infotainment system
Twin Audio 3
AUX input 3
Electronic data acquisition at toll
Twin Audio gives rear seat occupants the
The AUX input is in the stowage
systems 3
opportunity to listen to the audio source set
compartment in the centre console.
In vehicles with heat-reflecting
on the infotainment system 3 or one of the
windscreen1) 3 attach chipcard 3 for
An external audio source such as a
other audio sources.
electronic data recording and fee payment
portable CD player can be connected via
in black area of windscreen on left or right-
Only an audio source that is not currently
the AUX input using a 3.5 mm jack.
hand side behind the interior mirror, see
active on the infotainment system can be
Keep AUX input clean and dry at all times.
markings in figure. Attaching the chipcard
controlled using Twin Audio.
Further information is available in the
outside this area may cause data
Two headphone connections are available,
infotainment system operating
recording malfunctions.
with separate volume controls.
instructions.
Further information is available in the
infotainment system operating
instructions.
1) Solar Reflect.
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Mobile telephones and radio
A hands-free attachment without an
For reasons of safety, we recommend that
equipment (CB) 3
external antenna in mobile phone
you do not use the phone while driving.
standards GSM 900/1800/1900 and UMTS
Even use of a hands-free set can be a
The Vauxhall installation instructions and
must only be operated if the maximum
distraction while driving. Be sure to observe
the operating guidelines provided by the
transmission power of the mobile phone
any country-specific regulations.
telephone manufacturer must be observed
does not exceed 2 Watts with GSM 900 and
when fitting and operating a mobile
1 Watt in other cases. The operating
9 Warning
telephone. Failure to do so could
regulations stipulated by the manufacturer
invalidate the vehicle’s operating permit
of the telephone and the hands-free
Mobile phones and radio equipment may
(EU Directive 95/54/EG).
attachment must be complied with.
cause malfunctions in the vehicle
Recommended prerequisites for fault-free
electronics if they are operated in the
operation:
vehicle without the external antenna
z Professionally installed exterior antenna
unless the above-mentioned regulations
to obtain the maximum range possible.
are complied with.
z Maximum transmission power 10 Watt.
Mobile phones that do not comply with
the above-mentioned mobile phone
z Installation of the telephone in a suitable
standard and radio equipment must only
spot (see information on page 89).
be operated using an antenna that is
Obtain advice on predetermined
attached to the exterior of the vehicle.
installation locations for the external
antenna and equipment holder and ways
of using devices with transmission power of
more than 10 Watts. We recommend that
you consult your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer, who will have brackets and
various installation kits available as
accessories and will install them in
accordance with regulations.
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Climate control
Climate control
Heating and ventilation system, air
conditioning system 3
140
Automatic air conditioning system 3
141
Electronic climate control system 3...
141
Air vents
142
Cooled glove compartment 3
143
Heated rear window, heated exterior
mirrors
143
Heated front seats 3
144
Heating and ventilation system,
Vehicles without an air conditioning system
Heated rear seats 3
144
do not have buttons for cooling n,
air conditioning system 3
Driver’s seat with climate control 3 ...
144
recirculation
4
or demisting and
Ventilation, heating and cooling 3 are
Heating and ventilation system
145
defrosting V.
combined into one unit that is designed to
Air conditioning system 3
148
provide comfort regardless of the season,
Air conditioning system 3 - see page 148.
Automatic air conditioning system 3
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weather or outside temperature.
Electronic climate control system 3...
156
When cooling 3 is activated, the air is
Auxiliary heating/ventilation 3
163
cooled and dried.
Air intake
166
The heating unit heats the air as required in
Air outlet
166
all operating modes depending on the
Pollen filter
166
position of the temperature switch. The air
Note
166
supply can be adjusted to suit
Maintenance
167
requirements by means of the fan.
Climate control
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The set values appear on the information
display.
Electronic climate control system - see
page 156.
Automatic air conditioning
Electronic climate control
system 3
system 3
Provides a comfortable interior regardless
Offers the greatest comfort in the vehicle
of the weather, outside temperature or
interior regardless of the conditions
season.
outside.
When an interior temperature is set with
To ensure a uniform and comfortable
the temperature control, the temperature
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
and amount of inflowing air are
inflowing air, air-flow rate and air
automatically regulated. A uniform,
distribution are automatically adapted
comfortable climate in the vehicle is
based on the climate conditions outside
thereby automatically obtained based on
the vehicle and the current temperature of
outside climate conditions.
the vehicle interior.
Automatic air conditioning system - see
page 150.
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Climate control
Air vents
To close the vents turn the adjustment
Rear air vents 3
wheel fully downwards.
To open vent: Turn vertical adjuster wheel
Pleasant ventilation to the head area
all the way up.
controlled by the position of the
Windscreen defroster nozzles (2)
temperature switch.
Air distribution switch to l or J: Air flows
Adjust quantity of air by rotating the
onto windscreen and side windows.
control wheel.
To increase the air supply, set the fan to a
higher speed and set the air distribution
Additional vents
The air flow can be directed as desired by
switch to M.
can be found beneath the windscreen and
tilting and swivelling the slats.
the side windows, and also in the footwell.
Centre and side air vents (1)
To close the vents turn the adjustment
To open vent: Turn vertical adjuster wheel
wheel fully downwards.
up.
If the rear seats are unoccupied close the
Adjust the direction of air flow by turning
rear nozzles to increase the air supply at
the horizontal and vertical adjuster wheels.
the front.
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Heating takes place with the engine
running and is switched off automatically
after approximately 15 minutes.
The heated rear window automatically
switches on when the diesel particle filter is
being cleaned 3 depending on the engine.
Cooled glove compartment 3
Heated rear window,
Cooled air is fed into the glove
heated exterior mirrors
compartment through a nozzle.
With the ignition on, the rear screen and
exterior mirror heating is switched on by
If glove compartment cooling is not
pressing button Ü:
needed, turn the wheel downwards.
LED in the button Ü on: Rear window and
exterior mirror heating on.
LED in the button Ü off: Rear window and
exterior mirror heating off.
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Climate control
Heated front seats 3
Heated rear seats 3
Driver’s seat with climate
Two knurled wheels beneath the centre air
Two switches at rear of centre console in
control 3
vent for the left and right-hand seats.
front of the rear seats.
Knurled wheel at driver’s side below centre
air vents.
Turn relevant wheel to set required heating
When the ignition is switched on, the
level.
heating of the corresponding seat is
Move knurled wheel to required ventilation
activated by pressing the button ß.
or heating setting as per requirements.
Control indicator above adjustment wheel.
LED in the button ß on: Seat heating on.
Control indicator above adjustment wheel.
We do not recommend prolonged use of
the highest level for people with sensitive
LED in the button ß off: Seat heating off.
We do not recommend prolonged use of
skin.
the highest heating level for people with
The outboard seats are heated.
sensitive skin.
To switch off, set wheel to 0.
To switch off, set wheel to 0.
Seat heating is operational when the
ignition is on.
Function only available with ignition
switched on.
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Heating and ventilation system
Temperature
Air flow
Setting with the centre rotary switch.
Setting with the right rotary switch.
Air distribution
Red area
= Warm
Setting with the left rotary switch.
Four fan speeds:
Blue area
= Cold
L To headroom via adjustable air
x
Off
vents, to footwell
1-4
Selected fan speed
M To headroom via adjustable air
The rate of air flow is determined by the
vents
fan. The fan should therefore also be
l Towards windscreen and front door
switched on during a journey.
windows
J To windscreen, to front side
windows, to footwell
K Towards footwell
Open the air vents when the switch is set
to L or M.
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Climate control
Heating
The comfort and general well-being of the
The amount of heat is dependent on the
vehicle occupants are to a large extent
coolant temperature and is thus not fully
dependent on a suitable ventilation and
attained until the engine is warm.
heating setting.
For rapid warming of the passenger
To obtain temperature stratification in the
compartment:
vehicle with a pleasant "cool head and
z Set air distribution switch to desired
warm feet" effect, move the rotary air
position, preferably position J, see
distribution switch to K or J, move the
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rotary temperature switch to the central
position and open the centre air vents.
z Turn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
z Set the fan to speed 3.
z Open air vents.
Ventilation
Cars with Quickheat 3: Depending on the
z For maximum ventilation in head area:
outside temperature and engine
Set air distribution switch to M, open all
temperature, the passenger compartment
vents.
can be heated more quickly by means of
z For ventilation to foot well: Set air
supplementary electrical heating.
distribution switch to K,
The auxiliary electric heater switches itself
z For simultaneous ventilation to the head
on automatically.
area and the foot well: Set air
distribution switch to L.
z Set the temperature to the desired
setting.
z Switch fan on, adjust fan setting as
desired.
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z Turn the temperature switch clockwise as
far as it will go (warm).
z Set the fan switch to 3 or 4.
z Activate heated rear window Ü.
z Open side air vents as required and
direct them towards the side windows.
Heating the foot well
Window demisting and de-icing
z Set air distribution switch to K.
9 Warning
z Set the temperature switch in the red
zone.
Disregard of the instructions could lead
z Switch on fan.
to misting or icing of the windows and
subsequent accidents due to impaired
visibility.
Misted or icy windows, such as in damp
weather, from wet clothes or when outside
temperatures are low:
z Move air distribution switch to l.
z For simultaneous warming of the foot
well, set air distribution switch to J.
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Climate control
Air conditioning system 3
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.
Cooling n
Air recirculation system
4
Operation only with engine running and
The recirculation switch
4
is used to set
fan switched off:
the ventilation system in recirculation
On
= Press n
mode (control indicator in the button).
Off
= Press n again
If fumes or unpleasant odours penetrate
from outside: temporarily switch on air
Control indicator in the button.
recirculation system
4
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The switched-on air recirculation system
reduces air replacement. The humidity
increases and the windows may mist up.
The quality of the interior air deteriorates
over time, which may cause drowsiness.
Comfort setting
Maximum cooling
z Set cooling n as desired.
Open windows and sun roof 3 briefly so
that warm air can escape rapidly.
z Air recirculation system
4
off.
z Cooling n on.
z Set air distribution switch to M or L.
z Set air distribution switch to M.
z Set temperature switch as desired.
z Turn the temperature switch
z Switch on fan at desired speed
anticlockwise as far as it will go (cold).
z Open air vents as required.
z Set fan switch to 4.
Temperature switch in centre of
z Open all vents.
adjustment range: warmer air will flow into
the foot well and cooler air into the upper
The system will switch automatically to
zone, with warmer air coming from the side
recirculation mode.
air vents and cooler air from the centre
vents.
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Climate control
z Cooling n on, the air conditioning
Automatic air conditioning
compressor automatically switches itself
system 3
off at low outside temperatures (icing).
Provides a uniformly comfortable interior
z Press button V: The fan will
regardless of the weather, outside
automatically switch to 4, air distribution
temperature or season.
directed on to the windscreen.
To ensure a constant and comfortable
z Turn the temperature switch clockwise.
climate in the vehicle, the temperature of
the inflowing air and the air-flow rate are
z Open side air vents as required and
changed automatically based on climate
direct them towards door windows.
conditions outside the vehicle.
z Switch on heated rear window Ü.
Temperature changes due to external
To switch off, press button V again; the
influences, such as direct sunlight, are
air conditioning will operate at the settings
automatically compensated.
selected previously.
Window demisting and de-icing
9 Warning
Failure to follow the instructions could
lead to misted or icy windows and
accidents stemming from impaired
visibility.
Misted or icy windows, such as in damp
weather, from wet clothes or when outside
temperatures are low:
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Automatic mode
Air distribution
Temperature preset
Basic setting for maximum comfort:
Setting with the left rotary switch.
Setting with the centre rotary switch.
L To headroom via adjustable air
z Set fan switch to A.
Set the rotary switch to a value between
vents, to footwell
17 °C and 27 °C. Intermediate settings are
z Set air distribution switch to desired
M To headroom via adjustable air
possible.
position - see next column.
vents
The selected temperature is maintained.
z Use rotary switch to set temperature
l Towards windscreen and front door
to 22 °C (a higher or lower temperature
windows
For reasons of comfort, temperature can
can be set as desired).
J To windscreen, to front side
only be changed in small increments.
z Air conditioning compressor activation -
windows, to footwell
There is no temperature control for settings
see page 152.
K Towards footwell
below 17 °C (all the way left) or above
27 °C (all the way right). The air
z All front air vents open. If desired, the
Intermediate settings are possible.
conditioning system works at maximum
rear vents also 3.
Open the air vents when the switch is set
cooling or heating.
Deactivation of the air conditioning
to L or M.
compressor can reduce the level of comfort
and safety - see page 152.
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Climate control
When the cooling (air conditioning
compressor) is active, the 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.
Air flow
To activate/deactivate air conditioning
Setting with the right rotary switch.
compressor (cooling) n
1 - 4
Manual fan speed setting,
Operation only with engine running and
intermediate settings are possible
fan switched off:
A
Automatic fan speed control
On
= Press n
x
Fan off
Off
= Press n again
The fan speed regulates the rate of air flow
Control indicator in the button.
that is needed to maintain the pre-selected
temperature.
Select automatic mode for the highest level
of comfort.
When the fan is off, the air conditioning
compressor is also off.
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The exchange of fresh air is reduced in air
recirculation mode. The quality of the
passenger compartment air deteriorates
which may cause the vehicle occupants to
feel drowsy. In operation without cooling
the air humidity increases, so the windows
may mist up. Consequently, manual air
recirculation should only be run for short
periods of time.
To deactivate manual air recirculation:
Press button
4
again. The control
indicator in the button goes off.
Manual air recirculation mode
Ventilation
The air recirculation system prevents the
z For maximum ventilation in head area:
entry of outside air and the air in the
Set air distribution switch to M and open
passenger compartment is circulated.
all vents.
Press button
4, control indicator in
z For ventilation to foot well: Set air
button.
distribution switch to K.
z For simultaneous ventilation to the head
area and the foot well: set air distribution
switch to L.
z Set desired temperature.
z Set fan switch to A. The fan can also be
manually set: Set the rotary switch to
position 1 - 4. Intermediate settings are
also possible.